The Macon Daily Telegraph
13 October 1915

J. A. RILEY IS ELECTED SEXTON OF ROSE HILL

He Is to Serve Unexpired Term of C. W. Hubbard

J. A. Riley, for eighteen years a deputy sheriff in Houston county but who
for some time has resided in Macon, was last night elected by the mayor
and council to fill the unexpired term of the late Charles W. Hubbard, as
sexton of Rose Hill cemetery. The term only has a couple of months to run.

There were five applications for the place on file with council last night
for the unexpired term, though it is understood there will be many more
than that when the incoming council considers the election for sexton for
the full term beginning January 1.

The matter of filling the unexpired term was brought before council last
night by Alderman Steve M. Wright, who placed the name of Steve Willis in
nomination. Alderman Hay then placed the name of J. A. Riley in
nomination and applications from M. C. Balkcom, Sr., R. F. McCowan and
Edgar A. Ross, which were on file, were read.

When the vote was taken Alderman Wright voted for Mr. Willis, Aldermen
Jones, Schaeffer, Hay, Stevens, Evans, Lee, Pittman, Stroberg, Taylor and
Riley and Mayor Smith, voted for Mr. Riley, while Alderman Merritt voted
for Mr. Balkcom.

Mr. Riley was then declared elected.

In addition to those mentioned in connection with the office last night a
number of others are said to be actively working for the full term. Among
them is Alderman Fred R. L. Stroberg. Tom Avent, who has been filling the
place temporarily during the illness of and since the death of Mr.
Hubbard, may also seek the office.

The office pays a salary of $125 a month.

In addition to the sexton's office, the incoming council still has two
other vacancies to fill in the city official family. They are milk
inspector and building inspector. It is probable that these selections
will be made at a caucus to be held before the new aldermen take their
seats. All other city offices have been filled, the nominations having
been made at a caucus held a few days ago.

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