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The WaynqjjpoUnty News is, and has ever been, wholly and un
reservetJK for'the Honorable Hoke Smith in his race for Governor,
believing%S wp do that as between merr there G no com^Srison be
tween he and the present Governor in ability, 'and knowing as we
do, that as between the two administrations of Smith and Brown,
the administration of Hoko Smith stands out in bold relief, c-0;a
pletely overshadowing the adrr.ioKfration bi*-the' 7 )yes> 1 it •»
We say it, boldly and, without fear of contradiction, for it cannot
be contradicted or denied that among the many acts of negligence
visited upon the different Counties of the State, at sometime border¬
ing upon criminal negligence, that no County has received at the
hands of the present administration such a deal in negligence as has
been handed onr County of Wayne. Go with us just a moment
over the facts as they exist with reference to the appointment of
W. F. Knox as Tax Collector of our County, to fill the unexpired
term of the lamented Riley Johns, deceased, and remember that this
Was the most important office in your County, and see what the
reconis show, and learn how your good ofiiicers were treated with
almost silent contempt by the so-c.dled “business administration”
of J. M. Brown, and then ask yourself the question if you can en¬
dorse by your vote such an administration tnat cares nothing for
the rights of th* pebple or who will in anyway safeguard the inter
erest of a County or its Citizens?
In January 1910, Mr. S. C. Davis was duly elected Justice of the
the Peace of the Screven district of this County, his election was
duly certified by Hon. Ira M. Raybon, Clerk of the Superior Court
of WayneCounty to the Executive Department, all according to the
quirements of Jaw, ;but he never received a reply or an acknowl
'gement. lie then, wrote a personal letter to the Secretary to the
Governor, but he did not receive a reply or an acknowledgement un¬
til after six months and continuous entreaties. Mr. Raybon was ad¬
vised b.v the Department that the origin ils h id never been received,
or if received had been lost, and asked for duplicates; this request
was complied with and then after continued efforts on his part the
Ordinary received the commission for Mr. Davis on June 27, 1910.
On April nth, 1910, W. F. Knox was duly appointed by the Coun¬
ty Cotnmissiouers of Wavne County, Tax Collector, to fill the unen
pired term of W. R., Johns who died during his tenure of office, this
appointment was promptly certified by the Clerk of the Superior
Court to the Executive Department but he failed to receive an ac¬
knowledgement or a reply. He then wrote the Secretory of State
and the Comptroller General beggingthem to aid the County in get¬
ting the commission for the tax collector, pointing out to them as he
had previously to the Governor and to his Secretary the importance
of the matter as the Tax Collector uncommissioned could not settle
with the State or with the County for the tax money he had collect¬
ed, and no settlement could be bad at all for the year 1999; each of
these officers replied promptly stating that they had called upon the
Govercor’s Secretary and he advised that the Commission would go
forward that niirht, but “the letter that was longel fo.' never came”
Then a second request was made upon Hon. Phillip Cook, Secn-taiy
of State entreating him to call upon the Governor and urge the. at¬
tention that the impoi lance of the matter demanded, and in reply to
this the Ordinary received the Commission of Mr Knox, Tax Col¬
lector but it was neither PaTED or SIGNED. The Orniaary, Hon.
J. D. Crawford then wrote a personal letter to the Governor, Hon.
Jos. M. Brown, and ,, begged , that , he , date , and , sign . the , Commission, . .
but he failed to .receive an acknowledgement or a repl y. The
dinary then wrote the Governor’s Secretary, but he failed to re
ceivc an acknowledgement or a reply. The Legislature hil no -, v
convened, so the Ordinary wrote to Captain hen Miiikin,
representative m the Legislature end asked that he aid his County
JR sptJme way to get,the Tra r t'5r attended to Cantab Miiikin replied
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JESUP, GA., THURSDAY August 18, 1910.
A letter then came from the Executive Department—but would you
believe it—it contained not the commission so often and long sought
for, the commission for the Tax Collector, W. F. Knox, but lo, a du¬
plicate commission for the Justice of the Peace S. C. Davis of Sere
ven, whose commission had been sent on June 27th. The Ordinary
then returned this commi ssion pointing out the error and mistake,
but to this letter he did not receive AN A C K ‘.TO W L E DGE WENT
A REBLY. Captain Miiikin was again appealed to and the Com¬
mission was finally received on August 5th., and Captain Miiikin ad¬
that the only way it was secured then was by his going to the
of the Governor and remaining there until the Commission
was filled out and he accomnanied the Secretary to the post-office
saw it mailed, then the Ordinary did not fail to receive the com.
in all fairness and candor, do you see how the people of the
and especially of the County of Wayne could endorse an ad¬
so neglectful as this, for the State we cannot speak but
the people of Wayne we feel that we are justified in saying that
we must resent it by our vote.•
Do not take our word for the truthfulness of the facts above
but an.t one doubting are invited to write either the repre¬
Clerk of Court or Ordinary’; whose postoffice is Jesup, or
Mr. W. F. Knox, Tax Collector whose postoffice is Hickox.
perhaps the Executive department would be kind enough to give
the entire correspondence and facts mentioned.
Much has been said about the payment of the Teachers during
the two administrations, and in this regard We feel it our duty to say
we have on file in our office a statement fcertified to by B. D.
County School Commissioner of Wayne Connt.v, which
that the Teachers of Wayne County received their pay much
more promptly under the Hoke Smith administration than under
the Brown administration. For lack of space we cannot attach it
hereto but any one is invited to call and inspect it. It shows that
in 1908, under the Smith administration, tfce Teacher® of Wayne
County received $3,918.65, and during 1909, Brown administration,
that the Teachers of Wa.vne County receiv 'd only $5,170.91; these
are facts from the records of our County.
Did you ever think about it, there is a reason why your County
School Commissioner is supporting Hoke Smith; ho knows it is for
the best Interest of the Teachers, There is a reason why the Ordi
ainary of your County and ours, a Confederate Veteran, is support
ing Hoke Smith; he knows it is for the best interest of the old sol¬
dier. There is a reason why our zealous and faithful Clerk of the
Superior Court is supporting Hoke Smith; he knows it is for the
best interest of the people. There is a reason why your Judge of
the County Court is supporting Hoke Smith; lie knows the adminis¬
tration of the law of the State will be better administered. There is
a mason why your Representative in tiie Lugislatnra is supporting
he-knows that laws good and wholesome for the bene¬
fit of the masses There is a retoon why both of the banks of your
County from President to assistant Cashier, are supporting Hoke
Smith; they know that with Hoke as Governor banks deposit will in¬
crease and in financial circles Georgia will be a shining mark. There
is a reasoa why both of your County papers are supporting Hoke
Smith, for the little country weekly, insignificant as it is, at all
times has its fingers upon the pulse of the people, and not a heart
throb escapes it, and perhaps better than all those enumerated above
knows the true condition of the patient, the public, and we know
tbat we need , Hake « i Smith ci '.u and j need i L him - it bad.y. Fnend, kw.
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no reason to rote agaiost him.
Notice to Voters
Friends and Fellow Citizens of
Wayne County; someone has been
trying to damage me in my race
for Treasurer by saying that I
will not comply with myproposit
tion. If he did now fellow citizens
I did not think it necessary when
my attention was first called to
this baseless and cowardly attack
to refute it. But now desire to
assure you of my true motives in
rnv proposition.
Mast of you have known me
long enough to know that I do not
talk or make idle propositions
But have made it a point to be
honest and truthful ever since I
learned right from wrong. M.v
proposition should interest ever v
citizen in Wayne County who has
the welfare and Dpbuihling of
their County at heart, and I ask
my friends throughout the County
to stand by me and see to it that
a proposition that will so material¬
ly benefit every citizen is proper¬
ly considered and not voted town
for the gain of some individual
pocket, but instead help me install
the plan born of a desire to see
ray county take its place and stand
the peer of any county in south¬
east Georgia. M.v circumstances
would not permit to quit my job
and make a canvas of the county
1 have had to *-ork ten hours
each day through all of these hot
months to keep the wolf from
door. This being my last
before you cast your vote, I ear
^put^ just ha°a pracS and -reform
that is t> one all.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fria c B insi r
Misses Kate and Lola Bell Hall
Messrs. Le'c Anderson and S. M.
Smith composed a party to St
Simons last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. C.' g. Branch,
returned Tuesday night from a
visit to relatives at Fleming.
Mr. E. W. Griffith of Screven
was among the visitors to Jesup
Tuesday.
Wanted—To Purchase a iarge
ot of cypress cra-is ties, inspection
and settlement at point of loading
coast Company! line Ry. Address Grew
Mfe. .lacksonvill, Fla.
W in n & Company
The Only Firm in Jesup that Makes a Specialty of all Kinds of Farming Implements.
FA-RMETtS HARDWARE
tock, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Disc Harrows, Cultivators,
Wire Fencing, Cane Hills, talk Cutters, Gasolene Engines, Feed
Cutters, Brick, Lime Cement, Felt, Burlap, Paper Roofing, Paint.
We have a carload of Ranges
Stoves and Heaters that are
made of good, heavy mater¬
ial and will give satisfaction
in durability and service. We
have a full line of one and
two-horse wagons and the
most complete line of Buggies
that we’ve ever had before.
We have now the highest grad° buggy that W 3 have ever
had in our warehouse and the best looking bugzy we have
ever seen in this section. Also good servicable medinm grade
buggies and the Sears & Roebuck kind. If it is a buggy that
you want, we can fill the bill. We buy buggies by the hun¬
dred and we know that we can save you money ov*'? any mail
order house if you will take the style and material i<** con¬
sideration. We have a good supply of buggies on h*4d now
and seueral carloads to come in. Our goods are right, our
prices are right and our terms are reasonable.
We guarantee Repairs for Every Farming Implement we sell
WINN, and COMPANY
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OftSTORIA
THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY.
To the Voters
GentUtnen and fellow friend*
In less than 6ne week you will
be called upon to past your vote
for tax col!e ct°r ofWayne county
and as you do so I sincerly trust
that you won’t forget the cripple
at Odum who is begging you for
yout vote in order that he may be
able tosupport his family. I will
ever remember each one tbat will
help me in this trying campaign.
Faithfully Yours,
Marion Odum