From Days Gone By Feb. 12,1914

Febuary 12, 1914.     Wrightsville is beginning to get automobiles galore. A partial listing of happy ownners are Mayor J. M. Cook who purchased a very handsome Cadallac, a 14 model with phaeton top. Its the only machine of its kind here. Mr. W. M. Shurling and Mr. E. J. McAfee, two popular "Rural Routers" are each owners of a four passenger Ford which enables them to "deliver the goods" from Uncle Sam more rapidly than before.     Mr. E. E. Sanders has a Ford Roadster. The Ford is becoming quite a popular machine in these parts. Phelps Mixon of Tarrytown was up here talking up the Ford machine. Mr. C. S. Blankenship, prprietor of the City Market recently purchased a four passenger Ford which adds to the growing list of automobile owners here.     Mr. Frank Jackson of Harrison recently made a deal with the Vivola Theatre people to become the lessee and manager of this popular playhouse. He is planning some good, clean attractions. "Seven Hours In New York", a musical comedy has been booked for an early appearance. It has a big cast of comedians an a chorus of pretty girls.     Plans are being made for a joint debate between Warthen College and South Georgia College. Last Friday the college selected as Arbor Day and was spent as a general clean-up day at the campus an about 50 trees were planted.     Hon. L. L. Deal, prominent citizen of Emanuel County announces he is a candidate for senator to represent the people of Emanuel, Laurens and Johnson Counties which compose the 16th senatorial district. According to the rule of rotation it is now Emanuel county's time to furnish the next senator for the district. Mr. Deal is a capable man, moral, loyal citizen, and is well and favorably known to the people of Johnson County. So if you want a "square deal" deal liberally with your votes.     Mr. & Mrs. Otho Tanner announce the birth of a son on Febuary 5th. Rev. & Mrs. E. L. Wainwright lost their infant son who lived only a few days. Mrs. Effie Tanner Bray, age 40 died Thursday morning at her home on Clinton Street in East Macon after a several month illness. She leaves four daughters and three sons. Mrs. Bray was the widow of Mr. Ed Bray and a sister of Mr. B.B. Tanner. Her body arrived here by the W. & T. Railroad. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church with burial at Westview.     Hazel, the bright little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Dent burned both of her hands by putting them into boiling candy which had just been poured in a plate to cool. Charlie Hicks, the 15 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. T. B. Hicks of Dublin was badly injured in a motorcycle accident just outside the city. He was traveling at about 50 miles per hour when it became unmanageble and he put on the brakes, which threw him to the ground cutting and bruising his face terribly and broke his right leg in two places.     Mrs. V. B. Robinson has for sale one Maxwell Runabout and a one-horse Jersey wagon. J. E. Glisson of Lovett lost his solid liver Pointer dog named Bob, with a white spot on its breast and has a friendly disposition. The beautiful Japonicas are now in full bloom in Mrs. Faircloth's yard on East Elm Street.