March 20, 1913.
"The Parents and Teachers Improvement Club", which has been serving dinner at the court house this week, have been most successful: The proceeds from which will go to improving the college grounds. The Mount Vernon Sunday School Convention will be held this month at Bay Springs Church. Rev. Walter Anthony of Bainbridge, is now in Macon, assisting Dr. Ainsworth in the revival at the Mulberry Street church. The protracted meeting recently at the methodist church by pastor, Rev. J. B. Griner, assisted by Rev. J. C. G. Brooks, president of Warthen College closed with good results. Received into the church, 23 by profession and 8 by letter. Last year there was an addition of 54 members, and this year 41, making a total of 95 accessions to the church.
The March term of superior court is now in session with Judge Hawkins presiding and Solicitor General E. L. Stephens at his post. Only two cases have been disposed of and they were divorce cases. J. J. L. Outlaw, City Collector says his street tax books are now open and will close the 10th of April. Get busy before that date and settle, else you will find trouble and expense.
The Kennedy house has recently had a brand new roof put on and other improvements around the premises. William T. Pournell is remodeling and enlarging his vacant cottage adjoining his home on Railroad Avenue and when completed he will have a nice home for rent. Buster Brown and his dog Tige has been the biggest attraction in town this week.. This distinguished pair were guests at Hayes Bros. store and the school children in a body went to see them.
Mrs. Braddy is recovering from her operation at the Herman-Evans Sanitarium in Sandersville. Mr. Julian Price of Lee County attended court here this week. He is a former citizen of ours. Dr. J. M. Page, prominent banker and citizen of Dublin was here also and was also a former resident of Wrightsville.
Rev. Jordan Norris will celebrate his 79th birthday on the 15th of April, providence permitting. The celebration will take place with a big dinner at Oaky Grove church on that day. "Uncle" Jordan has been preaching 35 years and says "The Lord has blessed his labors". He has received into the church about 500 persons.
Like other sections of the state, the late heavy rains have seriously affected some of the farming lands in Johnson County. Roupy hens won't lay or pay. Prevent roup and cure the worst cases with Conkey's Roup Remedy. Now is the time for Conkey's White Diarrhea Remedy and Lice Powder. For sale by A. F. Flanders. Conkey's Poultry book is free for the asking.
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