From Days Gone By June 30, 1916, 1917

June 30, 1916, 1917.

   1916- The Farmer's Institute for Johnson County will meet July 8th at the court house. Speakers are from the College of Agriculture, speaking on improving soil fertility, diversification of crops, livestock raising, and trucking.

    Mr. C. A. Heckle of Scott is entering the race for representative of Johnson County. He has lived at Scott for years marrying in one of the county's largest an most prominent families. Two more enter the race for County Treasuer, Mr. Gordon Wheeler and Mr. W. R. Amason. Dr. W. J. Flanders has issued his platform as he is running for the position of Prison Commissioner of Georgia

    Those from Wrightsville who are among the braves who have either been in the army or just answered the "call of the colors" are: Clyde Lord, Ulysees Snider, Clayton Rowland, Arthur Deborde, and J. O. Holt.

   In happenings around Kite, Mrs. Susan Killebrew, an aged an respected lady died at her son-in-law, Mr. Lee Lumley, Friday afternoon. She was a member at Oaky Grove and was buried at Kite cemetery. Judge Wash W. Larson, candidate for 12h district congressman, C. T Bray, candidate for state senate, and Dr. W. J. Flanders were in Kite shaking hands and kissing babies.

    On June 10th the mighty hand of death entered the home of Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Mason and took their son Burnice Felder, 2 years old. The little fellow had been sick almost its whole life.

    1917- A mass meeting has been called by the steering committee to discuss the future of Warthen College. Wrightsville stores have agreed to close on Thursday's each week at 12pm giving employees a half holiday.The grocery stores, hardware and drug stores will remain open. Messrs Fred Grimes and Butterly Bros. have put in a new auto garage across the street from the post office and will offer expert service.

    Capt. W. Z. Kemp and his force of convicts are building the road between Wrightsville and Adrian, and when finished will take his crew to Kite. In Mayor's court saw a house full over one case, two from darktown having been brought up before his honor for fighting. They were issued fines of $5 each. Mr. & Mrs. Otha Tanner gave birth to a fine baby girl. Ray Tanner, A. O. Kennedy, Jr., and Johnnie Outlaw left for Atlanta to join the army.

    A party of nine young people were out riding near Alston when the driver, Finn Jones made a quick turn at a junction, but he didn't make the turn and the car rolled completely over, killing Eunice Garrett instantly throwing her through a wire fence that cut her throat. Miss Jennie Garrett may not recover, and Miss Mozelle Garrett is hurt badly. Six of the party were children of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Garrett. Mr. J. K. McAfee lost his mule by lightening.

    Miss Ruby Delle Lord and Mr. Johnnie Sumner were married. She is a daughter of Mrs. Ella Lord. Johnnie is a son of Rev. G. F. Sumner. Mr. Jas R. Vickers died at the home of his son, Dock Vickers. He was in good health till just before he died. He was 79, raised as an orphan boy and served in the Civil War. His wife died in 1905. His children are Mrs.Annie Elton, Mrs. J. A. J. Walker, Dr. Mose, and Mr. B. Vickers. He was buried at Bethany.