THE CLEVELAND COURIER
v r OL. XXIJI, No 5
Commissioners Act Commended.
(Copy of a letter mailed to each
member cf board of county com¬
missioners Sept. 5th.)
Cleveland, Ga., Sept. 5, I921.
County Commissioners White Co.,
Cleveland, Ca.
Gentlemen :
I am informed that there was a
joint meeting of the county com¬
missioners of White county and the
state highway commission, with a
few citizens from Cleveland, Na
coochee, Helen, as well as some
non-residents, held in Helen last
Thursday afternoon.
I am also informed that at this
meeting there was a proposition
presented to you, gentlemen, (and
it is upon this information that I
base the following) by the state
highway commission and supported
by many present at that meeting,
both residents and non-residents of
White county, asking that you,
gentlemen, endorse or agree to the
placing by the highway commission
an additional highway in White
county to that now on the commis¬
sion’s map (the one now on the
map is the highway leading from
Cleveland to Blairsville) a propos¬
ed highway leading fromCleveland
to IJiawassee.
It is with reference to this propo¬
sition, gentlemen, that I writing
you, and writing to commend you
upon your action in refusing to en¬
ter into any agreement until such
time as you had time to give it due
consideration.
In this one act you have done
more to advance the cause of con¬
fidence between the people and
officials than you might have other¬
wise been able to do during the en¬
tire portion of your unexpired term
and possibly during the remainder
of your entire life. Therefore,
gentlemen, I most heartily com¬
mend you fcr dour thoughtfulness
in lhe discharge of a public duty,
and feel quite sure the great major¬
ity of the people of "White county
back you up in your most splendid
decision, and if your public duties
continue to be as carefully wrought
out as this one has been 1 feel that
your efforts shall have been crown¬
ed with glory in the service render¬
ed to the tax paying public of
White county.
At first sight, one might con¬
clude that two roads would be bet¬
ter than one, and that there would
be no objections to the place where
work was started on the road or
roads. But we will wait, said the
county commissioners; we will
take time to think before we act.
On the other hand, and the most
important of all, whether it is one
or two roads to be constructed, why
should the work of construction
be commenced at the remotest and
most unnecessary (for the use of
White county’s citizens) part of
the road project?
Does the highway comm’ssion
realize that when the fifty thousand
dollar county fund and the fifty
thousand federal aid fund is ex¬
pended they will have completed,
perhaps, the mountain passes and
the people of White county will be
left in the mud ?
How many White county citi¬
zens would derive any benefit from
the construction of “passes” across
the Blueridge range? Are the cit¬
izens of White county not the peo¬
ple to whom and for whom the
roads of the county should be buih.
No man dare deny it.
But, it appears, that is not what
is wanted. It is the pass or passes
across the mountain range that the
highway commission appears to be
working for; and tney are more
than welcome to it or to them, as
the case may be, after the comple
tioh of the highway through White
county.
Devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Interests of White County
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Ninth District Editors Met
In Winder, Sept, (j,
That hospitable and ideal city
located in Barrow county—Winder
—entertained the Ninth District
Press Association most generously
at its meeting Sept. 2.
Winder is a fast growing city.
In fact, they say they are building
a city. One cannot doubt their as¬
sertion when you are once privi
ledged to view their manufacturing
enterprises and progressive busi¬
nesses as were the quill drivers of
the ninth.
Her business men have to our es¬
timation and judgment what it
takes to make a live city : Hospi¬
tality, congeniality, plenty of pep
and determination. They have
under construction a courthouse
that will be a credit to Barrow’s
progressive citizenry. If there is
any factionalism in Winder we
were unable to see or hear of it.
The meeting was held in the old
court house where Editor J. W.
McWhorter, Wiuder News, Presi¬
dent, presided.
This meeting had as its guests
the boys from tie Eighth district,
and the meeting proved very in¬
structive for President McWhorter,
prepared a very interesting pro¬
gram which he deserves to receive
the highest commendation.
Editors J. F. Shannon and Mrs.
Homer Thompson, of the Com¬
merce News; John N. Holder, of
Jackson Herald ; Geo. D. Rucker,
of the Alpharetta Free Press; and
Paul Harbor of Commerce Obser¬
ver, were the principal speakers at
the meeting and each delivered in¬
spiring aedresses.
After adjournment we were es¬
corted to the New Winder Hotel to
participate in a most sumptuous
feast. The Mayor of Winder de¬
livered the welcoming address in
behalf of tlie city and was followed
by a number of short addresses.
After the luncheon the editors
were taken to the Strand theatre to
see a picture free by Mr. Love, the
manager. The title of the picture
was: “Does It Pay To Advertise”
Here cotne the most regrettable
place in our write-up of this trip,
as we must tell you that the next
meeting will not be held in Cleve¬
land, but in Gainesville. The
reason is on account of our train
schedule and our public roads are
in such condition during December
that they cannot be depended upon
but they promised us that they
would sure be here next summer.
And dear readers we are not going
to stop until we get them. They
assured us that they would have
been glad to have met with us in
December if our train schedule had
been such as to have made connec¬
tions on other roads. They are
coming next summer and we want
to see them entertained royally.
4500 Watkins Men are making money
selling 175 standard nationally advertised
products direct from manufacturer to
farmers. Why be idle? Here’s your
life chance. If you own team or auto, are
under 50, can give bond, we start you
with big stock of goods all farmers need.
Nearby territory open. Write J. H.
WATKINS CO., Dept. 113, Winona.
Minn.
Would the people ofWhite coun
to have voted bonds had they
known that such a proposition was
to be fulfilled?
Never.
Then they must have what they
want or the bonds should be can¬
celled.
Assuring you that I feel quite
sure you will carry to conclusion
the very best possible road sc.ieme
for White county.
Respectfully,
Alex. Davidson.
CLEVELAND, GEORGIA, SEPTEMBER #, la21.
Cleveland High School Opened
Monday With Large Attendance,
Superintendent Marion Tells
Pupils What lie Ex¬
pects of Them.
The boys and girls tf Cleveland
and White county, many accom¬
panied by their parents, gathered
at Cleveland High School Monday
morning. Sept 5, to be on hand for
the opening exercises, which prov¬
ed very impressive and instructive
Supt. J. W. Marion made 1
brief, but very instructive, talk. He
lie told the pupils in plain com¬
mon-sense language what they
could expect from him and what
he would expset from them. He
explained clearly that he would not
permit, all of the pupils on the
school grounds at the same time,
and as soon as they come to school
in the morning to come into the
building nnd go to work on their
studies. He told that he would
read the bible at chapel every
morning, not just because it is
law, but that it contained therein
the things that every man need in
his daily pursuit. He then, in
brief but concise way told his visit¬
ors what he would expect of his
teachers.
Judge J. W. H. Underwood
dealt very elequently on the value
of education and explained the
need in after years and that the
parents and citizens of Cleveland
School dirtrict are willing to sacri¬
fice many pleasures so that the
young people may procure an edu¬
cation. lie told the people how
much tlie state of Georgia was
spending for education, then com¬
pared it with California, which
showed the State of Georgia w
far in the rear.
Representative Henderson and
Rev. R. P. Tatum both dealt in¬
terestingly on the value of educa¬
tion and the advantage that the
boys and girls now have over them
when they went to school.
The enrollment was very large
on the first day and prospects are
’that as soon as the farmers have
their fodder gathered the number
will be increased by 50 to 75. Prof.
Marion tells us that part of this
throng of jolly good-natured souls
will have some of their classes in a
room of tlie domilory so as to be
able to give more room in the
school building.
The faculty, we believe is be¬
yond a shadow of a doubt, is the
best in any high school in the state
and that tlie prospects are exceed
ingly bright for a good school
"Selling” Your Town
To The wide world.
The local publisher may serve
his community and himself by en¬
couraging the publication of an
illustrated booklet or leaflet con¬
cerning his town.
in these days of good roads and
automobiles, during the summer
there are few commun ties which
are not visited every day by auto¬
mobile parties from distant places.
If the community makes a good
impression on the visitors, the good
impression may react to tlie good
of the community if tne visitors
can carry away some facts and
pictures. ,
Such a booklet need not be elab¬
orate or expensive. It should
contain a short historical sketch,
information about the farming
section and indus<ries, and pictures
of spots of scenic beauty—of which
no community in New York has a
lack.—Service Sheet, New York
Agricultural College,
City Court Disposes EiGht Cases
The starting of tlie city cour
was a busy day. There were four
cases tried and eight disposed of
during the day. Most of them were
negro cases which happened at
Rock Springs Camp meeting last
Sunday. Besides these were three
stealing cases where two of the
defendants were found guilty of
larceny, the other one come clear.
Senate Will Confirm Link
Johnson Soon
Will Keep On National Republican
Committee Until it
Snows In Hell.
Washington. July 28 —“I will
never resign as National Commit¬
teeman for Georgia until they have
sleigh riding in hell,” Henery
Lincoln Johnson, prospective Re¬
corder of Deeds for the Distric of
Columbia, told a representative of
the AFRO-AMERICAN Wednes¬
day.
“That Baltimore Sun of your
city and others lie deliberately
when they say I am to resign as a
National Committeeman when 1
assume the duties of Recorder.
Some colored people believe every¬
thing a lying white newspaper
says. “Neither the President, nor
any member of the Republican
Committee, in fact, no one has
suggested, directly or indirectly to
me that 1 resign as Committeeman.
It is a slander on tlie President.”
When asked if he expected any
opposition to his confirmation as
Recorder of Deeds he said, “Yes, I
expect Tom Ilelfin, Tom Watson,
Why My Money Should be Insured
Because My peace cf mind from the assurance that my
money is INSURED, no matter what happens to
the Bank, is of the greatest importance to me.
||Cf* 1 cannot keep a burglar from stealing my money,
-***-''*-'nor can I prevent its loss by fire if it should be in
my house and it should burn; BUT I CAN GET
MY MONEY INSURED BY THIS BANK.
l|«f k f be loss of my hard earned money from any
^ cause might work a hardship upon those depend¬
ent upon me.
Because It is very essential that I protect my money, no
matter whether 'SAVINGS" or "WORKING
CAPITAL."
Because The wise and successful man of today has done
away with the old saying "I will trust to luck;"
he foretells his own "luck;" and wisdom prompts
me to put my money in the INSURED BANK.
Because It protects the widow and the orphan in time of
need. It is very necessary that MY MONEY
MUST BE INSURED. '
Because He who looks not "BEFORE" finds himself
"BEHIND."
n^ftk It is a guarantee that my "working capital" will
■**- > ^“ /t *** k - not be abruptly impaired, nor my "savings" blot¬
ted out on account of my money NOT being in¬
sured.
.Because THIS BANK offers this insurance FRES
COST TO ME.
Because Wisdom is my best asset; Wisdom suggests
protection and insurance of deposits guarantees
protection.
WHITE COUNTY BANK
CLEVELAND, GA.
Deposits Ensured
[PRICE $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
and others of their kind to oppose
me. If. 1 heard that Tom Watson
and Tom Heflin had gone to
heaven, I would want to go to tlie
other place.
M hen asked what were his im¬
pressions of the loo Republicans in
Atlanta Tuesday to reorganize the
party, Mr. Johnson said, “I did
not loose any sleep last night over
that meeting. That meeting
like an appendix or a knot on
log, can be cut out or chopped off
any time without harm,'
We have a party organization in
Georgia and do not intend to lay
down supinely.”
Mr. Johnson then expressed the
wish that the AFRO-AMERICAN
and other race journals do not
misrepresent his attitude.
it is rumored that as soon as Mr.
Johnson is confirmed as Recorder
of Deeds, the name of Mr. Charles
A. Cotlrill will be sent to Register
of the Treasury.
FORI) CUTS PRICES
ON CARS AND TRUCKS
New York, Sept. 3,—Prices of
Ford curs and trucks have been re¬
duced from $45 to $100 per vehi¬
cle, according to the Dow, Jones
and Conpauy, financial agency,
Friday.
Factory prices of chasis is $295,
a reduction of $50.1 Runabouts
vyill cost $350, touring cars $355 :
coupes 8595; sedans $66o; trucks
$445 and tractors $625.
This in the second price re !uc
tion on Ford cars this year.
Pigs For Sale.
I have a nice lot of pigs for sale.
O. C. BELL,
A Gloomy Prospect.
(Moore Haven (Fla.) Times.)
A town that never has anything
to do in a public way is on the way
to tlie cemetery. Any citizen who
will do nothing for his town is
helping to dig tne grave. A man
that “cusses” the town, furnishes
the coffin. The man who is so
selfish as to have no time from his
business to give affairs is making
the shroud. Tlie man who will not
advertise is driving the hearse.
The man who is alwys pulling
pack from any public enterprise
throws bouquets on the grave. The
stingy man who is always howling
h ird times preaches the funeral and
sings the- doxology. And thus the
town lies buried fron all sorrow
and care.
Friends let’s rise and go from
here and make our town a pro¬
gressive and hustling burg. Every¬
one of you are aware of this, but
that wont be of any advantage
unless we put our thoughts and
desires into action. Why don’t we
organize a Board of Trade? Our
town is not to small, if our progres¬
sive business men would get to¬
gether you will be shown. What
time did you say we would call a
meeting? Let’s do it.
NOTICE.
To All Whom It Concerns:
I am no further a partner in tlie
store of Hefner & McGee having
turned my share of goods, acoounts
and all obligations over to E. C.
Hefner.
Respectfully,
W. M. McGhee.
