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.