From Days Gone By Oct 17,1912

October 17, 1912.

   The city counsel of Wrightsville have seen fit to abolish the police headquarters which was located in the Vivola building. The chief of police will be at his residence at night when not on duty, and the night marshal will be on his beat. Tuesday afternoon an incipient fire occured at the Union Gin. The fire department promptly responded to the alarm and the flames were extinguished before any great loss. Only one bale of cotton was damaged.

   Dr. James Gordon Brantley was thrown from a wagon last week while driving his spirited horse which became frightened and ran away. He was badly shaken up and sustained several bruises but escaped serious injury. The accident occured near Cedar Creek.

   Mr. John Johnson and wife have moved to the Kent Cottage on North Bradford Street. Mrs. Leila Daley is now in her new bungalow recently purchased in Atlanta at 52 West 4th Street. Mrs. B. G. Dunlap and daughter Dorothy left for Ansonville, North Carolina to join Mr. Dunlap and his business at that place. Mrs. Dunlap has lived in Wrightsville since a child and many regret her moving away.

   Mrs. Sallie Davis is sick with chills and fever and is convalesing. Mrs. Lewis Davis was striken on her left  side with paralysis last week, and was in critical condition, but is now improving. Mrs. R. R. Martin is recoverying from a late severe attack of rheumatism and is now able to be up and will soon be well and her bright self again.

   This seemed to be a week of death in the county. Daniel Tantory, who has long been a familiar figure on our streets died monday night from a complication of diseases. He was a native of Sweden and served in the Federal Army in the Civil War, and came South after the war and located first in Sandersville, then came to Wrightsville. He was a mechanic and earned an honest living; and also drew a pension from the U. S. Government. He was buried at Westview.

   Mrs. Mary Davis, widow of the late John R. Davis died Thursday night at her son-in-law, Mr. Sherod Renfroe near town. She was 74 years old and in failing health. She was a sister of J. F. Norris and survived by 4 daughters and one son: Mrs. Edgar Strange, Mrs. Renfroe, Mrs. Cooms and Mrs. Brantley and Mr. A. S. Davis. She was buried at Westview.

   After an extended illness of pellagra, Mrs. Matt Blankenship, wife of D. C. Blankenship died at home here and buried at Anthony Cemetery. Mrs. L. M. Burns, wife of Col. Burns of Ocilla died in Atlanta where she had gone for treatment. Col. Burns is a brother of Mr. Gainer Burns of this city and he once practiced law here.

   Sunday night the rain dispelled the drought and the east wind ushered in the first breath of real autumn, and fires were comfortable and the golden October weather is charming. Jim Lewis Harrison, the prompt tax collector is now making his rounds. Meet him accordingly.