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.