The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-03-22
GENERAL PRESENTMENTS
OF THE GRAND JURY.
Report on Officers Books,
Finances, Buildings,
and Other r1atters.

The Grand Jury, selected and sworn
for the first week, March Term, 1905 of
Cobb Superior Court, respectfully sub
init the following General Presentments
and Recommendations
PUBLIC ROADS.
We have carefully inquired into the
condition of the Public Roads and find
them in better condition than is usual
at this season Of the year. We attrib-
ute this fact to the present system Of
working our reads, and believe that q
continuance of the system will be con-
ducive to the County's interest. The
main thoroughfares of the County are
materially better than few years ago
under the old system. We recommend
that the Ordinary go forward with the
work on the second class roads and put
them in as good condition as is practi-
cal with the means at hand.
1t is no small satisfaction to us that
our worthy Congressman from the
Seventh Georgia District has introduce
ed in the Lower House of Congress
measure looking to national aid in
the matter of road improvement, and
we call upon our people everywhere to
hold up the hands of and encourage
Hon. Gordon Lee in his efforts TO carry
out this measure so full Of good for the
country districts of our state.
We find the county's public buildings
in good condition.
In view of the near approach Of the
county primary election, we call upon
our arresting officers to be vigilant in
their efforts to bring to trial parties
violating election laws, especially those
using money, liquor, or other dishonest
means of procuring office.
SPECIAL BAILIFF.
The construction through our county
in the past two years of railroads and
electric lines brought into Cobb many
persons not permanently here. AS is al
ways the case with public works, many
OF these transient people were not law
abiding citizens, and brought into the
criminal courts a considerable increase
Of work. 1t was found necessary and
best, as well as financially advantage
Gus to the county, to appoint Special
Bailiff to assist in the work of bringing
violators of the law to justice. We be-
lieve that this temporary officer should
be continued only SO long as his SER
vices are found to be necessary and ad-
vantageous to the county.
BOOKS OF COUNTY oFEIcKRs.
Through committees we have ex-
amined the books of county officials
and report as follows:
Books of County Clerk-The books
of the Clerk we find kept neatly and
Systematically in business-like meth
cd. The system is such that all papers
can be readily obtained. and informa-
ton on any subject in the Office easily
and quickly gotten
AMOUNT OF TAX DUE COUNTY AS PER d.
GEsr $26,97565.
H. B. Clay, tax collector, has col
lected and paid on above to treasurer
rs per receipts, $26, 1889. Leaving
balance due on digest, $58l66
/ have also collected not on digest,
$437 so. Special railroad tax, $3,O5624
For which hold county treasurer's re-
ceipts. Being total amount paid treas
urer 29,O12.73.
The tax collectors books are neatly
kept.
Ordinary's Books--These we find neat
ly and correctly kept, the method be-
ing such as to be readily understood,
and affording all information needed
for all purposes.
Treasurer's Books
Cash on hand Jan /, 1905 49,. 81, 92002 |
heC6lNcu iEOIA dll eOuECee III
Jan. and Feb. ............,1 49, 64 IA
$l5,3S4. 16
Disbursements since Jan l, to
March /, 1906 ..... ......$ S,003.69
Bal. on hand March I....... 81, $50 AT
We find the Tressurer's books kept
in business manner and easily under
stood by any one.
County School Commissioners Books
The County School Commissioners
books are neatly kept, and show the
following receipts and expenditures:
Bal. on hand last report .,...,$ l1l.62
Reed State Treas checks. 2,S43.72
e. 1920