From Days Gone By Feb. 18, 1915

Febuary 18, 1915.

    An incipient fire occurred on last Friday afternoon in the southern section of town which resulted in the burning of three bales of cotton. The cotton was lying on the cotton warehouse yard along the track of the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad and it is believed a spark from a passing engine started the fire. The timely arrival of the fire department prevented further damage.

    Mr. J. H. Rowland has erected on the corner lot east of his grain and feed store a large fire proof building of corrugated iron, 60 x 94, in which he will install a modern grist mill outfit. He is going to use a Muncie Oil engine and will grind corn meal and a feed mill. He is also putting in a large corn sheller to shell corn in the shuck. Rowland says he intends to make a market for as much country produce as possible for a small town like ours.

    In the regular monthly meeting of the Teachers' Institute, a spelling contest was held for sixth grade students. The winner was Minnie Mae Price of Mayo Hill school. Second was Nannie Lou Rowland of Warthen College. In the athletic contest the broad jump was won by Claude Hammock of Wrightsville school with 16 feet 8 inches; second was Turner Clark, New Home; third Silas Stevens of Rehobeth. In the 100 yard dash was won by Rufus West, New Home; second, Claude Hammock, Wrightsville; third Lon Smith, Arline Chapel.

    Mrs. W. C. Brinson is sick with tonsillitis and Miss Velma Killebrew is very sick too. Mr. Tom Flanders and Claud Renfroe of Piney Mt aren't any better either. Mr. & Mrs. Smith Williams of Wrightsville had a fine son on Febuary 14th.

    J. W. Linder of Higgston was visiting his old home here. He was a Johnson County sheriff some years back and old "Jeems" always receives a rousing welcome from the home folks. Mr. W. B. Adkins of Dublin made some fine post card pictures of the new Brown Memorial Baptist church. A house occupied by a colored family in West End was destroyed by fire. The entire membership of the Camp Martin United Confederate Veterans are asked by Commander J. T. Snell to meet at the court house the 20th.

    Mr. Martin Rogers and Miss Gladine Rowland of Moores' Chapel were quietly married last Sunday morning at the home of Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Ivey. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John R. Rowland.

    Rev. J. A. Mobley, pastor of Harrison Baptist died the 17th at the home of Mr. Robert Layton from paralysis while returning from Pleasant Hill where he preached his last sermon. He was riding in his buggy with Mr. Dan New when it occurred. He was buried at Mount Moriah near Harrison.