FROM DAYS GONE BY, DEC. 22, 1916, 1917

December 22, 1916, 1917.
1916- here is to be a complete divorce of church and school in Georgia according to a ruling sent down by Attorney-General Walker saying that the teaching of denominational schools under the supervision of local or county boards of education is in "violation of the policy of our government." The State School Superintendent M. L. Brittian sent out a letter notifying Boards they will have till the end of the present school year which ends June 1, 1917, to make arrangements whereby public and church schools shall be taught separately.
This places Wrightsville and Warthen College in a peculiarly close condition. This institution was specifically noted in his letter. Mr. Brittian says there will not be any withdrawal of the public school money from any county if they chance o use a church or property of the church unless a law is passed for such. Warthen College is on the list of 14 schools of different denominations now operating in the state and this will have to change.
The Vivola Theatre, owned by Mr. E. A. W. Johnson, operated by his son Herbert Johnson, is now under new management. His father has leased it to J. Frank Jackson who is resigning from The Headlight. Mr. Smith Williams and family will be moving to Macon where Williams holds a lucrative job with the American Tobacco Company.
Henry Bell, colored, a mere chap, was shooting crackers when one bursted in his right hand, considerably jarring it and burning it. It caused much excitement in Henry's quarters. Mr. & Mrs. C.S. Bryant of Augusta came to see Mrs. Bryant's parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Tompkins. W. C. is closing his stores in Wrightsville and Harrison. There will be no more goods charged. His big sale starts January 1st.
1917- Editor C. D. Roundtree was selected by Hon. Dudley M. Hughes as chairman of the War Savings State Committee of the 12th District. War Thrift Stamps are now on sale at the post office. The government wants to raise 2 billion dollars this year. They sell for 25 cents, the Thrift Stamps. The War Savings Stamps in January cost $4.12 and a cent each month is added during 1918. On January 1, 1923, the government will pay you back $5. The county committee named by Mr. Roundtree are: Col. E. L. Stephens, S. P. Rice, C. T. Bray, Jr., Judge Charlie Claxton, L. B. Claxton, and William Jackson.
Dr. J. R. Dent is seriously sick at his home on Marcus St. While Dan Green, colored, was enroute home he was overtaken by a Ford driven by unknown parties. He gave them the road but they did not heed his position but ran up into him, wrecking his buggy. He was thrown out but not injured. The mule tore out and left him. The party paid him $6 damages and went on.
Another large land deal was made when Ex-Clerk J. V. Snell sold his two large plantations of 322 acres near town to Messrs. Bob and Carlos Snell. The sum paid was $13,000. Mr. Snell had only recently purchased it from John A. Wilson. Mr. Carlos sold his place up near Mr. Mayo's home and with his father purchased these two farms. Ex-Clerk is going to sell all his farming tools and quit for awhile and is looking for a house in Wrightsville.
Lt. Walter Bryan was ordered to Ft. Ogelthorpe to take the oath and proceed to Washington. Mrs. R T. Lovett has occupied her house, the Huff home, recently vacated by Mr. & Mrs. Roundtree, the later having moved to the corner of Myrtle Avenue and College Street.