From Days Gone By Dec. 30, 1915

December 30, 1915.

    The Wrightsville city election passed off quietly the voting continuing till 5 pm. Dr. T. L. Harris elected mayor. Councilmen elected were W. C. Tompkins, R. M. Daley, G. H. Prescott, H. P. Hicks and E. E. Sanders, all for two year terms. The mass meeting held last week elected W. C. Brinson, B. H. Moye, W. D. Rowland, R. R. Douglas and B. B. Blount as executive committee for next two years.

    A disastrous fire occurred last Saturday evening about 6 in the eastern part of town. The residence and contents of Mr. & Mrs. Don Kent were entirely destroyed. The origin of the fire was not known. Mr. & Mrs. Kent were spending Christmas Day with Judge and Mrs. J. L. Kent.

    Again, early Monday just after daylight a small tenant house on the McWhorter place, just outside of town was burned. The property just recently purchased by Mr. A. J. M. Robinson and was occupied by colored people who had been away for several days.

    Col. & Mrs. W. T. Martin of Tampa, Florida announced the birth of a daughter, Victoria, on December 26th. Little Miss Ethel Downs celebrated her 5th birthday at her home with a party.

    Mr. T. L. Martin has recently purchased the residence of Mrs. J. F. Norris on the corner of Elm and Valley streets. Dr. & Mrs. Jas T. Dent will move to the T. L. Martin home on West Tribly street.

    The farmers of Johnson County and the business men of Wrightsville are urgently requested to meet at the court house at 10 am on Saturday, January 8th. C. M. Dent and W. H. Raley says its important for all that can to attend. C. S. Blankenship's market is considered the best when it comes to meat. He sells fine beef, steak, pork, also has souse, sausage and ham. The souse is said to be suited to the Queen's test. The market is always kept very clean and sanitary.

    L. M. Burns has for sale two new self-playing pianos, at less than half price. Also has one 1915 Regal Roadster for $500, good as new and run less than 5000 miles. C. D. Kavakos of the Busy Bee Café has one fine milk cow for sale, in good condition now giving 2 1/2 to 3 gallons rich milk per day. He must sell as he has no place to keep her.

    Bessie Webb, guardian, applied for leave to sell land of Thomas and Juila Belle Beasley. Mrs. M. B. Rogers administratrix with will annexed of S. W. Rogers represents her petition to be discharged from the will of S. W. Rogers having fully administed her duties.

From Days Gone By Dec. 23, 1915

December 23, 1915.

   Mr. L. N. Batchelor, one of the old men of Washington County, died at his home seven miles south of Tennille on November 1st. He was stricken with paralysis two weeks and his condition became critical. He was originally from Putnam County where he enlisted in the 59th Ga. Regiment in the War Between the States serving until 1865. After the war he moved to Johnson County and later to Washington County.

    The custom of burning candles on the Christmas tree comes from two sources. The Romans burned candles at the Feast of Saturn as a sign of good cheer, while the Jews burned candles during the Feast of the Dedication, which happened to fall about the same time as that of Saturn in the Roman calendar. It is quite possible that for this reason there would have been many candles burning all over Palestine about the time of the birth of Christ, and from this comes the term Feast of Light, which is the name used in the Greek church for Christmas day.

    Having pleaded guilty to the charge of forgery in two cases, T. B. Martin, a white man, was given the minimum sentence of two years in each case yesterday morning by Judge Matthews in the Superior Court. Martin in his plea to the judge, stated that whiskey had been responsible for his down fall, causing him to pose a good position and to drift further away from his northern home until he reached Macon, where becoming desperate, he forged two checks.

    It was charged that he visited two local furnature stores and purchased from each a portmanteau, giving a check far in advance of the price, and receiving change thereof. Martin left town immediately after forging the checks and was caught in Savannah. Since that time he has been in the county jail where he founded a paper the "War-Whoop", which chronicled the happenings in the jail. The paper showed that the writer was a man of no mean ability in writing and in illustrating as he added a touch to his stories by illustrating them.

    The manager of a factory recently engaged a new man and gave instructions to the foreman in instruct him in his duties. A few day afterwards the manager inquired whether the new man was progressing with his work. The foreman, who had not agreed very well with the man in question exclaimed angrily, "Progressing! There's been a lot of progress. I have taught him everything I know and he is still an ignorant fool."

    At the risk of pun it may be said that the quail does not make the boll weevil, because the weevil is not on this fine bird's bill of fare.

    Mrs. Lillie Hutcheson, aged 22, wife of P. C. Hutcheson died at Adrian after a short illness. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Y. L. Hall; six brothers, L. L. Hall, Dr. E. J. Hall, A. J. Hall, Albert Comer and Y. L. Jr. One sister, Florrie Hall. Internment was in Adrian cemetery.

From Days Gone By Dec. 16, 1915.

December 16, 1915.

    The Savannah News states that judging from the number of moonshine cases in federal courts in Georgia and the number of stills found by "revenouers", prohibition isn't making much more of a success of prohibiting the making of whiskey than it is of prohibiting the selling of it.

    Also the Savannah News states there are a few policemen in nearly every city who are too ready with their pistols. There are frequent stories that some policeman or other has shot somebody, not intentionally, but because he merely wanted to scare a fugitive. In Atlanta a policeman sot a negro boy in the back, probably fatally wounding him. His only excuse was that when he went to arrest several boys, they ran and he fired to scare the boy he hit.

    Officers of the law, of all men, should be most careful to avoid making the streets dangerous. They should know when not to use their pistols, as well as when to use them. The best policeman is he who does not draw his pistol until it is absolutely necessary. There certainly was no necessity for that Atlanta policeman to shoot.

    An American won the long hair record who's tresses measured 8 1/2 feet long . The weight of this aboundance of hair does not seem to cause the possessor any inconvience, and the tresses are so thick that a certain manufacturer remarked that the hair could be woven into sufficient fabric to make a gown for the contestant.

    The record of this lady beats by 2 1/2 feet that of the lady who was supposed to posses the longest hair in this country. Instances of ladies' hair measuring 5 to 5 1/2 feet have often been recorded. But it might be mentioned that the longest hair in the world was that grown by Robert Latter of Tunbridge Wells, whose beard measured no less than 16 feet and necessitated his wearing it around his waist.

    Instances are known of business being disorganized through war conditions, but it remained for a former Oil City, Texas man to report that it has even interfered with the rattlesnake business. Peter Gruber, better known in print as "Rattlesnake Pete", writes the following to his nephew, Harry Gruber.

    "My snake crop has gone away down. I have only three rattlers left. The others have died off, and it is difficult to get any from Texas on account of the war with Mexico. The fellows are afrid of going into the hills for the snakes for fear of being ambushed by the 'greasers'. I have had an order in for 100 pounds for two months now and have not gotton a single one. They have told me they will ship just as soon as it is safe to venture into the hills to look for them".

    About one thousand years ago Sadi wrote: "A man had sore eyes. He went to a horse doctor, who applied to his eyes what he used for his horses. The man became blind. He took the case before the judge, who said: "No damages; if this fellow were not an ass he would not have gone to a farrier."

From Days Gone By Dec. 9, 1915

December 9, 1915.

    Through the efforts of the Wrightsville Civic League the new trash cans have arrived. Mrs. Mae Parker's little daughter, Theo, was carried to Dublin and operated on for her adenoids. Miss Mollie Scott is recovering from her recent illness.

    On last Sunday morning at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, near Gray Mont, Miss Brown and Mr. Milledge Anderson of near Kite, were united in marriage. At the home of the bride near Wrightsville, Tuesday morning, Mrs. Sallie Bush and Mr. Warren of Metter were united in marriage.

    On last Thursday the 2nd, Mr. E. L. Lord died at his home near Wrightsville after an extended illness of several months and was buried Friday at the Anthony burying grounds. He was survived by his wife and several children. He was a brother of Mr. F. C. Lord and was a good man and a Christian.

    On November 13th, Miss Winnie Wilson lost her husband, Mr. Josiah Wilson, Sr. Uncle Seaf was nearing 70 years old and was a Confederate soldier. He had been in declining health for several years. He was a member of the Methodidt church.

    Mr. Robert Brinson died at his home in Waycross December 4th from an extended illness of paryalisis. Bob spent most of his younger days in Wrightsville living with his brother, Dr. J. W. Brinson. He was in the drug business and well known in South Georgia. He was 47 years old. He was survived by his wife and eight children, two brothers, Mr. Dave Brinson of Statesboro and Dr. J. W. Brinson, one sister, Mrs. Outlaw of Swainsboro. The funeral was conducted by the members of the Elks Lodge and he was buried at the cemetery at Waycross.

From Days Gone By Dec. 2, 1915

December 2, 1915.

    Miss Cleo Walker was the principal guest of a water trip aboard the yacht "Dorothy". She cruised to Cape Florida, stopping on the way at Key Biscayne where the time was spent sun bathing. Little Miss Wiimer Meeks celebrated her 3rd birthday on November 23rd at her home on Belmont Avenue with a party. Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Barfield of Tennille announced the birth of a son born November 26th weighing in at 10 pounds. Mr. & Mrs. M. C. Downs had a son born November 24th named Earl Lanier.

    At Union Hill the cold weather instigated a lot of hog killings. Mrs. E. L. Harrison is very sick. At Piney Mount the death angel took Mrs. Annie Brady. In Moores Chapel the people are through gathering and are taking in cane grinding. At Green Hill the Board of Education gave the school a few more desks.

    Mr. & Mrs. Thos Jordan have returned from Dublin and are residing in the Davis home on Belmont Avenue. Rev. E. L. Wainwright will preach his last sermon at Piney Mount as he leaves for the Bartow circuit.

    The sick list this week includes Mr. R. B. Bryan, Mrs. Emma Tompkins, and four members of Mr. Willie Rowlands family are bedridden.

    A special examination will be held at the court house, December 4th. All teachers, both white and black will take notice. W. D. Pollard, the newly elected President of the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad will make his headquarters in Tennille.

    The following named parties residing in the county have recently purchased the popular Ford cars from Mr. L. A. Lovett, local agent: M. T. Riner, Meeks; Brice Anderson, Kite; Byron Price, J. E. Webb, Adrian; B. C. Hill, Kite; G. B. Harrison, J. F. Henderson and Dr. P. B. Bedingfield.

    Several negroes from Johnson County were convicted and fined for moonshining in the federal court at Augusta last week, including: Henry Clark, Henry Stanford, and Gus Meeks, a white man. All of them were sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and spend 30 days in jail. The still they operated were raided several months ago by Deputy Collector S. M. Moye and a detective Curry.

FROM DAYS GONE BY November 25, 1915

November 25, 1915.

    There was also no paper for this week so once again here are some stories gleaned from other papers during 1915.

    While visiting the United States court in Atlanta, Rev. W. H. Simmons, a Baptist minister from Homer, GA., by accident sat down among the moonshine prisioners who had been convicted during the morning and sentenced to various terms in jail. As he rose to go the hand of the deputy sheriff was rudely laid upon his shoulder and he was told to get ready to go to jail. Rev. Mr. Simmons had to call several friends to identify him before he could secure his release.

    It was formally announced at the white house that the marriage of President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Norman Galt will take place near the close of December and that it will be a private at Mrs. Gault's home.

    In Brunswick, Richard Oberlaughter, an aged jeweler and watchmaker, who has resided there for the past 40 years was murdered early in the morning in his little jewelry store on Monk street, and his shop was simply ransacked from one end to the other by the murderer, who, like many others from Brunswick, believed that the aged German had a small fortune hidden in his store. The police up to a late hour had made only one arrest in connection with the brutal crime. It was established to the satisfaction of the authoritees that no great amount of money was obtained by the slayer.

    Henry Colvin, a white farmer, living 3 miles east of Crosland in Colquitt county, died this morning as the result of an accidental shooting the night before. While in a drunken frenzy Colvin struck his wife on the head with the butt of his pistol. The weapon fired the bullet passing through Mrs. Colvin's hand and through Colvin's hand, entering the upper part of his body and ranging downward through his stomach. The wound was pronounced fatal as soon as physicians reached him. Colvin was about 50 years old and left 3 children.

    Now this is interesting taking in the context of 1915 compared to today. Its amazing most of these predictions we have seen in our lifetime. The mystery of electricity.

    "So thick and fast come the developments of science in these days that men are losing their sense of astonishment. The impossible becomes the actual so often that it is unsafe to say that anything cannot be done. A few months ago the first telephone message was transmitted across the continent. Today we hear that a still greater distance has been covered by a wireless telephone. Forty years ago a current of electricity could not be made to jump more than a few inches through a vaccum. Today there is no known limit to it or rather to the capacity of new instruments to detect it.

    Some electrical engineers believe that messages could be sent to the moon and perhaps not into infinite space through the ether just as easily as from San Francisco to Honolulu through the atmosphere. With all this, no man can tell us what electricity is. All we know about it is that when a certain thing is done certain results follow.

From Days Gone By, November 18, 1915

November 18, 1915.

    This week's issue of the 1915 papers are missing so here are some other stories gleaned from the 1915 papers that I think might be interesting.

    Mrs. Sarah J. Gordon of near Sims Bridge, Banks County, celebrated her 91st birthday a few days ago when half a hundred of her descendants gathered at the old homestead where a great feast was spread and enjoyed by everyone. There were seven children, forty grandchildren, sixty-two great grandchildren and a number of great, greats. Last year Mrs. Gordon picked a bale of cotton, and even now, this early in the season, she has picked half a bale from the present crop. She works out in the open air all the time when the weather is favorable. She goes to town and does her own shopping. She has always bought her sugar and coffee with chickens, eggs and butter.

    In Michigan, six members of one family and a seventh was fatally injured when a Grand Trunk passenger train hit an automobile at Frazier, sixteen miles from Detroit. The dead were the wife, her four daughters and a sister. The husband and father was the only one of the family not instantly killed but physicians say he cannot live. There were no witnesses but apparently they drove the auto, not seeing or hearing the train, drove on the crossing in front of the locomotive. The train was stopped and the crew gathered up the bodies, scattered along the right of way a distance of a quarter mile.

    In Culloden, Georgia, sheriff J. N. Barnes was shot and killed by Henry Harris, a negro, whom he sought to arrest for shooting and wounding two other negros. Harris escaped but a short time later was shot to death by two white men who sought to arrest him. It was said Harris opened fire upon the white men, who were said to be J. T. Abercrombie and A. G. Weldon. One of the negros Harris shot is expected to die. The shooting of the two negros and of the sheriff took place at a negro church.

    Tuesday evening about 6 the auto belonging to Mayor J. S. Adams of Sandersville was destroyed by fire near George Daniel's garage on the road from Tennille to Sandersville. Mr. Adams and some family members had been to Wrightsville and while returning another auto met them with blinding headlights. The glare was so bad Adams left the roadway and hit a ditch and the auto was soon on fire. None were injured and the auto was a complete loss with no insurance.

    Young housewives in Kansas who practice a strict economy sympathize with a Washington woman's recent experience. When her husband returned home one evening he found her dissolved in tears, and careful questioning elicited the reason of her grief. "Dan," she said; "every day this week I have stopped to look at a perfect love of a hat in Louise's window. Such a hat, Dan, such a beautiful hat. But the price, well, I wanted it in the worst way but I just couldn't afford to buy it."

    "Well, dear," began the husband recklessly, "we might manage too." "Thank you, Dan," interrupted the wife, "but there isn't any might about it. I paid the cook this noon and what do you think? She marched right down herself and bought that hat!"

From Days Gone By Nov. 11, 1915

November 11, 1915.

    The many Laurens County friends of Judge J. L. Kent are highly pleased with the record he is making as presiding judge of the superior court. He requires a full days work to be put in, and dispatches business with ease and promptness, so says the Laurens Citizen. It goes on to commend Judge Kent for his efficiency, and the interest he is taking in the interests of the tax-payers of Laurens County. Wrightsville says "Our" judge stands high in every county in his circuit. He wears the judicial ermine with honor to himself and to the complete satisfaction of his admiring constituency.

    Captain James D. Franklin, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Tennille, died at his home there last Saturday and was buried at Zeta Cemetery. Captain Franklin was among the noted Confederate veterans of the State, and was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife and five children.

    A telegram was received here Tuesday by relatives announcing the death of Mrs. T. W. Marshall at the sanitarium in Washington, D. C. where she had been a patient for several months. She was the niece of the Headlight editor and visited Wrightsville when a young lady and is remembered here as, Miss Kate Huff. She was survived by her husband and seven children.

    Col. & Mrs. Russell Daley announced the birth of a daughter born November 4th. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Claxton were confined to their room several days suffering from a severe case of tonsillitis. Mr. J. E. Tompkins and family, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Duggan, Messrs. Merry Davis, Cleo Johnson, Grady Hatcher and Bernard Tanner attended the fair in Augusta. Col. T. P. Stephens, a prominent Adrian attorney was circulating with old friends here this week.

    L. A. Lovett, to introduce the popular Fisk automobile tires, which is one of the very best there is made, says he will give a one dollar Schrader pressure gauge to every customer that purchases his tires. Messrs. Killibrew and Jackson are operating the movies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at the Vivola Theatre. Farmers in the Providence area are about through gathering their crops.

    Rowe Hicks, a local Laurens attorney was convicted today of assault and battery on the Clerk of Court E. S. Baldwin. The case was the result of a fight between the two men in the lobby of the court house several weeks ago. This resulted in Baldwin, who is a much smaller man physically than Hicks, is spending some time in bed recovering from severe brusies.

From Days Gone By Nov. 4, 1915

November 4, 1915.

    The announcement of the sudden death of Judge Alexander F. Daley sent a shock wave through this section of the state. His death occurred while at the New Dublin Hotel in Dublin on Friday afternoon. Judge Daley had been in failing health for some time but was being treated by specialists who thought he was improving.

    While attending Laurens Superior Court, representing the W. & T. Railroad, of which he was president and counselor, in a damage suit, was taken violently ill. He lingered only a short while his death resulting from uraemia. Family was immediately notified but he expired before any arrived. Judge Daley was the oldest son of A. W. & Elizabeth Daley and a native of Effingham County and lived in Tattnal County for awhile before permanently settling in Johnson County.

    He was the "architect of his own fortune." A prominent lawyer, of lofty moral character. He represented the 16th District as Senator for one term, and was appointed Judge of Superior Court to fill the unexpired term of Judge Beverly D. Evans. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Warthen College; chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist church; vice-president of the State Bar Association and prominent in the uplift of the community and te progress of his town and county. A devoted husband and father and a loyal friend to all.

    He was about 64 years old and survived by 8 children, Mrs. J. E. Burch, Misses Rowena and Myra Daley; Messers. Elmer, Russell, Millard, Fred, and Comer Daley; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Hicks, Miss Laura Daley; two brothers, Col. W. R. and C. C. Daley. He was brought to Wrightsville in a special coach on the W. & T., fitting for the man who's leadership advanced the railroad tremendously. He was buried in Westview. The Methodist church could not hold the crowd and three cars of flowers attested to the high esteem in which he was held.

    Comer, the one year old infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ulie Veal, died Sunday at their home near Wrightsville and was buried Monday at Westview Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. L. Wainwright of the Methodist church.

    Col. Wade R. Bedingfield will practice law here where his office is No. 6 & 8 in the Brinson building which was formerly occupied by Faircloth and Claxton. Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Miller had a son born October 31st. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Clark had a son born on October 28th, named G. C., Jr.

    Mr. M. D. Mayo died on November 1st. He had been in feeble health suffering from attacks of vertigo, but was still able to look after his farming interests. On the day of his death he, with two of his sons and a neighbor gathered corn until the noon hour, and on returning home for dinner, Mr. Mayo went by a spring to get a drink of water and while in a stooping position he was seized with an attack of vertigo and falling into the spring, which was several feet deep he died from apoplexy or heart failure which was the verdict of the Coroner's inquest.

    A diligent search was made for him and his body was discovered with head and shoulders lying in the spring of water. Mr. Mayo was a lovable, courteous man and his friends were as numorous as his acquaintances and he always lived a Christian life. He served as County Treasurer with credit and efficiency. He was about 54 years old and survived by his wife and several children. His funeral and burial was at Beulah Baptist church conducted by Rev. Ellis Harvel, Rev. Enoch Harrison and the Masons concluded the service.

From Days Gone By Oct. 28, 1915

October 28, 1915.

    The Wrightsville Civic League with Mrs. E. E. Daley, President, is very much interested in the appearance of the city and its sanitary condition, and with the aid of the City Council is ever on the alert to promote the towns advancement. The latest project put forth by the League, is to secure tin garbage cans with covers, which can be done at a small cost, and thereby eliminate the unsightly boxes and barrels which now infest the streets. The League is not as yet federated, but hopes to be in the near future. Meetings are held each Thursday at 3pm at the Masonic Hall.

    While Mr. J. T. Miller was in Flanders drug store on last Saturday night, someone unknown, stole his automobile from the curbing near by and took a joyride. The car was found the next morning on Court street in front of the Court House.

    Miss Maudlou Hightower has organized a music class at Lovett and Brewton. The boys basketball court was finished Saturday and the teams are practicing hard every afternoon getting ready for the season. Warthen College expects to have one of the fastest prep school teams in the state. Several of the larger boys have been given a vacation from Tuesday to Friday. The smaller boys have been allowed to dig stumps for awhile in order to break the monotony of school duties. Both sets seem to be tired of lessons.

    Mr. Orr Lord of Macon was called here by the illness of his father, Mr. E. L. Lord. Mrs. Sallie Kight of near Vidalia, and Mrs. William Hicks of Moultrie were called here by the critical illness of their father, Capt. Thomas W. Kent. Whooping-cough has made its appearance in Wrightsville, and there are quite a number of cases and those who have children and do not wish them to contract the dreaded malady, as winter is approaching had best be on the quivive.

    On account of being disqualified in some cases in the Sandersville City Court, judge Hatcher of Wrightsville will preside for Judge Jordan. Gus Norris has announced for Clerk of Superior Court. Mr. & Mrs. B. B. Tanner, Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, born October 25th, named Annie Helene, in honor of her maternal and paternal grandmothers.

    The $600 Player Piano placed by Bauer & Son, Piano Company at Flanders drug store was sold to the highest bidder, Col. L. M. Burns. Now Lofton will have music in his home. The Vivola Theatre opens every night at 7pm with three reels of high class, admission 5 and 10 cents.

    Mr. Thomas N. Snell, after a more than 10 month illness died on the 23rd at his home in Arcadia, Florida. He was a native of Johnson County and reared and educated here. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Snell who now deceased served several terms as sheriff of Johnson County. Tom was also a grandson of the late Major Hicks. He is survived by his wife and four children, besides his mother, Mrs. Jane Hicks Snell and a sister, Mrs. Thos. Hayes all of Wrightsville, and a brother Mr. Henry Snell of Winter Haven. Internment was at Arcadia.

From Days Gone By Oct. 21, 1915

October 21, 1915.

   Some two years ago Col. John P. Fort, of Mt. Airy, advised that martins be protected, and that martin gourds be put up at every farm and tenant house. Col. Fort is also a cotton planter his farm being in Doughtery County. He insisted that all birds except the English sparrow should be free from the hunter, as they will destroy the boll weevil. Col. Fort had martin gourds put on his farm at each tenant's house. But others did not follow his example. The martin destroys mosquitoes as well as insects which destroy cotton.

    A young man down in Florida who had been converted at a camp meeting declared that all pride and self conceit had been taken out of his heart. To prove it he said he would go among the audience and kiss an old colored woman. As he went down the aisle the colored woman rose to her feet and said: "Lok ahyah, bruddah, you may not hab no pride, but I has: you can't hobsonize me foh all dese white folks."

    A young Irishman was sent by his backers to a neighboring city to box with an athlete living there. He was getting the worst of it, as his friends soon realized. "Dome, brace up, Jim," cautioned one of his friends. "Stop more of his blows." "Stop them?" The unfortunate Jim cried, "Do you see any of them gettin' by me?"

    Down in the crimson clover zone there were two farmers named Jones and Smith, respectively, says the Philadelpha Press. Jones was old-fashioned and stuck to old-fashioned ways, but Smith, who was more modern, bought a fine new automobile. One day he was proudly exhibiting it to some friends when Jones came along. "Um," remarked Jones, as he thoughtfully sized up the handsome machine. "What's that thing there on the side?" "That's a spare rim and tire," answered the proud Smith. "We always carry an extra one in case one of the wheels goes wrong." "Jes' as I allers said," was the disdainful response of Jones. "I've druv hosses for nigh on 50 years, and I never had to carry a spare leg for one o' them yet."

    A school teacher who had been telling a class of small pupils the story of the discovery of America by Columbus ended with: "And all this happened more than 400 years ago." A little boy, with eyes wide open with wonder said, after a moments thought: "Oh, my, what a memory you've got!"

From Days Gone By October 14, 1915

October 14, 1915.

    Samuel L. Rogers, Secretary of the Census Department of Agriculture, announces the preliminary report of cotton ginned by counties in Georgia, for crops of 1915 and 1914. The report was made public for the state Monday, October 4th, and the report for Johnson County is for 1915, 7,703 bales, and for 1914, 8,515 bales, which shows a shortage of 812, quantities are running bales counting round as half bales. Linters are not included.

    Union Storage Company is a new enterprise for our county, recently chartered, with headquarters at Spann, three miles from Wrightsville. At a meeting held last week the following officers and directors were elected:

    J. T. Miller, President; L. J. Walker, Vice-President; Shade Carter, Manager. Directors: Jas. T. Miller, L. J. Walker, R. L. Veal, A. W. Newsome, J. J. Snell.

    Individually and collectively they are all gilt-edge farmers, members of the Farmers Union, and the object of this new organization is chiefly in the interest of the farming class, where he can store cotton and other farm products to an advantage. This new alliance starts out under favorable prospects.

    Antioch Baptist Church (for colored people of Wrightsville,) has been completed. The church is located on East Tribly Street, and is well planned and quite an attractive building, with two towers. The church is painted white, and is finished inside and out, and has a very sweet toned bell. The members of the  church are under obligations to deacon Geo. Francis for the erection and completion of the church.

    On last Tuesday evening, Miss Noona Tanner entertained guests for her birthday at her home out at the Oaks. Mrs. Leon Chester who has been ill is now improving. J. A. Lindsey announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver. The people of Union Hill are almost done picking cotton.

From Days Gone By Oct. 7, 1915

October 7, 1915.

    The 12th District Fair will be held in Dublin, November 8th to 13th, and as Johnson County is in the 12th District the county should be represented by an exhibit. If anyone wished to have an exhibit was to contact E. Ross Jordan, General Manager.

    The Wrightsville Civic League met with Mrs. F. A. Sinquefield and discussed organizing a cooking class. The City Garage has moved to the new Lovett building on the corner of College Street. The Mt. Vernon Baptist Association will hold the 57th annual meeting session October 17th fro three days at the Baptist church at Adrian. The Association was formed in 1859 and 23 churches are members. J. T. Snell, Commander of Camp Martin No. 964 Confederate Veterans will meet October 23rd at the court house.

    Mr. J. V. Snell, Clerk of Superior Court has moved to his new home about two miles from Wrightsville, formerly owned by W. H. Chivers. He has built a new house where the old one stood.

    Col. and Mrs. S. F. Williams of Jacksonville, Florida were vistors of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Jordan. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Kokle Painter, and is the only heir of E. O. Painter, the millionare proprietor of the largest fertilizer works in the United States. He met with a tragic death sometime back by falling from a ferry boat into the St. Johns River and drowned near Fairfax, Florida where his business was established.

    Billie, the little daughter of Mrs. Daisy Waddell is sick. Mrs. R. P. Hicks left for Grovania by the death of her mother, Mrs. Marshall. Miss Annie Laura Rowland, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Rowland has typhoid fever and pneumonia. Miss Frances Johnson has the fever. Mrs. David Whitaker, mother of Mrs. J. T. Blankenship died at her home in Keysville.

    Mrs. Julia Marshall, wife of J. D. Marshall died at Grovania on the 6th. Jesse Mae, the five years old daughter of Mrs. Horace Pournell died Sunday night at her home from a complication of disease. She was buried Monday at West View.

    A sensation was created in Chattanooga, Tennessee by the arrest of T. C. Betterton, general manager, secretary and treasurer of the Tennessee Coffin and Casket Company. He was charged with violating the penal code of the United States in his capacity as head of the Coffin company. He was charged with shipping whiskey to customers all over in enclosed caskets sent from his factory.

From Days Gone By Sept. 30, 1915

September 30, 1915.

    Another teacher is expected to be added to the faculty at Warthen College. This will be a valuable addition as the teachers at present have more classes than they can properly give their attention to.

    The local banks released their statement of condition with the following assets: The Bank of Wrightsville, $200,772.90; Exchange Bank of Wrightsville, $173,414.53; The Bank of Adrian, $65,808.63; The Citizens Bank of Kite, $88,170.03; The Scott Banking Company, $57,588.97.

    Mr. Merry Davis and family have moved to the residence on West Court Street, where Mr. I. R. Tanner and family formerly lived. Mr. R. P. Hicks and family will occupy the recently vacated residence of Dr. S. M. Johnson on West Elm Street. Dr. Johnson moved to the Moore residence on West Elm.

    Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Orvin announce the birth of a daughter on September 24th. Mr. & Mrs. Attaway, of Princeton, Florida announce the birth of a son on September 23rd, named Samuel Roland Attaway.

    Mrs. R. L. Kent left for Rawlings Sanitarium to undergo a slight operation. Mr. C. M. Dent and Mrs. W. A. Sinquefield were called to Tennille by the illness of their brother, Dr. James Dent.

    Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Brinson, Jr. and daughter Miss Jerrydine Brinson spent several days in Atlanta where Mr. Brinson went to meet a traveling salesman. Mr. Clayton Dent is now with the B. & W. Drug store.

    Walter S. Bryan has accepted a teaching position at Oberlin College in Ohio.

    Sara, the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Flanders is now the proud possessor of a Japanese poodle. Mr. J. V. Snell displayed a small sprig from a velvet bean vine which contained 21 large and well developed beans which shows how prolific the velvet beans are. The Wrightsville Grocery Company is now pushing the White House brand coffee.

    Mr. C. T. Bray, Jr. has a nice black mare, about six years old and a fine colt, three weeks old for sale or trade. Don't throw away your old tires. Have them vulcanized at Schiff & Banners at the $1000 plant in Dublin. James Luck is agent and you can see him at Tanner's Grocery Company.

    F. C. Lord & Son groceries released their Saturday specials including: 25 pounds sack sugar, $1.60; Azile Best Flour, 90 cents; cabbage, 2 cents a pound; potatoes 30 cents a peck; 5 gallons kerosene, 65 cent; 15 pounds rice, $1; pink salmon, 10 cent; 8 bars Lenox soap, 25 cent.

From Days Gone By Sept 23,1915

September 23, 1915.

    The Grand Jury Presentments for the September Term of court was released by the committee consisting of Henry Stephens, T. L. Martin, and J. L. Harrison. The road building and chain gang had a $4,078.00 total equipment value. Most of the property was 16 mules valued at $2800. There were 42 inmates in the gang, 39 males and one female colored, and 2 white males, 2 guards and the warden.

    The public building committee found the windows unsafe because parties from outside can easily hand instruments through the windows to prisioners to be used to make their escape. The jail was in good sanitary condition. The court house was in good shape, except for some slight repairs needed such as the plastering on the walls and overhead and the ceiling in the superior court room and the railing around the first deck. The stockade and barn was in good shape.

    The Clerk of Superior Court, the Ordinary, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, and County School Commissioners offices were all in order. The following names were added to the paupers list: Juila Copeland, James Mimbs, W. H. A. J. Thomson, Elizabeth Tanner, Elizabeth Taylor, Mack Copeland, Mahala Wilcher, colored, and Jane Snell, colored. The names of Susan Lord and Elizabeth Townsend were stricken from the list and Wright Parson's amount was reduced. R. E. Kitchens was appointed Justice of Peace in the 56th district and A. B. Douglas in the 1266th district.

    They recommended the county treasuers office be converted into a toilet and several stools be added. Bridges were recommended to be built across Swains Creek near Harold Horton's place, that the hill at the John Mayo place and the hill on the road from Isham Stephens to W. M. Anderson's, in front of W. I. Renfroe's house be cut down. The road to George Riners place be re-opened and worked and that the roads inand around Donovan be worked.

    The county needs a patch gang to be put on the roads to keep them from such bad condition after the regular gang has been over them. Also the two main roads running through the incorporated towns be worked regularly and all the worst sand roads be clayed. Asked Representative W. C. Brinson to pass a law abolishing the office of county treasurer. T. J. Powell was paid $3 for taking the committee to Price's bridge to inspect the convict camp.

    Grand Jurers were: John A. Douglas, Thos J. Powell, H. A. Hutcheson, T. B. Logue, T. O. Martin, John C. Powell, W. E. McWhorter, H. C. Mason, J. L. Harrison, R. L. Kent, E. A. W. Johnson, J. E. Cannady, T. L. Martin, Henry Stephens, J. H. Hutcheson, J. E. Beasley, F. W. Brantley, J. M. Blizzard, J. A. Fountain, J. A. Hall, L. J. Brantley, Z. A. Anderson, and E. D. Price. E. D. Graham was the presiding judge.

From Days Gone By Sept. 16, 1915

September 16, 1915.

    This weeks paper was missing from the Grice House files so the following is short stories from September of 1915.

    After a little fight with Mexicans the other day the American Commander reported that out of a force of forty of the enemy about thirty were killed. Which shows that while we may not be prepared to fight any nation in the world, we are just as well prepared as Europe to make sweeping claims. The Mexican chief, unless he was one of the unlucky thirty, no doubt spread the glad news on the other side of the Rio Grande that his little force had decisively whipped half the U. S. Army, and withdrew at the end of the engagement merely for strategic reasons, in order to "regroup his forces."

    The new State game warden is to move to Macon. This has us guessing. Does it mean the first step toward moving the State Capitol and the other officials to the Central City? Or is it because so many deer and bear have been killed along the glades of the Ocmulgee that the new warden realizes where the true game center of the State is? Or is it necessary for an official to be at hand to see that the hunting of the festive Tiger, indulged in season and out of season by the officials of Bibb and Macon is carried on in a true sportsman's style?

    In Millen, John M. Edenfield, who filled the place of Rev. R. L. Bolton, in the pulpit of the local Baptist church, dropped dead this morning while conducting the service.

    Death by starvation because of four years of crop failure faces the 75,000 inhabitants of Curacoa Island in the Dutch West Indies, said the Catholic Bishop of Curacoa. "The suffering in my diocese is fully as terrible as is the war stricken countries of Europe. For four years there have been no crops and the island is turning into a veritable desert." The Bishop said that 50,000 negroes, 15,000 Indians and more than 3,000 Hollanders were in distress.

    A man representing concentrated grit and determination passed through Tifton this morning. With his little boy he was pulling an ordinary grocer's push-cart in which was loaded the family effects and in which his invalid wife was riding. A small daughter was helping a little by pushing the cart. The family was making their way from south Florida to their old home on New York State, which they expect to reach by Christmas. Their progress was slow, as they made frequent stops for rest. The father said he had no money and they were depending for what they eat on the help they could get along the road.

    "Dad" and "Daddy" were well known in this country in the 16th century: "Papa" did not come in, borrowed from abroad, until the 17th century was well advanced. Florio, at the end of the former century, defined the Italian "Pappa" as "the first word that children are taught to call their father, as ours say 'Dad,' 'Daddy' or 'bab'." "Dad" seems to be the commoner to mankind of the two. Nausicas in the "odyssey" calls her father "Pappa Phile", dear papa.: but Greek has "tata" also, and Welsh has "tat", and Irish "Daid".

From Days Gone By Sept. 9, 1915

September 9, 1915.

    On Thursday and Friday, September 16th, and 17th, the Civic League ask that every person in town, colored people included to make special effort to clean their places thoroughly. Extra wagons will be secured to haul off the trash on these days, so don't hesitate about putting trash out so it can be gotten easily. Everyone was urged to join in this clean up movement.

    They plan to start on the first day and not be satisfied until every nook and corner has been looked into, and all weeds, trash and cans are put on the trash pile. After this is done, a white flag is to be placed on the gate, to show your neighbors and others that your place is clean.

    The Sinquefield Grocery Company has opened in the building formerly occupied by W. A. Barron and is under the supervision of Mr. & Mrs. Sinquefield. The store opened last week with fresh supply of staple and fancy groceries and sold at prices to suit the times.

    Gus Norris announced his candidacy for Clerk of Superior Court. Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Downs announce the birth of a son, Charles Linton, on August 27th. Mrs. Nina Hicks left for Stokesville to accept a teaching position at that place. Julus Jenkins who graduated from the State University on pharmaceuticals is now in Athens where he has accepted a position as druggist with the Reed Drug Company.

    Mr. W. L. Bryan left for Atlanta to fill the teacher position in mathematics in the Boys High School after being elected by the Atlanta Board of Education. He is an A. B. graduate of Emory College, and a graduate from the law school of the State University. He also took a graduate course at Columbia University, New York. Mr. Paul E. Bryan was among the passengers sailing for New York on the City of Savannah.

    Dr. J. P. Davis died at Riddleville from a stroke on September 7th. He was a prominent citizens of Washington County but was widely known as a reputable physcican. He was the brother-in-law of Mr. W. L. Burns.

From Days Gone By Sept. 2,1915

September 2, 1915.

    On last Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock, the gin house with the best and most modern machinery in the county, belonging to Mr. B. j. Wiggins, brother of Judge Wiggins, was destroyed by fire with seed ginned from 21 bales of cotton. The fire cannot be accounted for, as there had been no ginning done since Saturday the 28th. This is the second gin Mr. Wiggins has lost by fire in the past 4 years, and unfortunately for him he is at present a patient at Rawlings Sanitarium.

    Mrs. J. G. Brantley's primary school opened Wednesday at her residence on College street, with an unusually large attendance. She will also teach 3rd grade and Kindergarten this year. Messrs. Paul and Walter Bryan have returned to Yale College. The Civic League made $13.40 on their cream and cake fundraiser.

    Ordinary, J. C. Wiggins notifies all persons liable for road duty, (between ages 21 and 50) that the commutation road taxes of $2.50 each is now due for the year September 1st. Mr. Smith Williams is a traveling salesman for the American Tobacco Company and is pushing the "Tuxedo" brand which "Does not bite the tongue nor make the mouth sore."

    J. T. Miller, L. J. Walker, A. W. Newsome, J. J. Snell and R. L. Veal have petitioned for a charter for the Union Storage Company for a period of 20 years. The principal office to be located in the town of Spann with a capital stock of $1200 with the priviledge of increasing same to $10,000 and will be used to store cotton, cotton seed, and all kinds of farm products including fertilizer.

    The Civic League had a "Weed Pulling Contest" on Wednesday afternoon in the court house park. Mostly children participated. Four prizes were offered one each to the largest and smallest girl and boy for pulling the most weeds. Miss Hallie Bryan won for the largest girl, and Willie Kemp for the largest boy, and the smallest went to little Elizabeth Cook and Buster Tompkins. Needless to say the court house grounds looked better.

    Villard, the little son of Judge & Mrs. B. B. Blount is ill with a slow fever at their home on Myrtle Avenue. Mr. C. E. Brinson is ill with fever at his fathers home, Mr. J. W. Brinson.

    Mrs. Mattie Cathey Wilson, age 41, wife of Mr. Z. M. Wilson died at her home in Fayetteville, Tenn. on August 17th. She was a Methodist. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children, Kerley, Flora, Van, Edwin, Cathey, Virginia Wilson and Mrs. Horace Lake. She will be buried at Rose Hill cemetery at that place. She was the mother of Mrs. H. H. Lake.

    After an extended illness of several weeks from typhoid fever, Mr. Reno Vanlandingham died on the 30th at his home near Red Hill and was buried at New Home. He was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Vanlandingham. He leaves a widow and six children besides a sister and broter, John Vanlandingham.

From Days Gone By Aug. 26, 1915

August 26, 1915.

    Rev. Reese Griffin has been elected acting president of Warthen College, and the Fall Term will open on Sept. 6 at 8:30am. Tuition for term ending Dec. 23rd is 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades, $8; 4th and 5th grades, $10; 6th and 7th grades, $12.50; collegiate department, $18.00.  Admission can be obtained at the Exchange Bank.

    Prof. T. M. Hicks has started a private school with tuition 5th grade and up, $3.00 per month paid in advance. Should there be any below that grade the fee will be $2.50. There will be two sessions per day. Mr. Y. Kim of Korea, a graduate from Emory College with distinction conducted services at the Methodist church.

    Ice cream and cake will be served on the 27th on the court house lawn by the ladies of the Civic League. Ice cream cones for children will be 5 cents, and cake and cream will be 10 cents.

    There has just been opened in Wrightsville in the brick building between the B & W Drug store, and Johnson's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly used by the Wrightsville Merchantile Co. for the displaying of farming implements, a place to be known as The Wrightsville Cotton Exchange. Mr. J. F. Renfroe, our former postmaster is the cotton weigher at the City Warehouse. Monroe Cook has accepted the new agency for the Troy Laundry Company of Macon. He will take in your laundry every Monday and Tuesday and return it the following Saturday morning. Mr. J. H. Rowland has added another industry to his various enterprises, that of a canning plant. He has some fine canned tomatoes in artistically labeled cans.

    Mrs. John Meeks and little child are both quite ill at their home on Belmont Ave. The little one has typhoid fever. Mrs. J. J. Harrison died at her home in Scott from a complication of diseases on the 24th. Her remains were taken to Davisboro to the family graveyard. She is survived by her husband and 4 children, and her father Mr. Joe Ivey.

    Rev. Jordan Norris, a primitive Baptist preacher and Confederate veteran, died near Adrian on the 19th after a 10 day illness at the age of 84. He had been in the ministry 52 years, during that time having served one church, Gumlog, for 36 consecutive years. He was a prominent Mason and survived by one brother, two sons, and five daughters, who are respectively, Dr. S. M. Norris, John and Jim Norris, Mrs. George Thigpen, Mrs. B. M. Pollette, Mrs. Chas. Carter, and Mrs. James Swain. Services and internment were at Bethsadia near Adrian.

    The 5 month old infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. V. Snell is the victim of a peculiar, and what may prove, fatal accident. The child has been troubled with difficult breathing since it was 2 weeks old, and has been treated for the malady. But a few days ago Mrs. Snell, with the aid of her brother who was visiting her, examined the baby's throat, and to her dismay a black enameled safety pin was located some distance down the childs throat. The pin was open and the point sticking deep in the side of the throat. Dr. Johnson was summoned, and with difficulty he extricated the pin and the child is doing as well as expected. The only solution of the accident is that the nurse, who attended the baby used only black enameled pins in her clothing and some way got into the childs throat.

    The dry goods store of Hayes Bros. was broken into one night last week and several hundred dollars taken. Entrance was through the glass front. The prowness of Marshal Jackson tracked and located the thieves on the E. W. Tanner place a few miles from town. The stolen goods were found in the possession of 3 or 4 negroes who were placed in jail. It was a bold but fruitless robbery.

Fom Days Gone By Aug. 19, 1915

August 19, 1915.

    One of the latest improvements in the progress of the eastern section of Wrightsville is the extension of the tracks of the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad from the old Southern Cotton Oil company's warehouse up to the J. H. Rowland Grist and Feed Mill, located on the corner of College and Valley streets. This will be a great advantage to Mr. Rowland and will furnish excellent and convient service for the handling and shipping of the output of the mill.

    Mr. Rowland is not the "only peddle on the beach" down on the eastside. Mr. T. L. Martin, the prominent ice and coal dealer, has also erected a seed house, 80 x 40 ft., on the lot recently purchased from Mr. William Faircloth, located alongside the W. & T. tracks, all of which goes to show that Mr. Martin will be prominent in the cotton seed market this season. Messrs. Rowland and Martin are developers good and strong, and the city is gratified to herald the establishment of their substainial enterprises.

    A Mrs. Sheppard and Mrs. Otho Tanner have formed a co-partnership and will open a millinery parlor at the store formerly occupied by W. A. Hawkins in the Vivola building. Miss Hendrix of Baltimore will have charge of the millinery department at H. C. Tompkins store. Mr. Tompkins has been touring points north in his 8-cylinder Cadallac. While there he invested in a large line of dry goods and such for his store.

    The County Trading Store gave away $5 in gold. Mr. J. W. Rogers, living 4 miles from town was the happy winner. Wrightsville's first cotton bale arrived and was ginned at the Dixie Cotton Plant and stored at the City Warehouse. The bale weighed 462 pounds, and brought 10 cents a pound. This first bale was made jointly by Joe Horton and Jesse Palmer, two negro farmers on the Anthony Farm 2 miles from town.

    Tuesday afternoon the 17th at the brides' aunt, Mrs. Doctor Tommas at Bartow, Mrs. Claud McEntyre of Wrightsville and Mr. H. C. Hunter of Davisboro were united in marriage. Mrs. Hunter is the daughter of Mrs. J. P. Williams.

    Application was made to the September Term of Superior Court for Leave to sell, the interest of Henry C. Heath, DeOtis Heath, Allie Mae Heath, and Clara Heath, minors, the following tract of land, their interest being 4 - 6 remainder undivided interest. It contains 75 acres, north by Mrs. Sallie Bush and Mattie Trotter, and Lilly Smith, east by M. D. Mayo, south by N. B. Snider and E. O. Snell, west by lands of Amos Heath known as the William Henry Heath estate.

    On the sick list this week is Little Theo Parker, C. E. Brinson, Mrs. Rosier Stephens, and Mrs. Ruth Flanders. T. L. Martin stepped on a nail which pierced his foot to the depth of a half inch or more and is causing him great pain.

    Dudley, the 2 year old infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Orvin died Tuesday night from stomach trouble at the home of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James Webb. He was buried at Westview. Mr. Eldridge Crabb, an aged citizen, died suddenly Tuesday at the home of his brother-in-law Dan Smith, 5 miles from town.

From Days Gone By August 12, 1915

August 12, 1915.

    On Tuesday night of July 22nd several of the citizens of Wrightsville were aroused from their sleep by the rapid fire of pistols, and upon investigation by night watchman Lee Jackson, it is said that Horace C. Pournell, who resides in the eastern part of town, and who had been spreeing for several days, was doing the shooting.

    It was learned that Horace had become offended with three or four citizens of the town, and it is said had threatened the lives of these citizens; and Wednesday morning between six and seven, Sheriff W. D. Rowland, who held two state warrants for Pournell, who was endeavoring to arrest him.

    Pournell had left his home and gone to the Union Farmer's gin plant, where he had been at work, and when he saw Marshal Lee Jackson, one of the sheriff's deputies approaching, Pournell, it is claimed, walked out upon the railroad and began to fire upon him. Marshal Jackson returned the fire, shooting Pournell in the side.

    Just then Sheriff Rowland and deputy J. W. Crawford, emerged from behind the seed house at the gin, Horace seeing that his arrest was inevitable, it is said rather than be arrested he shot himself in the temple, the ball passing out at the top of his head, from which he died several hours after he was removed to his home.

    Horace was born May 10, 1883. He was buried on Thursday afternoon the 29th at Westview Cemetery. The funeral was conducted from his late residence on East Court street, Dr. T. L. Harris, pastor of the Christian Church officiating.

    Mr. Pournell was 32 years old and reared in Wrightsville. He was a carpenter and housebuilder by trade, and is reputed to have been a ver fine workman. He was survived by his wife, Annie Lee Burns, three small children including Jesse Mae and Evelyn, his parents Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Pournell and two brothers, Mr. Oscar Pournell of Albany, and Mr. Lawson Pournell of Wrightsville.

    The two Marshals, Jackson and Osborn, also deputy Crawford were arrested and would have a commitment trial. There the facts in the case would be given more comprehensively. The facts so far were gleaned from the most reliable sources obtainable.

    Mr. Lee Jackson, the night watchman of Wrightsville, who was charged with the murder of Horace C. Pournell on July 28th was given his commitment trial in the Justice Court of the 1201st District of Johnson County, at the court house on Friday, 30th, and after hearing the evidence in the case and the argument of counsel, it was the judgement of the Justices Claxton and Page, presiding, that the warrants against Jackson be dismissed for the want of evidence to support same, and that he be discharged from custody.

    The other warrants sworn out against J. W. Crawford and J. W. Osborn, were withdrawn without trial.

From Days Gone By August 5, 1915

August 5, 1915.

    Mayor Jas. M. Cook made some remarks concerning the new civic leagues' betterment of Wrightsville. He states it is the desire of the mayor and council that all efforts to maintain the health and cleanliness of our town be made and will take any suggestions to improve on what's already being done. "We do not know every condition in every part of town so therefore your suggestions are needed."

   "So far we have had but little sickness. We have regularly employed two men, with two wagons for the purpose of removing the rubbish, trash, and all matters that would tend to cause sickness, flies, or mosquitoes. Often times our neighbor allows his hog lot, or premises to become offensive unthoughtfully, and we do not like to make known the fact to an officer. In such a case as this I ask that you telephone me the block in which such conditions exist (not giving any name) and it will be at once remedied. Let us all work together for the betterment of sanitary conditions in our little town, and we will continue to be known as "Wrightsville, GA., a healthy little town."

    The Wrightsville Civic League realized the nice sum of $20.50 from the sale of cream and cake at the court house park on Thursday last. The County Trading Store will receive a big consignment this week of dry goods, shoes and notions.

    In Greenway community news the crops in this section are practically ruined from the dry weather causing the farmers grave concern. Fodder pulling will soon be in full blast. The greatest revival at Oaky Grove just closed with 30 members received into the church. Col. Lee Price is recovering from typhoid fever. The death of Mr. R. A. Powell was a great shock. His interment was at Oaky Grove.

    Two notable anniversaries of longevity were observed the past few days. One July 28th, Captain Thomas W. Kent celebrated his 87th birthday and on August 2nd his wife, Mrs. Martha Kent observed her 77th birthday.

    The 3rd annual Free Barbecue dinner, by the South Georgia Log-Rolling Association, "Woodmen of the World", is given today at Hawkinsville. An estimated 15,000 will attend from across the state. Baseball games, athletic sports, and Old Time Fiddlers Convention will take place. The W. & T. have special trains for this event.

    The following persons were named City Court jurors for the August Term: M. E. Deal, Wiley Chivers, W. G. Hutcheson, Stanley Wilson, N. B. Snider, R. L. Kent, George M. Hammock, Brice Anderson, H. E. Montford, J. A. Hall, D. S. Smith, Y. L. Heath, I. O. Hutcheson, N. A. Anderson, J. Wesley Smith, William Oliver, R. A. Reese, J. W. Garnto, M. L. Stapleton, B. H. Fortner, B. G. Fortner, N. D. Dixon, C. L. Lawson, and L. D. Lindsey.

From Days Gone By July 29, 1915

July 29, 1915.

    Several ladies who were interested in civic work met two weeks ago and formed what will be called the Wrightsville Civic League. Mrs. Elmer Daley was elected temporary president. Mrs. M. F. Brimbery of Camilla gave a good talk on civic work. The ladies hope to have co-operation of the mayor and council in their efforts to beautify the city. In a meeting last Friday the league was fully organized with the following officers: President, Mrs. Elmer Daley; Vice-President, Mrs. Bryant Dunlap; Treasurer, Mrs. Wesley Brinson; Secretary, Mrs. R. P. Hicks; Reporter, Mrs. Curt Brinson.

    Other members so far are Mrs. J. M. Cook, Mrs. J. G. Brantley, Mrs. Smith Williams, Mrs. E. L. Stephens, Mrs. Flynt Flanders, Mrs. Mabel Blount. Mr. E. A. W. Johnson offered the Vivola building for their meeting place.

    Permanent organization of counties along the proposed Dixie Highway route from Macon to Savannah, via Dublin was effected with the election of officers. President, W. W. Larson - Dublin; Secretary/Treasurer, C. B. Caldwell - Dublin. Then there was elected a Vice-Chairman from each county interested. C. F. Houser represented Johnson County as Vice-Chairman. Dublin was named a headquarters for this route.

    The Farmers Union picnic was held at Idylwild and was a huge success. A large attendance from Wrightsville went to see the Indians play ball against a paid Tennille team. The Indians won both games.

    It was learned that a speech made recently before the House Committee by Col. W. C. Brinson, Johnson's enthusiastic and progressive representative in opposition to the creation of James County. It was a masterly effort and was strongly the cause of defeating the bill to take from Johnson County any of its already limited territory in order to form the county of James.

    Col. Brinson is a strong and forceful speaker, and has the interest of the county he represents and that of his constituents at heart, and will not hesitate to oppose any measure that does not tend to their interest or advancement. Col. Brinson is spoken favorably of being Johnson's next senator.

    Judge J. L. Kent has sufficiently recovered from his late acute illness to be able to preside at Laurens Superior Court. Bronnie Mae McWhorter files for divorce from her husband Mr. H. S. McWhorter. Annie Morgan Price files for divorce proceedings against her husband, Mr. E. S. Price. Notice was given that Mrs. Amanda Anderson, late of Johnson County, no person has applied for administration of her estate.

    Seven men from the vicinity of Adrian, accused of moonshining, were put under bond by the United States officials in Augusta a few days ago. They were L. M. Simpson, Drew Lord and Gus Meeks of Laurens County and John Hightower of Johnson County, also Bill Meeks, Squire Page and Edmond Harris of Emanuel County. It is said that twenty-five stills have been destroyed in that neighborhood within the past two months and the citizens of that section are determined to break up illicit distilling.

    Mr. Horace Pournell met a tragic death this week. Look for this story the week of August 12th.

From Days Gone By July 22, 1915

July 22, 1915.

    Judge J. L. Kent of the Dublin Circuit suffered a fainting spell here today at the Anderson Hotel which alarmed his friends until he rallied from its effects. He has been ill for several days but came over to Dublin Tuesday to attend to making up the civil calendar for next week's session of court. The trip and work were too much for his physical condition, and he stated that he would probably get some one to hold court in his place until he could recover his health.

    There have been some much needed improvements made on the Methodist church. The plank floor of the porch at the east entrance has been replaced with concrete and the old steps have all been removed and new ones built. Mr. F. F. Flanders did the work.

    A camping party left Wrightsville for Coleman's Lake where they will spend several days fishing. It included Mayor J. M. Cook and family, Col. C. S. Claxton and Family, Mr. E. E. Sanders and family, Dr. & Mrs. J. G. Brantley, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Gannon, and Mrs. J. L. Kent. The young ladies were Misses Clarice Kent, Ida Burnette, Mabel Williams and Zelia Hightower. Also Messrs. A. F. Flanders, J. S. Johnson, John M. Meeks, J. E. Tompkins.

    A fire destroyed the home of W. A. Hutcheson at Oak Park, several miles from Adrian. It is believed to be arson. The Wrightsville Photograph Gallery will make 4 pictures for 25 cents for one week only. T. L. Martin will deliver you  more ice and better ice at any time in the city. The Negro Farmer's mass meeting of the Southeast will meet July 29-30 in Millen.

    Mr. & Mrs. Robt. B. Bryan announce the birth of a daughter on July 14th. J. E. Glisson of near Lovett brought in the first open cotton for this season. Mr. R. R. Martin brought in a Quada, or Florida Bean, and is of excellent eating quality. The bean measures 31 inches in length and 4 inches circumference. It is light greenish color, striped with white, and in the shape of a green snake. He grew them in his garden on West Elm street. The Union Hill farmers are just about done laying by.

    Mr. Leon Lovett spent last week in Atlanta as guest of the Ford people. The hustling Ford car representative got in another car load this week. The following have purchased Fords within the past week: W. D. Rowland, C. M. Dent, W. R. Smith and C. L. Wilson.

    If the representative, Mr. Adams, of Hall County succeeds in getting his bill past, the gallows may go and give place to an electric death chair. He believes hanging to be brutal and inhuman and desires that a death chair be set up either at Milledgeville or Atlanta, and all condemned prisoners executed there. The bill is in the hands of a committee for investigating and electric system of death.

From Days Gone By July 15, 1915

July 15, 1915.

    TAKING A CHANCE ON HAPPINESS IN WEDLOCK.

 Happy, happier far than thou,

With the laurel on thy brow,

She that makes the humblest hearth

Lovely but to one on earth.

    There are very few girls who are blessed with a model lover, a man who has no faults. From the time his visits indicate serious intentions the family of his sweetheart begin to speculate as to what faults he may have. Love is blind, they concede, declaring among themselves that it is wises and best to point out his shortcomings. Then she will not jump blindly into matrimony.

    Her father insinuates that a man's sponge who comes calling on a girl Sunday afternoons and remains until the dinner bell rings, accepting her invitation to dine. Company dinners are more expensive than the plain, wholesome meals the family sits down to. Mother thinks daughter has made a happy choice of a suitor, insisting that not one young man in a hundred would be so considerate of her daughter as to provide a carriage when he takes her to the theater, even if it's only a few blocks off. And he dresses with such perfect taste, and sends her flowers evenings he does not come.

    "That's sheer extravagance!" cuts in Uncle Ned. "It may do for a millionare, not knowing the need of money. It isn't the proper caper for a man who earns thirty per cent or so I'd think more of his counting his pennies if he thinks of marrying."

    Aunt Ellen fears he's inclined to flirt. She has seen him walking with young ladies and each one he seemed to pay marked attention to. One or two of the girls she mistrusted to be dreadful cobuettes. Her brother was of the opinion that he wasn't a stranger to the wine cup. He had run across him at a bar in a café! A chorus of "What took you there?" he silenced by a lame excuse, he stopped to buy a pack of cigarettes! The way he looked from one to the other said plainer than words that he hoped the cigarette part would be believed. By the time the family sum up the lover's faults they made it appear that the girl would take a hazardous chance on matrimony if she married him.

From Days Gone By july 8, 1915

July 8, 1915.

    The celebrated Nebraska Indian team will clash with the team at Tennille on July 22-25. The Nebraska Indians are full blooded aborigines with all the features of the race which occupied this land before the white man. As in those days, these Indians have the famously characteristics of speed, cunning and wonderful powers of sight and improvement. The team has played through the country for 17 years and has hung up records galore. It has met many of the best teams in the country and has won the majority. On the street they are quiet and peaceful but on the field they let lose in a most interesting way. The Indian has always been bread with a desire to win and in victory he cannot control his spirits. Warhoops that now adays are looked upon as amusing but which in the days of yore were blood curdling to the pioneer and they jabber among themselves in their native tongue coaching one another. They will be an attraction not to miss.

    There are several cases of fever in and about town, mostly of the typho malarial type. The mayor and council are inforcing the sanitary laws strictly. Mr. John Hall is recovering from the fever. Miss Ovie Mills, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D. A. Mills of Spann died July 10, from typhoid fever and buried at Pleasant Grove. She was just 23 and a faithful member of the Baptist church at Spann.

    "The Sun Beams" Society of the Baptist church were entertained at a picnic at Idylwild. Mr. L. A. Lovett just received a carload of the latest models of the reliable Fords. Hillard Hicks stood examination on June 30th before Judge J. L. Kent and notified July 10th of his admission to the bar. A. J. M. Robinson left for San Francisco. The Panama Exposition will be his main point of interest.

    The Farmers Union warehouse, which was destroyed by fire a year ago is now being rebuilt and should be in operation in 6 months. "Country Trading Store" is scheduled to open in the Daley building on West Elm street. J. Davidson is proprietor.

    A bill has been introduced to create the county of James, with  Adrian as the county seat. Soperton believes that this measure was introduced merely as a subterfuge to defeat the creation of Treutlen County.

From Days Gone By, July 1, 1915

July 1, 1915.

    In response to an invitation extended by the county Board and Revenue Commissioners of Emanuel County, a Dixie Highway meeting was held at the court house in Swainsboro on June 28th. Large delegations from several counties were present. Johnson County was not represented, but the following committee was named to attend the next meeting in Dublin on July 8th. They were: W. C. Carter, Z. T. Houser, and J. C. Wiggins, Ordinary.

    The Dixie Highway will be of great interest to Wrightsville and Johnson County, and it is hoped that the committee appointed will be able to attend the next meeting. All others were encouraged to attend and use their influence with our representative.

    While the Girl Scouts of Dublin were encamped at Idylwild last week, they hiked to Wrightsville several times, a distance of three miles which they state they covered in 30 minutes. They were a charming company of jolly girls, in their kakai suits; and with their chaperon, won admiration of all who met them.

    J. J. Duff, watchmaker and jeweler is now located at Flint Flanders drug store where he has a bran new outfit of tools, stock, etc. A manager is wanted for Johnson County for the New Ten Dollar Phonograph. A small investment is required, but there's no limit to what you can earn. Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Lovett announced the birth of a daughter, born June 26th.

    Mr. & Mrs. Rosier Stephens have moved from the apartments on Elm Street to the pretty new bungalow home of Mrs. Elizabeth Lovett on South Marcus. Mr. J. M. Mason has his home and premises up for rent. Mr. E. E. Sanders has a 4-room house and lot located near the Methodist church for rent.

    Last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. Samuel Price, J. P., was the marriage of Miss Lucinda Carey and Mr. Jack Robinson. Afterwards leaving for Augusta. Mr. Robinson is the only son of Mr. & Mrs. A. J. M. Robinson and is a jeweler and optician.

    A motion for a new trial for Ed Montford, under life sentence for killing Herschel Beacham, was heard and denied by Judge Kent and the case will now be carried to the Supreme Court.

    In Piney Mt. news Mr. Elijah Carter is very ill at his home and the little son of Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart died at their home on June 21st from acute indigestion. He was buried at Piney Mt.

    Mr. W. R. Smith brought a sample of his 90 day velvet bean crop to town. A. A. Mills of Spann brought in the first watermelon. Mr. W. A. Haines of Rt. 6 brought in a bunch of apples, which exceeds anything ever seen. It is a twig, 18 inches long, cut from an apple tree, and contains 47 well-developed apples as large as a full-grown walnut.

From Days Gone By June 24,1915

June 24, 1915.

    A sad and sudden death came to Mrs. R. L. Peoples, wife of Rev. R. L. Peoples, pastor of Brown Memorial Baptist church. Her death occurred last Saturday morning at her home, the Baptist pastorium. It was quite a surprise not only to her family, but to the community as well.

    Mrs. Peoples was of a frail constitution, and had been in delicate health for several years and on last Thursday she was taking violently ill from an abscessed lung and other complications from which her death resulted.

    Mrs. Peoples was formerly Miss Vera Midyett, daughter of Rev. J. C. Midyett of Kansas City, Missouri, from which place she came to Wrightsville about two months ago, after her husband accepted the call to Brown Memorial. She was a cultured, refined Christian woman, an accomplished musician and instrumental in organizing an excellent choir at the church. She was a prominent member of the Women's Missionary Society, and teacher of the Baraca Class.

    Mrs. Peoples was just 30 years old and survived by her husband, her parents, and two sisters. Far from her north western home she was laid to rest at Westview Cemetery.

    The Camp-Fire girls of Dublin are encamped at Idylwild this week. Prof. Faircloth is holding a singing school at the Vivola auditorium. Little Miss Julia Tompkins celebrated her 11th birthday Tuesday. Mr. J. M. Bryan has gone to Folkston where he has accepted the position of bookkeeper at a lumber mill.

    Hon. W. C. Brinson, Johnson's new representative, left for Atlanta for the convening of the General Assembly. Postmaster R. P. Hicks and wife have moved from their country home to apartments at Mrs. W. W. Anthony's on North Marcus. H. C. Tompkins left in his touring car on a pleasure trip to Nashville accompanied by his colored chauffeur.

    Mr. Charles Fulford arrived from Atlanta to see his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Fulford before he heads to his new home in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. J. Tom Flanders of Piney Mt. is much better, and the week and two day old infant of Mr. & Mrs. Beasley was laid to rest at Piney Mt.

    E. T. Carroll lost a 8 month old female English Setter, color white, three black spots, speckle nose. Reward offered. Also lost between Wrightsville and Idylwild, one rear license plate for auto No. 17908, lamp attached to it. Reward offered. The chigger promised us by Mr. S. B. Miller has arrived.

    Miss Lucile Mayo, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. D. Mayo died June 11th at her home from an attack of acute appendicitis. She was buried at Beulah Baptist cemetery. She was just 13 years old and an attractive, lovable girl.

    The air is rife with rumors of secret marriages. Whether there is any foundation for the rumors remain to be seen. One is said to have occurred one night this week at the home of one of the pastors, and the secret is to be kept ten days. The other marriage is said to have taken place about six weeks ago in neighboring Dublin.

FromDays Gone By June 16,1915

June 16, 1915.

    It's interesting to know what was going on in this country in 1915, the things that people were doing and who are doing them, and why.

    Eighty-eight million gallons of whiskey was made. Fifteen billion cigarettes, thirty-two million pounds of snuff, two hundred twenty million pounds of smoking tobacco and eight and a half billion cigars. Half a billion packages of chewing gum was manufactured.

    Twenty thousand moving picture theaters paid $25,000,000 for films and 11,000,000 persons saw the moving pictures. Ten billion copies of newspapers were printed. One hundred and seventy thousand clergymen preached in 220,000 churches and congregations of all denominations numbered 40,000,000.

    Two signs of increasing prosperity were noted. One is an increase in the earnings of railroads and the other is in the very great improvement in the steel business. When the steel business is prosperous the country is, as a rule, prosperous. Then building of all kinds is going on, showing that the people have money and are confident that business is on a firm foundation.

    And when the railroads are prosperous there is no doubt that business is booming, since people are traveling, crops are good, the merchants are buying freely and the industries are running full time with orders far ahead.

    Of course the steel mills haven't reached their minimum output, nor do the railroads find use for all of their cars, but they have use for more than they did a month or two before and they expect to have use for all of them in the near future.

    Prosperity may come slower in the South than in other parts of the country, though there isn't a very great deal to complain of now. It will come slower because if the war continues it is going to be difficult to find a market at a profitable price for the South's chief crop. Still, because the crop this year will be smaller than was that of last year, the price may so advance that the South will have as much prosperity as any other section. There was a general feeling, however, that better times were close ahead and that they will continue to improve.

From Days Gone By June 10, 1915

June 10, 1915.

    A most pleasing proof that farmers in this section are at last getting away from the "all cotton" is Mr. J. T. Pope, a Laurens Co. farmer who has installed one of the most up-to-date flour mills in this section and is prepared to handle all the wheat grown in this territory. For several years now Mr. Pope has been in the mill business and the flour manufactured by him equals any grade that can be bought from the western mills. He can take care of about 500 bushels of wheat daily and every farmer in this section who has planted wheat can be free of the high flour market by sending their grain to his mill.

    An election is ordered for Johnson Co. on the first Wednesday in July, in which the question of which shall be submitted to the Lawful voters of "Fence" or "no Fence" to be held in each militia district as provided for by the General Assembly.

    E. W. Tanner applied for Permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mr. B. B. Tanner recently deceased. The appraisers have filed for a year's support for Mrs. Vickey Amerson, the widow of John Amerson. W. M. Pullen asked for Letters of Dismission having fully administered the estate of John M. Pullen.

    Mrs. W. J. Dent, Sr. celebrated her 77th birthday last Friday with a family reunion dinner which was given by all her children, on the lawn at her residence on West Court Street. Besides the family, only the ministers of the different churches and a few personal friends were guests. Mrs. Dent, who has been in feeble health for quite awhile, received many congradulations on her milestone.

    Mirian, the 15 month old daughter of A. J. and Clara Kight passed away. Hon. John R. Flanders, Ordinary of Emanuel Co., died at his home in Swainsboro on June 2nd.

    No young person's death in this community has occasioned deeper sorrow among a wider circle of friends than that of Miss Mamie Rowland, second daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. W. D. Rowland, which occurred Monday morning, June 7th, at her home here.

    Miss Rowland was taken ill with grippe about 3 months ago, which developed into pneumonia, resulting in an abscess on the lungs, from which she died. She was carried to Rawlings Sanitarium some weeks ago with the hope that she would return restored to healt, but her condition only worsened and she was sent back home, where the battle ffor life, assisted by medical skill and tender nursing availed nothing.

    She was just 16 and universally popular. She was a pupil at Warthen College, a member of Moores Chapel and the Philathea Class of the Wrightsville Methodist church. She was laid to rest at Westview following an impressive funeral conducted by Rev. Reese Griffin of Wrightsville Methodist, and Rev. Murry of Moores Chapel.

From Days Gone By June 3, 1915

June 3, 1915.

    Mrs. J. L. Walker was one of the organizers of the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), an organization to perpetuate the memory of the men and women who achieved American Independence. They also aid and encourage historical research relative to the revolution and preserve documents and records of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots.

    The descendants of Samuel Webb, patriot, met at the home of Mrs. T. S. Page on March 31, 1915, for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the D.A.R. here. These women were to aid in preserving the records of Johnson County. They hoped to locate all the Revolutionary graves in the county, and their were some that were almost obliterated by the hand of time. The plowman has driven his furrow across old fields where many of these patriots are sleeping.

    The following are some of Mrs. Walker's notes on Johnson County. Some we all know, some will be new revelations even to me.

    Johnson Co. was created Dec. 11, 1858, out of lands formerly Washington, Laurens, and Emanuel. Wrightsville was incorporated Feb. 23, 1866. In observing the dates one would naturally suppose that the town and county had little history worth preserving; yet Johnson Co. is rich in unrevealed history. The traditions and legends of various deeds of the pioneer patriots have not been recorded and they have become almost forgotten stories of yesterday. There are historic rites that will soon pass with the years, if not marked, and it is "up to" the people of Johnson Co. to preserve the history of our county by designating these places.

    The Outlaw home (which stood on corner of Court St. where Rite-Aid is) was a travelers inn. It was once known as a tavern and the stopping place for all who passed this way. The lights from that old home, long gone now, often shed their hospitable rays to guide the tired traveler for the night. The first post-house stood somewhere near Mason's bridge, important place for a marker. It was here the stage-coach horses rested before proceeding on their journey to Milledgeville. The stage-coach line that ran through Johnson was a branch of the Macon Trunk Line that passed the lands near Sandersville. This line was 192 miles long and ran stages twice a week, or oftener, if the traffic demanded it.

    The first settlers lived in close proximity to each other and some of the houses were constructed with fortifications to withstand the attacks of the Indians. They were known as block houses, in 1915, one was still standing, formerly known as the Tootle house, and later became the home of the Hilson family. The house was substaintially built of heavy timbers that were squared by the axe. The upper floor was lighted by curiously cut port-holes from which many an anxious eye once looked out on approaching dangers, in the forms of stealthy Indians. The pioneers who lived on the lands, now known as Johnson, were not different from other American citizens and had little faith in the so-called friendly Indians, and they frequently demonstrated that feeling with, "we must extirpate them or they will exterminate us."

    The old battleground of Johnson contains a store house of unrecorded history. The battles fought here between the pioneer and the Indian are both thrilling and pathetic. This place should have an imperishable marker somewhere near the public road, for the wave of progression that is sweeping over the land will soon place doubt in the minds of the people of the real location.

    There are old trails to be marked. The Uchee Trail that led from Uchee Town, near Savannah, passed many villages before reaching Johnson. This trail is the longest in Georgia. Another old trail leading from old battleground passes near the Leaston Powell plantation and extends across the Stephens plantation in an eastern direction. These places and others should be marked for future generations.

From Days Gone By May 27,1915

May 27,1915.

    Warthen College commencement exercises of the Spring term closed this week. There were only two in the Senior class, Miss Sara Harper of Stillmore, and Mr. Comer Daley of this city, both A. B. graduates, and received diplomas. This was the 28th graduating class from the college.

    Idylwild was alive Sunday with the picnic of the Eastman Union Sunday School. A special train of five coaches left Eastman with every car filled to capacity. Also several automobiles followed bringing the crowd to about 350.

    Wrightsville will soon get Free mail delivery. Each residence and store is now being numbered. Congress has appropriated $1800 for free delivery here and should be ready to start in 90 days.

    Judge J. L. Kent is recognized as one of the hardest working judges in the state. The record he made during the Montford trial fully sustains him the claim.

    Miss Mamie Rowland was taken by Mr. H. C. Tompkins automobile to Rawlings Sanitarium accompanied by her two nurses. The doctor gave Tompkins instructions to proceed at the moderate rate of 5 miles per hour.

    Dr. J. M. Page and son, Dr. Landrum Page were called into consultation with Drs. Rawlings and Johnson in the illness of Mr. B. B. Tanner. Shellman Martin of this city and Mrs. W. D. Thompson of Meeks are very sick.

    While in Sandersville, Judge R. N. Hardeman of Louisville heard the plea of Lee Kennedy, convicted of the murder of his wife, and sentenced to a life term, claims that he is afraid of harm while being held in the Washington County jail pending the hearing for a new trial. The night policeman keeps a viligant outlook around the square, and in the corners of the streets where the lights are not very bright they often use flashlights to discharge their duties. Kennedy has been seeing their lights from the jail window, and has trumped up the charge that someone is after him and he wants to be moved to another jail.

    After hearing the plea, which was a very silly one, Judge Hardeman promptly denied the appeal. He will remain in Washington County. He was convicted of killing his wife in Emanuel County but on account of prejudice he was tried in Washington County.

    Seeking to solve the mystery of the blighted romance of her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Lightfoot, wife of an Adrian attorney went to Atlanta and has appealed to the police to aid her in finding the husband of her daughter, B. H. Overby. She says her daughter, Eunice, and Overby eloped to Swainsboro, married there and then came to Atlanta to live. Later she learned, so she states, that Overby had lived with a Mexican girl in Atlanta as husband and wife and she says she has reasons to believe the Mexican and Overby, formerly a soldier, were married. She has taken her daughter away from Overby against whom she makes a number of other charges.