Southport, Oct. 10—Drastic changes in the county government of Brunswick were recommended By the grand jury in their report to Judge Daniels, filed just before adjournment of court here Wednesday afternoon. Considerable comment was heard on all sides as soon as the report had been read.
The grand jury recommended the absolute abolition of the chain-gang, stating that their investigation convinced them that the cost of operating the chain-gang, feeding the prisoners and transporting them back and forth, far exceeded any benefit the county of Brunswick might receive. They further recommended that the recorder’s court be abolished, stating that in their opinion the magistrates and superior courts could adequately handle the crime situation in the county, and they felt the expense of a recorder’s court should be eliminated.
This grand jury seems to have given considerable thought and attention to the expense of county government and settled upon recommendations which would make for a more economical administration. They further suggested that the commissioners cease to make special allowances to Deputy Sheriff Cotton, and that he be requested to perform all of the duties incident to his office or the sole compensation of his $2,000 present salary.
From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1925
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