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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

schools 1914 children, and in the
colored schools 1922 children, a to-
tai in all of 1926. The average at
tendance for whites was only IS DAYS
OF a possible 100, and OF the colorea
DO OF possible 100. The worst fea-
ture OF the average school is irregu-
lar attendance. The chief differences
between good and a poor school is
found in the difference in atten-
dance. The city school exceIs the
country school more for this reason
than for any other. OF course the
city schools, by reason of larger
funds, more children and more teach.
ers are enabled to grade and classify
better, but the progress of children
there is no better than elsewhere un-
less they attend better.
There were employed in the white
schools 50 teachers and q were en-
ploycd in the colored schools.
The teachers institute was held TN
June 1915, at. the Seventh District
Agricultural college and was a great
success 1t lasted two weeks and
cost teachers only $500 for the term
Tor board. 1t is probable the same
arrangements will be made for the
summer of 1916.
There were in the schools above.
the Firth grade only $50 children,
and more than half of these were in
a few schools This means that half
the time of the teacher, or almost so.
Is given to about 20 percent of the
school. Some plan of consolidating
the children above the Fifth grade.
in a few high schools centrally 10.
Gated should be found and thus save.
this time expended on so few. A
city like Atlanta has many primary
schools but only one central high
school. A country should be organ
lied somewhat on this principal with
several high schools at points that
would give most advantage to most
children. The teaching in such
schools could be made more effec-
tive and the time of the other teach
ers would be left to the five primary
grades that most need a teachers
time.
The terms of Messrs. G. w. McMi!-
Ian and A. II. Irvine expire with the
present month. These gentlemen
have served the county we'll as menu
bers of the board of Education and
are thoroughly interested in the well
fare of the schools. They came, too.
from districts that would otherwise.
have no representation on the Board.
|, as Superintendent, and all the
members of the Board hope your
body will see fit to re-elect them, to
second term as members of the
Board of Education. nv
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31
$4,093.00

$129,433.23
Paid to Treasurer of Cobb
County $82,344.28
Paid to State Treasurer $37,262.09
Paid j. w. Gaines, Tax Re-
sceiver on order of Com Gen. 1891
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

$120,439.79
On hand and balance in bank,
including commissions $8,993.44
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
To the Honorable Foreman and
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury OF
said County, March Term, 1916.
Find below report of Special taxes
collected since last report at the Nov
ember Term, 1915, of Superior
Court.
Collected Special Taxes for year
1915:
H. V. Manning, 1 picture
show, months Oct. Nov. and
Dec $4,000
Swift & Brown, picture show
month of December 1000
]. Nephew, of Smyrna Photo
grapher 1000
Special taxes collected for 1916, to
and including this day to the time
of filing this report: 'u
F. E. A. Schilling, pistols and .
cartridges $500
Goddard & Parks, Real estate
agents, Smyrna 1000
Benscott Mineral Spring Co.,
Austell, Corporation 5000
Anderson Brothers Co., Cor
poration ., 5000
Marietta Knitting Co., Cor
poration 5000
Acworth Cotton Mfg. Co., Cor
poration 5000
Fowler Brothers Co., Corpora
ton 5000
w. r. Power, Insurance Agent
Marietta, Ga. 1000
Irene Kendall, (Col) Insur-
ance Agent, Marietta, Ga. 1000
Sessions Loan and Trust Com
pany, Corporation 5000
NJ NJ. Sessions, Insurance Agt.
Marietta, Ga. 1000
Brumby Chair Co Corporation 5000
S. B. Jones, Insurance Agent,
Marietta, Ga. 1000
H. A. Glore, Cigarettes, Nab
Teton, Ga. $500
City Pharmacist, Cigarettes &
Soda Fount, Smyrna, Ga. 5000
Marietta Coca Cola Bot Co.
One Bottling table $500
Vaughn & Baggett, Cigarettes
& Sod Fount, Powder
Springs, Ga. 5000
Durham Brothers, Cigarettes
& Soda Fount, Acworth, Ga. 5000
Kitchens and Williams, Pts
tolls and cartridges, Acworth $500
B. +. Foster, Insurance Agent
at Marietta 1000
Sandy Plains Gin Co., Corpor
alton 1000
Roswell Drug Co Cigarettes
& Soda Fount 5000
Collins Brothers, Cigarettes &
Soda Fount, Marietta 5000
w. L. Busby (Col) Insurance
Agent, Marietta 1000
b. F. Galliger, Optician, Mari
eta 1000
B. NJ. Bugg, Insurance Agent,
Marietta 1000
J. w. c. Gay, (Col.D Insur-
ance Agent, Acworth 1000
II. A. Glore. One soda found,
Middleton 30"
y. X. Smith, Insurance Agent,
Marietta 1000
j. w. Legg, Insurance Agent,
Marietta 1000
s. Lemon Banking Co. Corpor
alton, Acworth 5000
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
$2O,690.63

TOTAL $2O.6g0.65
Respectfully submitted,
BERNARD AWTREY,
Superintendent Cobb County Schools,
To the Honorable Foreman and gent
lemen of the Grand Jury, March
Term, 1916:
The following Disbursements have
been made by the Board of County
Commissioners, Ordinary, Clerk, ~
the Superior Court and County
Treasurer since the November term,
1915, to the March term, 1916, in
elusive
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
To the Honorable Grand Jury. Cobb
Superior Court, March Term, 1916,
now in session. .... .r. .....
have the honor to submit to you
the following report of the receipts
and disbursements of the County
through the. Treasurers office.
FIRST
From Jany. LIST, to Dee 3lst, 1915.
Receipts.
From Monte Shaw, Ex-
Treasurer ..-. ,.. S ,38.15
From p. d, McCleskey, ~.
Clerk S,356.5S
From T. II. LEROY, T. 6. ,81,S85.97
From all other sources 5,234.22
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

On May the 28th, 1915, the Coun-
ty borrowed $63,oOOOO to retire
outstanding warrants and the ex-
cess of disbursements over receipts
was paid from this fund.
SECOND
From Jany. LIST to March LIST, 1916.
Receipts.
From r. II. LEROY 18,379.34
From p. d. McCleskey, elk 1921
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

$3,463.O0
Professional taxes on Digest $4,000
Professional taxes not on di
gest 1000
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-31

$18,492.25
Disbursements.
To Bal brought Fwrd. $6,522.11
Road Fund 2,714.0l
Gen. Fund l,269.37
b,ry Fund 254.69
pauner Fnnd 1868
$1O,956.24
Balance $7,536.O1
The Board Of County Commission
ers at their Feby Meeting borrowed
$50, 100000 at Alp "a interest and |
have with this money retired War
rants bearing III interest TO the
amount of $54,G0S.45. still have
on hand of this fund the sum Of
5,491.55.
Respectfully submitted,
T.. NJ. DYER, Treasurer,
Cobb County, Ga.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
Personally appeared f. NJ. Dyer,
who on oath, says that the above
statement is true as to condition Of
the office of County Treasurer on
March the 1st, 1916.
f. NJ. DYER.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
Commissioners
Proceedings.

Monday, November Goth. Commits
sioners met pursuant to adjournment,
Present, Commissioners Olafson, Purdy,
Norton, Watts and Morrison.
j A Bryson, president of the Patent
Concrete Cistern Company, present and
conferred with board regarding the four
culverts constructed by said company,
during the past three months and pre-,
sented claim for s1.465.OO for. such.
work. Board concluded that they would
allow partial payment of 5000. 90 at
this time, Withholding the sum of 1915
cost of constructing culvert in Advance
township on account of said culvert
having been built after frost had set in
or during time when the concrete
might have been affected by cold.
81 Sigfusson and B H Hjalmarson,
in behalf of Akra and Thing villa town
ships, conferred with board relative to
bridge work.
H B Splller appeared before the board
regarding the conveying to owners land
decided to Pembina county for Drain No
81 purposes in NEH section l8, township
16l, range 81. Commissioners interview
ed States Attorney McMurchie in the
matter, after which the following pro.
ceedings were had:
It appearing from the records in the
Office of the clerk of the district court,
that judgement has been entered res.
training the drainage board of Pembina
county from continuing or in any man
ner proceeding with the construction Of
said drain No 81, and a deed for the
right -of-way across the NEA of section
18, township 161 and range 81, having
been made to said county by Warner
and Andrus.
And it appearing that the drainage
board issued to said Warner and Andrns
a warrant IN the sum of s122.5O.
And it appearing that the said War
ner and Andrus decided said land to
Martha o Anderson, Nellie o Anderson
and Ellen o Anderson.
And it appearing that the said war.
rant has not been paid, and that the
drainage commissioners are restrained
from proceedings with said Drain No 81.
Therefore be it resolved by the board
of county comm issioners that said county |
give to Nellie o Anderson. Ellen o An.
derson and Martha Egenes formerly |
Martha o Anderson) quit claim deed
Of the right Of way for dsain purposes.
Tuesday, November 2lst Board mot I
pursuant to adjournment. All members
present. The following claims Tor sx-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
County News

Miss Lottie Thacker is employed in
the Bank of Hamilton.
The curling rink of st. Thomas open
ed for business Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Heerbrand, resld.
ents of Draytcn for two years have NOV.
ed to South Dakota.
Walhalla has new skating rink
6Ox1O0 feet that is expected to be opens
for business this week.
R. A. Long Of Drayton was injured
while getting out Of a wagon and he has
been walking ON crutches since.
James McQuarters has gone to the
Canadian northwest to look for land
says the Hamilton Independent.
Mr.. Humphrey Littlejohn and Miss
Caroline Olson, both Of Bowesmont we're
married at the home of the bride on I'd
Inst.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15

-
this week, Misses We're Stinson Of Grand
Forks and Gladys Harris Of Pembiua
Chroricle.
Louis Thompson Of Neche Is LAID up
with fractured arm caused by trying
to start Mailcarrier McNamar's car one
day last week.
George Ganssle of Custer, Montana
was back to st. Thomas last week to
visit old friends and looking after some
business matters.
w. +. Watts and Miss Elizabeth Ross
were married ut Tyner on the 10Th ult.
The couple will make there home in
Tyner after the 18th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il B. Dickle and sister
Mrs. George Fleming, of Hamilton have
gone to Alfross, Saskatchewan for a
visit during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Watson of St.
Thomas have located at Kalispell, Mon
tana for the winter and they write home
they like the climate and altitude.
Christian Nord of st. Thomas died
from a complication of rheumatism and
other ailments on the 9Th inst. He was
born in St. Thomas twenty nine years
ago and had been sick for several.
CA. Nj. Spencer who was familiar
figure in the bar fraternity since the
curly SOS was back to Grafton last week
looking after business interests. He is
now located on small ranch in Cali
fornia.
The Drayton Motor Sales Company
are planning on erecting fire proof
garage in the spring 50xl50 feet with
machinery modern. 1t will be built on
what is known as the Graham property
on Main street.
William H. Quinnell of Neche and
Teresa Shahane of McCanna, we're
married at Larlmcre the 9th inst. The
happy couple are taking in the Twin
Cities and other places south before
locating on the grQoms farm east of
Neche. Mrs. Quinnel taught the Morris
school two years ago.
Mrs. LaSalle OF Neche died on the 9th
instant. She was one of the pioneer
mothers of that section having come to
Neche forty years ago, from the Pro.
vince of Quebec with her husband who
preceded her six years ago. She leaves
six grown up children to mourn her loss.
Deceased died from cancer of the stom-
ach.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
FOR FARMERS ToTHlNK ABOUT

II a farmer has the facts he can draw
his ewn conclusions. He has plenty of
time to think, and his thinking gener-
ally works accurately. He can plow q
field and think at the same time. So
when he grapples with the Tariff ques.
tion, and reads in the Government re-
ports the facts that in nine months, un.
der the Republican Tariff law, We i'm
ported cattle to the value of $3.50, 733,
on which the importers paid into the
treasury duty of $1,533,178, while in
the same length Of time, under Demo.
cratic Tariff laws, we imported cattle to
the value Of s16,540, ,435. on which the
Importers paid not one cent of duty, the
farmer is sure to reason out the con.
clusion that the industries of this coun.
try were drained to the extent of more
than $l1. 100000 and the treasury was
deprived sl,500OOO of revenue. The
Democratic Department of Commerce
is authority for the statement of facts.
We have the admission, therefore, that
tho Democratic Tariff law caused an in.
crease Of Oil $4,000 in the purchases OF
foreign cattle-Mexican and Canadian
chIefly-snd corresponding decrease
\ the demand for American cattle.
The American farmer can plainly see
that his market must have been injured
by this increased competition. He can
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
Meeting Of School Directors.

A meeting of the school directors of
Pembina County was held at the Court
House in Cavalier and the following
resolutions we're adopted:
The committee calls attention to the
resolutions passed at the last meeting
with reference to school nurse, and re-
commends that resolution be passed
again IN this meeting and the matter
thus be brought to the attention OF the
County Board. The resolution in ques
ton reads as follows.
Resolved: Whereas, it is the unani
nous opinion of the school officers of
Pembina County in meeting ssembled,
that competent nurse should be en-
ployed to visit all schools in the county
and examine all children for physical
defects. We therefore respectfully SUBJ
nit the resolution to the Honorable
Board of County Commissioners of
Pembina County for their consideration,
with the request that they take steps to
engage such nurse. We deem that such
Ia measure will meet with the approval
of the tax payers of the county, as auth
entic reports presented at the meeting
from countries where such safeguard
for the health of the children is provid.
ed show the benlfits far in excess of the
expense incurred.
kesolved: That it is the sense of this
meeting that consolidation of schools is
desirable and should be encourage in
our county wherever conditions are fav.
orable.
Resolved: That school officers, teach.
ers and parents should encourage the
practise of providing hot lunch in the
rural schools at dinner hour.
Resolved: That the school officers
should follow up as we'll as possible the
work of this meeting by bringing the
matters here discussed to the attention
of the patrons of schools and thus dis.
seminate information and foster interest
in matters pertaining to the schools.
Resolved: That copy of these res
olutions be sent to all of the local news
papers IN the County.
Resolved: That the meeting express.
es it's gratitude for the able manage.
ment shown in arranging for this meet.
ing and for the excellent addresses tha
were delivered.
Resolved: That meeting expressed its
appreciation at the excellent attendance
at this meeting and encourages school
officers to continue their interest IN
these matters, and bring them to the
highest state Of efficiency.
X. X. OLAFSON.
WILLIAM LEE.
R. A. LONG.
D. BEAIRSTO.
MRS. 'HALFPENNY.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY
= szrs1G6. 32.oc FER AaJ1JvM
WARDWBI.L q THOMPSON.
F. A. Wardwell. G.G. Thompson
THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
G.G. Thompson

This week has marked an epoch in the
war situation in Europe. 1t may lead to
a final agreement on terms the two fac.
tions may agre upon. Chancellor Won
Bethmann. Hollweg submitted a message
to the Reikstag on Monday setting forth
terms on which the Central powers are
willing to settle the war. 1t is far more
liberal than anything ever suggested be
fore, although it is couchcd in language
that shows that Germany don't want to
sacrifice any territory-all she wants is
to get back the foreign possessions she
has lost. and she is willing to restore
Belgium, give back to France what ter
ritory she has occupied since invading
the western front and she makes certain
provisions to compensate her allies on Ger.
tam lines.
TIE proposition was given to the min
sters of nutral countries to be forward
ed to England and her allies for consid.
Grafton.
That the proposition will be rejected
there is no doubt. But we believe that
it opens further negotiations that will
have tendency to settle their d,fferenc-
es. There is no doubt but that all the
warning nations are ready to quit. the
only question is how they can come to
terms satisfactorily to all concerned.
The general belief is that Germany
saw an opportunity, after their sweeping
victories over the Serbians and the cab
met crisis in England and France that
both would be ready to discuss settle
ment.
Fighting is still going on in the west
and on the eastern lines, but very little
progress is made by either armies.
On the Mexican border there is no
change. Villa is reported to be advanc.
ing on the border with large band with
evident intention of plunderieg Ameri-
cans.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15

The newspaper fraternity will learn
with regret that the grim reaper of
death has visited the homes of two sis.
ters of Editor Fairchild OF the Cavalier
Chronicle within the last month. Mrs.
r. B. Moe, of Portland, Michigan died
on November 25th, after stroke of par
alysis. Mrs. William Broad, another
sister who attended: her sister during
her sickness returned home to Owosso,
Michigan and died on Thanksgiving day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15

The recent eletion has closed total
Of 5887 saloons and 80 breweries and dis.
tilleries in four states. Nebraska 1892
saloons and one brewery were closed,
South Dakota closes 200 saloons, Michi.
gan closes 3208 saloons andre breweries,
Montana closes 1857 saloons and Is
breweries. Over two million population
were added to the dry population Of the
country. One half the nation is now
"dry" and the end is not yet.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15

also see that If The Treaury had receiv-
ed that million and halt Of revenue,
along with numerous other amounts
that the Democratic Tariff law cut Of,
We should not now have deficit OF S72,
100000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1916-12-15
5 Officlal Directory
U . Senators 81 ScGn,s,e, srSnns
" 9 Rspresen- H THelgeson

4
! U . Senators Al Srenns c9.,,,,,., /:
5 y 5 k:.sn,e.en- :. Il 4aasiSsss%sosnt asSs%st'
Governor-L b Hanna
Lieutenant Govern1rJ II Frame !
state Treasurer-John Steen +
Attorney Genera,oHi finde !
Rsilroad Com. A,PM anderson !
nissione1s y y Il Il stn9sman MaRn 4.
supt Of Pub Inst-E Taylor !
Com of 1nsurance-W G. Taylor !;
Com Agr 4 Labor--R s Flint. !
Judge. 3. s,.,s~. ! 1 4 81: s;:s; s:;;::!.. !
Court son /
EB Goss %
Judge 7th Jud. Dist-WJ Kneeshaw 4
STATE SENATOR
D A McFadden, Neche.
REPRESENTATIVES, }
) Nv N Husband Hensel !
ISL p'stl,c' = Il II Mesfiiian, Sssii n,f{an Hamil-
} ton l
COUNTY OFFICIALS
States Attorney-Wm Mcriurchie !
Sheriff-Chas Atkinson !
Auditorium. W. FelsOn !
Treasurer-Hugh Gibson !
Register of Deeds--Geo Roadhouse !
County JudRe-H G Wick
Supt of Schools-CharlOtte Jones !
Coroner-Frank w. Deason !
, Public Admin Ellis Thorwaldson !
(1st-A B Purdy, Toilette !
r 2nd-J X Olafson, Gardar. !
County 3rd-Adam Norton, Caval'r .
, SoHf 4th-W Watts Leroy !
l5th-Jos Morrison Drayton !
, CUSTOMS OFFICIALS
Alex. Morrison, Collector /
Robert Morrison Special Deputy !
4 e hcGonnsyb,e GGaayey Deputies !:
Err Russell Immigration Inspector !
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-01
NEGRO EATS WELL ON
EVE OF EXECUTION
EVERYTHING IN READINESS TO
HANG JAMES LAY THIS
AFTERNOON
Condemned Man Still Hopeful OF Ex-
ecutive CIemency - GalIows
Thoroughly. Tested

Everything is now in readiness at
the Moundsville state penttentlary
for the execution of James Lay, Nc.
Dowell county negro, who is sentenced
to die on the gallows this evening
shortly after O'Clock. The gallows
were thoroughly tested out yesterday,
and will be again gone over this after
noon, several hours previous to the
hanging, to prevent any possible mis-
hap, which may interfere with the
prison officials carrying out the de-
cree of the Mcdowell county circuit
court.
The condemned man will be treated
t5day, as those who have met the
same fate. He will spend the great
er part of the day in song and pray
err with Archdeacon B. NJ. Spur and
the prison chaplain, while at noon
he will be. served dinner of fried
chicken, and all other delicacies that
20 to make up a chicken dinner. His
last hours on earth will be made as
pleasant as possible, and his every
request will be granted by the guards
at the institution. Shortly after the
neon meal he will be dressed in the
black suit which he will wear to the
scaffold, and then remain in the death
cell until the hour arrives for the 81.
lent march to the scaffold.
There appears to be not the slight
est ray of hope that Lay will escape
the scaffold, although he continues to
put cor fidence in his friends who are
working with the state executive for
a communication Of sentence. Nothing,
however, has ben received from Gov
ernGr Hatfield, that would indicate he
will interfere with plans for the eX.
eCution.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-01
Fairgrounds Children
Hold Picnic At Park
xesterday's Outing, Marking Close OF
Season, Was Great Success.
Ath1sttc Program.

The Fairgrounds picnic, held yester-
day at Wheeling park. was a great sue
cesS. The youths evailed themselves of
an opportunity before the opening OF
school to spend a day In recreation, and
fully 500 children and a goodly mum Der
of parents spent the day a. the park.
Each child received four free rides on
the various amusement devices The
picnic marked the c1oseing Of me local
Fairgrounds for the season.
The athletic program was carried out
at 2 o'clock and prizes were awarded
to the winners in each event. Ice cream
The program resulted as follows:
100 yard dash (for boys over 12)-
First. Edwin Snyder: second. Louis
~Helmbright third, Walter Sampson.
so yard dash (boys under 12)-F1rst,
William MaHey: second. Albert Perry.
so yard dash (for girls under 30
First Angela Purfurs; second. Ola
kasun-
= SO yard race (for girls under IA
FIRST Dorotha Drummer; second, Virginia
WaSgoner; third Helen kaper; fourth
Margaret Fiderich.
Three legged race tfor boys under II
First, George Heln3bright: second
John Foran; third, Edward Snyder.
Baseball throw tfcr girls over 12)-
First, Sarah Brorerrnan; second Lillian
Renke-
Edward Snyder; second, Louis Helm
bright.
Sack race (for girls under 12)-FSst.
lnela Purpura. second. Dorotha Brun-
thers' race. zS yards-First, Edith
second Scrana Mccain