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.
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.
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