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."