From Days Gone By July 23,1914

July 23, 1914.

    Judge J. L. Kent is now a candidate for Judge of the Dublin Judicial Circuit to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Hawkins. At present he is Judge of the City Court for Wrightsville. Hon. W.W. Larson, the newly appointed Judge was here meeting old friends. T. S. Felder, candidate for U. S. Senator will address the voters of Johnson County at 11am on Tuesday July 28th at the courthouse. Qualifying fees were set for the August Primary: Congressman, $20; Judge, $15; State Senator, $15; Representative, $10.

    Mr. Don Cameron Kent and Miss Aneta Wood were married at the Baptist parsonage in East Macon where the bride is from. The marriage of this young couple has been contemplated for some time, but owing to their youthfulness there was some opposition, but, "Love laughs at locksmiths," and the opposition just strengthened there resolve. He is a son of Judge J. L. Kent.

    On last Thursday afternoon while Turner Snider, a lad, living a few miles from Wrightsville, was riding his bicycle on the east side of the public square and just as he was rounding the corner, Mr. Silas Powell, driving his Ford car did not notice the lad was meeting him. As the two collided, two wheels of the car passing over young Snider's body, breaking several ribs and crushing a lung. Dr. S. M. Johnson was promptly called and did all he could do for the suffering boy, being carried to his home and made as comfortable as possible. With his injuries being fatal he expired between 5 and 6 Saturday afternoon. It was ruled unavoidable but Mr. Powell is very grieved over the affair. Turner was a son of Mr. & Mrs. N. B. Snider. He was buried at New Home Baptist Church but was a member of Ohoopee Baptist. He was just 143 years old and a member of the newly formed Boy Scouts who served as his active pallbearers.

    Mrs. Harriet Amanda Kittrell, wife of Mr. Gabriel Kittrell died July 14th at her home near Union Hill and was buried at same. She was 80 years old and survived by her husband, one son and nine grandchildren. Mr. J. J. Braddy, better known as Jeffie Braddy died at his home near Wrightsville after a lingering illness. He was about 76 years old. Besides his wife he was survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. J. W. A. Crawford and Mrs. Wm T. Pournell. He was buried at Westview.

    In Atlanta, detectives are searching the city for an unidentified man who ransacked the home of Mrs. Leila Daley, 52 West 4th Street, while Miss Lillian Daley was practicing on her piano in the music room. The robbery was detected when Miss Daley entered the kitchen. The intruder had eaten an angel cake, leaving only a few crumbs and a further search revealed he ransacked the bureau drawers. Several pieces of valuable jewelry were left, the robber took only a gold watch chain, four stick pins and a bag of old Spanish and Mexican coins.

FROM DAYS GONE BY July 16,1914

July 16, 1914.

    The first tax digest for Johnson County was prepared by N. B. Miller, Tax Receiver for the county and was forwarded to Tax Commisioner John C. Hart in Atlanta for his approval. According to the Tax Act of 1913, this is now required by law. The people who have school tax, as soon as the book is returned from Atlanta, it will be copied for their convience. The Tax Equalizers made raise on property returned $180,000.00 which brought the total for 1913 at $204,747.00.

    The first garage for Wrightsville, established several years ago, is now owned and operated by Messrs. Virgil Snell and Lawson Pournell. Lawson to look after the inside of the business and Virgil the outside. They have added new machinery and tools to give the public good service in the matter of overhauling and putting into good service all automobiles.

    Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Chester announced the birth of a daughter on July 9th. Mr. & Mrs. Elmo Hayes accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Otho Tanner left Sunday for Tybee and Savannah. Mrs. Daisy Kent Waddell has returned to Wrightsville to her former position as operator at the telephone exchange.

    Messrs. James Spell and J. T. Tucker were at Raley's pond where they flushed a blue crane, which they shot and killed. This monster bird, standing erect, measured 6 feet, and from tip of wings, measured 6 feet 10 inches. C. C. Wheeler, game warden of Johnson County says the season for hunting cat squirrels will come on August 1st and now is the time to buy your license.

    Mr. W. J. Jordan, the popular agent of the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad has announced his resignation. He has accepted a position of station accountant and assistant traveling auditor of the Macon, Dublin & Savannah Railroad and will move his family to Macon. Mr. S. L. Hobbs of the M. D. & S. will take over the W. & T. position here. Mr. Jordan began his railroad career with the Central of Georgia in 1904 and has progressed successfully through the years.

    Mrs. Pearl Sheppard Hitchcock, wife of Mr. E. N. Hitchcock died at her home Tuesday morning after a 2 week illness of typhoid/malarial fever. She was the daughter of Mr. John E. Sheppard and was about 28 years old and a member of the Methodist church. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, two brothers and one sister. She was buried at Westview.

    Judge K. J. Hawkins died suddenly at his home in Dublin. He was fine that morning on the streets apparently in good health. He returned home at noon where he was stricken with apoplexy, or heart trouble about 3pm and died before medical attention could be summoned. He had been judge of the Dublin circuit for the past 2 years. He was 44 years old and survived by his wife and a sister. He was buried in Northview Cemetery.

    As the death of Judge Hawkins spread so did the outpouring of candidates to fill his position. The Dublin Bar Association met and  indorsed W. W. Larson of Dublin Other names mentioned as possible candidates were J. L. Kent and William Faircloth of Wrightsville, L. D. Shannon of Jeffersonville, also J. E. Burch of Dublin.

From Days Gone By July 9,1914

July 9,1914.     The city of Wrightsville passes an ordinance to levy and collect a tax from all persons, firms or corporations who operate dancing halls, ball rooms, tango parlors or any other place of amusement where refreshments are sold or an admission is charged. Before same can be opened a permit must be obtained and a special tax of $100 and must furnish their own police protection.     The J. M. Mason Realty Company has 759 acres of farm land for sale in the 1405th District with 9 settlements on the land, a 7-horse farm open and in good condition; part of land well timbered. It can be sold as one tract or cut up in to smaller tracts.     Commencing on Saturday night July 11th, a class in the latest fashionable ballroom dancing will be taught at Idylwild every night at 8 pm. Only the best people will be taken into class. J. T. Tharp now in Meeks is engaged in two money making propostitions, those of farming and manufacturing shingles for the market. Mr. R. B. Bryan now has his insurance office in the Brinson building in room #2.     The little son of Rev. J. C. G. Brooks, who was shocked and slightly burned by lightnening while playing near the telephone at his home during the recent thunder storms. Little John Vanlandingham was kicked by a mule over his eye yesterday morning. Dr. J.W. Brinson was called and he had to take several stitches in the wound. Mrs. W. J. Jordan has been sick but is improving. Mr. J. F. Heath of Savannah is here on account of the illness of his father, Mr. William Henry Heath. Mr. Esra Bush of Eastman is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. A.J. Bush near Donovan.     Miss Annie Hines and Mr. Lofton Burns were married July 2 at the Baptist pastorium. Mrs. Burns is the daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Holmes Hines and a graduate of Warthen College and is an operator at the Southern Bell Telephone exchange. Mr Burns is the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Burns and graduated in law and was formally Solicitor of the City Court of Ocilla. He is now with the firm of Burns Brothers.     Martha Nell, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S. J. Powell died at her home on the 3rd after a fever. She was buried at Oaky Grove. Mr. William Cary died at his home in North Wrightsville July 4th after an extended illness of Brights disease and was buried at Westview. He is survived by his wife and 2 grandchildren and several brothers.     Mrs. Leslie Hicks Kennedy died at Davis & Fishers Sanitarium in Atlanta on the 6th where she was operated on several days before. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Henry and Mrs. Nancy Hicks, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the county. She was educated at LaGrange Female College. She moved from Wrightsville with her family a few years ago to Dublin. Her remains were brought from Atlanta to Wrightsville over the Central and W. & T.  Railroads. She was buried at Westview. She was survived by her daughters Mary Lizzie and Madge Brinson Kennedy; sister Mrs. B. G. Warthen; brothers Judge James, T. M., Thomas and R. P. Hicks.

From Days Gone By July 2, 1914

July 2, 1914.     The Wrightsville Ginnery, destroyed by fire some time back, is now being rebuilt in a larger and more substantial manner than before. Contractor J. M. Meeks has the job in hand and the plant will be equipped and ready for business by the time the cotton season opens. New and improved machinery is being put in and everything will be up-to-date. The main building is constructed of corrugated iron, size 20x66 with v-crimp roofing. The seed house is 40 x 100 feet in dimensions.     Mr. J. H. Rowland is bringing forth another enterprise in the shape of a large business building being erected on East College street, former site of the Crawford Manufacturing plant. It will be a concrete building, the material for same manufactured by Mr. F.F. Flanders "right on the spot". It will be a one-story structure, 30 feet front, running back 94 feet. Mr. Rowland will use the building as a general feed store, and will put in good stocks of corn, oats, cotton seed meal, hulls, etc.     Work is progressing on the new Baptist church. The first brick have been laid, and the foundation is being rapidly built and is now above the excavation. The Chester brothers are giving their closest attention despite the intense heat and exposure to the sun.  Mr. G. W. Gannon, Wrightsville's favorite expert barber is now located in the accessable apartments recently vacated by the Exchange Bank. It is now owned by J. T. Fulford and is leased to Mr. Gannon who has converted it into a well outfitted barber shop, modern appliances, cold and hot baths, etc. George has added another chair being run by the young, Johnnie Wilson.     At the recent city council meeting Mr. Jas M. Bryan was elected night marshal to fill the place of F. A. Lord who resigned. J. E. Tompkins has moved to his remodeled home on Elm Street. The town clock had the correct time the first of the week. At the Bar Association meeting in Savannah, Judge A. F. Daley was elected 2nd VP of the Georgia Bar Association.     Mr. Deloach, manager of the W. D. Bedingfield Garage was taken very ill from overwork. He went to his room at the Grice House where Dr. J. W. Brinson afterward carried him to his home at Eatonton. Miss Nevada Johnson was visiting at Sylvania was taken critically ill and was rushed to Telfair Hospital in Savannah where she was diagnosed with blood poisioning with little hope for her recovery.     Mr. R. W. Cullens one of our oldest citizens died at his home near Buckeye at 74 years old. He was buried at Westview and survived by his wife, four sons and four daughters, among which are Mrs. G. A. Tarbutton and Mrs. T. L. Harris.     Another surprise wedding was that of Miss Nora Johnson and Mr. Mark Duggan which was consummated Monday morning while the happy couple sat in an automobile at the residence of Dr. T. L. Harris. Mrs. Duggan is the daughter of Mrs. Mollie Johnson and a niece of Dr. S. M. and Mr. E.A.W. Johnson. Mr. Duggan is a son of the late Dr. Duggan and is an excellent businessman in the firm of the Davis Store.