From Days Gone By May 30,1912

May 30, 1912.

The heavy rain monday afternoon came in due time, as the streets were very dusty and the heat on sunday had began to tell on all the vegetation. Mr. J. M. Mason has just had his pretty residence on East Elm Street repainted in colonial colors, pale yellow and white trimmings. The work was done by Mr. P. H. Hicks, Wrightsville's artistic painter and it is now one of the prettiest in the city. Mr. Mason is contemplating remodeling the interior by the addition of a back stairway and bath room on the second floor.
Judge A. F. Daley accompained by his two daughters, Misses Rowena and Myra, left for Tybee to attend the Bar Association. Prof. A. F. Ware, former president of Warthen College has been elected to the presidency of the high school at Vienna. A large picnic party came from Eastman and enjoyed the day at Idylwild and another party is on the way from Vidalia.
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Linder of Higgston spent several days at their old home here visiting Mrs. Linder's mother, Mrs. Outlaw who is quite sick. Little Martha Norris, the orphan daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Norris, has been adopted by Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Norris.
Mr. & Mrs. George Dominick of Birmingham, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruby Irene, to Mr. James Frank Flanders of Dublin. The wedding will be on June 26th. She taught music at Warthen College. Frank is a son of Dr. & Mrs. J. W. Flanders. Frank now lives at Sylvester where he is superintendent of the Southern Cotton Oil mills.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Webb announced the engagement of their daughter, Inez Gertrude, and Mr. Elery Watson Oliver. The wedding will be June 26th at their home in College Park. Miss Webb is the neice of Mrs. J. M. Cook.
Last sunday morning at the residence of Dr. T. L. Harris, Miss Clara Fields of Indiana, and Mr. Talmadge M. Hicks of Dublin were married. Miss Feilds has lived in Dublin for awhile teaching school. Mr. Hicks is a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks and was formally principal of one of Dublins public schools.
A meeting was held here by the Johnson County local Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union which was very interesting and instructive. A good many farmers of the county and their families were in attendance. Prominent men from the organization there were Lawson E. Brown, president of the Georgia Division Farmers Union, T. W. Carter of the Mississippi Division and R. L. Barnett, secretary of the Kentucky Divison. They discussed cotton and cotton warehouse plans.
The following composed the delegates and alternates from Johnson County who will attend the State Democratic Convention in Atlanta this week: A. L. Hatcher, Chairman; E. L. Stephens, W. C. Brinson, C. M. Dent, G. C. Raines, B. H. Lord, N. D. Hattaway, Z. T. Prescott, S. A. Scott, H. E. Purvis, W. R. Smith, B. J. Wiggins, A. G. Powell, Ricy Price, J. L. Harrison, F. M. Tapley, H. G. Claxton, J. E. Jordan, J. P. Mixon, M. M. Davis.
Mr. G. C. Clegg of Trinity, Texas, formally of Johnson County was among the many westerners who came to Georgia during the Confederate Reunion in Macon. He called to see some of his friends in Sandersville and related many interesting incidents of life in the fertile plains of our western neighbor where the best agricultural land is now commanding $100 per acre.

From Days Gone by May 23, 1912

May 23, 1912.

This week the city of Wrightsville made a deal with the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad Company, in which the former transferred to the latter the original artesian water tank and stand, which was erected on the western part of the public square several years ago. It was used in connection with the old artesian well. The price paid was $100. The structure has been taken down and will be put up and used on some point of the W. & T. line.
In a wire from Judge Hawkins, he informs everyone that the June term of court will be postponed on account of the farmers. E. J. Mcafee is not only one of Uncle Sam's best rural routers going out of Wrightsville, but he is also a successful tiller of the soil. He devotes his spare time to looking after his little patches around home. Last Monday morning he brought to town a specimen bunch of his oat crop. The sample is extra fine, to be sure, and carries with it the ear marks of the nortorious "Carter" variety. A Mr. Barrett, President of the National Farmers Union spoke here this week.
Mr. & Mrs. B. G. Warthen came over from Bartow this week, and spent a couple of days attending Warthen College Commencement. They came through the country behind a handsome pair of throughbred Kentucky blacks, owned and prized by Mr. Warthen. W. Throx Bankston, a prominent citizen and newspaper man from West Point spent the day in Wrightsville. He is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner.
Having passed a splendid examination before the State Board, Dr. James Gordon Brantley will open his offices in Wrightsville on the first of June practicing medicine and surgery. The infant of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Rowland has been critically ill recently but seems to be much better.
"That boy of yours, it seems like yesterday that mother mourned the transition from skirts to trousers; his rocking horse will soon give way to the base ball and pigskin. He is developing, changing every day, and you haven't had his picture taken in more than a year. Yes, its two years last Christmas. There is a photographer in town at Braddy Brothers Studio."
The Wrightsville Mayor and Council proposes an ordinance to prohibit wandering, loitering or strolling about in idleness on the streets of Wrightsville, of persons able to work and do not work, and have no property to support themselves. This also includes loafing.

From days gone By May 16,1912

May 16, 1912.

Mother's Day was very appropriately observed at the methodist church in Wrightsville on last Sunday morning. Rev. J. B. Griner, the pastor, paid a beautiful tribute to "Mother", taking for his subject, "Hannah lent Samuel to the Lord". The choir with Miss Brown, sang "Tell Mother I'll Be There."
E. A. W. Johnson, owner of the building formerly occupied by the Empire Store, and recently destroyed by fire, is being rebuilt. Some changes will be made in the arrangement of the building. It is in a popular location and he will have no trouble securing an occupant. W. C. Chester, Wrightsville's leading architect and builder, has the work in hand.
Citizen J. T. Fulford has recently made some improvements and necessary repairs on his home corner of Elm and Valley Streets, among which is an entirely new covering placed on the cook-room. Miss Rebecca Harris left for Doublerun where she has accepted a position in the railroad office with her brother-in-law, Mr. W. J. Mandeville.
The Tennille Institute and friends will have their annual picnic tomorrow at Idylwild. Among the students who attended the Philadelphia school picnic at Down's Mill last saturday were Vola Dola and Annie Lee Claxton, Clinton Williams and Thos. Jenkins. Ward Stokes who had the misfortune to sprain his left arm at the Senior picnic two weeks ago, has recovered the use of the injured member.
The commencment excercises of Warthen College will begin on friday night. The following graduates will receive diplomas: Maude Stokes, Cleo Bray, Geneva Bray, Maude Lou Hightower, Cora McAfee, Myrah Daley, Mabel Williams, Mary Will Hall, Leon Lovett, Milo Smith, Joe Butterly, Harlie Fulford, Arthur Rowland.
Dr. Ford Ware doned the cap and gown and becomes an M. D. graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Ware, son of Warthen College president A. F. Ware, was historian of the class, and graduate with honor and distinction. He is an Alpha Kappa, art editor medical department of Pandora University of Georgia, and member of the mysterious Seven.
Mr. and Mrs. John Asa Peacock announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Boifeuillet, to Mr. George Palmer Roberson with the marriade to take place on June 6th at the First Methodist Church in Dublin. The Peacocks' were former residents of Wrightsville.
Mr. J. M. Hammock, living five miles east of Wrightsville had his home and most of the contents destroyed by fire last Tuesday night about 12 midnight. Only three beds and six quilts were saved, and the family barely escaped with their lives. The smokehouse adjoining, containing a quantity of meat and syrup, and also an outhouse in which was stored a lot of cotton and farm implements, was also burned. Mr. Hammock's loss is a heavy one as he carried no insurance, and Jack's friends sympathize with him in his misfortune, and his neighbors are doing what they can to supply the immediate needs of the family.
B.B. Tanner is an agent for the Overland Automobile and says it is a popular and splendid machine. He is ready to give terms and prices. Vickers & Williams has fine quality and reliable mules for sale. Will work anywhere, in single or double harness, or under the saddle, and a tip-top plow mule. I want to sell him, have no use for him, and if you want a bargain call on me, Gainor Burns.

From Days Gone By, May 9, 1912

May 9, 1912.

The veterans composing Camp Martin, No. 964 of Johnson County, left Tuesday morning for the Reunion at Macon, under Commander J. T. Snell, accompained by their sponsor, Miss Bessie Martin and maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Snell, granddaughter of Cmdr. Snell.
There is a royal time in store for these grand old heroes of the "Lost Cause". The Central City has opened her heart and homes to them, and a cordial greeting and genuine Southern hospitality is given them. Today the parade takes place, and thousands of people will form the grand procession.
But only a few years more and the Confederate Reunions will be recorded among the historical events of the past; but the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy will ever strive to keep incense burning on the Southland's altar, and pay tribute to the memory of those who fought in her defense and surrendered with Lee at Appomattox.
Next Sunday, the 12th, will be observed as "Mother's Day", and all religious denominations in the U. S. will observe the day in some fitting manner. The national capital is making plans to observe the day and are asking all clergymen to select there texts for their sermons for the ocasion, and everyone will be expected to wear a white carnation, the chosen emblem of the day.
James L. Keen declares his candidacy for state senate for the 16th district in the August primary. The editor and manager of the Dublin Courier-Dispatch, Vivian L. Stanley is considering a run for that office also. He was born in Laurens County, and a son of lawyer Rollen A. Stanley, who was a veteran in the Confederate war of 1861 to 1865. His only motive is to dilligently look after the interests of Laurens, Johnson and Emanuel Counties.
Brantley's Chapel school came to a close on Friday, May 3rd. Speakers on hand were Bro. J. L. Scruggs of Riddleville, Bro. C. R. Williams and Prof. Robinson of Wrightsville. The teacher, Miss A. F. Bray entertained with some well chosen words, assisted by Miss Bertha Bray and Mr. J. W. Vanlandingham.
Miss Alice Kent, the bright and pretty little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. V. Kent celebrated her 5th birthday at her home at corner of College and Valley streets. While at play on the front veranda at their home on College street, Janette, the pretty little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Bryan fell from the banisters and broke her collar bone.
Mrs. Morgan Outlaw, one of the oldest residents of Wrightsville, is critically ill at her home in this city. Her son, Mr. John Outlaw of Bartow, and her daughter, Mrs. Ann Hester of Augusta, have been called here by her illness.
Mrs. Florence Adelaide Morel announces the engagement of her daughter, Nodia, to Mr. I. L. Llewellyn, of Newport News, VA. The wedding is May 23rd. Rev. & Mrs. J. W. Bridges of Wrightsville announced the engagement of their daughter, Annie Mae to Mr. Warren Clifford Dozier, of Macon with wedding to occur on June 12th.
Mr. J. E. Brantley, Sr. writes about his planting of Christopher's Improved Cotton Seed that he purchased at the Macon Fair in the fall of 1910. He planted the bushel of seed in May 1911, and used seven loads of compost valued at $5 per load. Fourteen hundred pounds of 9,2,3 guano; 500 lbs nitrate of soda; that and the cost of preparing and culivating the land, picking, ginning, hauling from gin to market cost him a total of $134.95. Now here are his credits in a nutshell: 7,368 lbs seed cotton which made 5 bales, weight 527 lbs each. Sold said 5 bales for $272.85. 150 bushels seed at $1.50 per bushel which is at half price. This gave him a net profit of $562.90 from the bushel of seed. Who can beat that? He says if there is a farmer in Johnson County can beat it he would like to hear from them.

From Days Gone By May 2, 1912

May 2, 1912.

Memorial Day was observed at the College last Friday morning. The usual chapel service was conducted by Rev. J. B. Griner, followed by a number of Southern songs by the school. Prof. Ware gave an enthusiastic talk and "The Southern Cross" was given in a pleasing manner by Miss Cleo Bray.
As Wrightsville's veterans camp had accepted an invitation to attend the unveiling of the monument in Dublin, D. R. Underwood was the only old soldier present, and the children enjoyed the priviledge of shaking hands with him on leaving the auditorium.
Prof. Paul E. Bryan has been highly honored by being appointed English Exchange Teacher from Yale College to Prussia, for the year 1912-13; and he will sail the middle of September next for Germany. The appointment was made thru the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, and Prof. Bryan will teach English only to upper classmen; and in the meantime he will study the language and customs of the German and Prussian people.
Cupid has "booked" two or three marriages to occur very soon in which Wrightsville is to furnish the brides, also the grooms in two or more instances. The signs of the times point to at least two weddings for June. Wrightsville always has her share of marriages.
Idylwild, our beautiful surburban "summer resort", is now in full swing, under the efficent and courteous management of Messers. Herbert Sanders and Will Amason. The new management are exerting every effort to kake everything attractive and agreeable to pleasure-seekers, and will furnish many new attractions this season.
Citizen B. B. Tanner owns and drives the handsomest car in the city. It is a large five-passenger Cadilac, the latest improved pattern, with self-cranker and is a noiseless, smooth-running machine. Mr. J. M. Cook happened to the misfortune of losing his automobile by fire Tuesday night last, at Idylwild. Several of the fishermen were having a fishfry on the banks of the Ohoopie, and had gone down on automobiles. The cause is unknown. Mr. Cook says that his engine was hot, and when he tried to switch it off the motor backfired and refused to stop immediately. After it did stop he left the car and walked down to the grounds and had been fishing for about 20 minutes when he chanced to look in that direction and discovered it was on fire. It was completely demolished. It was a Buick model 1910. The car was partially covered with insurance.
Home-raised strawberries are now being sold daily on the streets, and they are fine specimens. Capt. Tribble is leading in the sales. He cultivates a large lucious-looking patch in his garden near the railroad depot. In a short time the new cafe in the Daley block will be open and ready for business. City clerk R. L. Kent reported to the mayor and council the first quarterly report for the city ending March 30, 1912. Receipts and disbursements totaled $4,135.44. Cedar Grove school will close for the summer on May 10th. Dr. A. W. Wood of Harrison, accompanied by D. M. C. New, Esq., passed thru here Tuesday en route to Wilkinson County. Dr. Wood is connected with the State Board of Health in the eradication of hook worm.
George Wolfe, former marshal of North Augusta, has been engaged by the town of Bartow to rid that township of its alleged liquor traffic. In two weeks he has succeeded most admirably and the place is now said to be as dry as the Sahara Desert. He just arrested Mac Cox, white, and Anthony Grier, colored, for illegal selling of whiskey.
Last Saturday night, between Lovett and Meadows, as train No. 4, going north, a negro boy, about 15 years old, threw a large piece of glass through the train window, completely demolishing the window glass but fortunately no one was near enough to get hurt. Conductor Brooks had just entered the coach to collect the tickets and was just passed the window when the missle was hurled. The train was immediately stopped and the crew tracked the boy to a near-by cabin where his name was learned from others. A warrant was sworn out before Justice Sumner and placed in the hands of Bailiff Jenkins, who promptly arrested him and placed him in jail Sunday night.