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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1916)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLI. WISE ENDORSED AT COMMITTEE MEETING Sixth District Committee at Meeting Saturday Calls Con gressional Primary on Sept. 12—Adopts Plurality Rule. The executive committee of the Sixth Congressional district at its meeting in Griffin Saturday morn ing called a primary for the nomi nation of a representative from this district in the Sixty-fifth Con gress to be held on the 12th day of SeDtember in conjunction and connection with the State primary to be held in Georgia on that date. The resolution, which was in troduced by Col. Lloyd Cleveland, of Griffin and unanimously passed, provides that the plurality rule shall prevail in said primary for the selection of a Democratic nominee for representative. The date for the holding of the Congressional convention, as pro vided in Col. Cleveland’sresolution, is set for September 20th, at 12:30, in the Hotel Dempsey at Macon. The Bibb delegation, through J. B. Jones, introduced and had passed unanimously a resolution endorsing Congressman Wise for a second term. The resolution follows: “Whereas, it has been a Demo cratic usage to give a congress man who has served only one term an endorsement by electing him to serve for a second term when his services are satisfactory to his constituents; “And whereas, we believe that Hon. J. Walter Wise has discharg ed with ability and fidelity the du ties and responsibilities of this office; “We therefore, endorse his record and commend him for his faithful, able and efficient services and express the hope that he may be re-elected without opposition.” The meeting was presided over by Chairman J. R. Van Buren of Griswoldville and W. H. Wheaton was in his place as secretary, while all the counties in the dis trict were represented by duly appointed delegates or proxies. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Following are the rules and regulations for the conduct of the Congressional primary: Resolved by the Democratic Ex ecutive Committee of the Sixth Congressional district of Georgia : First: That there shall be a Democratic primary held in the va rious counties comprising said dis trict for the selection of the Demo cratic nominee for representative of said district for the Sixty-fifth Con gress on the 12th day of Septem ber, 1916. Second : That said primary elec tion shall be held in conjunction and connection with the State Dem ocratic' election to be held' on the 12th day of September, 1916, and in compliance with such rules and regulations as the State Democrat ic Executive Committee has adopt ed for such primary election, ex cept where the same are purely ap plicable to the State primary alone, and except as may be otherwise prescribed in these resolutions. Third : Every candidate for the Democratic nomination for Con gress from this district shall file with secretary of the committee, A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. McDonough, Georgia, Friday, august t. im. on or before Thursday. August 10, 1916, a written notice that he will be a candidate for such nomina tion. and at the same time pay the secretary of this committee the sum ot #,") to defray the incidental expenses incurred by the secretary of this committee, balance over, if > | any, to be returned pro rata to the candidates. And any candidate who fails to file such notice, or to pay such assessment to said secre tary. shall not have his name put on the official ballot or be voted for in said primary. Fourth: The secretary of this committee shall notify the secre tary of the State Executive Com mittee, and the chairman of the oounty executive committee of each county in this district, at least fifteen days before said pri mary election, what names shall be entitled to go on the official bal lot as candidates for Congress from this district, and no other names except those certified shall be placed on the official ballot, or be voted for or counted as candidates for Congress. Fifth : Each candidate for Con gress shall pay such assessment to wards defraying the expenses of such primary election as may be assessed against him by each of the county Democratic executive committees, and under such terms and regulations as may be fixed by such committees. Sixth : Resolved. That the coun ty executive committees of the va rious counties of said district shall consolidate the returns of the va rious counties and shall declare the number of votes received by each candidate for Congress as the re sult of said consolidation ; and the chairman of said county commit tees shall certify to the secretary of this committee and forward to him the result of said primary elec tion, stating the number of votes received by each candidate for Con gress in said primary; that the secretary and chairman of this committee shall then consolidate said returns so received from the chairmen of the various county ex ecutive committees, and shall re port to a convention hereinafter called and provided for the result of said consolidation. The conven tion hereinafter provided for, upon receiving the report of the secre tary and chairman of this commit tee, shall declare that candidate the nominee who shall have re ceived a plurality of the votes cast in said primary election in the va rious counties, as shown by the consolidated votes of said counties. Seventh : Resolved, That a con vention is hereby called to meet at Macon at 12:30 o’clock on the 20th day of September. 1916, for the purpose of receiving the report of the chairman and secretary of this committee and of declaring the result of said primary election as shown by the reports made by va rious county executive committees to the secretary of this committee, and the said convention shall de clare as the nominee that candi date who shall have received a plurality of all the votes cast in said primary election. It shall be the duty of said convention to se lect a new executive committee for said district to serve the ensuing two years. Eighth: Resolved, That each county in said district shall be en titled to two votes in said conven tion for each representative in the lower branch of the General As sembly. the delegates to said con vention from each county to he se lected by the successful candidate for Congress, i. e., the candidate who shall receive a plurality of all the votes cast in said primary election. After the meeting of the execu tive committee the delegates and all in attendance at the session were guests of Congressman Wise at dinner at the Hotel Griffin. : OBSERVER : Peach brandy. Fried chicken time. Wanted —Dry weather prophet. Governor’s race “gitin’ rite” Hay crop just booming. Oh! You old-time cow tick. Willie Hammond of Atlanta spent the week-end with-relatives here. Lost —The man who said the world was drying up. Revival services are in progress at Salem this week. Mrs. Glen Rosser is quite sick at this writing. Don’t forget the old Fa-Sol-La singing in McDonough. Prof. S. E. Coker is conducting the singing at Sharon this week. Thorough-bred - Jersey Pigs for sale by Stansell & Rape. r These new fangled* fashions have caused the * ptd-time hoop skirt to skidoo. Henry Fields, KrrPfet Thompson and several others Wpent Sunday in Macon. Next Wednesda&Ajthfc 9th, has been appointed 5 - agr u|p annual time to meet an (PTwdrk on the cemetery at Bethariy^'^ Revival services Beth any church on the iflwfifySunday. Evangelist B. G. State will assist*the’pasW. Mr. R F. Jackson of Odum, Ga., is the guest of his brother, Rev. J. A. Jackson, near Bethany. Messrs. A. G. Hariis, H. C. Hightower, J. B. Brown, J. H. Wallace, and several others from McDonough, attended the Rosser reunion. Rev. Turner Johnson of Flippen recently lost a horse, which was killed by lightning. He had just hitched it, and stepped away a short distance, when it was struck. Mrs. M. A. Norman and children of Hazelhurst attended the Rosser reunion and spent several days with relatives in this county. The many friends of Mr. Norman are glad to know they are doing well in their South Georgia home. It was the pleasure of ye local to attend the Rosser reunion which was held at the home of Mr. I. P. Rosser last Saturday. Much preparation had been made for the entertainment of the large number of relatives and friends who were present, and the word “Welcome” which appeared on signs and placards about the premises, greeted the eyes of ev ery visitor on their arrival, was only a faint conception of the true welcome accorded each and every visitor present. At 11 o’clock the master of ceremonies, Mr. I. P. Rosser, in a rousing speech of welcome, introduced as the prin cipal speaker of the day, Rev. M. C. Liddell, of McDonough, who delivered a most interesting and highly entertaining address, using as his subject “Life.” Brother Liddell deeply impressed his hear ers, and although he has only been a resident of the county a short while, he has won the hearts of all, and the number of his friends and admirers are meas ured by the length and breadth of Hardman Leads Field in Governor’s Race Atlanta, Aug. 2.- -With s nt - incut in the Governor s ace r ap idly crystalizing recently, it is ap parent that Dr. L. G Hardman is leading tht field. The first to an nounce, he began eai ly and has waged an , rign, carrying it emo-tly l the p< ople. He has visited practically every county in tin- Stale which is greatly to his advantage, .is he makes a fine unpres .ion md gains strength wherever lie goes. Dr. Hardman s -i\U >f cam paigning appeals to tiie people be cause of the high plane upon which he bases it. Making no references to the other- candidates, he simply presents Ins own cause, dwelling on his leg; dative record and the principles and measures he advocates, including law in forcement, increased educational opportunities, development of farming interests, complete sepa ration of church and State, bien nial sessions of the legislature, a strict business administration of State affairs, and many other mat ters of vital concern. Of lofty character and large af fairs, Dr. Hardman is distinguish ed by eminent success in all his own professional, business, and agricultural undertakings, and a career of brillirfftt uublic service, having been the author pf much legislation promoting agricultural interests and the general welfare. A business man and Christian statesman, his motto is: “First the people themselves, then their affairs, both safely guarded.” Beginning this race with the practically solid backing of those who supported him two years ago, when he carried sixty coun ties and barely missed a number of others, Dr. Hardman had a running start, and late reports from various sections now indi cate that he will carry the State by a sweep. —Adv. Bartlett in Race. Macon, August 1. —It is gener ally conceded here that in the race for Congress between ,J. Wal ter Wise, the present incumbent, and former Congressman Charles L. Bartlett will be very heated. While it had been rumored for some time that the latter would make the race, his recent an nouncement marks the opening of a vigorous campiagn, which will be extended to every section of the Sixth district. The plurali ty rule will be observed. his acquaintances. The noon hour having arrived dinner was spread on a long table which had been soecially prepared in the oak grove near the residence, and on it was spread one of the best and most sumptuous dinners it was ever our pleasure to partake of. Just after the noon hour Uncle Beecher Rosser and Billie Gunn tuned up their old fiddles, with Linden Rosser at the piano, and you ought to ha/e heard that old time music. A special program had been arranged for the after noon in which Rev. J. M. Gilmore and others were to take part, but the rain prevented it. It was good to be there and we hope to be present at the next one. Stripling Pardoned. Thomas Edgar Stripling is a free man, and the end has come to the most famous murder and pardon case in the affimals of the state of Georgia. Accompanying the formal ex ecutive order is an exhaustive re view of the case by the governor, going into its every detail, and giving his reasons for granting the prayer for executive clemency. He has also, written a letter to Bessie Lucile Stripling, the little daughter who touched the gover nor’s heart on his visit to the state farm. The letter follows: Atlanta, July 29, 1916. “Bessie Lucile Stripling, Colum bus, Ga: “Dear Bessie —The governor has this day kept the promise which he made to you ‘to send vour father back to you some time during his term.’ “I am glad he was able to com ply with this promise, having reached the conclusion that the commutation was justified by all the circumstances surrounding the case. “I know you have thought hard of me many times on account of the delay, but this is the first time after my investigations were com | pleted that 1 could handle the case 1 under the law and the constitution 1 applicable to the same, as I under | stand it. “1 have sent your father back to you in the belief that his liberty will make you happier and give to your mother and the children a brighter and more hopeful view of life. “It was sympathy for you that secured the governor’s promise, but he has not lost'sight of the criminal justice of the state in dealing with the case, and in send ing back to you and those you love the father for whose liberty you so earnestly pleaded on that July day in 1915. After all, it is the offering from the governor’s heart to the love and innocence of a little child. “Sincerely your friend and well wisher, (Signed) “N. E. HARRIS, “Governor.” Big Day at Mt. Zion. There will be a public day at Mt. Zion, in Brushy Knob district, on Saturday, August 12, with bas ket picnic, speaking, music and exciting baseball game. Mr. J. D. Sims will make a talk on the boll weevil, and Judge Leon McCord will speak on the general topics of the day. Dinner will be had on the grounds, and afterwards a big double-header base ball game be tween a picked team from Chilton county Ala., and Mt. Zion. It will be one of the most at tractive occasions of the season, and everybody is invited to come, bring well-filled baskets and en joy the day. A good time is assured and all who can possiblv attend is urged to do so. Sacred Harp Singing. The annual singing of the Hen ry County Sacred Harp Associa tion will be held at the Baptist church in McDonough Saturday. August 5. The singing will begin at 9 o’clock a. m. Everybody is invited to come and bring well filled baskets. I. P. Rosser, Chairman. SI.OO A YEAR
