From Days Gone By Sept. 12, 1912

September 12, 1912.

    Despite the heavy rain which was falling at the time for the opening exercises at Warthen College, quite a crowd assembled for the occasion. Pres. Chas. R. Jenkins of Wesleyan College delivered one of the finest addresses ever heard by the citizens of our town. Devotional services were conducted by Dr. Bascom Anthony. Rev. J. B. Griner spoke a few words of welcome in behalf of the town and churches.

   The Colored Baptist Association met in Wrightsville for their 40th Annual Session at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Nelson, Moderator. Report stated $775.63 was raised for the Benefit of the High School in Sandersville. The pastor is very grateful to Mr. B. H. Lord, agent of the W. & T. Railroad for the accomodations made in taking the delegates away on Friday night. There were in attendence at this meeting more than 200 delegates.

   Mrs. Flynt Flanders has improved from her late illness. Mr. J. M. Cook, who has been quite sick this past week is up and about. Mrs. R. R. Martin is ill at her home and is attended by Miss Wynn, a professional nurse from Rawlings Sanitarium. Mrs. W. J. Dent, Sr., who has been confirmed to her bed for nearly 5 months is able to sit up now, but Mr. Dent is yet quite feeble. This old couple is indeed shut in.

   Mr. & Mrs. Erle Brinson left for Atlanta were they will reside while Mr. Brinson is taking his third course at the Atlanta School of Medicene. Mr. & Mrs. Homer Moye, announce the birth of a daughter Saturday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Nancy D. Wiggins will be preached by Rev. Jordan Norris on the 3rd Sunday at Mt. Olive Church, 4 miles north of Helena, GA.

   Ivey R. Tanner, proprietor of the City livery and feed stables, has recently had additions placed on the rear, or east side of the main building. Ivey is preparing for a big business from now on. He is careful, painstaking liveryman, is prompt and accomodating in service.

   The counties various banks released their statement of the condition of the said banks. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville, $103,582.06; The Bank of Adrian, $59,723.48; The Scott Banking Company, $63,413.90; The Bank of Wrightsville, $155,313.14; The Citizens Bank of Kite, $80,406.81; The First National Bank of Wrightsville, $165,441.93.

   Rev. H. Turner Smith expects to preach the dedicatory sermon next Sunday at Gethseminy. Mr. Smith organized the church sometime ago, and was pastor when the building was erected. The enterprising members of the Colored Baptist Church in this city have recently added a steeple 100 feet high, to their church, and the bell which is one of the best and clearest tone in the city has been installed in its high new position. "Aunt Susan Dorsey," mother of the church, Simon Breeden, George Francis, Jack Jordan and others, are faithful and hard working members of their church.

   Having been solicited by several citizens of Wrightsville to teach a private school in this city, I have decided to comply with their requests, and will about the middle of next week be prepared to open a school for the benefit of those children who will not attend the college. Terms reasonable, apply to Miss Bessie O. Martin.

   The county bridge recently erected over Little Cedar Creek, two miles east of town, is a handsome substantial piece of work, built by the county gang, under the personal supervision of Warden W. Z. Kemp. This bridge has been needed for sometime, and realizing this fact, promptly ordered it built.