From days Gone By April 4, 1912

April 4, 1912.

Mr. Will Mixon is now confined in jail, having surrendered himself to the sheriff. Mr. Mixon in early Febuary, in a dispute with Mr. Zan Cox at Linder's Stables, resulted in Mixon stabbing Cox in the heart. He had fled to parts unknown and Governor Brown had placed a reward for his capture. He will be tried for murder at the next term of Superior Court. This incident was deplored by everyone. Finis was written on March 22 on a Johnson County tragedy of 12 years ago. Governor Brown just approved a full pardon for Jerry Walden, who has been on parole for the past year and a half. In 1900, Jerry was just a lad of 17 or 18 and came to Johnson County looking for work. Mr. G. Dixon, a farmer near Wrightsville, gave Walden employment. Mrs. Dixon became enamored of the lad and so worked on his pliable nature, and finally induced him to assasinate her husband. According to Walden's testimony, he struck Dixon, who was a heavy man, once in the stomach with an axe. Then Mrs. Dixon finished him of herself. Both were tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison. A few years ago Mrs. Dixon was pardoned, and now Walden is a free man. Last Saturday while Mr. Jerry T. Dixon was walking in a field near his son, Arthur Dixons' home, about 4 miles from Bartow, he fell on his knees and expired in just a few minutes. His death was from a heart condition. He was 72 years old and well known in Glascock and Johnson Counties. He was a Confederate soldier and served throughout the war. He was buried Sunday afternoon at Minton's Chapel by Rev. Henry Faircloth. He was survived by several children. Wrightsville's streets were full Saturday for the Empire Store's big "Fire Sale". The sidewalks and storerooms were crowded and the many candidates for local races were taking advantage of it. Mr. W. D. Wingett, current Tax Collector informed everyone that contrary to rumors, he has not withdrew from that race and asks his friends to remember him in the primary on the 10th. Judge Ira S. Chappell withdraws from the race for Judge of the Dublin Circuit. The Union Market has been remodeled and Mr. C. F. Harden of Atlanta is now the manager. Mr. H. C. Mayo will re-silver your old mirrors and make them as good as new. Colon Raines has accepted a lucrative position with the Railroad Light Company in Macon. Leon Chester and wife have moved to Hapeville, near Atlanta and is engaged in his vocation as house builder. Mr. & Mrs. John R. Grice is back home after a long visit to their son, Cleo, in New Smyrna, Fla. Mrs. W. A. Sinquefield is recovering from her severe attack of grippe. Prof. W. L. Bryan of the high school at Adel, dislocated his right shoulder while playing base ball. Mr. J. M. Mason bought a pretty residence on Elm Street from Mr. Wright Fitzgerald of Eastman. Last Sunday morning, Mrs. Stephen S. Meeks and Mr. James Tharp were married by Rev. J. R. Kelley at Mrs. Meeks home near Meeks. She is the widow of Judge S. S. Meeks. Also, at the home of the bride, Mr. Thomas Pullen and Miss Gertrude Powell were married. Mr. Pullen is the youngest son of the late John M. Pullen, Miss Powell is the daughter of Mr. L. S. Powell. After a protracted illness of heart dropsy, Mr. Henry D. Montford died at his home here in the city, while he was sitting in his chair. He was a native of Laurens County but lived here for several years. He was a Confederate soldier serving in the western army and was present at the seige of Vicksburg. He was 69 years old and survived by his wife and one son, Edgar Montford. Services were held at the Methodist church with burial in Westview. The Odd Fellows formed the active and honorary escort. While engaged in examining the teeth of a mule at his stable, Mr. R. Z. Sterling had the misfortune to loose the top of his right thumb by the mule biting it so severly that the first joint had to be amputated. Needless to say he is in much pain.