The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-10-22
County Correspondence
BENTON.

coming of Mcclellan has brought Ssdness 20
the Lea Forces. Congressman Mcclellan
was here on Thursday IA. 1t began to
rain early and showered all day but this
could not even dampen the enthusiasm OF
his followers He was met at the train at
2:20 by reception committee in automo-
mobiles. He spoke in the court house.
The house was full and people standing
along the walls and some got seats in the
windows.
He was introduced by Rev. W. H. Rymer,
a local Baptist minister of high character
and honesty him. His introduction was
hit and set things a fire. He introduced
him as clean man representing in politics
what he did in business, religion and life
-cleanliners. Mr.. Mcclellan was greatly
encouraged over his ovation here. The
High School was asked to suspend and
come to hear him, but the principle refused,
saving, he could not afford to run the school
into politics. The speaking was set for
o. M, but he did not come until the 2:2O,
train and school was out by the time speak
ing began and some of the students came
to hear him. There were some ladies
present From the size of the crowd and
the looks of the Luke boys it's beginning
to look like the influence of certain Polk
county papers are progressing like cows
tail-dragging behind. McKellar's visit
was one continuous ovation from the time
he entered Polk county until he left. They
were unable to hold tie town boys in line
even. Rev. Rymer asking for clean men,
had its effect. CONSERVATION is In the
camp of the opposition.
Suit has been filed against the local pa
per for $4,000. The suit is brought by the
old pike road commissioners on account OF
recent publication regarding the Commits
sioners it is reported that suits will be
brought against the Journal and Banner,
Cleveland Herald and Copper City Advance.
There have been propositions made to
the old pike road commissioners to com
promise all suits The chief mogul claims
he is, and has been, their friends) They
propose to withdraw the indictments and
drop all litigation. These members, seen
by the writer, say they cannot afford to
compromise; they are charged with wrong
doing and it must all come to light.
Ii is reported that the two Justices not
enioined, who live above the mountains
were threatened with injunctions and
custer proceedings, if they did not do right
and agree to pass the order allowing the
famous $4,000.
Petitions have been signed by citizens to
bring suit against the chief mogul for all
money paid him on contract since he has
been Justice of the peace.
Saturday was county fair day here. The
roads leading to Benton we're full OF people
from early sunup. 1t was Homecoming
of former citizens Trucks and autos
brought crowds from Chattanooga, Cleve-
land, Att ems and other towns and local
citizens all came in and the town was a
moving mass ofhumanity. The product of
the home, and farm were exhibited, and
many prizes given. The pretty girl contest
hgought forth large crowd of widowers
and bachelors. The girls we're we'll wolth
seeing. The young men stood afar OFT and
as the song goes, "Cast a Wishiul Eye"
The Nancy Ward Rifles drilled for the
crowd. They were all fine specimans OF
young manhood and we're much admired
by the girls. Speeches were made by the
Mayor, r. NJ Copeland, Prof. Brewer, J.
H. Reynolds, of Rome, Ca, former Polk
boy, no president of Second Nat
ional Bank at Rome. 1t was great day
with all No drunkenness was seen, some
had drink or so, but none we're offensive.
A difficulty arose between Dock Lewis and
some one. The sheriff arrested Mr.. Lewis
and put him in jail, but his friends took him
out at once One local blacksmith was full
Of something, was not arrested but was
taken to his home and cared for. Another
pet was permitted to wiggle along east to
Geo. Williams store and on up the road,