February 24, 1917.
Johnson County is awakening to the great need of spanning the Oconee River with a steel bridge somewhere near where the Central Railroad now crosses, on a line from Wrightsville to Macon, and making it a highway across the county. Washington County has pushed this for a while now. It is urged that the two counties join with Wilkinson and others interested in this prospect. It would shorten the distance to Macon by 30 miles plus open up new territory. This direct route would bring travel in a great way as it would be the most direct route from Atlanta to Savannah. This would bring travelers from Swainsboro, Metter, Stillmore, Reidsville, Adrian, Kite, Garfield, Summit, Graymont all the way to Bulloch County.
More than 500 were instructed in growing cotton under boll weevil conditions as Mr. J. K. Giles showed the pictures at the Vivola Theatre. The W. & T. Railroad is very interested in the watermelon crop this year. They believe there will be a big demand for Georgia melons this year. They are offering many suggestions as to the best methods of planting, growing and marketing. Watson seed is the most popular and best shipper.
The 97 pensioners in the county will have to wait a while longer for their Confederate pensions of $6,780. Of this number there are 68 veterans and 29 widows, each getting $70. Johnson was first to get pension money in 1916 so now they will be last. The pension roll is now in the hands of the Governor for payment statewide of $952,760.65.
At 11am Saturday the fire alarm was turned in and the department came out in full force to extinguish the flames that was fast eating their way on the roof of the Lovett Hotel, and at the first heavy blows from the point of the hose the danger was all over. Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Frost, the occupants did not suffer any loss.
Miss Lorine Brown and Mr. John Wesley Wilson were married near Harrison Sunday afternoon. Miss Brown is the only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Claude Brown, the groom is a prominent young Wrightsville man. Miss Inez Raley and Mr. Holiie V. Hilson were married at the brides parents home, Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Raley Sunday afternoon. They will make their home at Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Hilson's.
Mr. M. A. Claxton died at his home in Kite last Saturday after several days illness of paralysis. Before he died he sent his name to Gumlog church for membership. The funeral was conducted from his home by Rev. Fortner, and he was buried at Gumlog. He left a wife and a baby. The death angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Carroll Friday morning and took their little infant, Minnie Lee. Services were held at Piney Mount.
At Moores Chapel, Mr. Seab Carter purchased a new buggy, look out girls! At Mrytle Grove Mr. Oran Snell has measles, Little Miss Thelma Scarboro is ill as well as Mr. & Mrs. Welch. At Rehobeth Mr. Henry Stephens brother was called to Ohoopie on account of his brother being seriously burned. In Tom, Mr. William Benton is very sick. In Scott, Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Compton have a baby son, Dr. & Mrs. Carter are very sick as is Mrs. C. A. Heckle and little son Albert. Also Mrs. Vera Williams. Capus Rice broke his arm while cranking his Ford. This is the third time he has broken the same arm. At Providence Mr. Reuben Douglas is sick.
Mr. Martin J. Nasworthy of Kite has filed for bankruptcy. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson have a fine new son. Mr. J. E. Linder has gone to St. Louis for another car load of mules and horses.
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