Febuary 22, 1912.
Its the 180th anniversary of "The father of his country," and throughout this American Republic, the day is observed as a National Holiday. The banks, schools and all public institutions will be closed to honor the memory of the first president of the United States, George Washington. Warthen College will celebrate Washington's birthday with a holiday Friday the 23rd.
The seniors and juniors have begun rehersals on the plays they expect to give soon. The baseball nine takes advantage of every bright afternoon to practice. Miss Pearl Clark of Sandersville arrived this week, and entered on her duties as assistant teacher in the primary and intermediate departments.
Mr. D. W. Sims, Secretary of International Sunday School Association, arrived in Wrightsville and the object of his visit here is to inaugurate plans with the different churches of the city, for the State Sunday School Convention. It is an inter-denominational organization. J. M. Bryan was appointed county president, and W. J. Scott, secretary and treasurer. The Rev. Dr. G. W. Young, State Superintendent of Georgia Anti-Saloon League, and officer in the National League, lectured at the methodist church. The annual missionary institute of the Southern Division of the Georgia W. B. M. U. will meet at Waycross Febuary 27th & 28th.
Last Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, the ending of all festivites and gaysties prior to the lenten season; and yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which will continue through forty days closing Easter Sunday, which will be the first Sunday in April this year. Lent is observed by the Episcopal and Catholic churches in commemoration of the forty days fast of the Christ prior to his crucifiction and resurection. Rev. Walter Anthony will lead revival at Wesleyan College.
At a meeting of the State Optical Association held in Savannah, Dr. Charles H. Kittrell was elected chairman of the executive committee. He is a well known former Wrightsville citizen but now resides in Dublin. Colonel M. J. Carswell, a prominent young lawyer of Jeffersonville, Twiggs County has announced for Solicitor of the new Dublin Circuit. He is a native of Wilkinson County. Rufus Ellis announced for county tax receiver, and George Brantley as well. Another well known citizen of this county, Mr. T. J. Williams is a candidate for county tax collector. He has held the Notary Public office of Powell's District for the past seven years.
Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Mixon are happy over the arrival of a little son. Mrs. W. W. Anthony is sick with grippe at her home. Mr. J. M. Blackhear is confined to his bed with asthma. Mrs. Mary Pritchard is at Rawlings Sanitarium. Mrs. W. H. Smith and little daughter, Frances, is in Atlanta where Mr. Smith is still at the tuberculous hospital.
J. W. Powell's black Gordon Setter with a white spot on his breast was stolen from his yard. J. H. Orvin of Route 3 placed his suitcase in a buggy, through mistake. It was a new Top buggy near Fulford's stables. It was placed there by mistake and he sure would love to have it back.
The seniors and juniors have begun rehersals on the plays they expect to give soon. The baseball nine takes advantage of every bright afternoon to practice. Miss Pearl Clark of Sandersville arrived this week, and entered on her duties as assistant teacher in the primary and intermediate departments.
Mr. D. W. Sims, Secretary of International Sunday School Association, arrived in Wrightsville and the object of his visit here is to inaugurate plans with the different churches of the city, for the State Sunday School Convention. It is an inter-denominational organization. J. M. Bryan was appointed county president, and W. J. Scott, secretary and treasurer. The Rev. Dr. G. W. Young, State Superintendent of Georgia Anti-Saloon League, and officer in the National League, lectured at the methodist church. The annual missionary institute of the Southern Division of the Georgia W. B. M. U. will meet at Waycross Febuary 27th & 28th.
Last Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, the ending of all festivites and gaysties prior to the lenten season; and yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which will continue through forty days closing Easter Sunday, which will be the first Sunday in April this year. Lent is observed by the Episcopal and Catholic churches in commemoration of the forty days fast of the Christ prior to his crucifiction and resurection. Rev. Walter Anthony will lead revival at Wesleyan College.
At a meeting of the State Optical Association held in Savannah, Dr. Charles H. Kittrell was elected chairman of the executive committee. He is a well known former Wrightsville citizen but now resides in Dublin. Colonel M. J. Carswell, a prominent young lawyer of Jeffersonville, Twiggs County has announced for Solicitor of the new Dublin Circuit. He is a native of Wilkinson County. Rufus Ellis announced for county tax receiver, and George Brantley as well. Another well known citizen of this county, Mr. T. J. Williams is a candidate for county tax collector. He has held the Notary Public office of Powell's District for the past seven years.
Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Mixon are happy over the arrival of a little son. Mrs. W. W. Anthony is sick with grippe at her home. Mr. J. M. Blackhear is confined to his bed with asthma. Mrs. Mary Pritchard is at Rawlings Sanitarium. Mrs. W. H. Smith and little daughter, Frances, is in Atlanta where Mr. Smith is still at the tuberculous hospital.
J. W. Powell's black Gordon Setter with a white spot on his breast was stolen from his yard. J. H. Orvin of Route 3 placed his suitcase in a buggy, through mistake. It was a new Top buggy near Fulford's stables. It was placed there by mistake and he sure would love to have it back.
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