March 31, 1911

March 31, 1911. Mr. smith, of Pew's Engineering Corps, came to Wrightsville to examine the large steel water tower erected here by the Cole Manufacturing Company of Newnan. After investigation Mr. Smith made his positive report to the mayor and council who gave their official approval. The tank has been filled with water, and from it the old tank near the court house was filled twice and yet did not exhaust one-third the supply in the new tank. Wrightsville's splendid water system is about complete. The city has informed its citizens that the 8th of April the water supply from the old system will be cut off, and all who wish to have water furnished them had better see Mr. John B. Harrison to have connections made. Preparations are now being made by contractor Chester to begin work in a few days in the erection of the second story of the Johnson buildings and the opera house. The work will give employment to several workmen, both brick-masons and carpenters. With the sound of hammer and saw, the ring of the trowel and the call for "brick & morter", the business side of Wrightsville will be kept lively for sometime. Wrightsville is now in touch with one or more good grist mills (water power), which are giving their respective communities good meal, and fresh water ground meal from good Johnson County raised corn is a luxury, pure and simple. Daniel Jordan Smith is running Thomas Jeffereson Brantley's old mill between Wrightsville and Pringle, and O. S. Fortner on Battleground, both can furnish you meal of this kind. Mrs. Charlie Claxton and Mr. & Mrs. John Mayo received a message wednesday that their grandfather, Mr. J. W. Mayo of Kite, was dying. They left at once to see him. Mr. Leon Chester of Wrightsville was married on March 4th to Miss Irene Melton of Atlanta. She was a former resident here and this is where they will make their home. Citizen F. A. Sinquefield has donned the editorial harness of the Wrightsville Chronicle. The Exchange Bank of Wrightsville is now handing out compliments to its patrons in the shape of dainty artistic china plates which are most unique souviners. J. T. Ferguson informed everyone that Thomas E. Watson will speak here on Memorial Day. Mr. J. D. Bush gave notice of filing bankruptcy. In college news Cleo Johnson is out of school this week cause of sickness. Mary Will Hall is back after an absence. Beulah Kelly has been quite sick. In Scott news Tommie Wheeler of Kite has accepted the position as operator in the telephone exchange. J. J. Cox who has been a resident here for some time has moved to Waynesboro. Work has begun on the Methodist Church and is progressing rapidly. S. P. Rice is making additions to his dwelling. Mr. J. D. Graham, of near here, fell dead at his home last friday. A small fire early wednesday around 2 am brought out the new fire department with every member on the scene. The fire was hard to find but when found was extinguished in short order. The alarm was sent by the engineer at the power house. The fire was at the barn of J. W. Crawford. The roof was on fire and almost ready to burst into flames. For the time of the night the new firemen were prompt in their services and did an excellent job. March came in like a lamb and went out like a lion.(