From Days Gone By Dec. 18, 1913

December 13, 1913.     The Johnson County Teachers met last week and discussed in round table, school houses, school grounds and school equipment and will meet on a monthly basis. The teachers will be paid their monthly salaries at the end of each month. The Board of Trustees of Warthen College arranged to issue $25,000 bonds and also begin improvements at the college at once. Out of town trustees present were: Dr. Jenkins, President of Weslyan College, Rev. J.R. Webb of Wadley and Rev. T. W. Darley of Sandersville.     A primary election for mayor and five councilmen to serve Wrightsville for 1914 took place here on the 17th with the following elected: Jas. M. Cook, Mayor. Councilmen: R. B. Bryan, Jos. H. Rowland, T. V. Kent, Ivey R. Tanner, G. H. Prescott.     Mr. & Mrs. Eugen Frost who have been catering to the public both local and in Harrison, will move to Wrightsville in January to take charge of the Lovett Hotel, corner of College and Marcus streets. M. N. Killebrew is located on the east side in the Kennedy block, with a full line of sewing machines, also fresh fish and oysters, cold drinks, etc. For 3 days only Mrs. B. D. Morris will be at the Dickens House making up combings and making old hair new.     Mr. B. J. Moye has had his east Court street residence repainted. Mr. Elmore Hayes of Hayes Bros. accompanied by Mr. Otho Tanner went to Savannah and purchased a handsome Cadallac of the latest make. Dr. W. J. Flanders and family have returned from Vineville, Macon and occupying their home on west Elm street.     Clarence Thomas who recently lost his foot while boarding a street car in Savannah several months ago, has brought suit against the street car company and left for there to attend the trial.    Mrs. W. H. Kitchens was taken to Rawlings Sanitarium and operated on for appendicitis. Mrs. J. B. Harrison is improving from her operation at the same place.    Mr. J.J.L. Outlaw is happy over the arrival of little Miss Price, his new granddaughter. Mr. & Mrs. Lofton Thompson announced the birth of a daughter on December 17th.     Rev. W. G. Allaben is the newly appointed pastor to the Wrightsville methodist church. Rev. H.S. Scarbourgh will preach at Gethsemine. Miss Georgia Mae Lake and Mr. Bazaleel Vickers marriage took place at the brides country home, "Lakeview" in Laurens County.     Byron Miller, a younger brother of tax receiver, N. B. Miller, died at his home 6 miles from town. He was born Aug. 20, 1898 and died Dec. 13. He was a good boy and known as the "pet of the family" having been ill nearly all his life. He joined Piney Mt. at age 12.    Mr. C. M. Schwals of Kite filed for bankruptcy.  Dear Santa Claus,    I want you to please bring me a wagon, some books. And I want my wagon to be the "American Express", and some games, a tie and tie-clasp. And be sure and don't forget to come to see my little sister. She wants a doll, some dresses for it and a locket. A doll bed and a kimona. Your friend, William and Theo Parker.