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.