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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17
Drawer THINGS THAN WAR.
Making Soldiers Poorest Use Ever
MadeO of BOYS. Saw E.ducator.

David Starr Jordan, Chancellor Of
Leland Stanford University, n
Boys Life).
I have just come back from Eu-
rope, where every nation has made d
soldier out of every man fit To bear
arms. And now the whole Continent
is impoverished and starving while its
rivers run with blood of young men
who have been killed by other young
men, who had no quarrel with them
at all.
It is a soldiers business to fight and
kill or to stand up against other sol
dierS who are forced to fight and
kill. 1t is a Boy Scouts business to
help and to save, to make this world
a better place for good men and We
men and boys to live in 1t costs
$40, 600 for every man who il killed
in battle, and this mount must be
paid in $50 years work for each n
of the farmers and workmen who
make up the armies of Europe. And
we who are outside of Europe may be
most thankful that we We're born in
a republic where n mar is made a
soldier against his will
Just a word to the Boy Scouts of
America as to what they are doing
and why they are doing it. 1t IS not
that we want to make soldiers Of YOU
That is about the poorest 1Se a ma
ton ever made of its young men
There must be soldiers. sometimes.
even in our great republic, but they
are called to fight only when some
men who ought TO know better have
made some awful hlunder.
We want you. Boy Scouts, for
Drawer things han war. We want 10
make men of you, strong, kind, alert.
vigorous, helpful men. useful To your
selves, to your neighb0rs. to your
country and To thee world. For the
world today is one great nation, and
whatever helps or hurts one part OF
it aids or injuries all. once N q great
while the world needs soldiers. Il
needs YOU all the time as boys II as
men. and it wants you ciear-eyeG.
wholesome and high spirited, tit to
do good work. and willing 10 do 1t
with ~abounding joy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

social and economic status " hafs IL
ali the people u the world The time
VIII ON III no Very remote future
when People Viii look back upon the
stale OF things today with a. much
amaZeuenf as ~ LOOK back upon the
period when slavery was believed 10
De the very foundation and essence IL
the well-belng Of the state IN that
near future. oil people Will feel and
know that IN. doubts Of q are
the inheritance Of 4 l~ong-chertshed
superstition. and viii wonder that hu-
mainly delayed SO long the glorious
Achievement of It's OWN emancipation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

1t is said that the German invaders
of Belgium. whatever else they may
have destroyed, have been careful not
TO iniure park trees. The cavalry
men. so a report goes. are forbidden
TO tie their horses to trae for fear
that the ani1nals viii gnaw the bark
Germany was the first nation to ap-
ply forestry on a large scale. some OF
the crown forests having been under
scientific management for over a hum
dred years.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

In the last year 41.620 books were
published in Japan. while Germany.
r1e most beokish Of European nations
had only 3l.2S1 volumes to ner credit.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
FOR STATE TREASURER

To the peopIe Oh georgia:
l am a candidate to succeed my
self as State Treasurer, subject to
the action of the Democratic Prim-
airy.
My candidacy IS Dasea strictly up
on my record and experience in this
office, which are well known to the
people of Georgia, and which l trust
has been satisfactory. II, in your
opinion, the management of the
States finances under my admins
tration for the past several years has
been faithful and efficient, / would
greatly appreciate your Enforcement
at the polls in the coming primary.
Thanking you for the support and
confidence extended me heretofore,
l earnestly solicit your further kind
consideration of my candidacy In the
present campaign.
Respectfully,
w. J. SPEER.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY,
To the Superior Court of said County:
The petition of T. L. Wallace, N.
d. Hodges, ]. NJ. Stone, w. A. Flor
ence, r. A. Fine, r. e. A. schilling,
L. L. Faw, H. G. Smith, J. C. Ward,
w. L. Benson, J. A. Benson, J. D.
Benson, II. c. Dobbs, E. G. Gilbert,
John H. Griffith, T. w. Read, E. l..
Stringer, H. A. Ward, C. A. Wikle,
d. p. Butler ]. II. Smith and w r.
Potts, all of said State and County,
respectfully shows:
THAT they desire for themselves
their associates and successors, to
be incorporated and made a body
polite under the name and style
of RETAIL CREDITMEN'S ASSOCI-
ALTON for the period of twenty
years.
2-The principal office of said
Association shall be in the City Of
Marietta, Cobb County, State of Geor-
gia.
3-The object of said corporation
is pecuniary gain to itself, its SHARE
holders and those who may subscribe
to it.
4--The business to be carried on
by said corporation is that Of a gen.
eral credit information bureau, that
is to collect facts and data as to the
financial worth, income, morals,
promptness or slowness for paving
bills etc. OF, such parties who do get
credit or might ask for credit from
the members of said Association. and
to keep such information on hand
and give out the same on application
to stockholders or subscribers to said
Association. 1t shall also be the pur-
pose of said corporation to collect
past due accounts and notes for men,
bers OF said Association, or assist in
collecting the same.
5-The capital stock of said cor
poration shall be One Hundred
($l0O.oO) Dollars, to be divided into
one hundred shares of the par value
of One Dollar (S1.00 each. Ten per-
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03

One Of the most pressing questions
before the people OF Georgia today
Is the burdensome tax under which
they struggle. inspite of which the
state Is falling behind every year,
having accumulated to date a float
ing debt of near a million dollars.
favor most rigid economy and
retrenchment In the administration
of state affairs so that Georgia NAV
live within her income and promptly
meet all her obligations.
w. M. KEMP. NJ. D.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the whole People of Cobb County /:
hereby announce myself can
didate to represent our county in the
Legislature subject to the Democratic
Primary to be held on the 10th day
of August 1914.
favor; Strict economy in the ad-
ministration Of our government;
lower taxes; a County Board; better
roads; better schools; the rental of
our States railroad properties and a
per centum of the rent as a tax for
the counties through which the rail-
road lies.
will appreciate your support.
Respectfully,
JOE ABBOTT,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
NOTICE LOCAL LEGISLATION.

Notice is hereby given as required
by section 357 OF the code of Geor-
gia of 1910 of an intention to apply
to the next General Assembly Of
Georgia for the passage or enact
ment of local or special bin having
the following caption, to-wit:
An act to establish a system Of
public schools in the town of Smyr-
ma, Georgia, and to provide for the
carrying on, management, control
and support of the same; to provide
for a board of education and other
officers of said school system and
prescribe their powers and duties,
to provide for a bonded Indebtedness
for said town of Smyrna, Georgia. for
the purpose of improving suitable
properties for said school system;
election and ratification of said spe-
cial or local bill by two-thirds OF
the qualified voters of said town OF
Smyrna, Georgia, voting in said cleo
ton; for the purchase or lease OF
property in which to carry on SAID
school system; taxation for the sup
port, maintenance and equipment OF
said school system after submitting
the same to the qualified voters OF
the town Of Smyrna, Georgia; The
ratification by two-thirds vote OF the
qualified voters thereof and for other
purposes.
June 18th, 1914.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

Will be sold before the Court
House door in said county at pub
lie outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash on the first Tues
day in July, 1914 within the legal
hours for sale, the following descri5-
ed real estate: F.
Subdivided lots Nos. /, 9, 8, 4, s,
6, z, II, ~, 13, IA, Is, II, 1919 and
20 of Division "E'' of plat made by
w. w. McCullock, C. e. of the Judge
Geo. F. Gober addition to the City
of Marietta, Ga. on March 21st 1907.
Also parcel Of land adjoining said
lots and being Immediately West and
North Of same. The whole tract If
land herein described lies within the
incorporate limits Of the City Of
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and
all taken together Is bounded as fol-
lows:
On East by South Avenue { rs
shown by said plat) and lots Nos. g.,
8 and 10 of said subdivision "E";
on the South by Franklin Street, as
shown by said plat; on the West By
land of 3. T. Frey; and ON the North
by lands Of J. Simp Jackson and ]. J.
Black. In all containing twelve
acres, more or less.
ALSO,
Five certain subdivided lots in the
.Gober Addition to the City Of Mari
eta, Cobb County, Georgia, as
shown by plat made by W. w. Nc
Outlook, c. E. on March Sth, 1907,
Each Of said lots fronting 80 feet on
the North side Of Waterman street
and running back North for 200
feet. Said lots being all within the
incorporate limits of said City of
Marietta and when taken together
are bounded as follows: On the
South by said Waterman Street; on
the West by South Avenue; on the
East by Fair Ground Street; and on
the North by property Of Geo. f.
Gober
subdivided lots being numbered
IL, IA, is, Is and II. all of said lots
fronting 80 feet on North side OF
said Waterman Street except lot No
II, which has frontage of SO feet.
Said property having been levied
upon by R. w. Stephens, c. C. as
the property of Geo. F. Gober, tc
satisfy forty-two different executions
issued from the Justice Court of the
S9Sth Dist G. NJ. in favor of tbs
Warnell Lumber & Veneer Co
Written notice given the defendant
as required by law.
This the 10th day of. June 1914
W. E. SWANSON.
Sheriff
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

To all whom 1t may concern:
Glen Moore, having in due form
applied to me for Permanent Letters
of Administration on the estate of
Julia Moore, late of said County, de-
ceased, this Is to cite all and singu-
lar the creditors and next Of kin Of
Julia Moore to be and appear at my
office on the first Monday in July
next, and show cause, If any they
can, why Permanent Administration
should not be granted to Glen Moore
or some fit and proper person Oh
Julia Moore's estate.
Witness my official signature of
office, this, 8th day of June 1914.
]. M. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
sHERIFF's SALES FOR JULY 1914.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Will be sold before the Court
House door in the city of Marietta,
Cobb County, Ga, on the first Tues
day in July 1914, within the legal
hours of sale the following described
property, to-wit:
Five certain subdiyided lets in the
Gober Addition to the city of Mari
eta, Cobb County, Georgia, as shown
by plat made by w. w. McCollock,
c. E. on March 9Th, 1907, each of
said lots fronting so feet on North
side of Waterman Street and run
ming back North for 200 feet, said
lots being all within the incorporate
limits of the said City of Marietta,
and when taken together are bound
ed as follows: On the South by said
Waterman street, on the West by
South Avenue; on the east by Fair
Ground Street; on the North by pro-
perty of Geo. F. Gober, subdivided
lots being numbered 10, IA, Is, 16
and II, all of said lots fronting 50
feet on the North side of Waterman
Street except lot No. II which has 4
frontage of SO feet.
Said property levied on as the
property of Geo. F. Gober, defen-
dant in Fl Fa by virtue of tax fl
Fa issued by w. P. Stephens, Tax
Collector of the County of Cobb for
State and County Taxes for the year
1911.
Said Fl Fa having been trans
ferred on March 4th, 1912 by J. II
Kincaid, Sheriff of Cobb County, Il
S. A. Anderson, and the estate Of
said s. A. Andeson. being the pre-,
sent owners of said tax execution.
Written notice given defendant
and the. tenant in possession as pro.
vided by law.
This June 10th, 1914.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS,
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

WHEREAS, Nv N. Melton, Ad-
ministrator of Martha e. Jordon,
represents to the Court In his peti
ton, duly filed and entered on re-
cord, that he has fully administered
Martha E. Jordon's estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors, to show cause, If any they can,
why said administrator should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton, and receive Letters of Dismis-
sion on the first Monday in July,
1914.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
NOTICE.

TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS:
All creditors of the estates of Ma
tilda Prichard, late of Cobb County,
deceased, are hereby notified to rem
der in their demands to the under
signed according to law and all per-
sons indebted to said estates are re-
CURED to make immediate payment.
This Sth day Of June 1914.
GORDON B. GAM,
Administrator.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
AMaaONNC et11eNtS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

To the voters of Cobb County:
hereby announce my candidacy
TO represent Cobb County as one Of
her two representatives In the Leg
islature, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary to be held on
August 10th this year. l will appre-
ciate not only your vote and in
fluence, but, IL elected, your counsel
and support as well.
Fl. - =. JOHN 7. DORSEY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Mrs. c. Davenport, as Administra-
trix Of the estate of NJ. M. Cheek, late
of said County, deceased, has in due
form applied to the undersigned for
leave to sell the lands belonging to
said estate, and the same will be
heard at my office on the first Mon.
day in July, next.
This Sth day of June, 1914.
J. M. GAM, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
To the Voters of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
announce myself as candidate
for the house of representatives an |
in 30 doing l pledge myself to repre-
sent all classes of people fairly aud
impartially. In matters of entirely
local interest l shall ne governed by
the wishes of the people on any bill
that is affecting Cobb Co. solely. |
shall favor a clause therein submit
ting 1t to the votes of the people
for ratification or rejection before 1t
becomes a law.
Thanking you in advance for all
the help you can give me,
u. M. STANLEY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
Friday, July, 3,pi4


cent. OF the amount of capital 70
employed by them has been actr.,'
paid in. Petitioners desire the rint.
to increase the capital stock of saia
corporation from time to time r.
sum not exceeding Three Hundrot
($S00.0O) Dollars by majority ro.~
of the holders of the stock outstapa
ing at the time.
6-Petitioners desire the r,gh+
sue and be sued, to plead and no j.,
pleaded, to have and use a CONNIE,
seal, to make all necessary bylaw
and regulations, and to do all otba-
things that may be necessary for tho
successful carrying on of said hrsi
ness, including the right to bnv
hold and sell property, either real
or personal, suitable for the business
and purposes of said corporation. and
to execute notes and bonds AZ a,-i
dence of Indebtedness under sucb
rules and restrictions as will her,
after be provided in bylaws and M,
inconsistent with the laws of said
State.
7-They desire for SAID rncorpora-
ton the power and authority TO an
ply for and accept amendments tn
its charter of either form or sinh
stance by vote of the majority Of
the stock outstanding at the time
They also ask authority for said in
corporation to wind UP its affairs
liquidate and discontinue it's bust
ness at any time 1t may determine
to do so by vote of two-thirds OF
its stock outstanding at the time.
8-They desire for the said incor-
poration the right of renewal when
and as provided by the laws of Geor
gia. and that it have all such other
rights. powers, privileges and i'm
! munities as are incident to like in
corporations or permissible under the
laws Of Georgia.
Wherefore, petitioners pray to be
Incorporated under the name and
style aforesaid with the powers, priv
ileges and immunities herein set
forth, and as are now, or may here
after be, allowed a corporation of
similar character under the laws Of
Georgia.
J. GLENN GILES,
| Petitioners Attornev,
Filed in office this 26th day of
May 1914.
VIRGIL McCIESKEY,
Clerk Cobb Superior Court
i GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
1,Virgil McCleskey, Clerk of the
Superior Court of said County, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the appli-
cation for charter of Retail Credit
mems Association as the same ap-
pears on file in this office.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said Court, this 26th day
Of May, 1914.
VIRGIL McCLESKEY,
Clerk, Superior Court, Cobb County,
Georgia.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
James W. Bozeman and J. E. Moz-
ley, as Administrator of the estate Of
Lou J. Bozeman, late of said County,
deceased, has in due form applied to
the undersigned for leave to sell
the lands belonging to said estate,
and the same will be heard at my
office on the first Monday in July,
next.
This Sth day of June 1914.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
FOR REPRESENTATIvE
To the Voters of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
l announce myself a candidate for
one of the representatives of Cobb
County, subject to the Democratic
Primary as provided by the Demo
cratic Executive Committee. which
is to be held on August 10, 1914,
Thanking one and all in advance
for your support in this coming
Primary, I am
Yours truly,
d. A. SUMMEROUR
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

To all whom it may concern:
G. o. Allen, having in due form
applied to me for Permanent Let
tiers of Administration on the estate
of J. o. Allen, late of said county,
deceased, this is to cite all and sin
gular the creditors and next of kin
of J. o. Allen, to be and appear at
my office on the first Monday in
July, next, and show cause. IF any
they can, why Permanent Admins
tration should not be granted to G..
o. Allen or some fit and proper per-
son, on J. o. Aliens estate.
Witness my official signature OF
office, this 9Th day of June, 1914.
]. M. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
ty taxes for the year 1913.
Written notice given defendant In
terms Of the law.

Also at the same time and place,
Forty acres of land lot No. 461 in
the 18th District and section of Cobb
County, Georgia, levied on as the
property of Lewis /. Link, to satisfy
a tax fl ia issued by T. H. LEROY,
Tax Collector, Cobb County, Georgia,
for State and County taxes for the
year 1913.
Written notice given defendant in
terms of the law.
This 9th day Of June, 1914.
w. E. SWANSON,
Sheriff Cobb County Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
day in July, next.
This 9Th day of June, 1914.
j. M. GANN, Ordinary.
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

NEUHGIA, IIJBb OUUN =.
Mrs. Eliza Allen having made ap-
plication for twelve months support
for herself out of the estate of ], O..
Allen, and appraisers duly appointed
to set apart the same, having filed
their return, all persons concerned
are hereby required to show cause
before the Court of Ordinary of said
County on the first Monday in July
1914, why said application should
not be granted
This June 9th, 1914.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

To the White Voters of Cobb Coun-
ty:
beg to announce myself as n can
didate to represent our county in
the legislature, subject TO the will Of
the people as expressed at the Dem
ocratic white Primary in August.
If elected l will do my utmost to
faithfully serve the public interest.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

WHEREAS. Goss Farmer, Admin.
istrator of e. J. Whitley, represents
to the Court in his petition, duly
filed and entered on record, that he
fully administered g. ]. Whitley's
estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors, to show cause, if any they can
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his admins
ton, and receive Letters of dismiss
sion on the first Monday in July,
1914.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY,

To K. f. Owens, heir at law OF
]. w. Owen, deceased, residence I'M
known.
You are hereby notified that J.
a. Owens has made application to
me for the probate in Solemn form
the last will of John w. Owens, de-
ceased. The same will be heard at
my office on the first Monday in
July 1914.
This June Sth, 1914.
]. NJ. GAM, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

Gordan B. Gam, as Administrator
of the estate Of Matilda Prichard,
late Of said County deceased. has in
due form applied to the under signed
for leave to sell the stocks belonging
to said estate, and the same viii be
heard at my office on the first Mon
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
Trained For The Job

Efficiency The twentieth century standard by
which the world measures those selected to do big
things
The MAN himself being satisfactory, the next
thought u Of his training and ability.
Representing great state like Georgia in the United
states Senate 10 big thinG-a full grown mans Job
II 1t Is attended to properly
JOHN M. SLATON is ful-grown public man.
His ability has never been questioned.
Two decades Of training In the service of YOI-ths
psope-cOmprises an apprenticeship which should
equip him Tor the office. -
SLATON served eight years in the Lsgislature-in
the ranks -
SLATON was then twice chosen Speaker-,,nani-
mously-And served four years more.
SLATON made great Speaker-the best on record.
say these who know-because he had trained for it.
SLATON was then elected to the Senate twce-and
was elected President observation-disclosures both times
and ne was great President of the Senate-because
ne had trained for the job.
SLATON was Acting Governor q short TINA Won
remember how well he filled the office temporarily
1t was because he had been training sixteen years
SLATON was then elected Governor practically
unanimously; not only because he was popular hut
because hls trained fitness had been proven
SLATON has carried out in full his le9islate PROGRAM,
IN year he succeeded because he knew the Job He
had trained for 1t seventeen years.
Farmers and doctors not made in a day Neither
are statesmen They must learn. They must work up
They must train.
SLATON he's learned, he has worked up he has
trained Efficient public service s,lpplanted ephemsral
OomOast. Results have counted. knowledge of duty
well done has meant to Siaton than public
applause. p"
HOU-the peOple-need trained man for Senator
we oner you the best trained man in Georgia-JOHN
Examine the records
John M. Slaton State Campaign Committee
ALFRED C. NEWELL, Chairman A. MORROW S.cretan
SEND SLATON TO THE SENATE"
NJ D.; Staten has never been candidate prospective M
any place ss which he had prepared himself by long
am earnest service and fer which net prOpsy il
line Maybe that's the no has never had sei.us
oh1eoisleNs