The Schley County News Friday, April 15th, 1910 No. 15 MR. STEWART'S SUGGESTION A MOST WORTHY ONE With this issue appears an open letter from the pen of our friend Mr. John Stewart, appealing to the good citizens of our county to take some step whereby the ballot in Schley might become pure and clean. Mr. Stewart's suggestion is a good one and very timely. Surely, it remains only for the vast number of true men such as Mr. Stewart, in this county to bind themselves together with the avowed determination to stamp out this very much regretted evil---that of a few degraded men who offer their ballot to be purchased. Yes, it is sad, but still tis true that we have a few among us who will sell their vote, one of the most sacred privileges ever accorded an American citizen. But, thank God, the number in this county is small, perhaps less than any county in the state, still the sting of shame and disgrace is upon our skirts, and the responsibility of removing this dark spot from our moral standard is just as great upon us if there were a thousand, instead of the twenty five or thirty of these poor unfortunates. The News stands ever ready to aid in dispelling this stigma upon the fair name of our county so that our ballot might be pure. In all seriousness it is high time for vote selling and vote buying to stop. DO OUR CITIZENS WISH TO PURIFY THE BALLOT? Editor News-- I was made glad at our last primary while at LaCrosse, being one of the managers of the election, on account of the good will and fairness manifested toward all parties concerned. There being no one on the ground electioneering and each and every voter voluntarily voting as his conscience dictated. Though I am now made sad to learn that it was not true at all the places throughout the county, which can only be proven circumstantial evidence which would hardly convict in our courts. And feeling sure that the best element of our people can be entirely put an end to the floating or purchasable vote by organizing what we may call a vigilant club of the best citizens of sufficient strength to hold the balance of power; let the committee pledge to be on the ground at the opening and remain until the close and with-hold their ballots until near close, then meet and if any one has violated the rules of honest and fair play in the judgment of all the committee, let each member cast their vote for the candidate who has acted in the spirit of fairness and the golden rule. Then in the judgment of this committee if each candidate has acted as he should, having no one working on the ground on election day for the purpose of securing votes, then let each member vote for his individual preference. We are due this much as good citizens to our county. Any one thinking as I do on this matter, or should they have any suggestions, I would be glad to hear from any one that desires to join their friend in any movement that has the promise of a square deal. John Stewart LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. B.L. Bridges was in Americus Tuesday. Mr. Will Crews, of Albany, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. C.H. Greene. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Johnson visited near Shiloh Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange, with family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wimbish. Mr. E.T. Lightner, of Ideal, was in the city the past week. Mrs. T.C. Tondee has returned from Worth county where she has been the guest of relatives here this week. Mrs. Royal of Rupert, is the guest of relatives here this week. Mr. Bob Wells, of Friendship , was in town this week. Mr. R.L. Tondee, the Typographical Artist, of Dawson, was shaking hands with his many friends here Friday. Mesdames J.F. and L.G. Stewart and Miss Maude Hillman made a shopping trip to Americus. SAD DEATH OF MR. W. A. PERRY In the death of Mr. W.A. Perry, occurring at his home near Andrew Chapel, on last Wednesday night, Schley County loses one of her most valued citizens and the community in which he lived also sustains an irreparable loss. Perhaps no man has ever spent his whole life in this county that could lay claim to so many true friends as did he. For honesty of purpose, fidelity to his home and church and doing charitable deeds, his record would be hard to surpass. He leaves a wife and several daughters who shall receive the entire sympathy of our people. The funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church here Thursday afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.E. Bailey. JUDGE TAYLOR'S FIRE AND STORM Judge P.E. Taylor, Sec. and Treasurer of the Farmers Fire Insurance Company of Georgia, for the division composing the counties of Schley, Marion and Chattahoochee, issues a statement which shall be gratifying to all the members of this company. Judge Taylor's statement shows the average annual rate since July 1895, when the company was organized, for each $1000 insurance to be only $1.55; that all of the losses of the division have been properly paid and is regarded by all just as safe as the old time companies that charge five times the premium. Judge Taylor was also much gratified upon receiving a report from the headquarters stating that this division had excelled all others both in promptness and low cost of insurance. Every farmer in Schley should have his property insured in this company. HELP TO IMPROVE YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER We wish to extend thanks for the nice communication from Glenn Holly which appears in this issue. The columns of the News are always open to any section of the county for any matter of news and would appreciate a weekly letter. If you wish to favor us with a weekly letter, send in or call and we will gladly furnish you with postage and stationary and will greatly appreciate your help in trying to give the general happenings of the county. Let us hear from Midway, LaCrosse and Andrew Chapel. CENSUS TAKING IN SCHLEY On Friday, the enumerators already commissioned for the taking of the census in this county will begin their work. Two weeks only are required to complete their canvass. The men appointed are all active and in good health and they should have no trouble in getting through in that time. Experience has shown that one of the things that worry the census men is getting full and truthful answers from the people they interrogate. Some refuse to tell from their fear that the information might be used in the collection of taxes, or in the making of the assessments. But such is not the case. It is all on the quiet. The tax collector of the city and county will receive no aid from Uncle Sam's men who will take the census. Contrary to the general belief, the census enumerator gives out no information which they receive. Everything told them is confidential and they could not if they would "tip off" the tax officers to the amount of property possessed by any firm or individual. GLENN HOLLY ITEMS A nice rain fell Tuesday which was needed very much. Farmers are glad to see the refreshing showers as they have been planting cotton for the past several days. Mr. B(oyce) T(ucker) Rainey returned home from Atlanta last Sunday where he has been attending the Atlanta Medical College. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCorkle and little daughter, Mary Kate, of Bronwood, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.F. McCorkle for the past few days. Miss Fannie Pearl Fletcher, of TyTy, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Owens. Miss Lucy Rainey was the guest of her brother Col. T.B. Rainey, of Buena Vista, last week. Miss Estelle Persons, of Doyle, spent a few days last week the guest of her brother, Mr. J.M. Persons. Mr. Alvin Snipes and Miss Ora Snipes spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of their sister, Mrs. Lizzie Wells, near Tazewell. A delightful party of the past week was given Saturday evening by Miss Irene Wall, in honor of her birthday. The parlor and reception hall had many vases of beautiful flowers. Little Misses Vera Snider, Mary George Wall and Thelma Collins served punch to the guests in the hall. Miss Naomi Tondee and Annie Mae Stewart furnished music throughout the afternoon. A game of matchless love making was played, Miss Anna Belle Harper receiving the prize, a beautiful belt pin. The games were followed by a delicious ice and cake course. We would like for someone from Lewis, Midway and Concord to write to the News. Violet. end # 15