FROM DAYS GONE BY May 10, 1918

May 10, 1918.

Hon. William Schley Howard, candidate for the U. S. Senate to succeed Tom Hardwick, is coming to Wrightsville May 11th to fire his first big gun in the campaign which he is intending to wage all over Georgia this summer. He is honoring Johnson County by giving his first address to kick off his campaign. J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan formed "A Howard Club" to push for his victory in Johnson County.
The Johnson County Local Board is constantly supplying the army with men from the county. The first to leave lately were Madison Greenway, George L. Davis, E. Clint Meeks, Seaborn C. Jones, James M. Luck, J. D. Harrison, B. B. Hayes, Jr., and G. F. Deal. Sheriff Rowland detailed 13 delinquent colored troops to Camp Gordon, one of whom was classed as a deserter, the others varying in this classification and are among the 64 delinquents recently noted.
The city lots located in Adrian and Scott were sold in the Sheriff's sale. These lots belonged to the estate of the late Jos. M. Smith. The sale brought in about $1500. A church was organized at Drake's Hill near Poplar Springs. Clyde Stewart broke his arm cranking his Ford. Mr. E. H. Moorman after a long illness died at his home. He was buried at Carter's Cemetery.
The May Term of City Court was put off because its such a busy time for the farmers. The city streets and sidewalks have been put in better shape. New electric light poles will go up shortly. The Modern Woodmen of America have instituted a camp here with over 40 members already. Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Carter announce the birth of a son, C. R., Jr.. Also born to Mr. & Mrs. Jos. M. Jackson of Donovan on April 18th, a thriving young son.
Mr. E. L. Smith brought to town the first ripe peaches of the season. Raising rice here was demonstrated by several people among whom is Mr. Lee Barnes. He brought to town a big bunch of full headed rice cut from a patch on his place. Rice is easily cultivated and is one of the most profitable crops grown. His bunch had heads over 12 inches long and richly matured.
A wedding at the home of Dr. & Mrs. T. L. Harris on May 3rd was solemnized when Miss Mabel Williams became the wife of Mr. Ralph Lichenstine. She is a daughter of Mrs. J. P. Williams. The groom is a young businessman from Tennille. Mrs. Amanda Smith Boatwright and Mr. Tom L. Martin was also performed by Dr. Harris at his home. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Steely Smith. Miss Martha Thigpen married Mr. Howard E. Smith of Lumber City.
"The German Curse In Russia" is the title of the amazing 5 reel official war film taken by Donald C. Thompson and will be shown at the Vivola Theatre. The picture shows the Death Battalion of women going into action, the wounded in the hospitals, the Bolsheviki parades, fighting in the Carpathians. Also a scene where a warship actually hitting a submarine that tried to torpedo her.
Johnson County is proud of the fact it has poured out $160,000 to the Third Liberty Loan and out of the 152 counties in the state, Johnson is 29th. But the money is still coming in so its expected this number will grow.