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CLEVELAND COURIER
Devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Interests of White County
VOL. XV, No. 28.1
Slaton Seems Sure
Winner For Senate
His Record, Public Achievements, Experience and
Ability to Fill the Office, Bring
Statewide Support.
John M. Slaton
—I-Iae performed every promise and obligation.
—Believes In state and national economy.
—Has reduced Georgia’s expenditures.
—Cast deciding vote for income tax.
—Believes states are sovereign.
—Urges not too many laws, but wise ones.
—Demands recognition for Georgia in national affairs.
—Opposes national extravagances.
—Is against Federal pension increase.
—Stands for development of Georgia’s resources,
—Urges laws to stimulate agricultural growth.
—Stands for advancement of education.
—Urges laws for the benefit of labor.
—Opposes indiscriminate immigration.
—Has never played to the galleries.
—Was elected eight terms to the genera) assembly practi¬
cally without opposition.
—Was elected twice as speaker and twice as president of
senate, each time by unanimous vote.
—Never had a ruling reversed as presiding officer.
—Has the experience and the ability ably to represent
Georgia in the United States senate.
A NNOUNCEMENT of his candidacy for the United States Senate by John
M. Slaton, of Atlanta, to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator A.
O. Bacon, has met with widespread approval all over Georgia.
Letters of endorsement and promises of support have come to him from
thousands of people in all sections of the state.•He and Iris friends have
heard from every county in Georgia, and these reports al! indicate that his
; election is absolutely certain.
As a member of the general assembly In both branches for a period of 16
years, during eight of which he served as presiding officer, Mr. Slaton has
performed every promise made and met every obligation assumed. When
lie aids the legislature to make provision for refunding maturing state bonds,
which will be done at the coming session, the entire platform on which he
was elected governor will have been enacted into law. Thus he feels free
to submit his senatorial candidacy to the people.
In his formal announcement Mr. Slaton states that he is first a Georgian,
and points out the splendid opportunity for the states of the South to regain
and re-establish the recognition to which they are entitled in national af¬
fairs. He stands for community government and the preservation of the
political rights of even the smallest community.
His position for economical administration of government is reinforced
by his successful efforts as governor in the reduction of the expenditures of
state.
He opposes needless extravagance in national administration and the
further extension of the Federal pension system. Regarding a senator as
an ambassador from the state to the national council, he believes
in making the interests, rights and prosperity of Georgia his first consider¬
ation. He holds that Georgia should receive her due proportion of ina
teriai benefit from what the state gives to the volume of American exports
and that legislation should aim to further the interests of the farmer and
the producer. He urges laws which will advance the interests of labor and
asserts that he will use every effort toward the development of the material
and educational interests of Georgia.
POINTED EXTRACTS FROM
SLATON’S ANNOUNCEMENT.
The following are some pertinent extracts from Governor Slaton’s for
mal announcement of his candidacy:
“While holding the nation in reverent regard, I cannot forget that I am
first, a Georgian, and I believe that each state and community should govern
itself so far as is compatible with the public interests.
“This principle of general government I have endeavored to illustrate in
both official and political capacity, and only recently urged upon the State
Executive Committee of our party the primary importance of preserving
the full political rights of even the smallest county. And I am pleased to
note that in the rules adopted for determining the contest in which I Bhall
be engaged, such is done in conformity to the platform upon which I was
nominated for Governor.
“The products of Georgia soil, as the products of all American soil and in¬
dustry, should find easier access to the markets of the world, and enlight¬
ened statesmanship should contribute to that end,
“My creed rests in the established principles of democracy.
“I have, both as legislator and executive, especially stressed the practical
wisdom of an economical administration of government and am gratified
by the reflection that during my administration for the first time in many
years, the expenditures of the state of Georgia have been reduced,
“inducement to extravagance in the administration of pufilic funds is
subtle and often, apparently, compelling, and the tendency to extravagance
in the administration of national affairs has been appalling.
“As senator, particularly shall I be opposed to the further extension of
the Federal pension system to meet an appetite which can not be satiated
and whose greed now threatens to include as wards of the government even
the descendants of original pensioners. *
“1 shall favor all measures tending to improve our greatest industrty—
agriculture. And the farmers jeed nothing more than the privilege, right¬
fully theirs, to obtain meAey at the interest rates allowed other industries;
and 1 shall favor such rural credit systems as will enable them to do this.
“If it shall be the will of the people of my state that I become one of
their representatives in the United States Senate, I shall diligently strive
to avail myself of every opportunity to develop every interst of Georgia.
“Until the election I shall be occupied in caring for the public interests
entrusted to me as Governor. Being thus prevented from engaging in an
active personal canvass, I submit my candidacy, in all confidence, to the
people of Georgia."
SOMETHING ABOUT
JOHN M. SLATON'S RECORD.
Governor Slaton’s public record is fresh in the minds of Georgians.
Elected to the house of representatives in 1896, he served continuously in
the general assembly for sixteen years. He was speaker of the house
and president of the state senate continuously for eight years, having been
elected to both positions without opposition, a record not achieved by any
other Georgian. As president of the senate, he became governor ad interim
between the retirement of Senator Hoke Smith and the second installation
of Governor Brown. Thus he has been governor twice.
As president of the senate he cast the deciding vote in that body for the
income tax amendment which has since become a part of the Federal Con¬
stitution. »
He was called to fife governor’s office in the summer of 1912 by a vote
of the people so overwhelming that it might be said to have been unanimous.
If there is one thing he may be said to have stood for more than another, it
is the prompt payment by the state of its obligations; and his chief work
as governor has been in rehabilitating the state’s finances. Measures urged
by him and already adopted by the legislature, it is believed, will accom¬
plish this.
HOW GEORGIA NEWSPAPERS
VIEW HIS CANDIDACY.
Out of twenty-three daily papers in the state, not half a dozen have de¬
clared against Mr. Slaton. Two of these are the home papers, respect¬
ively, of his opponents. More than one-half of the daily papers are for him.
A large proportion—perhaps two-thirds—of the weekly newspapers which
have declared themselves, are supporting Mr. Slaton.
(Advt)
CLEVELAND, GEORGIA, MAY 8, 1914 .
Loudsville Lines.
Rev, A. F. Norton preached at
Loudsville Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Thurmdnd
and your correspondent dined Sun¬
day with Mr. J. M. Glover.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Turner, of
Jackson county, have been visiting
relatives here.
The people here are now very
busy planting corn while the
weather is so favorable.
Mrs. Sarah Ash spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pardue.
Mr. J. M. Cantrell was visiting
up this way Sunday.
Zion Clippings.
Rev. Sosbee, of Nacoochee,
preached an excellent ’sermon at
Zion Sunday.
There was a large crowd attend¬
ed the singing by Mr. W. M. Pal¬
mer Sunday evening, which was
enjoyed by all present.'
A
Miss Mary Lou Kenimer dined
with the Misses Foisters Sunday.
There will be singing at Zion
next Sunday evening.
Mr. Lester Allison and sister
were the guests of Mr. J. M. Pal¬
mer and family Sunday.
Mrs. J. B.JReece, who has been
visiting relatives in Clark county,
returned home Friday, accompanied
by her daughter.
Mrs. II. A. Craven is on the sick
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Waldroop,
of Easley, S. C., are visiting home
folks.
Miss I lafiie-Bittck was the'hicky*
one to get to ride first in a new |
buggy recently purchased in our
settlement.
CENTERSIDR.
People are about done planting
cotton seed in this part.
Mr. and Mrs. J. [). Hooper went
to Gainesville Saturday, returning
Sunday.
Rev. Burrell preached at Center
Grove Sunday morning.
Mrs. Maggie Hawks is sick at
this writing.
Messrs. J. C. Truelove and l". G.
Moore sang a! Bethel Sunday even¬
ing.
Mrs. Will Black was taken dan¬
gerously ill Saturday afternoon.
Mr. E. R . Hooper can be seen
going toward the campground
every Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Harrison Hulsey is in Atlan¬
ta. and will be retained there un¬
til he fully recovers from small pox.
Mrs. J. G. Rogers is spending
(his week with her brother in
Florida.
The children on route No. r are
found watching for Mr. Carroll
since he has commenced to carry
the mail in an automobile.
White Creek News.
Revs. J. McConnell and Keni¬
mer, of Habersham, preached al
Woodlawn school house Sunday at
2 -.30 P. M.
Mrs. Gordon Glaze spent a few
days of last week with her father;
Ed. Reid, of Oak wood.
Mr, Bob Alexander and family
spent Sunday with Mrs.Jane Alex¬
ander.
Mr. Daniel Drewer and fanily,
of Cornelia, came over so Mr. T. R.
Hogan’s a few days ago in an auto.
Mr. D. Waldrip, E. M. Boggs,
and Elmer Gunter made up for Joe
Parker who recently lost a very
fine cow. Mr. Parker feels thank¬
ful to all who contributed.
LEAF R. F. D. l NEWS. •
Vi e have'been having some very
favorable weather for farm work,
and our farmers have been plant¬
ing a lot of corn and cotton.
Rev. T. W. Fowler preached an
excellent sermon at Blue CreekSat
urday and Sunday.
There was a good attendance at
Oakes Chapel Sunday afternoon,
but no preacher.
Mr. G. V.Hefner and wife spent
Sunday with his brothar, Mr. K.
C. Hefner.
Everybody remember the sing¬
ing at Blue Creek every first Sun¬
day morning, before preaching,
beginning at 9 130 o’clock. Also
third Sunday afternoon
at 2 o’clock, and at Chattahoochee
every third Sunday morning before
prruching, also every fourth Sun¬
day evening.
Mr. Dewey Stpvall and his sis¬
ter, Ruth, spent Sunday night
with their cousins, Mr. Marlin and
Miss Eliza Oakes.
Mr. Ira Mayfield and Miss Golda
Shelnut were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony the fourth
Sunday evening. Rev. W. R.
officiating,
The church at .Blue Creek last
Saturday passed an amendment to
their last tninule to call for the cre¬
dentials of Rev. I). F. Morris,
whom they excluded on the first
Saturday in April.
We are informed that Rev. W
N. Turner will preach at Blue
Creek the fifth Sunday in May at
11 o’clock.
LEM M. PARK FOR
STATE TREASURER
Never Before a Candidate for Any Pub¬
lic Office—Salesman, Old Soldier
and Farmer—Ben F. Perry,
Chief Clerk.
Lem M. Park, who has announced his
candidacy for Treasurer of the state of
Georgia, subject to the Democratic pri¬
mary on Wednesday, August 19, 1914,
is making a personal canvass of tho
state in an automobile.
Colonel Lem M. Park is the youngest
brother of the late Captain Robert E.
Park, who was State Treasurer at the
time of his death from an old war
wound. He was born in Meriwether
county, and lived in that and Troup
county until recently, when he be¬
came a resident of Atlanta.
Colonel Park has farming and other
interests in both Meriwether and
Troup counties, and is a life member
of tile State Agricultural society.
For sixteen years he traveled over
Georgia as a "salesman for New
York houses, and will be remembered
pleasantly by the older merchants of
the state.
While yet but a boy, he left school
to enter the Confederate service. He
is enthusiastic in his devotion to the
“Lost Cause,” and never misses the
annual U. C. Y. reunions, nor any gath¬
ering of old soldiers when possible for
him to attend. He was captain on the
staff of Gen. de Vaughn of Montezu¬
ma; a major on the staff of General
J. H. Martin of Hawkinsville, and also
a major on the staff of General Daven¬
port of Americus, and Is now colonel
on the staff of the U. C. V. commander
Colonel Park has never before been
candidate for any public office, and
comes before the people of his
state asking their vote and in¬
for State Treasurer, promising
conscientious service.
Ben F. Perry, Chief Clerk.
Ben F. Perry, Editor Jonesboro
will serve as Chief Clerk, which
he satisfactorily filled for
four years, retiring from the of¬
in 1910.
Teachers Examination.
The regular State Teachers’ Examina
tion will take place on Friday and Satur
day, June 12 and 13 . Examination will
be held at the school house in Cleveland.
The examination for Pnmsr;. j
General Elementary Lire;: ■■ will be
based on the common s liool text ......Us
and the Manual of Methods. F-r inf,a
matron concerning the High School Ex
animation see the County Superintendent
Examination Examination for for the the renewal renewal of of licenses lice,
of the first grade (June 12 ) will be upon
the following Reading. Course: Manual
of Methods, Allen’s Civics and Health,
and ColgTove’s The Tea, her and the
School.
As announced before the Board of Ed
u cation intends to employ only first and
second grade teachers for p. 115 .
T. Respectfully,
V. Caxtuku., Jit., C.S.8.
I N S U R A N C E.
For Life, Health, Accident, Fire
or lornado Insurance, write, phone
or see Herbert Tabor, C.i. huo ,
Clermont Banking Co.
J. C. L? LILLI AN & BROS,
HAVE NOW AT
BELLTON and BROOKTON
Our Piedmont one a id two-hurse wagons. These wagons we offer
for sale with an assure, ce, slier years oi using and selling, that they
wiil give satisiuctiou to the purchaser. These wagons we sell at one
price to all.
We have at; .' ; .11 ke, p a supply of our J. C. QJJILLIAN &
BROS. F ER.TILl. .: t S tor Wheat and Oats at Bellton and Brookton.
this guano has been used by the farmers of this section of country
many years with universal sat is I action. We offer it at one price to all.
We expect to open up a store with General Merchandise at an
early date at Brookton.
We will keep mules tor ale at our mule barns at Brookton and
Gainesville after Nov. 1st, 1013.
Will buy your cotton, and seed'and pay top prices for same.
Come to see us at Bellton or Brookton. We will try to make it
to your interest to trade with us.
J. C. QUILLIAN & BROS.
CLOSING
Bargains mams Bargains
I am closing out my entire line of General Mer¬
chandise at Cost.
New Line of ilry Goods
New Line of Shovs from $1.65 to $2.95.’
Ladies Shoes $1. to $2.25.
20 Pounds of Sugar For $1.00
Seven Boxes oi Washing Powder 25 Cents
$2.00 Mens’ Hats For $1.00
Nice Wool Serge 35 Cents per Yard
We Must C-csa Gut By June 1st
GOME EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE.
Bon’t Forget To Gall
S. Maloof' & Bros.
WHITECOUNTY
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CLEVELAND, CA.
Strong ai Siaalii
We Sill Give You 5 Per Cent and
SAFETY
On Time Deposits
Deposits Absolutely Insured Against Loss
MONEY TO LOAN
Organized 1909 Capital Stock $25,000.00 Undivided Profits $5,000.00
We Want
YOUR BUSINESS
[PRICE 11.00 A YEAR
MOST ciiij.dhen’s diseases
START WITH A COLD.
Restleness— feverishness— an in¬
,- M,,med , tUr ,, ° at , “ nd , 8 P Mm ° d,C COU , h
g
—maybe whooping cough is Start
—gin. Give Foley’s Honey and
Tar promptly. It helps the child*
ren so very much, and Mrs. Shipps, r
Rayinondsville, Mo., says:“I got
fine line results results from trom it * and and it it is is a a great
medicine for whooping cough
Norton & Ash
NOTICE
This season I will stand my
stallion one and one-half miles from
Cleveland on the Nacoochee road.
lie is coining five years old and
weighs 1050 pounds, and has any
and all gales. Call and see him
for yourself. Living colt guaran
teed. Fee $5.00.
]I, g. NIX.