From Days gone By, April 11, 1912

April 11, 1912.

The election for the local county offices took place here this week with some surprising results. The following is a consolodated vote total of all county precincts: For Ordinary, incumbent J. C. Wiggins keeps his seat 962 votes to U. R. Jenkins 649. In the Clerk of Superior Court incumbent A. S. Norris was handily defeated by J. V. Snell 1,020 to 589. For County Treasurer Jos. M. Smith, 595; L. B. Claxton, 448; R. R. Frost, 293; John J. Duff, 241. In the race for Tax Collector it was C. J. Smith, 430; A. S. Mayo, 397; T. J. Williams, 262; John M. Meeks, Jr., 229; T. M. Jordan, 116; N. G. Smith, 74 and incumbent W. D. Wingett, 36. For Tax Receiver it was N. B. Miller, 700; J. W. Price, 239; Warren D. Rhiner, 203; J. M. Hammock, 174; Rufus Ellis, 52. For Coroner, J. W. Bailey, 706; A. S. Barnes, 447; C. G. Walden, 277. For Representative it was B. H. Moye with 923 votes. The biggest surprise of all the races was for Sheriff as W. D. Rowland beat out longtime Sheriff Lewis Davis, 963 to 631. Fishing season is on for sure and Game Warden J. M. Walker is on the job. He is quietly watching and waiting for the would-be offenders of the law governing fishing in Johnson County. He is quite decided on his views and will enforce the law to the letter. Ignorance of the law won't fly with Warden Walker who will excuse no offender, white or black. With rod and line is the only way you are allowed to tak'em from the stream. This means no dynamiting, no shooting, no seining and no poisioning is allowed. A new farmers line will be connected with the exchange of the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph in Wrightsville. This line will be constructed by Mr. R. P. Hicks and will furnish service to six well-known parties, who will then be in telephone communication with each other and the Bell Exchange. Under the plan rural deliverers are enabled to secure phone service on an economical basis. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. W. Johnson entertained the Wrightsville Volunteer Firemen at his new home, "Sutherland". The host provided oysters, meats, salad, coffee, cream, cakes and fruit. He extended his appreciation for their services and the risks they take to save the lives and property in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Renfroe had a little daughter arrive last week. Bernice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bryan is sick with pleurisey. Rev. Charles Moore's condition has worsened and he seems to be slipping away gradually. Chas. L. Wilson, proprietor of the City Barber Shop is suffering from acute indigestion. Mr. Elisha W. Walker, a pioneer citizen of Wrightsville and Johnson County paid the town a visit. "Uncle Lishy" has reached three score and ten in life's journey, and through feeble and with eye-sight impaired, he is still cheerful and greatley enjoys sharing fishing stories with the townsmen. While cranking his car, Dr. S. M. Johnson had the misfortune of breaking his right wrist near the joint and also the thumb of his right hand. The crank of the machine, kicked back, striking the doctor. His hand was set but needless to say he to is in much pain.