April 25, 1912.
Tomorrow April 26th, is Memorial Day, which will be observed by most of the Southern States, as a day sacred to the memory of the brave men who fought and died in defence of the South. Memorial Day originated with Mrs. Mary Ann Williams of Columbus, who also organized the Women's Memorial Association, which has since developed into the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 47 years ago tomorrow, General Joe Johnston surrendered his forces to General W. T. Sherman in North Carolina. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General U. S. Grant April 9th 1865.
Memorial excersises will be held at the College auditorium tomorrow morning at 10 am. A program will be given by the pupils, consisting of reading and music.
Mrs. W. H. H. Futrelle of Adrian, mother of Jacque Futrelle, the famous novelist, is in a critical condition at home here. Physicians state that her recovery is doubtful, but her condition is better than it was yesterday. Since the account of Jack's death was read in the Journal friday, she seems to be grief-striken over her sons fate. Jack was her youngest son, and her confidence in him and her love for him seems abiding.
When Will Futrelle, oldest, and only brother of the deceased, read the account of the very probable death of his brother in friday mornings Journal, he fainted on the streets of Atlanta, and immediately two physicians were at his side, and he was at once carried home; he was almost an invalid anyway, and the death of his brother was a terrible blow to him.
Attention has been called by a visitor to the sadly neglected condition of "West View", the city for our dead, and just here we are reminded that in other places, the "street Force" of the towns and cities generally keep the walks and avenues of the cemeteries clean. But as tomorrow is Memorial Day no attention has been given ours.
Mrs. J. M. Huff received a phone message last night announcing the death of her brother, Mr. Sparks Clayton, at the Soldiers Home in Atlanta. Mrs. l. G. Walker received a telegram that Mrs. Luther McCrary, who is visiting Atlanta, is ill with laryngitis and will undergo throat surgery. Dr. James Gordon Brantley will graduate the Atlanta School of Medicine this month. When he receives his sheepskin he will return to Wrightsville to practice his profession. On May 3rd, the Powell's Chapel school will close for the summer.
Rev. & Mrs. W. E. Arnold, of Lumpkin, announced the engagement of their daughter Belle, to Mr. Joseph Marcellus Bryan, of Americus on June 12th. The bride elect is granddaughter of Rev. & Mrs. Charles Moore, and neice of Mrs. S. M. Johnson, and Mr. Homer Moore all of Wrightsville. Mr. Bryan, who is connected with the Planter's Bank of Americus, was reared in Wrightsville, a son of Mrs. Anna Easterling Bryan and the late Rev. R. B. Bryan.
Miss Smith, of Atlanta, demonstrator of the New Perfection Blue Flame Oil Stove, gave a practical cooking demonstration at Wrightsville Mercantile Company which was well attended by the ladies. The merits and economy of this modern stove, which has proved a blessing to womankind, should be in every kitchen. Both the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and the People's Hardware Company have just received a lot of the matchless cookers, which to see is to buy.
Memorial excersises will be held at the College auditorium tomorrow morning at 10 am. A program will be given by the pupils, consisting of reading and music.
Mrs. W. H. H. Futrelle of Adrian, mother of Jacque Futrelle, the famous novelist, is in a critical condition at home here. Physicians state that her recovery is doubtful, but her condition is better than it was yesterday. Since the account of Jack's death was read in the Journal friday, she seems to be grief-striken over her sons fate. Jack was her youngest son, and her confidence in him and her love for him seems abiding.
When Will Futrelle, oldest, and only brother of the deceased, read the account of the very probable death of his brother in friday mornings Journal, he fainted on the streets of Atlanta, and immediately two physicians were at his side, and he was at once carried home; he was almost an invalid anyway, and the death of his brother was a terrible blow to him.
Attention has been called by a visitor to the sadly neglected condition of "West View", the city for our dead, and just here we are reminded that in other places, the "street Force" of the towns and cities generally keep the walks and avenues of the cemeteries clean. But as tomorrow is Memorial Day no attention has been given ours.
Mrs. J. M. Huff received a phone message last night announcing the death of her brother, Mr. Sparks Clayton, at the Soldiers Home in Atlanta. Mrs. l. G. Walker received a telegram that Mrs. Luther McCrary, who is visiting Atlanta, is ill with laryngitis and will undergo throat surgery. Dr. James Gordon Brantley will graduate the Atlanta School of Medicine this month. When he receives his sheepskin he will return to Wrightsville to practice his profession. On May 3rd, the Powell's Chapel school will close for the summer.
Rev. & Mrs. W. E. Arnold, of Lumpkin, announced the engagement of their daughter Belle, to Mr. Joseph Marcellus Bryan, of Americus on June 12th. The bride elect is granddaughter of Rev. & Mrs. Charles Moore, and neice of Mrs. S. M. Johnson, and Mr. Homer Moore all of Wrightsville. Mr. Bryan, who is connected with the Planter's Bank of Americus, was reared in Wrightsville, a son of Mrs. Anna Easterling Bryan and the late Rev. R. B. Bryan.
Miss Smith, of Atlanta, demonstrator of the New Perfection Blue Flame Oil Stove, gave a practical cooking demonstration at Wrightsville Mercantile Company which was well attended by the ladies. The merits and economy of this modern stove, which has proved a blessing to womankind, should be in every kitchen. Both the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and the People's Hardware Company have just received a lot of the matchless cookers, which to see is to buy.
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