Wednesday, August 31, 2011

From Days Gone By August 29, 1912

August 29, 1912.
   Only within the last few years have people realized the boundless agricultural resources of the south. Now, however, attention is fixed on Southern and Middle Georgia, where climate is delightful, and health abounds, and soil is suitable for all kinds of farming, stock raising, and the growing of cotton, grains, and all kinds of fruit and vegetables. A list of prime farms in Johnson County are now for sale thru the Mason Reality Company. A 400 acre farm, 5 miles from Wrightsville; 100 acres cultivation on the Great Ohoopee River known as the Robert J. Hightower place and has one good dwelling and out-houses with two tennent settlements for $15.00 an acre. Three and a half miles east of town is a 149.5 acres known as the M. L. Meeks place is a 3-horse farm in cultivation, good dwelling and out-buildings, one tennent settlement and good well water for $20.00 an acre. Also 10 miles west on the waters of Buckeye Creek is a 6-horse farm known as the Sam Moye place for $12.50 per acre.
   The Democratic Executive Committee appointed its delegates to represent Johnson County in the State Convention to be held in Macon. They are: J. L. Kent, E. L. Stephens, W. C. Brinson, A. L. Hatcher, A. S. Norris, B. H. Lord, E. A. Lovett, W. H. Raley, J. B. Claxton, John A. Douglas, Sr., G. W. Drake and H. C. Purvis. Johnson County have Governor Slaton a majority of two to one over both of his opponents.
  Rev. Walter Anthony, who was reared in Wrightsville, will assist in a revival at the methodist church in Dublin. Mr. Anthony is one of the Anthony family that has furnished Georgia with able preachers for nearly 100 years. His great grandfather, Rev. Whitfield Anthony who was succeeded by Rev. Samuel Anthony and then Rev. James D. Anthony who's influence was so great that he was called for years "The Bishop of the Wire Grass". Next came Rev. Dr. Bascom Anthony who is the uncle of Walter.
   Paul Bryan will leave today for Yale College at New Haven, Conneticut, and will sail in october to Prussia. Sallie Mae Stephens, the eight month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Stephens, residing near Kite, died tuesday and was buried at the old Williams graveyard.
  Miss Minnie Cole of Griffin, and Mr. Levin T. Williams of Davisboro were married thursday evening in Griffin. The bride was a former milliner for Taylor & Morris. Mr. Williams is the only son of Mrs. Anna Bell Williams of Wrightsville. He is now a prominent businessman in Davisboro where they will reside.
  Mrs. Virgil Allen, after a brief illness died at Kite at the home of her father and was buried at Mintons Chapel. She is survived by her husband and one child about a year old. Mrs. Allen was only 17 years old. Mrs. Mollie Johnson Sterling, wife of Mr. Robert Z. Sterling died monday morning at her home on Elm Street. This was a shock as her illness was so brief, and of that nature which baffles some of the best medical skill, and after intense suffering passed away peacefully. She was the daughter of Mrs. J. T. Ferguson by a former husband, Mr. J. A. Johnson, and a sister of Mrs. L. B. Claxton, Misses Navada, Lizzie Lee and Mamie Johnson of Wrightsville and Mrs. J. M. Neal of Helena. She is also survived by her husband and an infant only a few hours old and two stepdaughters, Misses Maud Lou and Eddith Sterling. She was buried at Westview.

Monday, August 22, 2011

From Days Gone By August 22, 1912

August 22, 1912.
   In the state's Democratic Primary election held yesterday the results of the Johnson County vote, effecting the governor and local candidates are as follows: Governor - J. M. Slaton; Judge Dublin Circuit - K. J. Hawkins; Solicitor - E. L. Stephens; Representative - B. H. Moye; Senator 16th District - Fred Kea; Judge City Court - J. L. Kent; Solicitor - A. L. Hatcher.
   Jack Henderson, superintendent of B. B. Tanner's farm near town, brought in on the 19th the first bale of cotton for the county. It classed good middling, weighed 543 pounds; was sold to the Dixie Cotton Co. for 12 cents per pound, and stored at the City Warehouse. Hunter, Pearce & Battery, Factors of Savannah solicit your cotton consignments through them. They are energetic and reliable.
   Gannon's Barber Shop is a new up to date barber that will give you quicker service, with no waiting. We have two chairs to serve you without delay and baths, hot or cold. W. Preston Norris, Attorney at Law is in room no. 9, Vivola Building. Wills, contracts, and co-partnerships, agreements are accurately drawn. On tuesday, August 27th O. S. Fortner will turn the water off at his mill. Fee per day for fishing, $1.00.
   Mr. F. A. Sinquefield and wife left to reside in Vidalia. Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Moye have purchased from the Mason Realty Co. the residence on Court Street, owned by Mrs. Leila Daley of Atlanta, now occupied by postmaster Renfroe and family. Dr. I. H. Archer was called to see his mother who is critically ill at home in Sparta. Dr. and Mrs. J. Wright Martin, of Macon, announce the arrival of a fine son monday.
   Last sunday night the pretty new residence of Mr. M. C. Carter at Scott was destroyed by fire. The family were all away on a visit, except Mr. Carter. It is not known how the fire originated, or the amount of insurance carried, if any. The house cost several thousand dollars.
  The Johnson County Sunday School Convention was held at the Wrightsville Methodist Church on the 20th. The different phases of Sunday School work was discussed. The next convention will be held at Kite next year. Warthen College just released its annual catalogue for 1912-13 containing announcements for the 26th annual session.
  M. Z. & J. C. Claxton of Kite recently bought out the Coffin business of W. A. Lamb whose place of business was destroyed by fire some time ago. They will carry a full line of coffins, caskets and supplies. The company will be in the rear of the L. J. Claxton building.
   A country pastor took leave of his congregation in the following unique manner: "Dear Brethren and sisters, I come to say goodbye. I don't think God loves you people much, for none of you ever die, I don't think you love each other much, for I never marry any of you. I don't think you love me much, because you have not paid me my salary. Your donations have been moldy fruits and wormy apples, and by their fruits ye shall know them. Brethren, I am going away to a better place. I have been called as chaplain of a penitentiary, and where I go ye can not come, but I go to prepare a place for you, and may God have mercy on your souls."

Sunday, August 14, 2011

From days Gone By August 15, 1912

August 15, 1912.
    Warthen College is getting ready for another big year. Founded in 1888 and chartered in 1891, this institution has made a record during nearly a quarter of a century of which she is proud. The young men and women who have gone out from her walls are among the most successful of our country. Plans are being made to provide here better advantages for students than has been offered before. A boarding department is being equipped during the summer that will afford accomodations at a resonable rate, and boarding students will be under the most careful management.
   The course of study is comprehensive and thorough, embracing english, ancient and modern languages, mathmatics, science, history, and mental and moral philosophy. Special courses in music, business training, expression, physical culture and pedagogy are offered. No extra charge will be made for normal training. Each of these departments will be under the management of instructors well equipped for the special work undertaken.
  The faculty is composed of men and women who have been well prepared in the leading colleges and universities of the country for the position they hold. Our health record is unsurpassed by that of any school. The college building is steam-heated ans supplied with electric lights, and the best artesian water. Precautions will be taken by the president, Rev. J. C. G. Brooks, and members of the faculty to promote the comfort and health of students. Rates of tuition are as resonable as can be made with the advantages offered. Students desiring places in the boarding department will write and engage rooms at once.
   Messrs. Smith & Kavakos have filled two necessities for Wrightsville; one, by opening of their restaurant, known as the Busy Bee, and the other by their Candy Kitchen. The delicacy of the consumers of candy is such that demands purity and cleanliness. Both qualifications which are assured manufacture their confections from the pure granulated sugar.
   Capt. Jas. H. Hicks of Fitizgerald, is a welcome visitor to his old home here, and looking good after being critically ill. Miss Maud Lou Sterling returned from there sick. She had just accepted a position of bookkeeper with a firm there. Mr. E. S. Price and family have moved from Kite to Wrightsville to the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.J.L. Outlaw. The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Renfroe died last monday here at their home after an extended illness.
   J. J. L. Outlaw, collector and inspector, informs the citizens of Wrightsville are required to have their premisies cleaned up and put in good sanitary condition at once. I will be on my inspection rounds within the next few days and premisies found to be in bad condition cases will be made against the occupants.
   Mrs. Jane Tuttle gives fair warning. Martin Ross and family are under contract with me, and any and all persons are hereby forbidden to hire or harbor either Ross or any member of his family.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

From Days Gone By

August 8, 1912.
    The Johnson County Grand Jury adjourned from the March term of superior court and made their presentments and recomendations. They recommended adding to the pauper's list, and amount to be paid them monthly, John Jackson, $3; Calsey Spivey, $3; Henry Webb and family, $4; and Mrs. G. W. Loyd and children, $5.
   There exists in our county a heavy infection of hookworm disease, this menace is dependent on faulty sanitation and it is recomended that an appropriation of $100 to the Ordinary to help the State Board of Health rid our county of these sources of infection.
   It has come to the attention of the Grand Jury that a tax has been levied on all the property in the county for road purposes, including the property in the incorporated towns as well as out. The annual amount paid on property in the city limits of Wrightsville amounts to more than $1200 a year. As this money is used for the roads and the town has an equal property interest in the convicts and their labor, we direct that the Ordinary have the main thoroughfaires worked through all the incorporated towns in the county but to do no more than two roads each.
   Despite the continued hard rains there has been some good permanant work done on our roads. We know everything can't be done at once, but we highly recomend the road from Johnson's old mill to across the long branch, near the old mill site be bridged and recomend one be built. (Johnson's Bridge).
   Hon. S. L. Fortner appointed Notary Public and Ex-Officio Justice of the Peace of the 55th G. M. District and F. J. Williams be appointed same of the 1326 District.
   The plank fence around the jail has been torn down and a step ladder and other arrangements for easy access to the windows. It is recomended it be replaced and also a heavy wire screen be placed over all five windows of the jail, and the premises be cleaned up.
   Judging from the amount of criminal matters brought before them, there is an increase in crime in all sections of the county. There has been a rush for True Bills for almost all crimes on statute books, but few are of a terrible nature. They feel if the good citizens continue to press their demands for the arraignment of violators of the law, and our Judge continues to force the accused to trial and to place heavy fines and sentences on them, we will soon be relieved of a great deal of crime.
   Judge K. J. Hawkins was thanked for adjourning the court from June until now so the farmers could work their crops. The Solicitor General, Alfred Herrington is thanked for his impartiality in prosecuting offenders. The Grand Jury consisted of W. J. Flanders, Foreman; T. J. Brantley, M. A. Snell, O. V. Martin, J. W. Harrison, J. E. Brantley, Sr., E. W. Carter, T. S. Page, M. W. Williams, Z. W. Claxton, J. M. Smith, L. D. Downs, W. H. Harrison, B. G. Fortner, G. H. Prescott, W. B. Ivey, J. E. Clark, E. V. Hatcher, Henry Stephens, J. R. Flanders, W. J. Price, Isham Stephens, J. W. Vanlandingham.

From Days Gone By Aug 1st 1912

August 1, 1912.
   The Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad is making extensive changes in their main line between Dublin and Brewton. Three bad curves will be entirely eliminated and the grade reduced to a minimum. A full $50,000 will be spent in this improvement, and when the track is relaid will be one of the safest main lines in the state. A giant steam shovel is at work daily and the work is expected to be completed quicker than normal railroad construction.
   The magnificent pine timber on the lands near Wrightsville, belonging to the heirs of the late Dr. Henry Hicks' estate has been sold. The deal made by the J. M. Mason Reality Company, of 624 acres of pine timber, belonging to T. B. Hicks of Dublin, to Darbey and Brasington of Vidalia, and Norristown is the biggest deal ever made by this company. At the same time the timber interest of Mrs. Leslie Kennedy of Dublin, was sold by T. M. Hicks to Dunwoody of Vidalia. It is said that a splendid price was paid in the transactions.
   A bill passed in the legislature this week introduced by Mr. Johnson of Bartow, which exempts farm products from taxation. It passed the house 134 to 15. It is intended to aid farmers to control the cotton market by withholding cotton from time to time from the markets. The Farmers Union petitioned the bill and local representative E. L. Stephens voted for passage.
   Dr. Bascomb Anthony will be moving back to town and will occupy Mr. F. A. Sinquefield's residence on North Marcus Street. Homer Holt, now in the U. S. Navy at Norfolk, Va. is home on 15 days furlough. Mr. A. E. Lovett and his daughter, Louise are much improved from their sickness. Mrs. J. B. Claxton has been very ill also. Mr. L. L. Lord was called to town from Kite on account of his brother is ill. D. G. Blount is headed to Atlanta for the Drummer's Convention and Mrs. Mae Parker is headed there for Millinery school.
   The South Georgia Union Singing Association will hold its second session at Idylwild on the 10th and 11th. Prof. J. C. Lenderman, the great singer and music writer will be on hand along with other notables.
   The handsome touring car of C. R. Williams was destroyed by fire at noon wednesday, just as the occupants Clinton Williams and a friend arrived at the rear of the Williams' premises. The "fire boys" responded but the fire was so rapid and the fear of gasoline explosion prevented doing little good.
  Mr. James Mitchell of near Spann died last saturday of heart trouble at 87 years old. He was a good farmer, Confederate veteran originally from Hancock County. He leaves a wife and several children. He was buried at the Anthony Cemetery.
   Mr. C. G. Rawlings with Mr. Will Fred Rawlings and two daughters, Misses Mary and Susan, leave today to tour the eastern states by automobile, visiting all cities of note enroute to Saratoga. Miss Mary Tarbutton left tuesday for New York to join her friend, Miss Hazel White and party on a tour abroad. They land at Glascow, Scotland, and will tour the continent, returning to England for home about October 1st.
   One Sunday night last, after an extended illness, Mrs. W. H. H. Futrelle, mother of the late Jacques Futrelle, died at her home near Adrian, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Poplar Springs by Dr. J. C. Brewton of Mt. Vernon. She came with her husband from Butts County to Adrian two years ago. She was 65 and survived by her husband, a son and one sister. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her death no doubt, was largely due to the tragic death of her son Jacques, who went down with the Titanic. It is said she literally died of a broken heart.

From Days Gone By July 25, 1912

July 25, 1912.
   In the fastest game of the season, Wrightsville defeated Bartow by the score of 5 to 0. Hartley, Wrightsville's pitcher was the star, he striking out 14 batters and only 1 scratch hit. Price was star at the bat, he getting a triple, a double and a single. For Bartow, Murphy's fielding was a feature. Wrightsville's team was composed of Lord, Hartley, Daley, Carroll, Johnson, Butterly, Price, Pournell and Hains.
   Senator William N. Kight will introduce a bill in the Georgia Legislature to create a Board of Roads and Revenues Commission for Johnson County, define its powers, and for other purposes. B. H. Lord, Mayor Pro Tem for Wrightsville is busy holding City Court for his Honor, Mayor T. L. Harris who is attending to his professional duties of going to visit the sick. Mrs. Mae Parker files for divorce from her husband, Mr. John T. Parker. The Farmer's Union will meet August 14th at Mayo's Hill School.
   Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Rowland are happy over the arrival of a bright little girl to their home. Mr. G. B. Dunlap left for a few days visit to his old home in North Carolina. Miss Annie Hines has the fever and J. M. Huff, editor of the Headlight had a malarial attack.
   After an extended illness Mr. Charles L. Holmes died at his home near Soperton and was buried at Condor. Mrs. Mamie Daniels, wife of James Daniels died friday afternoon at her father-in-laws, Mr. William Daniels near Kite. She was only 18 years old and married only a short while. She was buried at the Wheeler Burying ground.
   Mrs. Bettie Webb, wife of Mr. Levi Webb, died Sunday at home near Adrian. She was buried at Gumlog by Rev. Jordan Norris. Bettie was a daughter of Mr. Geo. Tapley and was only 23 years old. She was survived by her husband and a three week old infant.
   In Kite news, Mr. W. I. Brown was called to his home at Reidsville, on account of his sick mother. H. J. Claxton, Jr. and W. B. Meeks left for Adairsville where they have accepted a lucrative position. Col. Fred Kea of Dublin was in town saturday shaking hands with old friends.

From Days gone By July 18, 1912

July 18, 1912.
   Superior Court convened last Monday, Judge K. J. Hawkins presiding. Alf Herrington was on hand looking after the State's interests. The Grand Jury with W. J. Flanders as foreman. Up to date more true bills have been found than was ever got in the length of time in the history of the county. One of two things is certain, people are prosecuting more, or there are more crimes being committed, is the opinion of the Grand Jury. Judge Hawkins is dispatching business in his usual swift manner.
   Will Mixon was tried for murder and the jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter, and the Judge sentenced him to eight years in the peniteniry. Mixon will make a motion for a new trial. The lawyers are now speaking on the case of Lumley, Marshal of Kite, who killed Cordry. Several other criminal cases were tried, but mostly colored violators.
   The Wrightsville base ball team played Hawkinsville two games last week at Hawkinsville. The score of the first game was 8 to 4 in Hawkinsville's favor. The features of the game were fast fielding of the home team, and the fine work of Bryan. Milburn pitched well for Wrightsville, but could not control the wet ball, walking 9 runs. Lord gets a home run in this game. The Wrightsville team came strong in the ninth inning of the second game and tied the score 8 to 8. Milburn was easily the star with the stick, he getting five long hits, four of which were doubles. He batted six of Wrightsville's runs. The games were enjoyed in spite of the rain. Representing Wrightsville's team was Sumner, Harmon, Bryan, Lord, Butterly, McWhorter, Martin, Culver, Milburn, Pournell and Hightower.
   Mr. E. A. Ware of Forsyth has purchased the Miller McAfee place in the western part of Wrightsville for the purpose of a dairy farm and will move here in the winter. The deal was made through the J. M. Mason Real Estate Agency of our city. J. B. Harrison and wife now occupy rooms at the T. A. Jordan home on Myrtle Avenue. Grady Hatcher and family are here again residing at the home vacated by E. J. Tompkins family. W. C. Brinson and wife are residing with the latters mother, Mrs. Addie Morel, on north Court Street. Citizen O. A. Kennedy is having additions and improvements on his house on East Court Street. Double story porches have been built on the front and east view.
   Col. G. H. Williams of Dublin is now a candidate for Solicitor General. He is a former citizen of Wrightsville beginning his law practice here in 1894. Isham Stephens is a familar name to all of Johnson County and it represents a mighty good man. He  has decided to run for representative.
   Leon Lovett returned home from Hot Springs, Ark. and brought back a beautiful white Canadian canine. J. C. Smith of Rt 4, the new Tax Receiver, is happy over the arrival of twin girls. Mrs. Mary Pritchard, who has been a patient at Rawlings Sanitarium is now at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Grice. Mrs. Elizabeth Trawick, who has been a patient at Johns-Hopkins in Baltimore is now improving.
   Several marriages have occured. Mrs. Louanna Gay Walker and Mr. William A. Walker were quietly married yesterday morning. Wednesday afternoon at Allatoona, Ga., Miss Nana Luck of that place, and Mr. B. B. Tanner were married. Mr. Tanner is a prominent and wealthy man of Wrightsville and a deacon of the Baptist church. Dr. & Mrs. S. M. Johnson announced the engagement of their neice, Bertha Inez Sheppard to Professor James F. Hart, of Tifton with the wedding on August 14th.
   Alderman B. J. Jordan brought an egg to town that was not only a "good egg" but about the "biggest" egg that we have seen. It weighed nearly one pound, and measured 6 inches in circumfrance one way, and seven and one half inches the other. It was taken from the Langshang stock, and when broken contained two large yolks.