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IMPORTANT LETTERS CON- for this change is, that we may secure
? CERNING ROAD PROBLEMS State Aid. I refer you to a letter
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, , (Continued from page ope) when yours came, giving an outline
tennce department should be .created of the changes we thought desirable.
; and the law complied with strictly, ' Your inf ormatlbn about a portion
-especially in the publication of a.de of the maintenance fund, being used
tailed "monthly . account. If this is for new .work is incorrect. The Ac,
. done, it will do more towards creating Section 10, 1919, provides for altering
' a healthy sentiment towards,- road an4 otherwise repairing and maintain-
building in Wilkes Conuty than any- ing the roads, and in two cases, we
thing else and, will, eventually insure have let our grading force make 'some
. the completion of the splendid road short changes to save expense in the
sysem,already laid out. . up-keep, as we were ' petitioned to
v 1 We understand that the citizens of do by those interested. A portion of
Union Township are now circulating the maintenance fund for Edwards
a petition asking that the" $9,000.00 Township wa used for extending the
apportioned for the Township for con- top soil, to the Surry County line, in
struction work be expended . in the order that we might be in a position
maintenance of their public' road to enter into a contract with' the
; system; that .in this - petition : they State Highway Commission for one
state, that the! roads are almpst im- half of the cost of -the up-keep of
passable and "unless something - is ten miles : from "Frog Level"- via
done immediately to relieve the dis- Ronda to Elkin;" or the County line,
tressing condition, it will be impos- and thereby save those townships
sible for" the people of Union Town- $50.00 per mile per annum of their
ship to get to and from, the market, up-keep expense. If your Associa-
We believe that this is entirely un- tion decides that this, is violation
necessary. These people, as .well as of the law, we wish to enter a sub-
'. other sections of the County, are en- mission .and pay the costs,
titled to fair and impartial treatment, As to the itemized reports of . re
mand, certainly, their -road system ceipts and disbursements being pub
. should be worked ou and kept up lished monthly win say that our
from the maintenance fund already Treasurer who was1 selected by the
provided, at least so they can get to framers of this Act,' handles all the
market. Every public road, whether money, as all good Treasurers are sup-
- improved Or unimproved, can be pro- nosed to do. and Tip is the nnW man
; peny maintained Dy xne proper ap- wno can get up these reports and
plication of the maintenance fund al- swear , to them. We have ( called his
ready provided by our road law. attention to this Section 10 and have
We also understand that a part of asked him to comply with its re-
the maintenance fund apportioned to quirements. We have instructed our
certain Townships, which is in excess Book Keeper to- furnish him with a
of the amount required to maintain duplicate copy,1 of each pay roll so
their roads, has been -and is now be- that he can have all the data, not
ing used for construction work, that already in' hand in vouchers, but he
this is in direct violation of the law does not seem disposed to act.
and is working great hardships on This same Section 10, requires a
-other sections of the County, which monthly report of - the mileage con
need maintenance funds. I structed in each project and number
vve write you inis ; letter, not in ol miles of top soil, with the cost
tne spirit of' any antagonism or of each, and that the funds of each
criticism, but with a sincere desire to project be kept separate, etc. We are
submit sucn facts as has come under I trying our best -to obey these direc
our observations and as will enable J tions and have succeeded reasonably
you gentlemen to ionnulate a cen
to secure two collections at a time.
The library is placed at Mr J. E.
Deans iewelrv store and Is onen on
Monday - and Thursday; afternoons'
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from ,5 to 7 o clock. . '.;.'-' .'.v'-
The books are free.
The list follows: : V :'.
Aliens Cablbages, cauliflower, etc.
Earle Colonial days in Old . New
York.'.' ' I-'
Franck -3one policeman 88.' ....
; Glover ''Dame Curtsey's book , of
hints to housewives. . ".
Harden How to eet what vou
want. . A. ' ' ' ' . ' .
. BOOKS ABOUT THE WAR. ,
Depew Gunner Depewi .
-Fraser -Wdmen and war worE
'Hay-AU in it. .
: NOVELS.
Burnett That Las ol Lowrie's.
.. CableDr." Sevier.
Cholmondeley Danvers Jewels.
Clemens Adventures of Tom Saw
yer. ; v .
Cooper Tne spy.
Doyle Adventures of Sherlock
Jlolmes.
Eliott Mill on the floss.
Goldsmith Vicar oh Wakefield.
Grant Bachelor's Christmas.
Hawthorne Moses from an old
manse. .
O. Henry Trimmed lamp.
Howard One summer. .
Rice Calvary alley. -Smith
Tom Grogan. : .
Banks Seven wonders of the an-
Barrie Peter and Wendy.
Bate 'Fairy gold.
Holland Historic inventions.
MacDonald-f-The princess and the
goblin. ' :
Sweetser Ten American gifts from
history.
Trimmei1 History of the robins.
STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Alden New Robinson Crusoe.
Baker Girls of Fairmont,
harbour Behind the Line.
Barbour Crimson sweater.
0. Henry Ransom of Red Chief.
Munroe Raftmates.
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than from any other cause.
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well with " the exp.MYhion of ti
structive good roads policy that will gineers reports. These'were nublish-
eventuaiiy meet iJie wants and needs ed each month to January last when
of our entire citizenship. he resigned. After so long a time, we
. We are unable to ascertain from the I have got him back on the job, arid the
reports neretoiore submitted your reports will be resumed again short
Honorable Board the disadvantage, if ly. - .,
iy, under which you are workirig and This law also requires all accounts
we truly hope that you will give us and bills to be approved by the Com
a full reply to this letter so that both mission in session at the Court House
letters may be published in the same before payment can be made, and if
issue m one ol our County papers. - we were to obey that provision strict
F. G. HARPER i ly, there would be much delay and
CHAS. C. SMOOT III great loss to the county.
W. R.WILKINS To illustrate this point, when a rr
Committee Post L. Travellers Pro-j of hay' or oats or anything else that
MEAT PACKERS CALLED
. v TO DISCUSS PRICES
Chicago, June 29. Meat packers
from all parts of the country will
meet in Atlantic City September 13,
14, and 15 to discuss problems af
fecting the industry. . Thomas E.
Wilson, president of the Institute of j
American Packers, announced today.
One of the problem confronting the
industry, he said, is the cost of beef.
Producers have been marketing cattle
below the cost of production accord
ing to Mr. Wilson, and many produc-
cers report losses on beef.
Many people suffer intense EYE strain when1 trying to read. When
the letters blur and run together, the cause is imperfect vision, 4his could
be entirely relieved, by . : ;
Properfy - Eiitlted
WE ARE PREPARED TO FIX ANY KIND ANDi STYLE OF EYE
GLASSES DESEED V .
We especially recommend the KRYTOK glasses which'enables you to
see both near and far and'give o the eyes the natural eye sight of youth.
Prices are Reasonable arid Work Guaranteed.
J.
E.
North Wilkesboro, N. C.
tective Association.
is snipped with: bill of lading attached
comes in, I would have to wire or send
special messenger to each member to j
come at once to the Court House to
act on this bill before a voucher could
' North Wilkesboro, N. C,
June 1, 1920.
Messrs. F. G. Haroer. C. C.
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Smoot & W. R. Wilkins, Committee be. drawn on the Treasurer to pay the
jrvb j., x. jr. a. , . ixreignt diii, ana anotner to tne tsank
for the bill of ladintr: then if the
Gentlemen: I Treasurer is not in town, one of
Your letter of May 22nd, 1920, in the Banks would be expected to cash
which' you say "yon were appointed tne vouchers and hold them until he
a committee by Post L. Travellers came to his pffipe. In the meantime,
Protective Association to make an in- there would probably be a charge for
vestigation as to whether the main- demurrage on the car, and in two or
tenance fund for the public roads of three days perhaps this same perform
Wilkes County was being properly ex- ance would have to be repeated. The
pended in accordance with existing same trouble would apply to paying
law", has been, received and contents off hands every two weeks, or any
noted. Itives me pleasure to comply other case that could not wait for
with your recruest for a full wnlv an the monthlv meetin ITS. 'l his rPTni'n a
I am embracing this, the first op- me of what an eminent lawyer said
portunity I have had to do so, with me several years ago when we
the hope .that it will be of srrmo were havine some diffimiltv in PAfnw.
aid to you in performing the taskinS the road laws of Watauga Coun-
bwgnea you. - . ty. ne saia all laws are supposed
- Please bear in mind the fact that to e based upon Justice and common
The Good Roads Commission has noth- sense, and those who are charged
ing whatever to do with levying tl their execution are also sup
taxes or providing funds in any way posed to exercise a reasonable amouift
for this work. This is the duty of that rare gift "Common sense",
the Board of the County Commission- law doe's not come': under that
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on the one hundred dollar valuation,
tnere is nothmg said about a "suffi-
head, however, it might be said.
1 In conclusion, I will say that your
information about the citizens of
Union, Township getting up petitions j
cient fund to keep up the road system as to the disposition pf the amount
vviiis.es county", as you have'quot- auotea io tnem may be correct since
ed; The rest of this section, 31 Acts we are not fully advised as to their
1915, requiring the maintenance fund wants.' In this connection I will say
w oe jtept separate, is being complied ine. commission of Ashe County, has
with. - . asked us to si cm a iomt rpmiAstrtn Ti
. Section 26, Acts 1915, under which State Highway Commission for State
ore woiKing provides for the ap- ana -feaerai Aid, for a road through
pointment of a supervisor of roads tnat section,: and that J matter will
for '. each township who shall have com or action at our next meet-
"charce of all TmKli. -o tl inty. f ." -
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township, but it does not state that , Yours Respectfully, c .
the maintenance fund, shall be spent 7 J. E. FINLEY, Chm.
oood Roads Com; Wilkes , County.
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irrespective of township lines as you
have been informed, this could be done
finder the present law.
"I reckon I can drink 50 pints a day, j
jj: . easy". a witness told thie PorWnntii
. ji, uui uuiy to ao-1 - .
portion this fund among the different ma?trate. He may do it for a while,
low ii snips, ana wniie it does not say wuu". JaLC tu.m. is. uouna
upon what basis' this should be done. 'to g0 bacon him. London Punch: ;
I should have advocated the viWir , . . . n ,
laRi 'A L.. rr T UUKAKY BOOKS NOW
.LuavMu .- vx tiiAes paia oy
eacn ..township as has been done.
r" UA yvw-y commissioners s The Travellintr PnWin
drop) np
is most vcora
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READY FOR DISTRIBUTION
v. rA. v ,7 I AMC xraveiung tidiic Ubrary
we knd enoagh to rehe rf this Moaned by the State . Libraty A.soci
duty and wsnnn ciwiif-o- Va.. . .. r
21 . " cx' tion; is now; ready-for distribution.
- mstead jof - turnmg over the money Each -library 'contains tmrty-s vol
equired by law, they handed .us a urns and cai beretained b7tn?com-
munity three months, afL :SL:
- XQ, time it will be-replaced by another
There Will have to be a change in collection, if desired
iMS V' If the Hbraryis L receivedd
: One-of -tfiVneT 2 1 -iWUr- ine aDove nmber will not take-
One-of the most important reasons) of thV demandan effort will be D
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