Tuesday, June 7, 2011

From Days Gone By June 13, 1912

June 13, 1912.
Misses Annie Laurie Bray and Dollie McAfee were hostesses at quite and enjoyable re-union of the class of '09 last saturday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Bray. On arrival the guests were served punch by Misses Cleo and Geneva Bray and Cora McAfee. Misses Lovett and Bertha Bray furnished music. The members of the class present were Misses A. L. Bray, Dollie McAfee, Sara Lovett, Sara Hines, Lillian Page, Mrs. Frank Sinquefield, and Mr. Gainer Fulford.
The Rev. J. C. G. Brooks of Millen was chosen as Warthen College's new president. He received his academic training at the Stephens Institute at Forsyth and one year at Mercer University. He entered Emory College in 1898 and graduated in 1902. He served as president of the Broxton Institute. After joining the South Georgia Conference he served as pastor at Ashburn and most recently at Millen where in the last six months thirty-one persons have united with the church.
Miss Clyde Lanier who has been teaching primary at Warthen College the past seven years will not be returning. She has accepted a primary teacher position in the high school at Tifton. The Scott Banking Company released their statement of condition, $62,342.52.
A big company known as The South Georgia Cotton Company was organized in Dublin on the 10th with a capital stock of $50,000. The membership embraces Dublin, Tennille, Sandersville, Wadley, Soperton, Louisville, Vidalia, Wrightsville, Davisboro, Dexter and Metter. The Wrightsville membership is Mr. C. R. Williams who is secretary and treasurer of the company; J. P. Mixon, E. E. Sanders and J. M. Mason.
Johnson County's first game warden, Mr. J. M. Walker has resigned. Mr. C. C. Wheeler has been appointed to replace him. All parties forbidding trespassing on their lands need to notify him soon. Moores Chapel reports having heaps of rain recently, and General Green is about to take possession.
In Kite news, Mr. J. M. Outlaw of Wadley, and Mr. Gentry of Macon were here adjusting insurance matters on the recent downtown fires. W. A. Meeks little daughter, Lois, won the prize offered by Prof. Hawkins, for good behavior, perfect attendance and the best general average mark made during this school term.
Another Southern Beauty has arrived in Kite at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hatcher, and weighed nine pounds. Dr. M. Z. Claxton is attending the Pharmeceutical Association in Savannah. Professor J. M. Spivey will begin a singing school here. B. J. Wiggins has purchased for himself a car, one of the latest model Cadilac. Mr. Hines Peacock has got his pretty little Maxwell in running order again. Look out girls!

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