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Newspaper Page TextGRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS Feb. Term 1929. To the 'Honorable Judge of the Superior Court, Twiggs County, Geor gia. We the Grand Jury, of this February term of 1929, court of Twiggs County, Georgia, beg leave to present, here with, our report of all matters brought to our attention. Wo have found 9 true Bills as follows: The State vs. John I). Lucas, in Possession. The State vs. Thad Bray, Simple La rceny. The State s. John W. W. Lucas. Public Indenceney. The State vs. Homer Lucas, Attempt to Rape. Th? State vs. Dim Grice, Drunk at Church. The State vs. Andrew Lindsey, Cheating and Swindling. The Slate vs. Thad Bray, Simple Larceny.- The State vs. J. D. West, Raymon Burkett, Geo. Willie Burkett, Burg lary. The State vs. Rouse Burney, Mur der. We find three (3) No Bills. RECOMMENDATIONS We, the committee, on Roads and Bridges, find the roads of the County in fair condition, but recommend the following places bo looked after, at once. Road leading from Jim Wimberly's to Prospect School House, heeds re pair and sewerage, also the road lead ing from John Vaughn's Store to Cochran, needs repair on bridge on Shell Stone Creek and a banister placed on same. The road at Norman Vaughn's has a bad Mud Hole, same being impass able and must be fixed, also repair of Myricks Mill, mill dam same to The Tax Collector, report shows as follows: COUNTY TAX Total Digest as charged to him—^ $21,424.05 Total Cooperation Tax 10,979.05 Total to collect _ 32,401.13 Amount collected and paid to County 20,423.40 Unpaid.. 11,977.64 COUNTY SCHOOL TAXES Amount Tax Digest.. $7,141.35 Corp. Tax ... 3.059.06 10,800.41 Collected : 6,853.93 Unpaid . 3,946.48 COUNTY OFFICERS BONDED AS FOLLOWS: Ordinary—s. J. Faulk. $ 1.000.00 Clerk—J. H. Whitehurst, . ... 3.000.00 Tax Receiver—ll. V. Jackson, 2.250.00 Tax Collector —J. 11. Vaughn _ 6,000.00 Snpt. Schools —B. S. Fitzpatrick, 5.000.00 Sheriff—S. M. Kitchens, 10,000.00 Coroner —E. B. Sauls, ... 500.00 County Commissioner—l). S. McGee . ....... 3,000.00 'County Commissioner—J. F. DeFore. 3,000.00 County Commissioner—T. E. Kitchens, .. 3.000.00 County Commissioner—J. B. Fountain, _ 3,000.00 County Commissioner —W. W. Howell, ^ 3.000.00 We find all officers are bonded for term of office. We recommend that the report of Supt. B. S. Fitzpatrick as made to our Grand Jury, be published and made a part of this report, also letters to Supt. Fitzpatrick, from State School Auditor, letters as follows: EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS AS FOLLOWS: I am pleased to advise that the audit discloses everything in good order— with all of. your funds properly accounted for and the county in good condition. I congratulate you and the board on the good management of your county.< Signed, TOM WILSON, State School Auditor REPORT TO GRAND JURY February Term of Court, 1929. I To the Honorable Grand Jury: I herewith submit my report to your body, as the Law directs me to do .each Spring term of the Court. My books and accounts have recently ' been audited by the State School Auditor, which audit I submit for your consider ation, together with his comments on the manner in which your school finances :are handled. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Receipts for 1928. Balance on hand from 1927 — -— 2'05.21 From State - 14359.00 From Local Taxes ----- 8953.93 h,om State (Barret-Rogers Fund) , , 2)30,00 Sale of Textbooks — 659.46 From Refund on Textbooks (Ginn and Co.) 17.89 ' '2x995.49 DISBURSEMENTS For Salary ifoperinteDdent and M. B. E.— $ For Office Ex senses, Supplies and other items . - ib(>.bo For White Tellers.— 5,4.50 ter Colored Tea Chers - — - ~„ For Local Tax 1 Istricts - ^^^ For Transportation , - - IA- „ For Home Demonstration Work ' . ,4A For Repairs — - - 2 For Interest 011 Loans - Textbooks 30040 For iLm^rlt^^ Act. (Paid Jeffersonville and. Danville Schools) 2)00.00 .... 25072.89 Balance on Hand from 1928 —23995.49 Amount" of Loans for the Year : Amount of Loans Repaid - Statistical statement concerning the operation of the schools of Twiggs County for the year 1928: White—l 4 (including Danville and Vernon Johnson, line schools) Colored —21. Number Teachers: White—36. Colored —26. Number Pupils Enrolled: White—Bs9. Colored—ls 80. Number Pupils b.v Grade 0 ' 'be widened and thus saving work al ready done on this road; also the road ending from Danville to Ward's Place, 11 Gum Swamp must be fixed at once is this low swampy place is in bad fiz; also the road leading from Jeffer sonville to Durham Old Mill, should be soiled and some places widened, this is a very important road and needs repair badly. The road from Higginsville, to Settys place near Jeffersonville is in bad shape and a little work will save mine, this is a Rural Route and :chool road and needs repair; also the road Now Richland Church to Shines Pond, is in bad fix and this important road needs attention. We further recommend to the Board ,f Roads, and Revenues that they put •on more men where needed, and allow / Foreman of each crew to hire and fire, that is where the workman re fuse to obey orders, as we have reprts that some of the workmen do not pay attention to road Foreman. W. M. WHITEHURST, Chairman. THOS. LEE H. M. KING F. D. CARDAR J. S. FOWLER RECOMMENDATIONS We the undersigned committee on Finance, recommend that the report as herewith submitted, be published as made, by the Accounting firm of Rich ardson, Jackson, and Davis, that the statement of receipts and disburse ments, covering the period from Aug. 9th 1928 to February 16th, 1929 and showing receipts of $13,907.15 and dis bursements as listed. We find our county officers all prop-I erly. bonded as required by law, and that they keep the books in good | shape, readily give all information as asked by the committee. White-First, 182; Second, 82; Third, 95; Fourth, 125; Fifth, 105; Sixth, 75; Seventh, 71; Eighth, 48; Ninth, 34: Tenth, 27; Eleventh, 15. Colored—First, 788; Second. 223: Third, 199; Fourth, 163; Fifth, 120; Sixth, 69; 3?v?uth, 18. Number Consolidated Schools: White—s. Number Busses Employed: White—l 2. Number Pupils Transported: White-274. Number Pupils in. school through the Influence Compulsory Attendance Law : White-43. Colored—64. Number Local Tax Districts—6. * Enumeration of School Children by Census of 1928: - White—924. [ Colored—lß66. e d .In comparing this report with re ,ports previously made I wish to call attention to the fact that the Census [ of 1928 shows a falling off of school children in the county of 214 white children, and 642 colored—a total of 856 children. Two unpleasant conse ' quelices follow this falling off in 1 school population in the county: one ° is the loss in our school appropriation. ' and the other is the realization of the 3 fact that our country people are leav ing tile country for other sections. ' The loss in school funds may be made up to some extent by the State ' Equalization fund, but the loss of' so ' many of our best citizens, who have moved away, is a sad situation to ' face, and I wonder sometimes to what extent the schools are responsible for, ’ this desertion of the country for city homes. Much could be written on this line, but space allowed me for this report would not allow further dis-' cussion., Since the last report one more dis trict has been added to the list of local tax districts, thus showing that the people are growing more willing to tax themselves for the education [ of their children. ; In comparing the children attending the consolidated schools with those attending the other schools in the , county. I find that 64 per cent of the children are in the consolidated schools, which shows to what extent consolidation has grown in favor since it began a comparatively few years in the county. This report snows that 43 white children and 64 colored children were put in school during the year through Ithe influence of the Compulsory At tendance law, and this was done with , out any force or extreme measure. At the beginning of the term every teacher in the county is put on notice ; that she is expected to make a thor lough canvass of her comnuinity. to I see that all the children are in school, land during the term she is frequently I 'called upon for information as to ab-I Centres, and at the close of the school she is expended to report the number ; lof pupils that responded to pressure ; Ito come into school. I The school term for the year over the county was seven and a half! months for the white schools and six ! forth, negro schools. When I com pare this term with that of otherl counties in the state, especially in these stringent times, I am constrain ed to invoke your commendation for the fine business management of our county board of education. One of the most hopeful signs for' he future is the fact that our teach-' is are being better equipped all the time for their noble calling. This ; is made possible by our numerous I normal schools, summer schools, and| correspondence sources that bring the raining right to the door of the; teacher. Another fact that makes me more| hopeful for the future of our children di acquiring an education is th? ten ure of service of the teacher in the country is growing longer year after| year, showing a deeper sympathy andl 1 stronger cooperation between teach er and patron in the sublime work they have in hand between them. Along this line, I wish to call atten ion to the fact that your board of( education amended its schedule of sal tries this year so as to allow those eachers that had taught for ten years x' the country a small bonus. Upon I investigation, it was found that one hite teacher and two negroes quali-I Jed for this additional pay. Now. in conclusion, permit me to say that if any praise is due any man or body ofcmen for any success that may have attendee] your schools in any way. your body should share largely in that a praise, for upon your shoulders rests [ the sacred duty of electing men whose business is to preside over these schools. s Respectfully submitted. B." S. FITZPATRICK, Supt. 11 0 Mr. James 1). Shannon, Clerk, Twiggs County, Jeffersonville, Ga. D@rs Sir: s We are handing you herewith tenta tive statement of cash receipts and s disbursements of your County for the period August 9, 1928 to February 16. S 1929, inclusive. Wo trust that this statement will . be sufficient for the meeting of your Cor ^nissioners, which is to be held on Monday. f Complete reports will be mailed you within the next few days. Very truly yours. # IMCHAPH^V .iacKSOV '-DAVIS TWIGGC COUNTY, GEORGIA STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS !AUGUST 9, 1928 TO FEBRUARY 16, 1929. AUGUST 8, 1929 — OVERDRAFT $19,454.81 RECEIPTS Ad Valorem Taxes 1928: Dec. 3. 1928 $2,129.25 Dec. 22. 1928 5,551.07 Dec. 24. 1928 . 6.500.00 Jan. 3.1929 . 5.351.79 Feb. 6, 1929 891.38 $20,423.49 Ad Valorem Taxes, Prior Years: = 1925—Insolvents Prior Report 45.94 1926—Insolvents Prior Report. 412.11 1925 & 26—Insolvents Current Period, Including Slate Tax and Interest . 1.319.81 1927—Insolvents—Current Period . 979.09 2.756.95 Tax Deeds Redeemed: Mrs. J. V. Harrell $ 217.04 Mrs. M. L. Bryant & Children 78.40 --295.44 I Gasoline and Oil Tax: I Nov. 2. 1928.. .... $2,754.18 I Feb. 4. 1929 2.716.10 5.470.28 Loans—F. &M. Bank ($3,000. less discount $60.66) 2,939.34 Commutation Tax 1.469.00 Miscellaneous: Refund—J. I). Love 7.50 Total Receipts 33.3624)0 TOTAL TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR— $13,907.15 DISBURSEMENTS Jail $1,502.04 Ordinary 88.55 I Public Buildings: ;Repairs to Court House 84.25 Coal ) WG.y Supplies . 65.1 Water 62.50 I Telephone : 52.95 371.68 Paupers 1,038.00 Coroner 89.25 Interest on Loans 466.70 Superior Court:. Jurors $868.00 Clerk, Sheriff & Baliffs 509.00 Non-Resident Witnesses - 48.64 Meals —Jury _ . .162.75 Court Reporter. 75.00 1,663.39 TOTAL TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR CARRIED FORWARD $13,907.15 DISBURSEMENTS — CARRIED FORWARD $5,219.61 TOTAL TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR— BROUGHT FORWARD $13,907.15 DISBURSEMENTS — BROUGHT FORWARD $ 5,219.61 Reads and Bridges: A, Salaries. Warden and Guards $2,636.55 Labor —Roads and Bridges 2,651.00 &%% Gasoline and oil 1.687.84 &,.J.' Repairs and Parts. Machinery Suppliers 908.92 '% Supplies 417.57 ft ~% 1-60 Used Best Tractor.. . 500.00 A ; 1 Ford Truck ... 823.21 &t& f 1-60 Caterpillar Tractor $4,768.00 :, Less Allowance on old Tractor 268.00 4.500.00 si,, 1-30 Caterpillar Tractor $2,731.00 1&% Less Allowance on old Tractor 250.00 2.481.00 % ( 4 New Bridges 8,936.64 25.542.73 Salaries: ty^^ Commissioners. Attorney & Clerk $1,207.20 %h'. County Physician . 130.00•& Janitor 100.00 1,437.20 & Other Objects:! Tax Receiver $ 488.86 §Q I Auditing, ... 202.64 f ! Lunacy Trials and Expense 412.40 , y ^; a 1 , Advm-tisiiig—Tax Fi Fas . .... 214.60 ' % .i Election Expense 193.00 § , Surety Bond Premiums . 122.50 , %\ . %^' Stationery, Printing & Office Supplies.. .226.04 % '# % Vital Statistics — 86.25 Elect riq Current - 58.85 f ^€ Tax o%H,r's Supplies 32.16 ~ ••^ I—Desk .. ......... ....... 47.50 j , I—Underwood Typewriter 74.25 + School Tax & Bond. 75.03 Miscellaneous ... . .. — 44.46 I 2,368.54 Loans Repaid 4 3,01^,00 Total Disbursements , $3i.568.08 Febrnarv 16, 1929 — Overdraft $26,660.93 RECONCILEMENT H % February 16, 1929—Balance in Bank .&. $ 7,068.08 \g Add Receipts Deposited Feb. 18, 1929 . . 281.04 ,j 7,349.12 = Deduct:„ Warrants Outstanding $30,984.09 / Jury Scrip! outstanding . 25.96 31,610.05 February 16, 1929 — Overdraft Above $23,660.93 Respectfully submitted and signed as follows by the finance committee, R. E. METHVIN. Chairman W. N. MARCH MAN ••W. C. IHQNDRICKS MERCER BURNS IWe the committee on Public Hoc lords, and duly signed below, wish to make the following report, and that same be published and made a part of the Grand Jury findings: ORDINARY The books and record of Ordinary, S. J. Faulk, as far as we find are in ,ood shape, and properly kept. CLERK OF COURT We find the books and records of Clerk J. 11. Whitehurst, to be in fine ihape, he keeps a very neat office and should be commended. We recommend that the General Execution Docket book as wanted by J. 11. Whitehurst, be purchased by the agent for same, and that Mr. J. 11. Whitehurst be consulted as to just what he wants. SHERIFF / We find the books of the 'Sheriff, 3. G. Kitchens to be in fair shape and we think he is making a good beginning. ROAD AND REVENUE We find books and records in good shape, and proi>erly and neatly kept. BOARD OF EDUCATION We find all books and records, to be nicely kept and a complete record of all transactions. JUSTICE OF PEACE We find the books as follows: W. F. Slappey, books in good shape. W. T. Chappell, books found in good shape. L. Z. Asbell, books found in good shape.' R. L. Kitchens, books found in g^od shape. From several of the Distil/ s, no books or records were sent for our inspection, we recommend 'that this be looked after, /4 Submitted by th^ conj mittee as follows:, VAND BAEKOX.j Chairman 11. A. LAMB A J. L. EVPS / 1 wu th^ commit!ze as appointed py lour Horn,ruble Foreman, T. L. Bill, to look after Public Buildings, make the following report. That the Jail be put In better sani tary condition, as suggested by Thomas B. Minima, the Director of County (Jails for the state of Georgia., we wish his full report to be made a part of this report and that same be public nod in full and we api>end his report, to ours. We also recommend that the walls in jail be painted or other-Wise fixed so a, ' to make a better appearance, and font the cooking or kitchen part of jail be placed In better condition. The top or roof of our Court-Pause leaks, badly and we do not think can be re paired, but that a new covering ^e placed on roof, and that repair of th, clock be done or take the Imads off, ^e think that this has been done by seme several Grand Juries, and not much or no attention has been paid" to this, so please have something done for our clock. fW, P. BURNS, Chairman J. A. BAGGARLY i H, L. KITCHENS H. H. LESLIE REPO RT OF JAIL INSPECTION 1929, TWIGGS COUNTY §February 19. 7J29. TO WIE COUNTY COMMISSION ERS, A'IERIFF AND GRAND JURY oi; TWIGGS COUNTY. Gentlemen : — The State Department of Public Welfare Ras inspected the jail of tills county .is required by law and submits herewith! a report of that inspection. This rei tort contains recommendations for Imp movements which are felt to be neceslary in order to make the jail a safe and proper place in which to detain persona awaiting trial un til the cotorts can determine their guilt or Innocence. The see rice rendered regarding the county jai+ is largely advisory and cooperative.' and the Department dee- ires to assure the county authorities that the jail inspections are made in ^ a spirit of friendly helpfulness both to the county and to the men and women committed to the jail each yea r. The Department has gathered In formation from the various counGes of the State ami from other slaves covering modern jails and present day methods of jail management, and the recommendations contained herein are such IPs have Iren proven to be practi cal and desirable. The instant report does not attempt 'o deal with every defect which can be found in the coi,rty jail, but only those that seem to require early and borough attention. In making the recommendations for improvements, consideration has been given to fact that the county com >missioners are required by law to pro ' vide fnun county funds all necessary jail equipment and keep the building in proper repair, which involves the custody of the prisoners and the just and humane treatment of them. The recommendations have therefore been divided on the basis of the respective responsibilities of the commissioners and the sheriff. TWIGGS COUNTY JAIL Inspected by T. B. Minims Feb. 13, 1929. It Is recommended to the County Commissioners that: 1. THE CELL CAGE, WINDOW GUARDS AND ALL ATHRR METAL PARTS OF THE COUNTY JAIL BE REPAINTED A LIGHT COLOR, PREFERABLY BATTLESHIP GREY. Tile cell sage will deteriorate very rapidly if it is not repainted at proper intervals. Rust is setting in near the water facilities and if neglected it will not be long before a determined prisoner can pick his way out as has happened in a few instanced else where. The light color of paint is satisfactory because by its use more light will he admitted to the interior and the general result will be much more satisfactory for all concerned. Battleship gray has been found to be the most satisfactory color. 2. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ^ELL CAGE AND THE FLOOR OF THE COMPARTMENT BE CLOSED. At present the cell cage rests on some metal beams and is about four inches from the floor of the compart ment. This space serves as a trash basket or as a place for mice and vermin to breed. To close this space will not be expensive and it will great ly simplify the matter of keeping the floor of the jail cleans 3. THE LOCK OF THE CAGE BE GIVEN SUCH REPAIR AS IS NE, - ESSARY. At present the cell cage cannot be locked. If any prisoner or servant is in the "run-around,''they can easily turn the prisoners, who are in the cell cage, out. The exterior walls of the jail are not prepared to hold prisoners who are determined to escape. It is therefore necessary that the cell cage he in such condition that it can he locked. It is frequently necessary that the sheriff he away from the jail and that others have access to the prisoners, should not he in a position to release them from the jail and such a condition will exist until the lock at the cell cage door is put in proper condit ion. 4. METAL WALL BUNKS OF A SUBSTANTIAL TYPE REPLACE THE HAMMOCKS NOW IN USE. Hammocks are not satisfactory as a sleeping device. They stretch out of shape and Income soiled very easily. Those in the jail at present, though practi&ily new, are soiled unusable, Hammocks are very expensive to maintain, due to the fact that tiry must be frequently replaced. To pro vide metal wall bunks of a substantial type Would solve this problem for all time. I 5 NECESSARY REPAIRS Bi MADE AT THE JAIL. Such repairs should include the re placing of any broken window panes and putting the door to the main com partment in first class condition. At present this door is firmly attached to its frame but the frame is loose anq the entire thing can be rocked to and fro. Any determined prisoner who has access to the door could ver, seen push it down. We wish to commend the sheriff for his interest in his county jail problem. This jail has been neglected but we note with interest that the new sheriff is residing in the jail in older to more efficiently perform his duties, and while the improvements outlined above ^puld require an ex penditure of funds, yet it is believed that the service and satisfaction to be obtained by its expenditure would more than justify same. A county jail exists to protect the citizens in ithe community and unless it is In ^proper condition it can not serve this important need. I The Department wishes to invite the /authorities to whom this report is ad< 'crossed to use the facilities and the in formation gathered by the Department ,I Continued on page four