December 12, 1919.
Two colored women mix in an ugly fight as Mary Curry slashes Mae Mills awfully bad and she is likely to die. Mary Curry met Mae Willie Mills and Ida Reese in the public road just beyond the home of Mr. E. W. Tanner where the road forks at the ginnery of Mr. J. T. Fulford Monday afternoon near sunset and interrupted their journey by hailing them and proceeded to wind up a fight right in the middle of the road.
The Reese woman is a witness to the ugly affray in which the Mills woman is so badly cut that her life is hanging on a balance. She has a long gash across the lower part of the abdomen which allowed the intestines to ooze out, another deep and painful wound to the hilt of the knife in her right thigh which was too large to be sewed up and another in the left arm.
She was hurried to the city and Dr. Dent attended her. He said she had only a lighting chance to live. After being attended by the physician she was carried to her home on the farm of Mr. Charles Harrison where she and her husband live.
The Reese and Mills women had been to the city and were enroute home and were hailed by the Curry woman, asking them had they seen her husband, Isadore Curry. When they replied they had not she immediately drew a long knife and proceeded to slash in into the body of the Mills woman, at the same time cursing her and telling her that she had been told to let her husband alone and now she was going to get pay for it. The affair was an ugly one.
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Gray Melton of Baxley to LT. Arthur Bryan Rowland was announced. The wedding will be in January 1920. Lots of babies were recently born. Mr. & Mrs. Noah D. Paul had a daughter December 8th. Mr. & Mrs. E. L. Anderson had a boy December 8th. Mr. & Mrs. M. E. Woods had a daughter December 5th. Cashier & Mrs. Robert B. Bryan had a daughter December 9th. Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Tanner also had a girl on December 9th. Uncle Berry Price is laid up sick.
After an illness of several months Mrs. Mary V. Duff died at her home in the city Thursday evening December 4th surrounded by her children. The funeral services were held at the residence by Rev. Father T. J. Morrow of Milledgeville with burial at Westview cemetery.
At the time of her death she was 85. She was married twice. Her first marriage was to Henry Caneega who died in action at the close of the civil war. Two years later she married to LT. James B. Duff, who also served throughout that war. Since April 11th, 1900 she had been left a widow.
She was a devout member of the Catholic church, a woman of very high Christian character. Her beautiful life had been one of umtiring perseverance and deep devotion to her children. She was loved by all who knew her. She was the mother of twelve children, eight of whom survive her; 4 daughters, Miss Susan Caneega, Misses Kate and Gertrude Duff, Mrs. W. E. Page, and four sons; H. H. Caneega, J. T. Duff, P. F. Duff and J. J. Duff. She is also survived by three sisters; Mrs. J. F. Price, Mrs. J. M. Bush and Mrs. M. G. Hall. One brother, Mr. J. R. Parker.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Dec. 5, 1919
December 5, 1919.
There was a special meeting of the Johnson County Farmers Union which a large assemblage gathered to dispense with a lot of business. Mr. Charlie M. Dent chaired the meeting. Mr. R. P. Hicks gave a interesting summing up of his work before the legislature last summer and said he was well received. Col. Ben Hill Moye was elected as delegate to the state convention in Atlanta.
New officers were elected for 1920. Mr. C. M. Dent was chosen as county president with Mr. G. B. Maddox as vice-president and Mr. C. D. Henderson secretary-treasurer. Mr. R. E. Kitchens is door minder and Mr. R. A. Green inside conductor.
At least three Johnson County banks are deeply interested in the club work of Miss Massey in the county. These banks are The Bank of Wrightsville, The Exchange Bank and the Citizens Bank of Kite. They offered a scholarship each at the state college of agriculture this year. Mr. John B. Greenway won the prize offered by the Kite bank, Miss Corene Hammock came out with the one offered by the Bank of Wrightsville and Miss Lavada Price won the premium offered by the Exchange Bank. John Edward Vanlandingham won the scholarship of $30 valuation donated by the Central of Georgia Railway.
The professional fishermen, Messrs. Leon A. Lovett, Jim Roe Cook, Charles Claxton and their friend, Bob Pritchett of Atlanta, are leaving Wrightsville tonight for St. Marx, Florida, down below Tallahassee for their regular outing. They will be gone about three weeks. Jim Roe bought the supplies and strange to say this time he took in the drug store on his filling-up rounds. Their luck will mostley depend on the duration of their supply of "long green" is a safe bet.
Dr. Vestus Schwalls is operating a drug store at Scott now. J. J. and M. A. Snell has posted their land for no trespassing. William Jackson of Donovan has one Overland truck for sale very cheap. John R. Moore wants to pay high cash for your corn and cow peas.
At their recent meeting in Atlanta the Prest-O-Lite Company made a strong showing in their convention idea of dealer education. Mr. W. R. Gatlin of the City Garage says one thing he learned outside the practical end of it, was the scarcity of new batteries, that according to reports there would not be more than four million new batteries to supply the more than five million cars, old and new. He says he wants to impress upon auto owner the need to keep their batteries in good trim and condition all of the time and conserve them in every possible way to help out in this shortage.
M. E. Woods, Wrightsville's garage owner says he is operating a clean up-to-date business. Expert automobile repairing, gasoline engine repair, battery, starter and generator repairs, Delco light plant repairs and repairs on any electrical apparatus. Star, General and McGraw tires, fabric and cord. His slogan is the best work and best prices, which means satisfaction.
There was a special meeting of the Johnson County Farmers Union which a large assemblage gathered to dispense with a lot of business. Mr. Charlie M. Dent chaired the meeting. Mr. R. P. Hicks gave a interesting summing up of his work before the legislature last summer and said he was well received. Col. Ben Hill Moye was elected as delegate to the state convention in Atlanta.
New officers were elected for 1920. Mr. C. M. Dent was chosen as county president with Mr. G. B. Maddox as vice-president and Mr. C. D. Henderson secretary-treasurer. Mr. R. E. Kitchens is door minder and Mr. R. A. Green inside conductor.
At least three Johnson County banks are deeply interested in the club work of Miss Massey in the county. These banks are The Bank of Wrightsville, The Exchange Bank and the Citizens Bank of Kite. They offered a scholarship each at the state college of agriculture this year. Mr. John B. Greenway won the prize offered by the Kite bank, Miss Corene Hammock came out with the one offered by the Bank of Wrightsville and Miss Lavada Price won the premium offered by the Exchange Bank. John Edward Vanlandingham won the scholarship of $30 valuation donated by the Central of Georgia Railway.
The professional fishermen, Messrs. Leon A. Lovett, Jim Roe Cook, Charles Claxton and their friend, Bob Pritchett of Atlanta, are leaving Wrightsville tonight for St. Marx, Florida, down below Tallahassee for their regular outing. They will be gone about three weeks. Jim Roe bought the supplies and strange to say this time he took in the drug store on his filling-up rounds. Their luck will mostley depend on the duration of their supply of "long green" is a safe bet.
Dr. Vestus Schwalls is operating a drug store at Scott now. J. J. and M. A. Snell has posted their land for no trespassing. William Jackson of Donovan has one Overland truck for sale very cheap. John R. Moore wants to pay high cash for your corn and cow peas.
At their recent meeting in Atlanta the Prest-O-Lite Company made a strong showing in their convention idea of dealer education. Mr. W. R. Gatlin of the City Garage says one thing he learned outside the practical end of it, was the scarcity of new batteries, that according to reports there would not be more than four million new batteries to supply the more than five million cars, old and new. He says he wants to impress upon auto owner the need to keep their batteries in good trim and condition all of the time and conserve them in every possible way to help out in this shortage.
M. E. Woods, Wrightsville's garage owner says he is operating a clean up-to-date business. Expert automobile repairing, gasoline engine repair, battery, starter and generator repairs, Delco light plant repairs and repairs on any electrical apparatus. Star, General and McGraw tires, fabric and cord. His slogan is the best work and best prices, which means satisfaction.
Monday, November 27, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY November 28, 1919
November 28, 1919.
Mr. Reuben C. Douglas of the eastern part of the county makes another candidate in this race for the office of Sheriff. He has a wide circle of relations and friends in the county. He comes in the race as a soldier candidate having spent two years in the Army, nine months in France and four months on the firing line where shells and bombs falling thick and fast. He says when you vote to remember that a little over a year ago when you where at home in your warm bed, he was in cold muddy France, on the firing lines, living on a scant meal a day of canned beef, known as "corn willie", sleeping what little he could in a hole in the side of a mountain known as a dugout, without bedding except two blankets well supplied with "cooties" (body lice). He says he will protect the citizens of the county as he protected the citizens of this nation. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Douglas, Sr. who's family were some of the first citizens here.
Mr. W. T. Kitchens of Wrightsville also announces for Sheriff. Mr. Joe Butterly is back home from his services overseas. Judge J. L. Kent at this time has no opposition for Judge of the Dublin Judicial Circuit.
Mrs. J. C. Midyett and Mrs. J. M. Mason of the Red Cross Home Service will be here and any soldiers or families of soldiers who need the help that she can be of assistance at her residence on East Elm Street.
Mr. R. P. Hicks returned from a trip to Blue Ridge where he has made two big purchases of land which is quite an addition to his already vast estate. He aims to erect a summer home up there. At the present he has joined a hunting party from Dublin and is down on the coast for a deer hunt.
Uncle Henry Stephens of near Kite is improving. He has been crippled for several weeks with an inflamed leg. Mrs. John M. Meeks came home from Dublin Sanitarium where she has been under treatment for three weeks. Messrs. Fred Daley and Hugh McWhorter have gone west seeking health and employment. At the present they are in Oklahoma.
Col. and Mrs. G. Anton Faircloth will soon occupy the remodeled home on East Elm Street. Col. C. S. Claxton is completing his new home on North Marcus Street. A busy man is Mr. Edd Tompkins, President of the Tompkins chain of three stores. He divides his time between the three and in the country surrounding for sixty or seventy miles, doing one of the largest wholesale and retail businesses in this part of Georgia.
Faircloth & Faircloth say they have $15,000 in hand to loan at once on improved farmlands in Johnson County. Borrower can obtain same as soon as titles can be investigated and papers drawn. No delay. Cheap rate of interest and low commission charges.
Rev. W. E. Arnold has been returned to pastorate of the Wrightsville Methodist church. Those attending the Methodist Conference in Dublin were Col. & Mrs. E. L. Stephens, Dr. J. W. Flanders, Mr. Joe M. Mason, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Thompson, Mrs. W. A. Sinquefield, Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Editor C. D. Roundtree.
Fred T. Bridges will be at Mr. Robinson's office in the court house taking orders for nitrate of soda. Up to November 1st Johnson County has ginned 9,401 bales against last years 15,016 bales of cotton in 1918. Burke County is still the cotton leader with Walton County second. Emanuel, Laurens and Johnson are way down the list.
Mr. Reuben C. Douglas of the eastern part of the county makes another candidate in this race for the office of Sheriff. He has a wide circle of relations and friends in the county. He comes in the race as a soldier candidate having spent two years in the Army, nine months in France and four months on the firing line where shells and bombs falling thick and fast. He says when you vote to remember that a little over a year ago when you where at home in your warm bed, he was in cold muddy France, on the firing lines, living on a scant meal a day of canned beef, known as "corn willie", sleeping what little he could in a hole in the side of a mountain known as a dugout, without bedding except two blankets well supplied with "cooties" (body lice). He says he will protect the citizens of the county as he protected the citizens of this nation. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Douglas, Sr. who's family were some of the first citizens here.
Mr. W. T. Kitchens of Wrightsville also announces for Sheriff. Mr. Joe Butterly is back home from his services overseas. Judge J. L. Kent at this time has no opposition for Judge of the Dublin Judicial Circuit.
Mrs. J. C. Midyett and Mrs. J. M. Mason of the Red Cross Home Service will be here and any soldiers or families of soldiers who need the help that she can be of assistance at her residence on East Elm Street.
Mr. R. P. Hicks returned from a trip to Blue Ridge where he has made two big purchases of land which is quite an addition to his already vast estate. He aims to erect a summer home up there. At the present he has joined a hunting party from Dublin and is down on the coast for a deer hunt.
Uncle Henry Stephens of near Kite is improving. He has been crippled for several weeks with an inflamed leg. Mrs. John M. Meeks came home from Dublin Sanitarium where she has been under treatment for three weeks. Messrs. Fred Daley and Hugh McWhorter have gone west seeking health and employment. At the present they are in Oklahoma.
Col. and Mrs. G. Anton Faircloth will soon occupy the remodeled home on East Elm Street. Col. C. S. Claxton is completing his new home on North Marcus Street. A busy man is Mr. Edd Tompkins, President of the Tompkins chain of three stores. He divides his time between the three and in the country surrounding for sixty or seventy miles, doing one of the largest wholesale and retail businesses in this part of Georgia.
Faircloth & Faircloth say they have $15,000 in hand to loan at once on improved farmlands in Johnson County. Borrower can obtain same as soon as titles can be investigated and papers drawn. No delay. Cheap rate of interest and low commission charges.
Rev. W. E. Arnold has been returned to pastorate of the Wrightsville Methodist church. Those attending the Methodist Conference in Dublin were Col. & Mrs. E. L. Stephens, Dr. J. W. Flanders, Mr. Joe M. Mason, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Thompson, Mrs. W. A. Sinquefield, Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Editor C. D. Roundtree.
Fred T. Bridges will be at Mr. Robinson's office in the court house taking orders for nitrate of soda. Up to November 1st Johnson County has ginned 9,401 bales against last years 15,016 bales of cotton in 1918. Burke County is still the cotton leader with Walton County second. Emanuel, Laurens and Johnson are way down the list.
FROM DAYS GONE BY November 21, 1919
November 21, 1919.
On the 12th of this month the Meeks family and all of their large family connections met at Lide, 3 miles east of Kite, and celebrated their 100th anniversary of life in south Georgia. Hon. I. S. Woods, Representative of Emanuel County was master of ceremonies. At 10 am the 1000 or more assembled in front of the residence occupied by Mr. Bascus Meeks and a very interesting program was carried out.
Rev. Meeks of Coffee County led prayer. Dr. W. J. Flanders of Wrightsville spoke of their history in Georgia for the past 100 years since they came to the state. The ancestors came from North Carolina in 1819. All of those present that day had much cause and felt it of being part of such noble ancestry.
Hon. John N. Holder, Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate for Governor spoke at length. He made a hit with those present who had come from 13 counties in the state. The family made an agreement to have such a homecoming annually. There was so much food they could have served 1000 more.
The City of Wrightsville's primary will be December 1st. Citizens met to elect an Executive Committee that was composed of A. L. Hatcher, R. R. Douglas, T. V. Kent, W. M. Shurling and J. W. Brinson. Candidates must qualify by November 28th. Candidates for Mayor were assessed $5 each and $1 each for councilmen candidates. So far Dr. T. L. Harris and Mr. J. M. Hightower have paid the Mayor fees.
Mr. Joseph Kersey of Kite recited the benefits he derived from having his hogs treated with the Cholera serum. The 26 in pens were treated by Dr. Sheftall and all were saved. The 14 in the pasture were not treated and all died. This shows the value of the treatment and it only cost him the price of the serum.
Last week there were 46 cases disposed of in some way or another. This was criminal business. There were 42 verdicts and pleas of guilty and only 4 acquittals. The city appointed Mr. Bobie T. Henderson as Chief of Police as Chief J. L. Tapely has resigned to run for Sheriff.
Speaking of the Sheriffs race Mr. James E. Glisson announces. He is from Spann. Mr. Jonah L. Davis, son of ex-sheriff Lewis Davis is squarely in the race. Mr. Reuben Douglas is considerd likely to enter the race also, and Mr. Charles M. Schwalls of Kite is being urged to run, also Mr. Lovett J. Claxton has entered the race.
Born to Clerk and Mrs. Joe B. Williams on Wednesday November 5th was a fine little daughter. J. L. Harrison will sell at the home of the late J. W. Harrison, deceased, all of the personal property, consisting of mules, horses, cows, hogs, wagons, buggies, corn, fodder, farming implements and many other articles for cash only.
Mr. T. M. Hankins of Sandersville, who is an expert on growing peanuts will speak to the farmers of Johnson County in front of Hall Brothers store. Seed peanuts are very scarce and must be obtained at once if farmers go into this.
Miss Bertie Brantley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Brantley of Wrightsville, and Mr. A. J. Thigpen of Adrian were married November 2nd. Mrs. Lena Brantley Davis of near Wrightsville and Mr. Benjamin Neal of Summit were married at Brantley's Chapel also on November 2nd. Mr. Amos Hadden, born here but moved to Denton, Georgia died on October 28th and was buried near Broxton, Ga. His wife is a sister to Messrs. J. L. and W. D. Hatcher of this county. He had three sons and 5 daughters. Mr. W. D. Hatcher's daughter Mrs. Lovett Price died at the sanitarium in Swainsboro.
On the 12th of this month the Meeks family and all of their large family connections met at Lide, 3 miles east of Kite, and celebrated their 100th anniversary of life in south Georgia. Hon. I. S. Woods, Representative of Emanuel County was master of ceremonies. At 10 am the 1000 or more assembled in front of the residence occupied by Mr. Bascus Meeks and a very interesting program was carried out.
Rev. Meeks of Coffee County led prayer. Dr. W. J. Flanders of Wrightsville spoke of their history in Georgia for the past 100 years since they came to the state. The ancestors came from North Carolina in 1819. All of those present that day had much cause and felt it of being part of such noble ancestry.
Hon. John N. Holder, Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate for Governor spoke at length. He made a hit with those present who had come from 13 counties in the state. The family made an agreement to have such a homecoming annually. There was so much food they could have served 1000 more.
The City of Wrightsville's primary will be December 1st. Citizens met to elect an Executive Committee that was composed of A. L. Hatcher, R. R. Douglas, T. V. Kent, W. M. Shurling and J. W. Brinson. Candidates must qualify by November 28th. Candidates for Mayor were assessed $5 each and $1 each for councilmen candidates. So far Dr. T. L. Harris and Mr. J. M. Hightower have paid the Mayor fees.
Mr. Joseph Kersey of Kite recited the benefits he derived from having his hogs treated with the Cholera serum. The 26 in pens were treated by Dr. Sheftall and all were saved. The 14 in the pasture were not treated and all died. This shows the value of the treatment and it only cost him the price of the serum.
Last week there were 46 cases disposed of in some way or another. This was criminal business. There were 42 verdicts and pleas of guilty and only 4 acquittals. The city appointed Mr. Bobie T. Henderson as Chief of Police as Chief J. L. Tapely has resigned to run for Sheriff.
Speaking of the Sheriffs race Mr. James E. Glisson announces. He is from Spann. Mr. Jonah L. Davis, son of ex-sheriff Lewis Davis is squarely in the race. Mr. Reuben Douglas is considerd likely to enter the race also, and Mr. Charles M. Schwalls of Kite is being urged to run, also Mr. Lovett J. Claxton has entered the race.
Born to Clerk and Mrs. Joe B. Williams on Wednesday November 5th was a fine little daughter. J. L. Harrison will sell at the home of the late J. W. Harrison, deceased, all of the personal property, consisting of mules, horses, cows, hogs, wagons, buggies, corn, fodder, farming implements and many other articles for cash only.
Mr. T. M. Hankins of Sandersville, who is an expert on growing peanuts will speak to the farmers of Johnson County in front of Hall Brothers store. Seed peanuts are very scarce and must be obtained at once if farmers go into this.
Miss Bertie Brantley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Brantley of Wrightsville, and Mr. A. J. Thigpen of Adrian were married November 2nd. Mrs. Lena Brantley Davis of near Wrightsville and Mr. Benjamin Neal of Summit were married at Brantley's Chapel also on November 2nd. Mr. Amos Hadden, born here but moved to Denton, Georgia died on October 28th and was buried near Broxton, Ga. His wife is a sister to Messrs. J. L. and W. D. Hatcher of this county. He had three sons and 5 daughters. Mr. W. D. Hatcher's daughter Mrs. Lovett Price died at the sanitarium in Swainsboro.
Monday, November 13, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY November 14, 1919
November 14, 1919.
The race for Sheriff has added yet two more candidates. Mr. C. T. Mixon of Wrightsville makes the formal announcement that he is a candidate. Mr. Mixon is well known all over Johnson County for he has been in some way connected with the courts and officers for many years either in the capacity of Deputy Sheriff or Baliff at the courts or Constable of the Militia District. He is presently the Constable of the Wrightsville District.
Another splendid citizen has entered the Sheriff's race in Mr. Jim L. Tapley of Wrightsville who is at present the Chief of Police. He has held this position for many years and has been an acting deputy or policeman most of his life. He has a wide acquaintanceship all over the county and is well liked.
The November Term of City Court will convene next Monday with Judge B. B. Blount presiding. Solicitor Charles S. Claxton has stated there will be a rather heavy docket this time as a number of cases were carried over. The jail is not vacant, there being a few left for trial this term.
All the schools of the county are stopped this week and the teachers are in Wrightsville attending the Teacher's Institute under the supervision of Professor I. S. Smith and Professor A. J. M. Robinson. It is being held at the courthouse.
There were 8,806 bales of cotton ginned in Johnson County from the crop of 1919 prior to October 18th, as compared to 13,139 bales ginned up to the same time in 1918.
Two years ago Pastor Midyett set out eight three year old pecan trees on the Brown Memorial church property. All of them are living and growing nicely, and Tuesday the pastor brought to the Headlight office three pecans gathered from one of these weighing at the rate of sixty three to the pound. He estimates that with the care he has given will be continued for seven more years they will be yielding an income sufficient to pay half the local expenses of the church, and in ten or twelve years will be enough to handsomely support a pastor. He says there is room for eight more trees on the property, which if set this fall would soon make the church supporting.
Mr. W. R. Gatlin, owner and manager of the City Garage, has received an invitation to attend the Presto-O-Lite Convention of Dealers for two days at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta. He will be guest of the P. O. L. people there.
H. T. Brantley has changed his grinding days to Friday's instead of Saturday's. He buys corn and sells meal. L. E. Powell warns anyone from hunting, fishing or trespassing on his lands, and if they do they will be dealt with as the law directs.
The race for Sheriff has added yet two more candidates. Mr. C. T. Mixon of Wrightsville makes the formal announcement that he is a candidate. Mr. Mixon is well known all over Johnson County for he has been in some way connected with the courts and officers for many years either in the capacity of Deputy Sheriff or Baliff at the courts or Constable of the Militia District. He is presently the Constable of the Wrightsville District.
Another splendid citizen has entered the Sheriff's race in Mr. Jim L. Tapley of Wrightsville who is at present the Chief of Police. He has held this position for many years and has been an acting deputy or policeman most of his life. He has a wide acquaintanceship all over the county and is well liked.
The November Term of City Court will convene next Monday with Judge B. B. Blount presiding. Solicitor Charles S. Claxton has stated there will be a rather heavy docket this time as a number of cases were carried over. The jail is not vacant, there being a few left for trial this term.
All the schools of the county are stopped this week and the teachers are in Wrightsville attending the Teacher's Institute under the supervision of Professor I. S. Smith and Professor A. J. M. Robinson. It is being held at the courthouse.
There were 8,806 bales of cotton ginned in Johnson County from the crop of 1919 prior to October 18th, as compared to 13,139 bales ginned up to the same time in 1918.
Two years ago Pastor Midyett set out eight three year old pecan trees on the Brown Memorial church property. All of them are living and growing nicely, and Tuesday the pastor brought to the Headlight office three pecans gathered from one of these weighing at the rate of sixty three to the pound. He estimates that with the care he has given will be continued for seven more years they will be yielding an income sufficient to pay half the local expenses of the church, and in ten or twelve years will be enough to handsomely support a pastor. He says there is room for eight more trees on the property, which if set this fall would soon make the church supporting.
Mr. W. R. Gatlin, owner and manager of the City Garage, has received an invitation to attend the Presto-O-Lite Convention of Dealers for two days at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta. He will be guest of the P. O. L. people there.
H. T. Brantley has changed his grinding days to Friday's instead of Saturday's. He buys corn and sells meal. L. E. Powell warns anyone from hunting, fishing or trespassing on his lands, and if they do they will be dealt with as the law directs.
FROM DAYS GONE BY November 7, 1919
November 7, 1919.
When the gates of the second annual county fair were thrown open yesterday at the fair grounds, a tremendous display of livestock, poultry, farm products, canning club work, ladys fancy department and other things presented to the people who saw them, a wonderful and surprising sight that everybody is marveling at because of its beauty and attractive varieties.
Johnson County has done herself proud and a lot of honor for making it possible to exhibit such a grand display of pure Johnson County products here right in her midst and hundreds of exhibitors are congradulating themselves upon the neat appearance of the entire outfit out at the fairgrounds.
The shows are there, and the horse racing will be on this afternoon and Friday. These horses brought for the racing are also in part the product of the county, being mostly the property of Mr. Will Clements of Adrian and are a fine specimen of horsemanship that is not easily found anywhere.
Friday is the real big day of the entire fair. Then all of the schools of the county are coming. Actual school children and their teachers will be admitted for ten cents. The general price of admission for adults is only thirty-five cent and for children under twelve only twenty-five cent, season tickets are on sale at $1.50 each and are not transferrable. Everyone was encouraged to come out and see what your neighbor is doing. See the beautiful war relics room and the fancy department finished up so accurately by the ladies. The mammoth canning club exhibit by Miss Massey was worth the price of admission itself.
The runaway couple, Miss Claudia Hutcheson and Mr. J. L. Stephenson were happily married at Corinth and left on a bridal tour. Mr. August Lee Baker from Ekalak, Montana arrived in Meeks for an extended visit with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. N. Baker. He has just returned from overseas and has been waiting in Montana to receive his discharge. Spencer Douglas had a cane grinding at his place near Meeks.
Work will soon begin on the fine bungalow to be erected by Col. & Mrs. Charles S. Claxton on North Marcus street. Col. Claxton has a beautiful new office, just equipped out-an-out, over Brinson,s Drug Store. Messrs. Walter and Samps Powell were in town Monday. Samps carried home a new Ford from Lovett Garage.
August Roberts forewarns anyone from employing, hiring, sheltering or in any way harboring any of his children, as follows, President, Mary L., Willie Dan, Laura Mae and Dan Roberts, and neither through the consent of their mother for she is not suppose to be hiring them out.
J. W. A. Crawford has for sale one good second hand two horse wagon, five second hand buggies in good shape. One lot of porch swings and furniture, settes, chairs, etc. will sell wagon and buggies cheap and close out all the porch furniture at cost.
Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Brantley announce the birth of an 8 pound son at their home on November 2nd. Son and mother are doing fine. It was sad to hear of the death of Uncle Chess Flanders. H. T. Mason warns any person not to hire or harbor his son Quillian Mason without his consent. He is a minor and under age.
When the gates of the second annual county fair were thrown open yesterday at the fair grounds, a tremendous display of livestock, poultry, farm products, canning club work, ladys fancy department and other things presented to the people who saw them, a wonderful and surprising sight that everybody is marveling at because of its beauty and attractive varieties.
Johnson County has done herself proud and a lot of honor for making it possible to exhibit such a grand display of pure Johnson County products here right in her midst and hundreds of exhibitors are congradulating themselves upon the neat appearance of the entire outfit out at the fairgrounds.
The shows are there, and the horse racing will be on this afternoon and Friday. These horses brought for the racing are also in part the product of the county, being mostly the property of Mr. Will Clements of Adrian and are a fine specimen of horsemanship that is not easily found anywhere.
Friday is the real big day of the entire fair. Then all of the schools of the county are coming. Actual school children and their teachers will be admitted for ten cents. The general price of admission for adults is only thirty-five cent and for children under twelve only twenty-five cent, season tickets are on sale at $1.50 each and are not transferrable. Everyone was encouraged to come out and see what your neighbor is doing. See the beautiful war relics room and the fancy department finished up so accurately by the ladies. The mammoth canning club exhibit by Miss Massey was worth the price of admission itself.
The runaway couple, Miss Claudia Hutcheson and Mr. J. L. Stephenson were happily married at Corinth and left on a bridal tour. Mr. August Lee Baker from Ekalak, Montana arrived in Meeks for an extended visit with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. N. Baker. He has just returned from overseas and has been waiting in Montana to receive his discharge. Spencer Douglas had a cane grinding at his place near Meeks.
Work will soon begin on the fine bungalow to be erected by Col. & Mrs. Charles S. Claxton on North Marcus street. Col. Claxton has a beautiful new office, just equipped out-an-out, over Brinson,s Drug Store. Messrs. Walter and Samps Powell were in town Monday. Samps carried home a new Ford from Lovett Garage.
August Roberts forewarns anyone from employing, hiring, sheltering or in any way harboring any of his children, as follows, President, Mary L., Willie Dan, Laura Mae and Dan Roberts, and neither through the consent of their mother for she is not suppose to be hiring them out.
J. W. A. Crawford has for sale one good second hand two horse wagon, five second hand buggies in good shape. One lot of porch swings and furniture, settes, chairs, etc. will sell wagon and buggies cheap and close out all the porch furniture at cost.
Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Brantley announce the birth of an 8 pound son at their home on November 2nd. Son and mother are doing fine. It was sad to hear of the death of Uncle Chess Flanders. H. T. Mason warns any person not to hire or harbor his son Quillian Mason without his consent. He is a minor and under age.
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 31, 1919
October 31, 1919.
Along with every other progressive county in this state, Johnson County is to have a county fair next week, the first real fair it has ever had. f course it started off with an experiment last year but this time there is all difference in the world in every phase of it, almost. This fair is larger, better and on its premises. There are other differences. But the thing impressing most is the progressive spirit of the people in wishing to vie with each other in showing their products and interest each other again in swapping ideas of what to raise and how to raise it. This is the people's fair. It is everybody's fair and everybody felt a deep sense of personal interest in it by taking a hand and making it a success.
Mr. C. D. Roundtree, manager of the fair association is offering a $10 reward for the arrest and conviction of any person, black or white, who in anyway trespasses, defaces or damages the property of the fair grounds or the building, or fence. It will not be tolerated.
A mass political meeting will be held at the court house to elect a new Executive Committee for the Democratic Party in the county. There are 22 candidates announced so far and more are expected. Uncle Berry Price who went through part of the Civil War and still living a loyal life to his country comes forward as a candidate for Treasurer. He lives near Price's Bridge on the Bartow Highway. Mr. W. G. Watkins entered the Ordinary's race. He was born on the Jefferson/Johnson line, their plantation being divided by the line. Col. H. T. Hicks vies for the office of Solicitor of City Court. He is a well known young attorney from one of the founding families of this county. It is rumored that W. T. Kitchens may run for Sheriff.
The carpenter has completed the new school building at Moore's Chapel and 90 pupils are on the roll. Dr. Sheftall will inoculate all hogs for the fair free of charge except for the cost of the serum. Mr. Frank M. Tapley had one big bale of cotton ginned at Lovett's that weighed 735 pounds. It and the seed brought over $300. After this week Lovett says they will cut their service to gin days, Thursdays and Fridays only. William Faircloth & Charles S. Claxton are dissolving their practice by mutual consent.
Mr. & Mrs. Louie Kent are again residents of the city moving from the Kellam place. The Johnny J. Williams Stock Company has been playing in the city this week. About the only left-over soldier boy in France who went along with the first ones from the county is Mr. Joe J. Butterly. Joe hasn't been heard from in some time but relatives believe he is enroute home.
Fred Alton Prescott, the almost 10 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. O. P. Prescott died from a couple days illness. He was buried at Marvin Church Cemetery in Laurens County. After being an invalid almost three years Mrs. John T. Fulford died at her home in the city October 24th. She was Miss Pennie Jane Harrison, daughter of Drew Harrison. She had six children, two dying in infancy. The living are Charles, Gainor, Harlie and Remus. She was buried at New Bethel in Washington County.
Cotton has gone way up, above even the war price, and most everybody is selling what little they had on hand. The fancy price is putting a lot of cash in the county. All in all its a fine time in Johnson County. Cane skimmings and 'possum hunting are here.
Along with every other progressive county in this state, Johnson County is to have a county fair next week, the first real fair it has ever had. f course it started off with an experiment last year but this time there is all difference in the world in every phase of it, almost. This fair is larger, better and on its premises. There are other differences. But the thing impressing most is the progressive spirit of the people in wishing to vie with each other in showing their products and interest each other again in swapping ideas of what to raise and how to raise it. This is the people's fair. It is everybody's fair and everybody felt a deep sense of personal interest in it by taking a hand and making it a success.
Mr. C. D. Roundtree, manager of the fair association is offering a $10 reward for the arrest and conviction of any person, black or white, who in anyway trespasses, defaces or damages the property of the fair grounds or the building, or fence. It will not be tolerated.
A mass political meeting will be held at the court house to elect a new Executive Committee for the Democratic Party in the county. There are 22 candidates announced so far and more are expected. Uncle Berry Price who went through part of the Civil War and still living a loyal life to his country comes forward as a candidate for Treasurer. He lives near Price's Bridge on the Bartow Highway. Mr. W. G. Watkins entered the Ordinary's race. He was born on the Jefferson/Johnson line, their plantation being divided by the line. Col. H. T. Hicks vies for the office of Solicitor of City Court. He is a well known young attorney from one of the founding families of this county. It is rumored that W. T. Kitchens may run for Sheriff.
The carpenter has completed the new school building at Moore's Chapel and 90 pupils are on the roll. Dr. Sheftall will inoculate all hogs for the fair free of charge except for the cost of the serum. Mr. Frank M. Tapley had one big bale of cotton ginned at Lovett's that weighed 735 pounds. It and the seed brought over $300. After this week Lovett says they will cut their service to gin days, Thursdays and Fridays only. William Faircloth & Charles S. Claxton are dissolving their practice by mutual consent.
Mr. & Mrs. Louie Kent are again residents of the city moving from the Kellam place. The Johnny J. Williams Stock Company has been playing in the city this week. About the only left-over soldier boy in France who went along with the first ones from the county is Mr. Joe J. Butterly. Joe hasn't been heard from in some time but relatives believe he is enroute home.
Fred Alton Prescott, the almost 10 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. O. P. Prescott died from a couple days illness. He was buried at Marvin Church Cemetery in Laurens County. After being an invalid almost three years Mrs. John T. Fulford died at her home in the city October 24th. She was Miss Pennie Jane Harrison, daughter of Drew Harrison. She had six children, two dying in infancy. The living are Charles, Gainor, Harlie and Remus. She was buried at New Bethel in Washington County.
Cotton has gone way up, above even the war price, and most everybody is selling what little they had on hand. The fancy price is putting a lot of cash in the county. All in all its a fine time in Johnson County. Cane skimmings and 'possum hunting are here.
Friday, October 27, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 24, 1919
October 24, 1919.
The following is an editorial by editor C. D. Roundtree of the Headlight and Johnson County News, entitled, "The Boll Weevil End Of It."
All of 1918 the editor of this newspaper carried the message of thrift and economy to the people of Johnson, preaching its eternal doctrine of saving and making in every nook, corner, dale, hill and valley to all of the people alike and declaring to them the wisdom of it all. He found some so unkind as to criticize him unnesscarily for his persistency and earnestness but that didn't shake him loose from anything and the work went on uninterruptedly to a very appreciable extent. War Stamps and Liberty Bonds were spoken from every stump in the county; gasoline, daylight and night time were used unstintedly; sleep was lost and inclement weather braved. What was accomplished?
Men, women and children bought, though many of them reluctantly, until the war was over and carried them home for a rainy day, never dreaming at the time that the rainy day would come so soon and dressed in such raiment as to make sackcloth and ashes of our own money crop before a second winter came. He took the campaign through and now what about it?
Those who need have relief at hand if they have the stamps and bonds and many are they who have fallen to them for succor in this disatrious year and still more numerous will be those in the future to utilize the cash redeemed from stamps and bonds, money they had no earthly use for in 1918 but is now a most profitable friend in time of need. We begged them to buy then and we wish we had begged them harder for how much better off all would have been had they saved then. They had it to save then and haven't enough to hardly live on now, comparatively speaking. That is our predicament but the moral of it all is that when ever you practice thrift you are showing decency, self-control, self-respect, patriotism, love of family, that you are master of your own fate, the captain of your own soul.
Knowledge is power. It has been many centuries ago when the world discovered that knowledge is power, that to know means success, that to be learned begets everything good and noble and true and powerful. It is true in every phas of mankind and is as true today as when the sages of old sat in judgement on it.
This paragraph presages what we started out to say. That is to give your child an education at whatever cost required if it is in possible and within the child's grasp and reach. This 20th century time is certain to demand more of the rising generation in education than has ever been known before.
There are plenty of people right here in Johnson County who have a vision of what we are talking about. One of these told us here that he aimed to keep his sons in school if it took the coat off his back all of the time and he had it off at the time we were talking about it. He saw the vision and felt the need and the more pressing need of the future.
There are numerous others of the same caliber a this citizen and the country is proud of such men who are trying to make citizens of their children who will rise up and alled them blessed some day for throwing in their pathway this excellent opportunity of getting wisdom in this world. Knowledge is power. Give your child knowledge by letting him drink deep at its fountain and success and happiness will follow him all the days of his life."
The following is an editorial by editor C. D. Roundtree of the Headlight and Johnson County News, entitled, "The Boll Weevil End Of It."
All of 1918 the editor of this newspaper carried the message of thrift and economy to the people of Johnson, preaching its eternal doctrine of saving and making in every nook, corner, dale, hill and valley to all of the people alike and declaring to them the wisdom of it all. He found some so unkind as to criticize him unnesscarily for his persistency and earnestness but that didn't shake him loose from anything and the work went on uninterruptedly to a very appreciable extent. War Stamps and Liberty Bonds were spoken from every stump in the county; gasoline, daylight and night time were used unstintedly; sleep was lost and inclement weather braved. What was accomplished?
Men, women and children bought, though many of them reluctantly, until the war was over and carried them home for a rainy day, never dreaming at the time that the rainy day would come so soon and dressed in such raiment as to make sackcloth and ashes of our own money crop before a second winter came. He took the campaign through and now what about it?
Those who need have relief at hand if they have the stamps and bonds and many are they who have fallen to them for succor in this disatrious year and still more numerous will be those in the future to utilize the cash redeemed from stamps and bonds, money they had no earthly use for in 1918 but is now a most profitable friend in time of need. We begged them to buy then and we wish we had begged them harder for how much better off all would have been had they saved then. They had it to save then and haven't enough to hardly live on now, comparatively speaking. That is our predicament but the moral of it all is that when ever you practice thrift you are showing decency, self-control, self-respect, patriotism, love of family, that you are master of your own fate, the captain of your own soul.
Knowledge is power. It has been many centuries ago when the world discovered that knowledge is power, that to know means success, that to be learned begets everything good and noble and true and powerful. It is true in every phas of mankind and is as true today as when the sages of old sat in judgement on it.
This paragraph presages what we started out to say. That is to give your child an education at whatever cost required if it is in possible and within the child's grasp and reach. This 20th century time is certain to demand more of the rising generation in education than has ever been known before.
There are plenty of people right here in Johnson County who have a vision of what we are talking about. One of these told us here that he aimed to keep his sons in school if it took the coat off his back all of the time and he had it off at the time we were talking about it. He saw the vision and felt the need and the more pressing need of the future.
There are numerous others of the same caliber a this citizen and the country is proud of such men who are trying to make citizens of their children who will rise up and alled them blessed some day for throwing in their pathway this excellent opportunity of getting wisdom in this world. Knowledge is power. Give your child knowledge by letting him drink deep at its fountain and success and happiness will follow him all the days of his life."
Sunday, October 22, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct 17, 1919
October 17, 1919.
Living in Johnson County for twelve years Mr. J. V. Hill has changed his mind about continuing on as a resident here any longer and will about the first of the year return to his old home in Emanuel County, down below Swainsboro near Canoochee Primitive Baptist of which he has been a member forty years. Mr. Hill's son married a Miss Anderson and moved up this side of Kite and his daughter, then Miss Ida Hill, married a Mr. Anderson and they also reside near the father Anderson's home. But Mr. Hill and wife have some more children, brothers and sisters down in Emanuel who welcome their return while those here regret their departure.
Among those from this county who are in attendance of the Confederate Reunion in Atlanta are, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Anderson, Mr. Willie Anderson and wife, Mr. & Mrs. B. A. Anderson, Mrs. J. H. McWhorter and daughter Berttice, Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Tanner, R. R. Douglas, Henry and Isham Stephens, O. O. Snell, John Mayo, J. C. Tharpe, L. Davis, Alver Snell, O. M. Martin, D. F. Mills, W. P. Tribble, T. J. Stapleton, J. W. Mayo, J. E. Hatcher, T. J. Brantley, E. L. Anderson and R. T. Henderson.
Col. William Faircloth sold his large plantaion of 214 acres in Laurens County to Mr. A. T. Cobb, for around $30 per acre. He says he is going to sell the other large one he owns down there as the land lies off too far from him and his law practice requires too much of his time to look after his farm work as it should be. He is intending to make considerable improvements in his splendid Idylwild home and farm which will be an ideal home and most convenit to his law practice.
Wrightsville is full of businesses f just about every line of merchandise you need. All the buildings are occupied and new ones would be filled if built. This is just a partial list of some of Wrightsville's businesses in 1919.
Hillard T. Hicks, attorney; Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company, clothing; John J. Duff, jeweler and optometry; Klaro Kola Bottling Works, W. E. Orr; Dr. I. H. Archer, dentistry; A. F. Flanders Drug Store; Butterly Drug Company; City Garage; Southern Grocery Company; A. L. Hatcher, farm loans; N. Braddy, photography; Dr. J. C. Robinson, dentist.
L. A. Lovett Ford; Tanner Auto Company; Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad; Jack Robinson, watchmaker & optician; Wrightsville Tire & Vulcanizing Company; Bank of Wrightsville; Farmers Bank; Exchange Bank; A. W. Hightower, taxi service; Mason & Thompson Real Estate; Wrightsville Hardware Company; Faircloth & Claxton, attornys & real estate; Lyles & Crow pressing and laundry; Wrightsville Headlight; Hayes Cash Store; The Crawford Shops; Johnson County Auto Company.
Wrightsville Pressing Club; Henderson's Ice Cream Parlor; The Cash Grocery; J. H. Rowland Feed & Seed; Prescott-Price & Company; Vivola Theatre; L. E. Parker Grocery & Bottling Works; Brinson Drug Store.
Wrightsville was thriving during this time period. Nobody had to leave the county for anything unless they wanted too. This was just some of the businesses here but there were many I have not named.
Living in Johnson County for twelve years Mr. J. V. Hill has changed his mind about continuing on as a resident here any longer and will about the first of the year return to his old home in Emanuel County, down below Swainsboro near Canoochee Primitive Baptist of which he has been a member forty years. Mr. Hill's son married a Miss Anderson and moved up this side of Kite and his daughter, then Miss Ida Hill, married a Mr. Anderson and they also reside near the father Anderson's home. But Mr. Hill and wife have some more children, brothers and sisters down in Emanuel who welcome their return while those here regret their departure.
Among those from this county who are in attendance of the Confederate Reunion in Atlanta are, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Anderson, Mr. Willie Anderson and wife, Mr. & Mrs. B. A. Anderson, Mrs. J. H. McWhorter and daughter Berttice, Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Tanner, R. R. Douglas, Henry and Isham Stephens, O. O. Snell, John Mayo, J. C. Tharpe, L. Davis, Alver Snell, O. M. Martin, D. F. Mills, W. P. Tribble, T. J. Stapleton, J. W. Mayo, J. E. Hatcher, T. J. Brantley, E. L. Anderson and R. T. Henderson.
Col. William Faircloth sold his large plantaion of 214 acres in Laurens County to Mr. A. T. Cobb, for around $30 per acre. He says he is going to sell the other large one he owns down there as the land lies off too far from him and his law practice requires too much of his time to look after his farm work as it should be. He is intending to make considerable improvements in his splendid Idylwild home and farm which will be an ideal home and most convenit to his law practice.
Wrightsville is full of businesses f just about every line of merchandise you need. All the buildings are occupied and new ones would be filled if built. This is just a partial list of some of Wrightsville's businesses in 1919.
Hillard T. Hicks, attorney; Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company, clothing; John J. Duff, jeweler and optometry; Klaro Kola Bottling Works, W. E. Orr; Dr. I. H. Archer, dentistry; A. F. Flanders Drug Store; Butterly Drug Company; City Garage; Southern Grocery Company; A. L. Hatcher, farm loans; N. Braddy, photography; Dr. J. C. Robinson, dentist.
L. A. Lovett Ford; Tanner Auto Company; Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad; Jack Robinson, watchmaker & optician; Wrightsville Tire & Vulcanizing Company; Bank of Wrightsville; Farmers Bank; Exchange Bank; A. W. Hightower, taxi service; Mason & Thompson Real Estate; Wrightsville Hardware Company; Faircloth & Claxton, attornys & real estate; Lyles & Crow pressing and laundry; Wrightsville Headlight; Hayes Cash Store; The Crawford Shops; Johnson County Auto Company.
Wrightsville Pressing Club; Henderson's Ice Cream Parlor; The Cash Grocery; J. H. Rowland Feed & Seed; Prescott-Price & Company; Vivola Theatre; L. E. Parker Grocery & Bottling Works; Brinson Drug Store.
Wrightsville was thriving during this time period. Nobody had to leave the county for anything unless they wanted too. This was just some of the businesses here but there were many I have not named.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 10, 1919
October 10, 1919.
Mrs. Janie Dorill Cummings, Saturday morning, killed her husband, Thomas D. Cummings, a brother to Mrs. M. L. Jackson of Wrightsville. Mr. Cummings had been married twice, this being his second wife. By his first marriage he had five children who lived with them. He was 40 and she was 29. Officers placed her in jail and charged her with murder.
She was given a preliminary hearing in Augusta where she claimed self defense, that her husband had beaten her and she shot to defend herself but this is bitterly denied by members of the dead man's family who claim he had not touched her and this could be established with little doubt by eye witnesses.
She ran amuck in the home, emptying a six-shooter improved revolver, five bullets hitting the husband and killing him instantly. The eldest son soon arrived on the scene and became desperate, thrushing a pistol at his step-mother and would have shot had not the officers rescued the gun from his hand.
The woman defied the police, neighbors and all until she saw herself overpowered by numbers and gave herself up. The father and brother of the dead man went from their home at Chalker, Georgia for the corpse of their son and brother and took it to Chalker to be buried. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Jackson have been with their relatives since the killing.
The patrons and Odd Fellows of Moores Chapel community are busy erecting a two-story structure for the use of the Order and the school. It is a wooden building adjoining the west side of the old school building, the lower room to be used for the school children and the upper story for the Odd Fellows hall. The people of the community with the assistance of friends elsewhere are financing the building.
Zach A. Anderson announces for County Treasurer. Joby L. Jones for Tax Receiver and W. A. Page for Tax Collector. J. B. Williams announces to succeed himself as Clerk of Courts. Mr. Laudice Lovett is home from France and Germany. Mr. Allen Brantley of Moores Chapel fell and knocked his arm out of place.
Many from here are expected to go to the stump pulling demonstration on the Outlaw farm near Dublin. It was proven here there is plenty of money in cattle. Sheriff Willis Rowland sold two good mules for $96 and a milk cow for an even $100. Zach Cannon, colored, said somebody took his horse and buggy from the colored Baptist church in Wrightsville Sunday night. The horse is red, weighs 700 lbs, right hind foot cut by rope. Buggy is a Golden Eagle top buggy. He offers a reward. H. B. Nasworthy of Kite bought Joe M. Walkers home in Dublin. Nasworthy sold his home to W. B. Meeks.
Frank Harris, colored, got mixed up in a row at a negro frolic below Lovett Saturday night and got a load of shot from a single barreled Iver Johnson shotgun which caused Dr. J. R. Dent to spend four hours amputating his leg.
Miss Myra Renfroe married Mr. Turner Scarboro and Miss Mozelle Sanford married Mr. Rabun Moore at Corinth church. There has been almost an ice famine in Wrightsville all of the week. The ice man was perspiring himself and although he worked to relieve the situation, the heat of the day could only be relieved by the cooler hours of the late night. All the past week sugar has been an item with the people and many a cup of coffee went begging. Sugar and ice, though, in a dry county isn't so bad after all.
Mrs. Janie Dorill Cummings, Saturday morning, killed her husband, Thomas D. Cummings, a brother to Mrs. M. L. Jackson of Wrightsville. Mr. Cummings had been married twice, this being his second wife. By his first marriage he had five children who lived with them. He was 40 and she was 29. Officers placed her in jail and charged her with murder.
She was given a preliminary hearing in Augusta where she claimed self defense, that her husband had beaten her and she shot to defend herself but this is bitterly denied by members of the dead man's family who claim he had not touched her and this could be established with little doubt by eye witnesses.
She ran amuck in the home, emptying a six-shooter improved revolver, five bullets hitting the husband and killing him instantly. The eldest son soon arrived on the scene and became desperate, thrushing a pistol at his step-mother and would have shot had not the officers rescued the gun from his hand.
The woman defied the police, neighbors and all until she saw herself overpowered by numbers and gave herself up. The father and brother of the dead man went from their home at Chalker, Georgia for the corpse of their son and brother and took it to Chalker to be buried. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Jackson have been with their relatives since the killing.
The patrons and Odd Fellows of Moores Chapel community are busy erecting a two-story structure for the use of the Order and the school. It is a wooden building adjoining the west side of the old school building, the lower room to be used for the school children and the upper story for the Odd Fellows hall. The people of the community with the assistance of friends elsewhere are financing the building.
Zach A. Anderson announces for County Treasurer. Joby L. Jones for Tax Receiver and W. A. Page for Tax Collector. J. B. Williams announces to succeed himself as Clerk of Courts. Mr. Laudice Lovett is home from France and Germany. Mr. Allen Brantley of Moores Chapel fell and knocked his arm out of place.
Many from here are expected to go to the stump pulling demonstration on the Outlaw farm near Dublin. It was proven here there is plenty of money in cattle. Sheriff Willis Rowland sold two good mules for $96 and a milk cow for an even $100. Zach Cannon, colored, said somebody took his horse and buggy from the colored Baptist church in Wrightsville Sunday night. The horse is red, weighs 700 lbs, right hind foot cut by rope. Buggy is a Golden Eagle top buggy. He offers a reward. H. B. Nasworthy of Kite bought Joe M. Walkers home in Dublin. Nasworthy sold his home to W. B. Meeks.
Frank Harris, colored, got mixed up in a row at a negro frolic below Lovett Saturday night and got a load of shot from a single barreled Iver Johnson shotgun which caused Dr. J. R. Dent to spend four hours amputating his leg.
Miss Myra Renfroe married Mr. Turner Scarboro and Miss Mozelle Sanford married Mr. Rabun Moore at Corinth church. There has been almost an ice famine in Wrightsville all of the week. The ice man was perspiring himself and although he worked to relieve the situation, the heat of the day could only be relieved by the cooler hours of the late night. All the past week sugar has been an item with the people and many a cup of coffee went begging. Sugar and ice, though, in a dry county isn't so bad after all.
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 3, 1919
October 3, 1919.
Notice was given that an election for bonds for the purpose of installing and equipping a sewage system in and for the city of Wrightsville will be held at the court house the 18th day of October. The amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $30,000.00, of a denomination of $1000 each, the rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is five and half per cent per annum, payable annually, said interest to be paid at the Hanover National Bank of New York City. Bonds to mature and to become due thirty years from date of issuance. this was signed by W. M. Shurling, Mayor and City Councilmen T. L. Martin, E. N. Hitchcock, W. C. Chester, J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan.
Hon. Morris T. Riner stated he would not be a candidate this time for Ordinary. He gave his reasons his close business affairs at home and other personal matters. Mr. W. J. Stephens of Adrian has withdrawn from the race for County Treaserur on account of he just moved to the county and is required to reside in the county for one year prior to running for office. Mr. L. B. Price, "Uncle Berry" of Price District has decided to run for Treasurer.
Others that are still in the race so far are: For County Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, William G. Hutcheson, Flem W. Hall, Walter N. Powell. Tax Collector - H. T. Downs, J. W. Vanlandingham. Senate 16th District - F. H. Saffold. Tax Receiver - J. Morgan Layton, J. A. Lindsey. Coroner - Loring R. Clayton. Sheriff - Henry G. Tyson, Tyler H. Burns, O. S. Spence. School Superintendent - Luther Lillard. Ordinary - W. J. Flanders. Clerk of Courts - George A. Smith, J. Lovett Anderson.
Among the latest to arrive home from foreign war fields is Brannon J. Snell, Jim Smith, Bill Mimbs. The report of the Home Service for Johnson County Red Cross for September: Number of families dealt with, 38. Services rendered 13, application for allotment 14, applications for compensation 6, number of letters written 36, received telegrams sent information only 6. Financial assistance given 0. The Red Cross Johnson County Chapter does not want to be rekoned as slackers in this noble work.
Mr. John R. Moore of Menlo, Georgia arrived in the city from his North Georgia home after being gone almost a year. He sold his home and intends to make his permanent residence here. Hinton Braswell has purchased a new Ford. Dr. H. B. Bray has returned to Atlanta where he is completing his course at Emory University. W. A. Sinquefield is offering for sale 100 acre farm, best grade stiff, pimply, clay subsoil land five and one half miles from Wrightsville. Small three horse farm open, three houses. Purchase for half cash, balance in three to five years.
The banks released their statement of condition. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville $413,382.29; Citizens Bank of Kite $244,085.89; Bank of Adrian $249,392.27; Scott Banking Company $118,434.55; The Farmers Bank $113,496.66; Bank of Wrightsville $392,415.18.
Notice was given that an election for bonds for the purpose of installing and equipping a sewage system in and for the city of Wrightsville will be held at the court house the 18th day of October. The amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $30,000.00, of a denomination of $1000 each, the rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is five and half per cent per annum, payable annually, said interest to be paid at the Hanover National Bank of New York City. Bonds to mature and to become due thirty years from date of issuance. this was signed by W. M. Shurling, Mayor and City Councilmen T. L. Martin, E. N. Hitchcock, W. C. Chester, J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan.
Hon. Morris T. Riner stated he would not be a candidate this time for Ordinary. He gave his reasons his close business affairs at home and other personal matters. Mr. W. J. Stephens of Adrian has withdrawn from the race for County Treaserur on account of he just moved to the county and is required to reside in the county for one year prior to running for office. Mr. L. B. Price, "Uncle Berry" of Price District has decided to run for Treasurer.
Others that are still in the race so far are: For County Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, William G. Hutcheson, Flem W. Hall, Walter N. Powell. Tax Collector - H. T. Downs, J. W. Vanlandingham. Senate 16th District - F. H. Saffold. Tax Receiver - J. Morgan Layton, J. A. Lindsey. Coroner - Loring R. Clayton. Sheriff - Henry G. Tyson, Tyler H. Burns, O. S. Spence. School Superintendent - Luther Lillard. Ordinary - W. J. Flanders. Clerk of Courts - George A. Smith, J. Lovett Anderson.
Among the latest to arrive home from foreign war fields is Brannon J. Snell, Jim Smith, Bill Mimbs. The report of the Home Service for Johnson County Red Cross for September: Number of families dealt with, 38. Services rendered 13, application for allotment 14, applications for compensation 6, number of letters written 36, received telegrams sent information only 6. Financial assistance given 0. The Red Cross Johnson County Chapter does not want to be rekoned as slackers in this noble work.
Mr. John R. Moore of Menlo, Georgia arrived in the city from his North Georgia home after being gone almost a year. He sold his home and intends to make his permanent residence here. Hinton Braswell has purchased a new Ford. Dr. H. B. Bray has returned to Atlanta where he is completing his course at Emory University. W. A. Sinquefield is offering for sale 100 acre farm, best grade stiff, pimply, clay subsoil land five and one half miles from Wrightsville. Small three horse farm open, three houses. Purchase for half cash, balance in three to five years.
The banks released their statement of condition. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville $413,382.29; Citizens Bank of Kite $244,085.89; Bank of Adrian $249,392.27; Scott Banking Company $118,434.55; The Farmers Bank $113,496.66; Bank of Wrightsville $392,415.18.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY September 26, 1919
September 26, 1919.
Another big business deal was consummated in Wrightsville entailing one of the largest financial changes in the city for years, when the Wrightsville Merchantile Company sold to and consolidated with The Star Supply Company. The merchantile company was organized in 1905 by Messrs. W. C. Tompkins, E. A. W. Johnson and J. M. Cook.
After a successful career under this ownership Mr. Cook and Mr. Johnson purchased Mr. Tompkins interest and ran it until a few years ago, when Mr. Cook bought out Mr. Johnson, soon after selling an interest to Mr. Tom Elton. This was six years ago. Since that time it has been owned and operated by Cook and Elton.
All of its career Mr. Cook has had control and financial direction of the firm and it is interesting to note that it grew from a capital of $3,000 to today's value, which is conservatively estimated at $125,000. It has carried an investment of $75,000 for the past several years and a stock ranging from $25,000 to $30,000 continuously. Its annual business has aggregated anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000, doing business both for cash and credit in this county and in adjoining ones.
The Star Supply Company was a firm composed of W. D. Rowland, J. H. Rowland, R. H. Rowland, E. N. Hitchcock and C. S. Claxton, doing business in the store occupied by the Rowland Grain & Seed Company, whom they superceded, The Rowland Grain & Seed Company having bought the Rowland Grain Company.
Mr. E. N. Hitchcock and the other owners of the Union Grocery Company sold their business beside the Bank of Wrightsville to Mr. Mark Duggan the first of this year and since that time have been with the Star Supply Company, doing a fine starting-off business in their new location. They decided to enter the hardware field entirely and have foregone the idea of erecting a building on the corner lot next to the Rowland store for the present and the Star Supply will take over and consolidate with the Wrightsville Merchantile Company.
They are busy taking stock this week and as soon as this work is completed will open up under the financial backing of the members of the Star Supply firm, and Mr. Cook and probably Mr. Elton. It is announced that Mr. Hitchcock will assume the direct management of the new firm, whose name in all likelihood is to be The Wrightsville Hardware Company. This new firm will not be an incorporation but a partnership.
Mr. Cook will retain headquarters at the store and advise with the management as to purchases and credits and general affairs of the firm. Mr. Elton will remain to wind up the business of the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and also divide time with the new firm. Mr. R. H. Rowland is slated for secretary-treasurer. The other sales and clerical force has not been announced.
The new firm enters the field with a successful history with them throughout, both in connection with their own business dealings and that of the firm going out. They are experienced commercial men and have a bright future before them.
Another big business deal was consummated in Wrightsville entailing one of the largest financial changes in the city for years, when the Wrightsville Merchantile Company sold to and consolidated with The Star Supply Company. The merchantile company was organized in 1905 by Messrs. W. C. Tompkins, E. A. W. Johnson and J. M. Cook.
After a successful career under this ownership Mr. Cook and Mr. Johnson purchased Mr. Tompkins interest and ran it until a few years ago, when Mr. Cook bought out Mr. Johnson, soon after selling an interest to Mr. Tom Elton. This was six years ago. Since that time it has been owned and operated by Cook and Elton.
All of its career Mr. Cook has had control and financial direction of the firm and it is interesting to note that it grew from a capital of $3,000 to today's value, which is conservatively estimated at $125,000. It has carried an investment of $75,000 for the past several years and a stock ranging from $25,000 to $30,000 continuously. Its annual business has aggregated anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000, doing business both for cash and credit in this county and in adjoining ones.
The Star Supply Company was a firm composed of W. D. Rowland, J. H. Rowland, R. H. Rowland, E. N. Hitchcock and C. S. Claxton, doing business in the store occupied by the Rowland Grain & Seed Company, whom they superceded, The Rowland Grain & Seed Company having bought the Rowland Grain Company.
Mr. E. N. Hitchcock and the other owners of the Union Grocery Company sold their business beside the Bank of Wrightsville to Mr. Mark Duggan the first of this year and since that time have been with the Star Supply Company, doing a fine starting-off business in their new location. They decided to enter the hardware field entirely and have foregone the idea of erecting a building on the corner lot next to the Rowland store for the present and the Star Supply will take over and consolidate with the Wrightsville Merchantile Company.
They are busy taking stock this week and as soon as this work is completed will open up under the financial backing of the members of the Star Supply firm, and Mr. Cook and probably Mr. Elton. It is announced that Mr. Hitchcock will assume the direct management of the new firm, whose name in all likelihood is to be The Wrightsville Hardware Company. This new firm will not be an incorporation but a partnership.
Mr. Cook will retain headquarters at the store and advise with the management as to purchases and credits and general affairs of the firm. Mr. Elton will remain to wind up the business of the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and also divide time with the new firm. Mr. R. H. Rowland is slated for secretary-treasurer. The other sales and clerical force has not been announced.
The new firm enters the field with a successful history with them throughout, both in connection with their own business dealings and that of the firm going out. They are experienced commercial men and have a bright future before them.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Sept. 19, 1919
September 19, 1919.
Three young men from Lovett created quite a big sensation in Wrightsville Friday afternoon. They came into town soon after dinner in a Paige automobile and proceeded to celebrate by driving around very dangerously over the streets, which gave the police reason to believe they were either drunk or drinking or both.
Friends of the three boys were plotting them out of the city towards Lovett when policeman J. L. Tapley, deputy sheriff W. T. Rowland and baliff C. T. Mixon overtook them and placed them under arrest. The other one took to his heels, while the other two were being arrested.
The boy gave their names as Paul Glover, Talmage Holmes and Joe Johnson. Joe was the runner. Holmes was crazy drunk creating much noise enroute to jail. Four empty bottles were found in the car, one the remenants of grape wine. Holmes is a prize fighter and it required all three officers with several assistants to place him in jail.
RFD E. J. McAfee happened to a very disastrious accident just by the post office, when he and RFD Powell were changing a tire on the Ford of the former. Sily was using a tire tool and when prizing off the casing, assisted by McAfee who was using his bare hands, caught the fore finger of his left hand, completely tearing the end, nail, flesh and all clean off. A physician soon had it bound up and it is getting along all right.
On Tuesday, September 2, Alonzo Warnock and Joe Cowart who live in Emanuel County near Canoochee, went fishing in the Ogeechee at Sand Ridge lake near Herndon. Upon arriving on the banks they secured the boat they had used on Monday in putting out hooks and started on a cruise around to see what luck had been theirs. Parties coming from there stated they carried along some "wet bait" with them and had about a quart in the boat.
Headed down stream they reached a small flurry which put the boat to swinging sideways and the two men, Cowart a large fat man, fell into the deep of the stream. Warnock succeeded in landing safe on the banks but Cowart was not fortunate. He sank to remain and it was Friday morning at 9 am when his swollen body gave up its submerged position and came to the top 300 yards on down the stream from where he fell into the water.
Warnock spread the news of the death of his fellow angler and searching parties remained on the scene, up and down the river for a mile or more until his body came up. They tried dynamite and raking and diving but to no avail. The drowned corpse was taken home Friday and given burial Saturday. He was of the best family, as also is Warnock. Too much 'shine was considered the cause of this unfortunate tragedy.
Three young men from Lovett created quite a big sensation in Wrightsville Friday afternoon. They came into town soon after dinner in a Paige automobile and proceeded to celebrate by driving around very dangerously over the streets, which gave the police reason to believe they were either drunk or drinking or both.
Friends of the three boys were plotting them out of the city towards Lovett when policeman J. L. Tapley, deputy sheriff W. T. Rowland and baliff C. T. Mixon overtook them and placed them under arrest. The other one took to his heels, while the other two were being arrested.
The boy gave their names as Paul Glover, Talmage Holmes and Joe Johnson. Joe was the runner. Holmes was crazy drunk creating much noise enroute to jail. Four empty bottles were found in the car, one the remenants of grape wine. Holmes is a prize fighter and it required all three officers with several assistants to place him in jail.
RFD E. J. McAfee happened to a very disastrious accident just by the post office, when he and RFD Powell were changing a tire on the Ford of the former. Sily was using a tire tool and when prizing off the casing, assisted by McAfee who was using his bare hands, caught the fore finger of his left hand, completely tearing the end, nail, flesh and all clean off. A physician soon had it bound up and it is getting along all right.
On Tuesday, September 2, Alonzo Warnock and Joe Cowart who live in Emanuel County near Canoochee, went fishing in the Ogeechee at Sand Ridge lake near Herndon. Upon arriving on the banks they secured the boat they had used on Monday in putting out hooks and started on a cruise around to see what luck had been theirs. Parties coming from there stated they carried along some "wet bait" with them and had about a quart in the boat.
Headed down stream they reached a small flurry which put the boat to swinging sideways and the two men, Cowart a large fat man, fell into the deep of the stream. Warnock succeeded in landing safe on the banks but Cowart was not fortunate. He sank to remain and it was Friday morning at 9 am when his swollen body gave up its submerged position and came to the top 300 yards on down the stream from where he fell into the water.
Warnock spread the news of the death of his fellow angler and searching parties remained on the scene, up and down the river for a mile or more until his body came up. They tried dynamite and raking and diving but to no avail. The drowned corpse was taken home Friday and given burial Saturday. He was of the best family, as also is Warnock. Too much 'shine was considered the cause of this unfortunate tragedy.
Friday, September 15, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Sept. 12, 1919
September 12, 1919.
Johnson County will furnish a full crop of candidates this time from the highest office to the lowest. These are the ones who have qualified to date. Judge J. L. Kent for circuit and E. L. Stephens for Solicitor to succeed themselves. There is serious talk that Judge William Faircloth may run for Congressman. Due to a new city court law, Judge B. B. Blount can not run for that office again. Ben Hill Moye is seeking the position. For Solicitor of City Court C. S. Claxton will not seek re-election. W. C. Brinson and H. T. Hicks will run for the position. W. D. Sumner will run to succeed himself as Representative. It is rumored Dr. A. M. Roundtree of Adrian may run for it.
The Ordinary, J. C. Wiggins, Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Tax Collector A. S. Mayo will not seek re-election. Those running for these positions so far are: Ordinary- U. R. Jenkins, M. T. Riner, Pete Price, Dr. J. W. Flanders. For Sheriff - C. M. Schwalls, O. L. Smith, T. H. Burns, J. E. Glisson, C. T. Mixon, J. L. Tapley, J. L. Davis and L. J. Claxton. For Tax Collector - W. A. Page, W. A. Mixon and J. Nat Riner. For Clerk of Court - Joe B. Williams (I), J. Lovett Anderson, Murphy Norris. Tax Receiver - George W. Brantley (I), J. M. Layton. Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, Walter N. Powell, C. M. Dent, Z. A. Anderson, W. C. Chester, C. C. Wheeler. Superintendent of Schools - A. J. M. Robinson (I), L. Lillard, Rev. P. Flanders, Major Loring R. Clayton for Coroner.
The Wrightsville High School had a flourishing start. Over 300 pupils have entered with more coming. There will be about 75 in just the high school. W. D. Rowland and J. D. Johnson now occupy the entire building where Mr. Johnson's store has been on the corner in front of Mr. Lovett's Ford Garage and is putting in a large line of groceries. The Crawford Shops have added a first class welding shop. Mr. J. J. Crawford will himself be in charge of this department. He holds a diploma from the U. S. Army Air Service Mechanics School.
Forty firm financial fellows now compose the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Cotton is being gathered fast on all the county farms. Not over a half of a crop is being made, many say less than 40 percent. The gins are working day and night and can't keep up with the wagons. The warehouses are being filled with farmers not willing to sell at the prices of the last few days. The farmers are in good shape even with this short crop. They have plenty to eat and are making enough of everything they raise for all of next year.
The city of Atlanta is preparing for the Confederate Veterans Reunion in October. Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Lovett had a new son born, William Irwin Lovett. Miss Jane Howard Maxwell will wed Mr. Guy Anton Faircloth, also Miss Mamie Ricks will wed Mr. J. Earl Mayo.
A young man by the name of Thompson from Soperton, but who was born in Emanuel County came through Wrightsville from service in the army, where he is still under command. He told of his fighting in the Argonne forest on October 14th last, and exhibited spots on his left side from his shoulder to his toes that had bullet holes to the number of 17 through the flesh. These he received after crossing the river on that memorable day.
Johnson County will furnish a full crop of candidates this time from the highest office to the lowest. These are the ones who have qualified to date. Judge J. L. Kent for circuit and E. L. Stephens for Solicitor to succeed themselves. There is serious talk that Judge William Faircloth may run for Congressman. Due to a new city court law, Judge B. B. Blount can not run for that office again. Ben Hill Moye is seeking the position. For Solicitor of City Court C. S. Claxton will not seek re-election. W. C. Brinson and H. T. Hicks will run for the position. W. D. Sumner will run to succeed himself as Representative. It is rumored Dr. A. M. Roundtree of Adrian may run for it.
The Ordinary, J. C. Wiggins, Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Tax Collector A. S. Mayo will not seek re-election. Those running for these positions so far are: Ordinary- U. R. Jenkins, M. T. Riner, Pete Price, Dr. J. W. Flanders. For Sheriff - C. M. Schwalls, O. L. Smith, T. H. Burns, J. E. Glisson, C. T. Mixon, J. L. Tapley, J. L. Davis and L. J. Claxton. For Tax Collector - W. A. Page, W. A. Mixon and J. Nat Riner. For Clerk of Court - Joe B. Williams (I), J. Lovett Anderson, Murphy Norris. Tax Receiver - George W. Brantley (I), J. M. Layton. Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, Walter N. Powell, C. M. Dent, Z. A. Anderson, W. C. Chester, C. C. Wheeler. Superintendent of Schools - A. J. M. Robinson (I), L. Lillard, Rev. P. Flanders, Major Loring R. Clayton for Coroner.
The Wrightsville High School had a flourishing start. Over 300 pupils have entered with more coming. There will be about 75 in just the high school. W. D. Rowland and J. D. Johnson now occupy the entire building where Mr. Johnson's store has been on the corner in front of Mr. Lovett's Ford Garage and is putting in a large line of groceries. The Crawford Shops have added a first class welding shop. Mr. J. J. Crawford will himself be in charge of this department. He holds a diploma from the U. S. Army Air Service Mechanics School.
Forty firm financial fellows now compose the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Cotton is being gathered fast on all the county farms. Not over a half of a crop is being made, many say less than 40 percent. The gins are working day and night and can't keep up with the wagons. The warehouses are being filled with farmers not willing to sell at the prices of the last few days. The farmers are in good shape even with this short crop. They have plenty to eat and are making enough of everything they raise for all of next year.
The city of Atlanta is preparing for the Confederate Veterans Reunion in October. Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Lovett had a new son born, William Irwin Lovett. Miss Jane Howard Maxwell will wed Mr. Guy Anton Faircloth, also Miss Mamie Ricks will wed Mr. J. Earl Mayo.
A young man by the name of Thompson from Soperton, but who was born in Emanuel County came through Wrightsville from service in the army, where he is still under command. He told of his fighting in the Argonne forest on October 14th last, and exhibited spots on his left side from his shoulder to his toes that had bullet holes to the number of 17 through the flesh. These he received after crossing the river on that memorable day.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY September 5, 1919
September 5, 1919.
Wrightsville merchants are not down-hearted yet on account of the much talked about hard times and have been receiving a fair trade all the while and now that the cotton crop, though off considerably, is being harvested and sold and fall business looks good. It is said here people have money to bank. There was more on deposit in the banks of this county at the last call of the banking department of the state than ever before, which will assist people greatly in paying off their debts and buying their fall and winter merchandise.
It is surprising at the increase in real estate values during the last 12 months. They have gone up one-third to a half. Several things have caused this change. Lumber and materials are high, there is a scarcity of homes and even vacant lots, and there is steady demand for homes. Business houses are also more costly now than ever before since Wrightsville was built and rents are going up. Every available office and store room in the city is occupied and there is demand for more.
L. R. Tillman, the state field rep of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been in Wrightsville organizing the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Since the legislation passed over 50 counties in the state have them. He points out that the future prosperity of the people depend on education, transportation, production, roads, rates and credit. Nineteen have already signed for membership.
A very serious auto accident occurred at the town of Lovett as two cars collided just south of the bank building. A Wrightsville auto enroute to Dublin carrying Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barnes, Mr. Lee Barnes and his two children Ora Lee and G. W., and Mr. W. H. Mixon, were struck by the auto of Mr. Tom Bray of Lovett. Bray hit Barnes turning Barnes' auto over and pinning the occupants under it. Several people lifted the Ford from the five occupants who all escaped serious injury. Another accident occurred in front of the Lovett Garage as Mr. Henry T. Downs was on the curb doing repairs on the Ford when another Ford driven by Miss Melrose Jordan, for some unknown reason, ran right into Downs who was injured. Also a Miss Page, riding with Jordan was also injured. It was miraculous no injuries were serious.
Mr. J. Frank Jackson gave up the management of the Vivola Theatre and its owner, Mr. E. A. W. Johnson passed the management over to Mr. Millard Daley. Mr. Ray Tanner has purchased the Ice Cream Parlor from Mr. J. F. Henderson. Ordinary Wiggins has put the finishing touches around the square and the court yard.
Another aged citizen and veteran of the Civil War, Mr. J. P. D. Oliver, passed Saturday after suffering two strokes. He was 74 and was married in 1866 to Mrs. Malissa Mayo, nee Walker. They had five children all living, Enoch, Elton and Arthur Oliver, Mrs. W. J. Dent and Mrs. C. S. Tapley, and one sister Lizzie Martin. He was a member of the 12th Ga. Battalion, Co. E. He was a member of the Christian church and was buried at Westview.
The colored people of the county are going to have a big day on September 8th for all the colored soldiers from the late war. They extended a welcome to all white people who want to attend. John Wesley Aiken drew a big fine from Judge Blount for pleading guilty for carrying a concealed pistol. A fine of $125 or 12 months in jail. Another case against him for carrying a machine gun without a license was nollied. Aiken paid his fine.
Cotton picking and boll weevils are on the boom in the county, but cotton buyers are busy in Wrightsville, Adrian, Scott, Spann, Donovan, Kite and Meeks. The buyers are paying the highest market prices and nearly all that comes in is being sold. Mr. J. F. Henderson has been appointed a delegate to the American Cotton Association which meets later this month in New Orleans.
Wrightsville merchants are not down-hearted yet on account of the much talked about hard times and have been receiving a fair trade all the while and now that the cotton crop, though off considerably, is being harvested and sold and fall business looks good. It is said here people have money to bank. There was more on deposit in the banks of this county at the last call of the banking department of the state than ever before, which will assist people greatly in paying off their debts and buying their fall and winter merchandise.
It is surprising at the increase in real estate values during the last 12 months. They have gone up one-third to a half. Several things have caused this change. Lumber and materials are high, there is a scarcity of homes and even vacant lots, and there is steady demand for homes. Business houses are also more costly now than ever before since Wrightsville was built and rents are going up. Every available office and store room in the city is occupied and there is demand for more.
L. R. Tillman, the state field rep of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been in Wrightsville organizing the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Since the legislation passed over 50 counties in the state have them. He points out that the future prosperity of the people depend on education, transportation, production, roads, rates and credit. Nineteen have already signed for membership.
A very serious auto accident occurred at the town of Lovett as two cars collided just south of the bank building. A Wrightsville auto enroute to Dublin carrying Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barnes, Mr. Lee Barnes and his two children Ora Lee and G. W., and Mr. W. H. Mixon, were struck by the auto of Mr. Tom Bray of Lovett. Bray hit Barnes turning Barnes' auto over and pinning the occupants under it. Several people lifted the Ford from the five occupants who all escaped serious injury. Another accident occurred in front of the Lovett Garage as Mr. Henry T. Downs was on the curb doing repairs on the Ford when another Ford driven by Miss Melrose Jordan, for some unknown reason, ran right into Downs who was injured. Also a Miss Page, riding with Jordan was also injured. It was miraculous no injuries were serious.
Mr. J. Frank Jackson gave up the management of the Vivola Theatre and its owner, Mr. E. A. W. Johnson passed the management over to Mr. Millard Daley. Mr. Ray Tanner has purchased the Ice Cream Parlor from Mr. J. F. Henderson. Ordinary Wiggins has put the finishing touches around the square and the court yard.
Another aged citizen and veteran of the Civil War, Mr. J. P. D. Oliver, passed Saturday after suffering two strokes. He was 74 and was married in 1866 to Mrs. Malissa Mayo, nee Walker. They had five children all living, Enoch, Elton and Arthur Oliver, Mrs. W. J. Dent and Mrs. C. S. Tapley, and one sister Lizzie Martin. He was a member of the 12th Ga. Battalion, Co. E. He was a member of the Christian church and was buried at Westview.
The colored people of the county are going to have a big day on September 8th for all the colored soldiers from the late war. They extended a welcome to all white people who want to attend. John Wesley Aiken drew a big fine from Judge Blount for pleading guilty for carrying a concealed pistol. A fine of $125 or 12 months in jail. Another case against him for carrying a machine gun without a license was nollied. Aiken paid his fine.
Cotton picking and boll weevils are on the boom in the county, but cotton buyers are busy in Wrightsville, Adrian, Scott, Spann, Donovan, Kite and Meeks. The buyers are paying the highest market prices and nearly all that comes in is being sold. Mr. J. F. Henderson has been appointed a delegate to the American Cotton Association which meets later this month in New Orleans.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 29, 1919
August 29, 1919.
Mr. L. A. Lovett, Wrightsville's local Ford dealer had a unique way of an advertisement for the Ford product in a letter sent to him from a soldier that was written to the Ford Auto Co. in Detroit. The British-American soldier was in Bangalore, India at the writing of this letter. It has some pretty interesting facts.
Dear Sirs: I was advertisements of different papers on autos pertaining to what they have done in this war. But nothing about the little Ford. So I am writing you a few facts, which are as follows:
In France 700 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Italy 850 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Egypt 996 out of 1000 were Fords. In Meso 999 out of 1000 were Fords. Under British capture the first car in Bagdad was a Ford. The first car to cross the Persian mountains was a Ford. The first car in the genuine Garden of Eden was a Ford. The first car in the Holyland was a Ford. Lines of communication contained Fords by the hundreds from Bagdad to the Black Sea.
I have seen the Fords used as tanks, armored moving forts, electric light plants, water pumps, ambulances, supply cars, and lots of other things, and they were always ready for anything at any time. These statements are facts, as I have served in action all through the countries named, and I name the Ford the best auto in the world. The-Iron-Mule-With-A-Kick. I remain your friend, Bosun Gilbert.
P. S. Also when we recaptured Kut, the first thing we landed on was a Ford with nothing left of it but its under frame, bare wheels and engine. Forty-five minutes afterwards Mr. Ford was manned by a machine gun and was on the chase of the retreating Turks and the Cobra Hun.
Mr. Lovett says this is some record. The above tells its own story. We have not added to or detracted from it one syllable, and it is doubtful if a higher tribute could be paid to the sterling merits and all around dependability of a motor car than that coming to the Ford car through this simple letter from a soldier, who would not have this opinion he has of the Ford car if he had not seen it deliver a service unequalled not only in the history of war but in the history of peace. And here's a 1919 poem written by Wallace Irwin called Elizabeth Ford.
"We carried her over the sea, We did, And taught her to hep, hep, hep-- A cute little Jinny, all noisy and tiny, But full of American pep. Recruited into the corps she was, She came of her own accord. We flew at her spanker the globe and the anchor, And named her Elizabeth Ford.
Cut little' Lizabeth, dear little' Lizabeth, Bonnie Elizabeth Ford! She was short and squat, but her nose was sot, For the Hindenburg line ----O Lord! She hated a Hun like a son-of-a-gun, the Kaiser she plumb abhorred, Did chunky, Elizabeth, hunky Elizabeth, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
We took her along on our hikes, we did, and a wonderful boat was she, she'd carry physicians, food and munitions, generals, water or tea. She could climb a bank like a first rate tank, and deliver the goods aboard, when we touch our steel kellies to Super Fidelis, Remember Elizabeth Ford.
She took her rests in machine gun nests, And on bullet-swept roads she chored. Where the Devil Hounds were first on the grounds, of a section of France restored, why, there was chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
But 'twas the day at those murder-woods, which the Yankees pronounce Belloo, We were sent to knock silly the hopes of Prince Willie, And turn'em around D. Q. We prayed for munitions and cleared our throats, with a waterless click, good Lord! When out of a crater with bent radiator, climbed faithful Elizabeth Ford!
With a cylinder skip she had made the trip, water and cartridge stored. With her hood a wreck and broken neck, she cracked like a broken board, hunky, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford. When they towed her out of the town next day, said Corporal Bill, "Look There! I know of one hero who shouldn't draw zero, when they're passin' the Croix De Guerre, who fed the guns that's startin' the Huns, plumb back to Canal Du Nord," So his cross, he'd won it! ---he tied to the bonnet, of faithful Elizabeth Ford.
Where shrapnel has mauled here we've now overhauled her, Her wheels and her years restored. Her record's clean, She's a true machine, and we're sending the Dutch war lord, a note by Elizabeth, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford."
Mr. L. A. Lovett, Wrightsville's local Ford dealer had a unique way of an advertisement for the Ford product in a letter sent to him from a soldier that was written to the Ford Auto Co. in Detroit. The British-American soldier was in Bangalore, India at the writing of this letter. It has some pretty interesting facts.
Dear Sirs: I was advertisements of different papers on autos pertaining to what they have done in this war. But nothing about the little Ford. So I am writing you a few facts, which are as follows:
In France 700 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Italy 850 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Egypt 996 out of 1000 were Fords. In Meso 999 out of 1000 were Fords. Under British capture the first car in Bagdad was a Ford. The first car to cross the Persian mountains was a Ford. The first car in the genuine Garden of Eden was a Ford. The first car in the Holyland was a Ford. Lines of communication contained Fords by the hundreds from Bagdad to the Black Sea.
I have seen the Fords used as tanks, armored moving forts, electric light plants, water pumps, ambulances, supply cars, and lots of other things, and they were always ready for anything at any time. These statements are facts, as I have served in action all through the countries named, and I name the Ford the best auto in the world. The-Iron-Mule-With-A-Kick. I remain your friend, Bosun Gilbert.
P. S. Also when we recaptured Kut, the first thing we landed on was a Ford with nothing left of it but its under frame, bare wheels and engine. Forty-five minutes afterwards Mr. Ford was manned by a machine gun and was on the chase of the retreating Turks and the Cobra Hun.
Mr. Lovett says this is some record. The above tells its own story. We have not added to or detracted from it one syllable, and it is doubtful if a higher tribute could be paid to the sterling merits and all around dependability of a motor car than that coming to the Ford car through this simple letter from a soldier, who would not have this opinion he has of the Ford car if he had not seen it deliver a service unequalled not only in the history of war but in the history of peace. And here's a 1919 poem written by Wallace Irwin called Elizabeth Ford.
"We carried her over the sea, We did, And taught her to hep, hep, hep-- A cute little Jinny, all noisy and tiny, But full of American pep. Recruited into the corps she was, She came of her own accord. We flew at her spanker the globe and the anchor, And named her Elizabeth Ford.
Cut little' Lizabeth, dear little' Lizabeth, Bonnie Elizabeth Ford! She was short and squat, but her nose was sot, For the Hindenburg line ----O Lord! She hated a Hun like a son-of-a-gun, the Kaiser she plumb abhorred, Did chunky, Elizabeth, hunky Elizabeth, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
We took her along on our hikes, we did, and a wonderful boat was she, she'd carry physicians, food and munitions, generals, water or tea. She could climb a bank like a first rate tank, and deliver the goods aboard, when we touch our steel kellies to Super Fidelis, Remember Elizabeth Ford.
She took her rests in machine gun nests, And on bullet-swept roads she chored. Where the Devil Hounds were first on the grounds, of a section of France restored, why, there was chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
But 'twas the day at those murder-woods, which the Yankees pronounce Belloo, We were sent to knock silly the hopes of Prince Willie, And turn'em around D. Q. We prayed for munitions and cleared our throats, with a waterless click, good Lord! When out of a crater with bent radiator, climbed faithful Elizabeth Ford!
With a cylinder skip she had made the trip, water and cartridge stored. With her hood a wreck and broken neck, she cracked like a broken board, hunky, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford. When they towed her out of the town next day, said Corporal Bill, "Look There! I know of one hero who shouldn't draw zero, when they're passin' the Croix De Guerre, who fed the guns that's startin' the Huns, plumb back to Canal Du Nord," So his cross, he'd won it! ---he tied to the bonnet, of faithful Elizabeth Ford.
Where shrapnel has mauled here we've now overhauled her, Her wheels and her years restored. Her record's clean, She's a true machine, and we're sending the Dutch war lord, a note by Elizabeth, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford."
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 22, 1919
August 22, 1919.
Only a country boy, rocked in the cradle of a countryside mother, fed on the milk of the freedom of the range of a country county in Tennessee, inspired in bravery by the strong breezes of the Cumberland mountains Alvin York was reared. And 3,000 people came out to witness his wedding to his boyhood sweetheart Grace Williams, on the bluff at Big Springs at noon, the ceremony being performed by Governor A. H. Roberts of Tennessee.
Two years ago Alvin was as common-place and husky a mountain youth as are his neighbors there today. But now he is honored nationally, to say nothing of plaudits being thrust upon him by those in the highest ranks. This red-headed benedict, declared by General Perishing to be the greatest hero of the World War, is getting his just dues now for killing outright twenty-five Germans, capturing one hundred thirty-two more and putting a whole battalion of machine guns out of action all by himself.
Now that is just why Alvin York is such an admired fellow. And the aged mother of the two-room log cabin of his birth was there to kiss her dear son a loving welcome back home and to arrange for his happiness hereafter in wedding the seventeen year old Miss of the Cumberlands who had four years ago led the present hero to the altar of the Church of Christ , whose pastor, the Rev. Pile, boasts of his affection and proudness for York.
This is a true story of a country chap who has won fame, fortune and happiness in such a short time and is one that appeals to every lad in America today who are Americans.
Only a country boy, rocked in the cradle of a countryside mother, fed on the milk of the freedom of the range of a country county in Tennessee, inspired in bravery by the strong breezes of the Cumberland mountains Alvin York was reared. And 3,000 people came out to witness his wedding to his boyhood sweetheart Grace Williams, on the bluff at Big Springs at noon, the ceremony being performed by Governor A. H. Roberts of Tennessee.
Two years ago Alvin was as common-place and husky a mountain youth as are his neighbors there today. But now he is honored nationally, to say nothing of plaudits being thrust upon him by those in the highest ranks. This red-headed benedict, declared by General Perishing to be the greatest hero of the World War, is getting his just dues now for killing outright twenty-five Germans, capturing one hundred thirty-two more and putting a whole battalion of machine guns out of action all by himself.
Now that is just why Alvin York is such an admired fellow. And the aged mother of the two-room log cabin of his birth was there to kiss her dear son a loving welcome back home and to arrange for his happiness hereafter in wedding the seventeen year old Miss of the Cumberlands who had four years ago led the present hero to the altar of the Church of Christ , whose pastor, the Rev. Pile, boasts of his affection and proudness for York.
This is a true story of a country chap who has won fame, fortune and happiness in such a short time and is one that appeals to every lad in America today who are Americans.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 1919
August 15, 1919.
According to Captain W. Z. Kemp there has been done a great deal of damage to stock and barns in the eastern part of the county recently. At one time two cows were standing out under two trees together when a strike hit the trees, killing both cows near the home of Godfrey Davis. At another home lightning struck barn wherein were two fine mules in adjoining stables. The barn was damaged badly and one mule killed. A man named West runs a sawmill this side of Wadley. His team of four mules were being driven down the road all four mules were struck with two being killed. The driver was uninjured.
The good fellows who are at the head of official Kite are having some nice work done on the streets. Weeds are being cut away and the washouts and bad places being fixed. A lot of new houses and old houses are being freshed up with paint. Kite seems to be in for a lot of new developments which means much to its prosperity.
Outside the rain and the boll weevil cotton is doing fine. Three bales to the plow is the estimate. An evidence that the cotton growers of this county are putting their minds to work on other money crops. Mr. H. P. Claxton stated he intended to go into the tobacco raising territory in south Georgia and see how they cultivate, plant, fertilize and raise tobacco. He plans to invest in this enterprise for the rainy weather and the boll weevil have cut his cotton crop in half.
In 1912 Joe Richard Irwin, colored, was charged with rape by the September term Grand Jury, A. S. Mayo, foreman and Alfred Herrington, solicitor. Joe fled for parts unknown, but Friday night while Sheriff W. D. Rowland was making a search for another in the city quarters he accidentally came upon him and arrested him. He is now in jail awaiting trial. He was dressed in a soldiers' uniform and claimed he had re-entered the service.
You had best drive your auto up into the parlor or back room or dining room or somewhere. It's dangerous to leave it loose around the house like you use to do your horse cart. You can't put much dependence in its staying right where you left it. Even the tires off the wheels, so roguish are the rogues. Mark Duggan and Dr. Douglas have experiences and others have suffered recently from auto thefts. Lock up the auto and all of its fixtures and be sure the tires are on it next morning. Its even dangerous to leave any air in the tires.
Willie Love, colored, is somewhere in Johnson County and would be glad to locate him. He is about 11 years old, his right leg cut off above the knee and he uses one crutch. Has been seen at Jessie and Ruby Taylor's. Information as to his whereabouts would be appreciated. If found notify Henry Atkins. Willie is from Statesboro and his father is looking for him.
Mr. L. M. Blount has contracted for 5000 pecan trees for Johnson County. He says calculate how many acres you will want to plant and he will tell you how many trees and the cost, depending on the size of trees you want. He is located at T. V. Kent's Furniture Store. He says prices are most attractive.
According to Captain W. Z. Kemp there has been done a great deal of damage to stock and barns in the eastern part of the county recently. At one time two cows were standing out under two trees together when a strike hit the trees, killing both cows near the home of Godfrey Davis. At another home lightning struck barn wherein were two fine mules in adjoining stables. The barn was damaged badly and one mule killed. A man named West runs a sawmill this side of Wadley. His team of four mules were being driven down the road all four mules were struck with two being killed. The driver was uninjured.
The good fellows who are at the head of official Kite are having some nice work done on the streets. Weeds are being cut away and the washouts and bad places being fixed. A lot of new houses and old houses are being freshed up with paint. Kite seems to be in for a lot of new developments which means much to its prosperity.
Outside the rain and the boll weevil cotton is doing fine. Three bales to the plow is the estimate. An evidence that the cotton growers of this county are putting their minds to work on other money crops. Mr. H. P. Claxton stated he intended to go into the tobacco raising territory in south Georgia and see how they cultivate, plant, fertilize and raise tobacco. He plans to invest in this enterprise for the rainy weather and the boll weevil have cut his cotton crop in half.
In 1912 Joe Richard Irwin, colored, was charged with rape by the September term Grand Jury, A. S. Mayo, foreman and Alfred Herrington, solicitor. Joe fled for parts unknown, but Friday night while Sheriff W. D. Rowland was making a search for another in the city quarters he accidentally came upon him and arrested him. He is now in jail awaiting trial. He was dressed in a soldiers' uniform and claimed he had re-entered the service.
You had best drive your auto up into the parlor or back room or dining room or somewhere. It's dangerous to leave it loose around the house like you use to do your horse cart. You can't put much dependence in its staying right where you left it. Even the tires off the wheels, so roguish are the rogues. Mark Duggan and Dr. Douglas have experiences and others have suffered recently from auto thefts. Lock up the auto and all of its fixtures and be sure the tires are on it next morning. Its even dangerous to leave any air in the tires.
Willie Love, colored, is somewhere in Johnson County and would be glad to locate him. He is about 11 years old, his right leg cut off above the knee and he uses one crutch. Has been seen at Jessie and Ruby Taylor's. Information as to his whereabouts would be appreciated. If found notify Henry Atkins. Willie is from Statesboro and his father is looking for him.
Mr. L. M. Blount has contracted for 5000 pecan trees for Johnson County. He says calculate how many acres you will want to plant and he will tell you how many trees and the cost, depending on the size of trees you want. He is located at T. V. Kent's Furniture Store. He says prices are most attractive.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 8, 1919
August 8, 1919.
The generally peaceful little village of Scott was considerably stirred up early Monday morning when two white men, George and John Evors, entered the store of Mr. Charles W. Brown, a merchant-farmer of the town. George worked for Mr. Brown and up to a short time before had been working all right, but for several days had been grumbling and dissatisfied about some matters pertaining to the farm and what he had bought. It seems about this some trouble arose and he sought Mr. Brown to adjust it.
George and John upon entering the store advancing to Mr. Brown, made some demands upon him which were refused, whereupon George made for him with a long knife in his hand. The two clashed and John ran into the fracas, assisting his brother. Before any serious damage was done the two brothers were taken off of Brown by his two clerks and no one was hurt. Mr. Brown had a knife gash on the pants leg. He swore out a warrant charging the brothers with assault with intent to murder. Constable Smith brought them to the jail in Wrightsville.
There is current conversations going around that Wrightsville may have a hospital built here. The doctors of the city are enthusiastic over the idea and are ready to invest in one. It is believed that a private hospital here would do just as good as those in Sandersville, Dublin and Swainsboro. Just how much weight this proposition carries is uncertain at this time, but rumor has it the move may bear some fruit sometime soon.
The Lovett Hotel, owned by Mr. U. R. Jenkins was recently sold to Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Frost who have operated it the past few years. Mrs. Frost states the hotel will be remodeled, a new roof put on, repainted inside and out, a neat wide porch built and other improvements. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hardison are now city residents. Mr. Hardison is a member of the firm of Hardison-Gragg Lumber Company who are buying sawmill timber in the county.
Messrs. Sumner & Hooks, managers of Idlywild announce a Fiddler's Contest on Friday. Every fiddler in this part of the state is asked to come. There will be judges and prizes and there will be no admission charged. Butterly' Grocery says they have 20 cases of Coca Cola bottles scattered around town and would like them returned to help save some cash. Barber Willie Brantley has returned from Macon and is with George Gannon's barber shop.
Mr. Linton Holt and Jewell Cooper are back home from the service. Those not returning who were killed in action somewhere are Frank Enters, Claude L. Deal, Freeman Collie, John Davis, Zeffoe Peoples, Verdie L. Tapley and Leland Hutcheson.
Mrs. Gertie Perry, the wife of Mr. Harvey Perry and the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Perry Price, the offspring of his first marriage, died in Wrightsville. She had been married about 5 years and had 2 sons. She was buried at New Home.
Dr. J. Gordon Brantley returned from Boston where he took a special course in surgery. Uncle Charlie Dent says he now calculates a fifty per cent cotton crop, judging by his own prospects and those of his neighbors. The weevils have been in abundance on their farms and of course damaged them considerably.
Ice has been a problem for the local dealer to solve of late, he having been unable to get it, and the heat calling for it in every home and business has made the people of the city begin to talk about erecting an ice plant here. The money is here to do most anything necessary for the convience, needs and health of the town and there is absolutely no sensible reason in deferring action that goes to augment either.
The generally peaceful little village of Scott was considerably stirred up early Monday morning when two white men, George and John Evors, entered the store of Mr. Charles W. Brown, a merchant-farmer of the town. George worked for Mr. Brown and up to a short time before had been working all right, but for several days had been grumbling and dissatisfied about some matters pertaining to the farm and what he had bought. It seems about this some trouble arose and he sought Mr. Brown to adjust it.
George and John upon entering the store advancing to Mr. Brown, made some demands upon him which were refused, whereupon George made for him with a long knife in his hand. The two clashed and John ran into the fracas, assisting his brother. Before any serious damage was done the two brothers were taken off of Brown by his two clerks and no one was hurt. Mr. Brown had a knife gash on the pants leg. He swore out a warrant charging the brothers with assault with intent to murder. Constable Smith brought them to the jail in Wrightsville.
There is current conversations going around that Wrightsville may have a hospital built here. The doctors of the city are enthusiastic over the idea and are ready to invest in one. It is believed that a private hospital here would do just as good as those in Sandersville, Dublin and Swainsboro. Just how much weight this proposition carries is uncertain at this time, but rumor has it the move may bear some fruit sometime soon.
The Lovett Hotel, owned by Mr. U. R. Jenkins was recently sold to Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Frost who have operated it the past few years. Mrs. Frost states the hotel will be remodeled, a new roof put on, repainted inside and out, a neat wide porch built and other improvements. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hardison are now city residents. Mr. Hardison is a member of the firm of Hardison-Gragg Lumber Company who are buying sawmill timber in the county.
Messrs. Sumner & Hooks, managers of Idlywild announce a Fiddler's Contest on Friday. Every fiddler in this part of the state is asked to come. There will be judges and prizes and there will be no admission charged. Butterly' Grocery says they have 20 cases of Coca Cola bottles scattered around town and would like them returned to help save some cash. Barber Willie Brantley has returned from Macon and is with George Gannon's barber shop.
Mr. Linton Holt and Jewell Cooper are back home from the service. Those not returning who were killed in action somewhere are Frank Enters, Claude L. Deal, Freeman Collie, John Davis, Zeffoe Peoples, Verdie L. Tapley and Leland Hutcheson.
Mrs. Gertie Perry, the wife of Mr. Harvey Perry and the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Perry Price, the offspring of his first marriage, died in Wrightsville. She had been married about 5 years and had 2 sons. She was buried at New Home.
Dr. J. Gordon Brantley returned from Boston where he took a special course in surgery. Uncle Charlie Dent says he now calculates a fifty per cent cotton crop, judging by his own prospects and those of his neighbors. The weevils have been in abundance on their farms and of course damaged them considerably.
Ice has been a problem for the local dealer to solve of late, he having been unable to get it, and the heat calling for it in every home and business has made the people of the city begin to talk about erecting an ice plant here. The money is here to do most anything necessary for the convience, needs and health of the town and there is absolutely no sensible reason in deferring action that goes to augment either.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 1, 1919
August 1, 1919.
The W. & T. railroad shops in Tennille have been re-opened since the shop men have come off strike. They are now running as usual with a full crew of workmen. The strikers are giving little trouble to the road, although guards are still stationed around the shops to prevent trouble.
Tax Receiver George W. Brantley has filed the tax values of the county with the Ordinary. The figures show a decrease in tax values in the county for 1919 of $6,579. The amount given in this year was $2,972,729. The tax returns for the colored people show a net gain of $23,000 over 1918. Ordinary Wiggins states the county rate will be the same as last year.
The Johnson County Auto Company, an automobile firm owned by capitalist of the city, are opening in a new home next door to the law firm of Faircloth & Claxton, on the east side fronting the courthouse square. Mr. Lawson Pournell who has been foreman of the L. A. Lovett Ford garage has severed ties and will run this firm. The establishment has been selling cars for the past year and will add a new line of autos and put in a supply storehouse for most any type of car from tire to top.
It is current talk that the grocery store owned by Mr. Jack Henderson & Son will change hands about the first of the month. It is rumored that Messrs. M. S. Duggan and R. T. Moye have bought the stock and will operate the store. One of the townsmen, Mr. Lofton Thompson, 4 years ago invested in a 150 acre pecan grove near Baconton, Ga. He bought the trees, set them out and today they are just beginning to bear. He was recently offered $250 per acre for the entire grove. The land cost him $30 per acre. Thus it may be seen that his investment has meant $220 per acre profit to him, excepting the cost of the trees. Johnson County folks can raise pecans to as good a profit as is being done there.
Up to Friday night there had been filed just and only 105 criminal cases by Solicitor Claxton of the City Court and Clerk Williams stated there were more en route to the same jurisdiction. Taking that one half will be tried, which is a big figure, it would require, at the rate of ten a day, five days of steady grinding to rid the docket of them. This is not counting the civil cases this term.
Miss Katie Pullen became the bride of Mr. Leston Powell, Jr. and Miss Gladys Mixon was married to Mr. Matthew Powell. Mr. J. M. Crawford, about 60 years old, died very suddenly at his home near Wrightsville. He had been ill only a few hours having taken violently sickwhile attending to business in town. He collapsed in the store of Mr. Parker, Dr. Harris was called as he was taken home but he died within two hours. He left a wife and nine children. He was buried at Westview. Near Rehobeth the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Sammons died and was buried at Liberty Grove. Senator Morris Riner was called to Summit to attend the funeral of his nephew, Clark Riner, son of Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Riner.
Mule driver J. I. Singletary. He drives his mule to town and on Saturdays he comes in to barber. But the most of his time he takes up in feeding the mule. Tuesday he came along and when he arrived here he had several open cotton bolls. Singletary said he got them out of his patch before he left home, but nobody believes it. Probably if a neighbor should wander out in his patch he would see where the bolls were plucked.
In traveling over the roads of the county it would be seen that there were many washouts during the rainy weeks just passed. In several places travel is hard and almost impassible. Capt. Kemp has been putting in these places and repairing up and will soon have the roads back where people can again use them all right.
The W. & T. railroad shops in Tennille have been re-opened since the shop men have come off strike. They are now running as usual with a full crew of workmen. The strikers are giving little trouble to the road, although guards are still stationed around the shops to prevent trouble.
Tax Receiver George W. Brantley has filed the tax values of the county with the Ordinary. The figures show a decrease in tax values in the county for 1919 of $6,579. The amount given in this year was $2,972,729. The tax returns for the colored people show a net gain of $23,000 over 1918. Ordinary Wiggins states the county rate will be the same as last year.
The Johnson County Auto Company, an automobile firm owned by capitalist of the city, are opening in a new home next door to the law firm of Faircloth & Claxton, on the east side fronting the courthouse square. Mr. Lawson Pournell who has been foreman of the L. A. Lovett Ford garage has severed ties and will run this firm. The establishment has been selling cars for the past year and will add a new line of autos and put in a supply storehouse for most any type of car from tire to top.
It is current talk that the grocery store owned by Mr. Jack Henderson & Son will change hands about the first of the month. It is rumored that Messrs. M. S. Duggan and R. T. Moye have bought the stock and will operate the store. One of the townsmen, Mr. Lofton Thompson, 4 years ago invested in a 150 acre pecan grove near Baconton, Ga. He bought the trees, set them out and today they are just beginning to bear. He was recently offered $250 per acre for the entire grove. The land cost him $30 per acre. Thus it may be seen that his investment has meant $220 per acre profit to him, excepting the cost of the trees. Johnson County folks can raise pecans to as good a profit as is being done there.
Up to Friday night there had been filed just and only 105 criminal cases by Solicitor Claxton of the City Court and Clerk Williams stated there were more en route to the same jurisdiction. Taking that one half will be tried, which is a big figure, it would require, at the rate of ten a day, five days of steady grinding to rid the docket of them. This is not counting the civil cases this term.
Miss Katie Pullen became the bride of Mr. Leston Powell, Jr. and Miss Gladys Mixon was married to Mr. Matthew Powell. Mr. J. M. Crawford, about 60 years old, died very suddenly at his home near Wrightsville. He had been ill only a few hours having taken violently sickwhile attending to business in town. He collapsed in the store of Mr. Parker, Dr. Harris was called as he was taken home but he died within two hours. He left a wife and nine children. He was buried at Westview. Near Rehobeth the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Sammons died and was buried at Liberty Grove. Senator Morris Riner was called to Summit to attend the funeral of his nephew, Clark Riner, son of Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Riner.
Mule driver J. I. Singletary. He drives his mule to town and on Saturdays he comes in to barber. But the most of his time he takes up in feeding the mule. Tuesday he came along and when he arrived here he had several open cotton bolls. Singletary said he got them out of his patch before he left home, but nobody believes it. Probably if a neighbor should wander out in his patch he would see where the bolls were plucked.
In traveling over the roads of the county it would be seen that there were many washouts during the rainy weeks just passed. In several places travel is hard and almost impassible. Capt. Kemp has been putting in these places and repairing up and will soon have the roads back where people can again use them all right.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY July 25, 1919
July 25, 1919.
The following is a letter to the editor by local Wrightsville man, Ben Hill Moye, concerning the biggest issue of the day, better roads for Johnson County and the state of Georgia.
Scores of counties in Georgia have already blazed the trial toward permanent roads, and the Federal Government is truly living up to its obligations in matching dollar for dollar in making these much needed improvements.
There is not a man in our county that would refuse to invest his money in a private enterprise if his government would give him half the purchase price and then when the purchase was consummated give absoulutely and in fee simple the title to the jointly purchased property. That is exactly the proposition our government is making to us as a county. If we will only take an interest in the development of our own county and will show our interest by voting bonds for permanet good roads our government will give to us outright free from the treasury of the country a sum equal to the amount of bonds floated for that purpose. That seems to us a most liberal proposition.
From a strictly business standpoint Johnson County is very foolish indeed to longer delay going "over the top" in the movement for permanent good roads. It cannot be denied by any man that has given the matter any thought at all that permanent roads in our county will immediately enhance the value of all our property from twenty-five to fifty percent. Then again permanent roads will eliminate the expenditure of large sums of money in carrying on and keeping up our present obsolete and inadequate road system, and it will reduce by seventy-five percent the enormous cost and expense that our people are annually paying out through wear and tear on buggies, wagons, mules and horses pulled to death, and automobiles, the one item of time saved by good roads will more than pay the interest on the bonded debt.
Now the question arises, what are we going to do about the matter, and what and how can we do if we take any action? If we are willing to let well enough alone there is nothing to be done, but if our people have the proper interest in this most necessary public improvement we should begin the movement by holding a mass meeting for the people of the whole county and agree on the amount of bonds to be floated, and then organize and appoint a bond committee to put the machinery in motion to hold an election. The first and initial thing to be done is to hold the mass meeting. That will bring the minds of the county together and then the necessary organization can be had and the details of the campaign worked out.
Now would be a good time to inaugurate this very helpful and progressive campaign. We need to meet at the court house immediately so we can start something. Permanent roads are coming. Why not hasten the day?
B. H. Moye
The following is a letter to the editor by local Wrightsville man, Ben Hill Moye, concerning the biggest issue of the day, better roads for Johnson County and the state of Georgia.
Scores of counties in Georgia have already blazed the trial toward permanent roads, and the Federal Government is truly living up to its obligations in matching dollar for dollar in making these much needed improvements.
There is not a man in our county that would refuse to invest his money in a private enterprise if his government would give him half the purchase price and then when the purchase was consummated give absoulutely and in fee simple the title to the jointly purchased property. That is exactly the proposition our government is making to us as a county. If we will only take an interest in the development of our own county and will show our interest by voting bonds for permanet good roads our government will give to us outright free from the treasury of the country a sum equal to the amount of bonds floated for that purpose. That seems to us a most liberal proposition.
From a strictly business standpoint Johnson County is very foolish indeed to longer delay going "over the top" in the movement for permanent good roads. It cannot be denied by any man that has given the matter any thought at all that permanent roads in our county will immediately enhance the value of all our property from twenty-five to fifty percent. Then again permanent roads will eliminate the expenditure of large sums of money in carrying on and keeping up our present obsolete and inadequate road system, and it will reduce by seventy-five percent the enormous cost and expense that our people are annually paying out through wear and tear on buggies, wagons, mules and horses pulled to death, and automobiles, the one item of time saved by good roads will more than pay the interest on the bonded debt.
Now the question arises, what are we going to do about the matter, and what and how can we do if we take any action? If we are willing to let well enough alone there is nothing to be done, but if our people have the proper interest in this most necessary public improvement we should begin the movement by holding a mass meeting for the people of the whole county and agree on the amount of bonds to be floated, and then organize and appoint a bond committee to put the machinery in motion to hold an election. The first and initial thing to be done is to hold the mass meeting. That will bring the minds of the county together and then the necessary organization can be had and the details of the campaign worked out.
Now would be a good time to inaugurate this very helpful and progressive campaign. We need to meet at the court house immediately so we can start something. Permanent roads are coming. Why not hasten the day?
B. H. Moye
FROM DAYS GONE BY July 18, 1919
July 18, 1919.
The Headlight editor, Mr. C. D. Roundtree, Messrs Gainor Fulford, B. Vickers and Col. H. T. Hicks visited the oil district in Washington County recently. This district lies on the northwestern side of the county, about three miles off the Sandersville-Milledgeville road beyond Brooks Spring, or two miles beyond Deepstep.
The finding of this prospect for oil is all fresh in the minds of people. The vein was struck by the county gang of convicts when they were opening up a new road across from one public road to the other. Water coming from the vein carried an oily substance on its top which attracted those present and the news ran from one side of the county to the other.
A person not familiar with oil districts, and not knowing anything about a discovery of this kind, can hardly be called upon to give a definite and certain opinion regarding same, one that is authoritive, but one who has a smeller that is in use can go there and see for himself that there is something to it. Oil and gas seem to be in the ground, is there, but nobody knows the quantity.
The Globe Reality Company, Messrs. H. T. and R. P. Hicks, of Wrightsville, have the counties of Johnson and Laurens in which to sell the lots, anyone in these two counties can secure their lots through them. The company is known as the Middle Georgia Oil & Gas Company.
The Globe Reality Company has contracted with MGA Oil & Gas to sell the lots. These lots are located close around the seepage discovery in Washington County and deeds will be made in the order those coming first getting closer to the seepage. The lots are yours in fee simple. The owner can bore an individual well on them, if you desire, sell them at a profit, or do whatever else you see fit to do with it. The company will not bore wells on your lots but obligates to the lot owners to apportion among them the entire net profits accruing from all wells or other operating leases or minerals that maybe acquired through their operations in proportion to te number of lots held or owned, as they bear to the entire number of lots to be sold by the company, to-wit: 35,000.
Men from Texas and California who have vast experience in oil wells, have examined this seepage and say its the most pronounced evidence of oil they have ever seen, and are excited over the propects and are investing large sums in these lots.
There is only two sides to this proposition. If you buy these lots and the tests of the company fail to discover oil or other minerals, your money is absolutely gone, with the exception of what a lot of land 25 by 25 feet is worth, and you will certainly have no one to blame for it but yourself. On the other hand should the company be successful and strike oil, you would have an income for the balance of your life, and your lots would be worth from $1000 to $10,000 or even more, according to the amount of oil produced.
The lots will be sold at $35 each, either for cash or on monthly payments of $10 down and $10 a month until are paid. The most reliable and conservative businessmen of Washington County are buying lots in large numbers. This is proof of their belief and confidence in the gas company. This should be conclusive proof of the sincerity they have in this company.
Needless to say, even rich men are fools.
The Headlight editor, Mr. C. D. Roundtree, Messrs Gainor Fulford, B. Vickers and Col. H. T. Hicks visited the oil district in Washington County recently. This district lies on the northwestern side of the county, about three miles off the Sandersville-Milledgeville road beyond Brooks Spring, or two miles beyond Deepstep.
The finding of this prospect for oil is all fresh in the minds of people. The vein was struck by the county gang of convicts when they were opening up a new road across from one public road to the other. Water coming from the vein carried an oily substance on its top which attracted those present and the news ran from one side of the county to the other.
A person not familiar with oil districts, and not knowing anything about a discovery of this kind, can hardly be called upon to give a definite and certain opinion regarding same, one that is authoritive, but one who has a smeller that is in use can go there and see for himself that there is something to it. Oil and gas seem to be in the ground, is there, but nobody knows the quantity.
The Globe Reality Company, Messrs. H. T. and R. P. Hicks, of Wrightsville, have the counties of Johnson and Laurens in which to sell the lots, anyone in these two counties can secure their lots through them. The company is known as the Middle Georgia Oil & Gas Company.
The Globe Reality Company has contracted with MGA Oil & Gas to sell the lots. These lots are located close around the seepage discovery in Washington County and deeds will be made in the order those coming first getting closer to the seepage. The lots are yours in fee simple. The owner can bore an individual well on them, if you desire, sell them at a profit, or do whatever else you see fit to do with it. The company will not bore wells on your lots but obligates to the lot owners to apportion among them the entire net profits accruing from all wells or other operating leases or minerals that maybe acquired through their operations in proportion to te number of lots held or owned, as they bear to the entire number of lots to be sold by the company, to-wit: 35,000.
Men from Texas and California who have vast experience in oil wells, have examined this seepage and say its the most pronounced evidence of oil they have ever seen, and are excited over the propects and are investing large sums in these lots.
There is only two sides to this proposition. If you buy these lots and the tests of the company fail to discover oil or other minerals, your money is absolutely gone, with the exception of what a lot of land 25 by 25 feet is worth, and you will certainly have no one to blame for it but yourself. On the other hand should the company be successful and strike oil, you would have an income for the balance of your life, and your lots would be worth from $1000 to $10,000 or even more, according to the amount of oil produced.
The lots will be sold at $35 each, either for cash or on monthly payments of $10 down and $10 a month until are paid. The most reliable and conservative businessmen of Washington County are buying lots in large numbers. This is proof of their belief and confidence in the gas company. This should be conclusive proof of the sincerity they have in this company.
Needless to say, even rich men are fools.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY July 11, 1919
July 11, 1919.
The Wrightsville Baseball Club has struck the admiration of the lovers of the national pastime and game throughout Georgia by its continued success on the diamond against the most formidable opponents in the state of the amateur aggregations. And the locals haven't been jarred none of the time. Wrightsville went at it right, like she goes at everything she undertakes. So Midville, Eastman, Tennille, Wadley, Dublin and Hawkinsville have all seen their Waterloo by the Imortals and Invincibles of Idylwild at the pass of Thermopylae, and have been beaten to a frazzle.
Let the record show, up to last Thursday, of 36 games, Wrightsville won 28, lost 6 and tied 2. Best record in the entire state. Therefore Wrightsville claims the Amateur Baseball Championship of Georgia. This is to say nothing about the figures in runs, hits, errors, and everything that enters into the game.
Then there never has been a cleaner, nicer, higher-aimed bunch of ball players than is now on this Wrightsville line-up. And now if Macon, Savannah, Augusta, Albany, Valdosta, Waycross, Atlanta, Rome, Athens or any city in Georgia, or any city that plays anywhere in Georgia just wants to see the real article delivered on any Georgia diamond the way is open if they think they own a team that can interest us. Having made monkeys of the countryside Wrightsville challenges any baseball team in the entire Empire State of the South.
In the last game of the 6 game series with Dublin, Wrightsville won 5 to 1. It was the deciding game of the series. The features of the game were the heavy hitting of the local bunch, who forced an old timer from Charleston to hunt the shade, the fielding of Martin and the excellent pitching of "Baby" Bedgood, who had the visitors at his mercy the full 9 innings. Errors were the outstanding feature of the visitors. So "the little town some 20 miles away" cleaned up for the Hale and Hearty Irishmen who hail from the shores of the Oconee, and whose domicile is where its Dublin all the time.
Mr. Henry Clay Tompkins has retired from business after selling his mammoth store to the Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company. He began as a clerk here about 32 years ago with 20 years of that running his own business. Mr. C. H. Moore is making extensive improvements at all of his large ginnery outfits. He was at Kite looking after the building of a large seed warehouse. Mr. Nat C. Wheeler is in charge of the Kite gin. Mr. Charlie M. Schwalls is recovering from a bad sun-stroke that overcame him 3 weeks ago.
Mr. Walter N. Powell has decided to run for County Treasurer. He was born in the Ivey District but reared in Powell's District near New Home and is a farmer. There is talk that Mr. G. S. Kight of Kite may also run. The local banks released their statement of condition. The Bank of Adrian, $207, 868.85; Exchange Bank, $427,298.52; Bank of Wrightsville, $452,640.84; Citizens Bank of Kite, $194,184.64; Scott Banking Company, $100,543.94.
Mrs. Ida Crawford and Mr. C. A. Shealey were married. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Crawford. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Seaborn Shealey of Washington County. Mr. Lamar Moss lost 15 hogs, 2 sows and 13 pigs by lightning. Mr. J. C. Tharpe grew a 38 pound watermelon. Tressie Robinson, an industrious colored woman brought to town a freak of nature in the shape of a 4 legged biddie about 10 days old. She was asked to donate it to the fair this fall.
The Wrightsville Baseball Club has struck the admiration of the lovers of the national pastime and game throughout Georgia by its continued success on the diamond against the most formidable opponents in the state of the amateur aggregations. And the locals haven't been jarred none of the time. Wrightsville went at it right, like she goes at everything she undertakes. So Midville, Eastman, Tennille, Wadley, Dublin and Hawkinsville have all seen their Waterloo by the Imortals and Invincibles of Idylwild at the pass of Thermopylae, and have been beaten to a frazzle.
Let the record show, up to last Thursday, of 36 games, Wrightsville won 28, lost 6 and tied 2. Best record in the entire state. Therefore Wrightsville claims the Amateur Baseball Championship of Georgia. This is to say nothing about the figures in runs, hits, errors, and everything that enters into the game.
Then there never has been a cleaner, nicer, higher-aimed bunch of ball players than is now on this Wrightsville line-up. And now if Macon, Savannah, Augusta, Albany, Valdosta, Waycross, Atlanta, Rome, Athens or any city in Georgia, or any city that plays anywhere in Georgia just wants to see the real article delivered on any Georgia diamond the way is open if they think they own a team that can interest us. Having made monkeys of the countryside Wrightsville challenges any baseball team in the entire Empire State of the South.
In the last game of the 6 game series with Dublin, Wrightsville won 5 to 1. It was the deciding game of the series. The features of the game were the heavy hitting of the local bunch, who forced an old timer from Charleston to hunt the shade, the fielding of Martin and the excellent pitching of "Baby" Bedgood, who had the visitors at his mercy the full 9 innings. Errors were the outstanding feature of the visitors. So "the little town some 20 miles away" cleaned up for the Hale and Hearty Irishmen who hail from the shores of the Oconee, and whose domicile is where its Dublin all the time.
Mr. Henry Clay Tompkins has retired from business after selling his mammoth store to the Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company. He began as a clerk here about 32 years ago with 20 years of that running his own business. Mr. C. H. Moore is making extensive improvements at all of his large ginnery outfits. He was at Kite looking after the building of a large seed warehouse. Mr. Nat C. Wheeler is in charge of the Kite gin. Mr. Charlie M. Schwalls is recovering from a bad sun-stroke that overcame him 3 weeks ago.
Mr. Walter N. Powell has decided to run for County Treasurer. He was born in the Ivey District but reared in Powell's District near New Home and is a farmer. There is talk that Mr. G. S. Kight of Kite may also run. The local banks released their statement of condition. The Bank of Adrian, $207, 868.85; Exchange Bank, $427,298.52; Bank of Wrightsville, $452,640.84; Citizens Bank of Kite, $194,184.64; Scott Banking Company, $100,543.94.
Mrs. Ida Crawford and Mr. C. A. Shealey were married. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Crawford. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Seaborn Shealey of Washington County. Mr. Lamar Moss lost 15 hogs, 2 sows and 13 pigs by lightning. Mr. J. C. Tharpe grew a 38 pound watermelon. Tressie Robinson, an industrious colored woman brought to town a freak of nature in the shape of a 4 legged biddie about 10 days old. She was asked to donate it to the fair this fall.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY July 4, 1919
July 4, 1919.
The Farmers Bank will open its doors for business on July 15th, in the building between Gannon's Barber Shop and Tompkins Furniture Store will serve the bank at this time. The vault in the barber shop which was once used by the Exchange Bank will be utilized. Mr. Louie Johnson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Billie Johnson will be the assistant cashier and bookkeeper.
The largest merchantile deal ever pulled off in Wrightsville happened last week when the Hauger - Hobbs - Davis Company purchased the city's two largest dry goods and clothing stores, those of Messrs. Hayes Brothers and Mr. Henry Clay Tompkins. The deal was something along $150,000 it is estimated. Mr. C. D. Hauger of Louisville, Kentucky is president of the new firm. They will be run in the separate stores for now but will eventually combine them. It will be the largest store of its kind in eastern Georgia.
Mr. M. E. Woods who recently purchased O. A. Sumner's garage has rented a space to George Mull of Sandersville who is opening a first class vulcanizing plant. This item will be welcomed by local auto owners who will now not have to send to Dublin for repair work on tires. Mr. L. E. Parker bought the Wrightsville Bottling Company from Mr. C. M. Dent. It will now operate as Parker's Grocery & Bottling Works. Tonight at the Vivola Theatre will be D. W. Griffith's "Hearts Of The World", the sweetest love story ever told.
Wrightsville captured the first game of the series this week with Dublin at Dublin Monday when George Clark split the corners so thick and fast and close that it fooled the umpire and all those nice Irishmen. In the 5th Dublin's star, Asbury, outshone himself and got knocked out of the box. The famous Mac Moore relieved Asbury after the latter had allowed 5 hits and 2 runs in one inning. Dublin didn't score. On Friday Wrightsville got a 9 inning game at Tennille and won it 3 to2 with Culpepper giving up 5 hits. Koneman of Savannah pitched for Tennille.
Judge J. L. Kent declined to announce at this time whether or not he will run to succeed himself as judge. However, Judge J. S. Adams, a prominent Dublin attorney has definitely decided to run for the judgeship. Mr. Milledge Meeks made a formal bid to run for County Treasurer. Johnson County voted on the question of fence or no fence and results show that the no fence or stock law carried by an even majority of 100 votes. The law provides that the county voting in stock or no fence law shall put same in effect in six months after the date of the election.
Mr. W. C. Pope of Adrian stood an examination last week before Judge Kent for the practice of law. Mr. Quinton J. Renfroe of Wrightsville and Miss Myrtice McLain of Cobbville were married Monday. Renfroe works with Dublin Buggy Company. Mrs. M. M. Burnett of Ashville, North Carolina died. She had been in failing health for several years. She leaves a husband and one son, Mr. Charlie, who was out of the states at the time of her death. She resided in Wrightsville for 13 years.
Corpral Beverly B. Hayes has arrived from France aboard the S. S. Conneticut and will be back home soon. Honorable Hugh Manson Dorsey was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of Georgia. Lewis Hutcheson left for Emory College.
Wrightsville is on a moving and building boom if the boll weevil doesn't play havoc with the spirit. But then its no use to worry over such a situation. Ground peas, hog and hominy will still be with us.
The Farmers Bank will open its doors for business on July 15th, in the building between Gannon's Barber Shop and Tompkins Furniture Store will serve the bank at this time. The vault in the barber shop which was once used by the Exchange Bank will be utilized. Mr. Louie Johnson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Billie Johnson will be the assistant cashier and bookkeeper.
The largest merchantile deal ever pulled off in Wrightsville happened last week when the Hauger - Hobbs - Davis Company purchased the city's two largest dry goods and clothing stores, those of Messrs. Hayes Brothers and Mr. Henry Clay Tompkins. The deal was something along $150,000 it is estimated. Mr. C. D. Hauger of Louisville, Kentucky is president of the new firm. They will be run in the separate stores for now but will eventually combine them. It will be the largest store of its kind in eastern Georgia.
Mr. M. E. Woods who recently purchased O. A. Sumner's garage has rented a space to George Mull of Sandersville who is opening a first class vulcanizing plant. This item will be welcomed by local auto owners who will now not have to send to Dublin for repair work on tires. Mr. L. E. Parker bought the Wrightsville Bottling Company from Mr. C. M. Dent. It will now operate as Parker's Grocery & Bottling Works. Tonight at the Vivola Theatre will be D. W. Griffith's "Hearts Of The World", the sweetest love story ever told.
Wrightsville captured the first game of the series this week with Dublin at Dublin Monday when George Clark split the corners so thick and fast and close that it fooled the umpire and all those nice Irishmen. In the 5th Dublin's star, Asbury, outshone himself and got knocked out of the box. The famous Mac Moore relieved Asbury after the latter had allowed 5 hits and 2 runs in one inning. Dublin didn't score. On Friday Wrightsville got a 9 inning game at Tennille and won it 3 to2 with Culpepper giving up 5 hits. Koneman of Savannah pitched for Tennille.
Judge J. L. Kent declined to announce at this time whether or not he will run to succeed himself as judge. However, Judge J. S. Adams, a prominent Dublin attorney has definitely decided to run for the judgeship. Mr. Milledge Meeks made a formal bid to run for County Treasurer. Johnson County voted on the question of fence or no fence and results show that the no fence or stock law carried by an even majority of 100 votes. The law provides that the county voting in stock or no fence law shall put same in effect in six months after the date of the election.
Mr. W. C. Pope of Adrian stood an examination last week before Judge Kent for the practice of law. Mr. Quinton J. Renfroe of Wrightsville and Miss Myrtice McLain of Cobbville were married Monday. Renfroe works with Dublin Buggy Company. Mrs. M. M. Burnett of Ashville, North Carolina died. She had been in failing health for several years. She leaves a husband and one son, Mr. Charlie, who was out of the states at the time of her death. She resided in Wrightsville for 13 years.
Corpral Beverly B. Hayes has arrived from France aboard the S. S. Conneticut and will be back home soon. Honorable Hugh Manson Dorsey was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of Georgia. Lewis Hutcheson left for Emory College.
Wrightsville is on a moving and building boom if the boll weevil doesn't play havoc with the spirit. But then its no use to worry over such a situation. Ground peas, hog and hominy will still be with us.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY June 27, 1919
June 27, 1919.
It was the largest crowd of people, literally so, according to old folks who have been going that ever came to Idylwild for any purpose. They came to the Union Singing Convention anyway they could get there, but Saturday's crowd was a meek one. Sunday all records were broken. Five or six surrounding counties sent people, while there were folks present from every part of the state almost. Autos were parked from Butterly's Chapel to the Ohoopee bridge on both sides of the road and buggies, wagons and carts driven up in the fence corners. The trains from each way with a long line of coaches brought in carload after carload. There were upwards of five thousand and a lot of conservative people say the number would run as high as eight thousand. And all had a fine time too.
Such voices as the Gaines Sisters, a quartette of ladies from Bartow County, the little daughters of Mr. Gillis of Soperton and a special program was put on for the soldier boys. It has been pronounced the best singing convention ever held in the county. Rev. G. F. Sumner was re-elected its president, Mr. N. D. Norris vice-president and Mr. Shelton Harrison its secretary-treasurer. Good order was held all day, there being but a few instances of disorder, even though the crowd was so large.
On the eve of the nation-wide strike the Congress voted to end government control of telephone, telegraph and cable wires, allowing the country's wire systems to go back to their former ownership and management. The people have learned a valuable lesson that the government ownership of public utilities is not what it has been "cracked up" to be. No good came from the government taking over the wires said many congressmen in open session. They fear that much harm had resulted and the morale of the former owners had been damaged. Now for a return of the railroads back to their owners and everything else and let normal conditions again assert themselves and an era of prosperity will dawn upon this country as it has never seen before.
Numorous suggestions have been made as to locations and plans for building the new court house in Emanuel County which recently burned. Some want it built on the lower block known as the "bone yard" and build a new building out and out. This idea is to leave where the former court house was for a public park. Others are of the opinion that as much of the old building be saved and re-built on its site. Most say put it back in the same spot that Emanuel County would be better pleased in the long run.
There is an uncommon lot of petty thieving going on around town. Prof. McMahon has some little stuff stole from the college and some people have missing money and other valuables while down at Idylwild.
Preacher W. A. Wray of the Baptist church in Sandersville created a sensation Sunday at noon when he left his pulpit and went to his home and secured a shot gun, returning to the church and killed a Jaybird that had been flying around the building before the congregation sang a song. He stated if the bird sang again he would kill it. When the congregation ceased singing, the bird began and the preacher stopped the services, secured his gun and stood in the center of the church and fired away. The bird tumbled to the floor. The services were resumed after the powder smoke cleared away.
It was the largest crowd of people, literally so, according to old folks who have been going that ever came to Idylwild for any purpose. They came to the Union Singing Convention anyway they could get there, but Saturday's crowd was a meek one. Sunday all records were broken. Five or six surrounding counties sent people, while there were folks present from every part of the state almost. Autos were parked from Butterly's Chapel to the Ohoopee bridge on both sides of the road and buggies, wagons and carts driven up in the fence corners. The trains from each way with a long line of coaches brought in carload after carload. There were upwards of five thousand and a lot of conservative people say the number would run as high as eight thousand. And all had a fine time too.
Such voices as the Gaines Sisters, a quartette of ladies from Bartow County, the little daughters of Mr. Gillis of Soperton and a special program was put on for the soldier boys. It has been pronounced the best singing convention ever held in the county. Rev. G. F. Sumner was re-elected its president, Mr. N. D. Norris vice-president and Mr. Shelton Harrison its secretary-treasurer. Good order was held all day, there being but a few instances of disorder, even though the crowd was so large.
On the eve of the nation-wide strike the Congress voted to end government control of telephone, telegraph and cable wires, allowing the country's wire systems to go back to their former ownership and management. The people have learned a valuable lesson that the government ownership of public utilities is not what it has been "cracked up" to be. No good came from the government taking over the wires said many congressmen in open session. They fear that much harm had resulted and the morale of the former owners had been damaged. Now for a return of the railroads back to their owners and everything else and let normal conditions again assert themselves and an era of prosperity will dawn upon this country as it has never seen before.
Numorous suggestions have been made as to locations and plans for building the new court house in Emanuel County which recently burned. Some want it built on the lower block known as the "bone yard" and build a new building out and out. This idea is to leave where the former court house was for a public park. Others are of the opinion that as much of the old building be saved and re-built on its site. Most say put it back in the same spot that Emanuel County would be better pleased in the long run.
There is an uncommon lot of petty thieving going on around town. Prof. McMahon has some little stuff stole from the college and some people have missing money and other valuables while down at Idylwild.
Preacher W. A. Wray of the Baptist church in Sandersville created a sensation Sunday at noon when he left his pulpit and went to his home and secured a shot gun, returning to the church and killed a Jaybird that had been flying around the building before the congregation sang a song. He stated if the bird sang again he would kill it. When the congregation ceased singing, the bird began and the preacher stopped the services, secured his gun and stood in the center of the church and fired away. The bird tumbled to the floor. The services were resumed after the powder smoke cleared away.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY June 20, 1919
June 20, 1919.
Wrightsville has been needing a full system of water works for years and it now looks like definite steps will be taken to get them put in. The city council and mayor had the matter under consideration at last weeks meeting. It was decided to get an estimate of the cost to put in the system and see whether or not if enough bonds could be floated at this time to do the work. The city has available about $35,000 bonded indebtness, or in other words the taxable values of the city, taking into consideration the amount of bonds now over it, would allow about this much to be issued.
Should the water works cost more than this $35,000 or some less the money would have to come from some other source than by bonds. But it is the belief of many that the bonds will not cost near this much money. The mayor has written for information and prices and the cost of estimates and blue prints, etc. and other things connected with it and the matter is likely to take some definite shape this month. Most everybody wants it done, it seems, every member of the council and the mayor being heartily in favor of it.
The election in the Moore's Chapel last Saturday for the purpose of a school tax for educational purposes went against the proposition. Rather funny situation. There were 43 petitioners calling for this election. Saturday only 22 voted and 18 were against it and the small number of 4 voted for it.
The dates for the next Fair were set for November 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, a time when all of the neighboring fairs would be over as well as the State Fair in Macon. The plan is to buy sufficient grounds to use for three purposes, viz, fair grounds, landing place for aeroplanes and a ball diamond, all in the same enclosure. A lot of new features will be brought on this year. The farmers are plowing for big prizes which will be offered by the Fair Association.
Mr. J. G. Greenway's store burned last week in the Greenway community. Those boys receiving discharges from service are Frank and Gona Hayslip, Tom Smith, Nunez Tillman and Lotis McAfee. Mr. E. A. Lovett is having front paving put in along the street and walk before his beautiful home on Marcus Street. Mr. E. A. W. Johnson has been suffering from an eyesight trouble and is in grave danger of losing one of his eyes.
Three areoplanes passed over the city enroute from Americus to Sumter, South Carolina surveying out the air mail route. An aerial circus is planned for Dublin and Wrightsville on July 4th and 5th.
Saturday was an off day for the trade here on account of the farmers being bogged up with grass in their farms. They had them in fine shape up to the week's rain which set General Green to growing and having gotten a headway has put the plow hands to the mettle in conquering it.
C. D. Hauger of Louisville, Kentucky will open a big department store in Wrightsville in the near future. This will be one of a chain of 37 stores in operation in the United States. It was designated to be built in Macon but Wrightsville won out for the store. It will be Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company.
Mr. F. J. Garbutt died after a two week illness in Sandersville. He was engaged in the sawmill business at Adrian and other places but had made Sandersville his home for 20 years. He was 60 years old and left a wife, three sons and five daughters.
Wrightsville has been needing a full system of water works for years and it now looks like definite steps will be taken to get them put in. The city council and mayor had the matter under consideration at last weeks meeting. It was decided to get an estimate of the cost to put in the system and see whether or not if enough bonds could be floated at this time to do the work. The city has available about $35,000 bonded indebtness, or in other words the taxable values of the city, taking into consideration the amount of bonds now over it, would allow about this much to be issued.
Should the water works cost more than this $35,000 or some less the money would have to come from some other source than by bonds. But it is the belief of many that the bonds will not cost near this much money. The mayor has written for information and prices and the cost of estimates and blue prints, etc. and other things connected with it and the matter is likely to take some definite shape this month. Most everybody wants it done, it seems, every member of the council and the mayor being heartily in favor of it.
The election in the Moore's Chapel last Saturday for the purpose of a school tax for educational purposes went against the proposition. Rather funny situation. There were 43 petitioners calling for this election. Saturday only 22 voted and 18 were against it and the small number of 4 voted for it.
The dates for the next Fair were set for November 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, a time when all of the neighboring fairs would be over as well as the State Fair in Macon. The plan is to buy sufficient grounds to use for three purposes, viz, fair grounds, landing place for aeroplanes and a ball diamond, all in the same enclosure. A lot of new features will be brought on this year. The farmers are plowing for big prizes which will be offered by the Fair Association.
Mr. J. G. Greenway's store burned last week in the Greenway community. Those boys receiving discharges from service are Frank and Gona Hayslip, Tom Smith, Nunez Tillman and Lotis McAfee. Mr. E. A. Lovett is having front paving put in along the street and walk before his beautiful home on Marcus Street. Mr. E. A. W. Johnson has been suffering from an eyesight trouble and is in grave danger of losing one of his eyes.
Three areoplanes passed over the city enroute from Americus to Sumter, South Carolina surveying out the air mail route. An aerial circus is planned for Dublin and Wrightsville on July 4th and 5th.
Saturday was an off day for the trade here on account of the farmers being bogged up with grass in their farms. They had them in fine shape up to the week's rain which set General Green to growing and having gotten a headway has put the plow hands to the mettle in conquering it.
C. D. Hauger of Louisville, Kentucky will open a big department store in Wrightsville in the near future. This will be one of a chain of 37 stores in operation in the United States. It was designated to be built in Macon but Wrightsville won out for the store. It will be Hauger-Hobbs-Davis Company.
Mr. F. J. Garbutt died after a two week illness in Sandersville. He was engaged in the sawmill business at Adrian and other places but had made Sandersville his home for 20 years. He was 60 years old and left a wife, three sons and five daughters.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY June 13, 1919
June 13, 1919.
Wrightsville is well organized for baseball this season. At a spirited meeting in the office of the Dixie Cotton Company, last week the company has perfected and the organization put over in old time pep style and it looks now like the city will compete for first place among the teams of the surrounding country during the season. It was deemed advisable for the team to remain as it has always been apart from a league but will be glad to arrange games with any towns in reach.
Mr. W. H. Lovett was chosen manager, I. R. Tanner, assistant manager; H. C. Tompkins president; R. H. Rowland vice-president; E. E. Daley treasurer and C. D. Roundtree secretary. The Board of Directors are R. E. Butterly, J. M. Cook, E. A. Lovett, J. B. Williams, H. B. Sanders, L. A. Lovett and W. E. McWhorter. The club has a capital stock of $2500, with most shares selling at $5 each. A nice ballfield has been prepared at Idylwild where home games will be played.
The team is receiving state-wide attention on the diamond. East Georgia hasn't a better team than Wrightsville. The line up of players are Eddie Rawson of Athens, catcher; George Clarke, Waycross, pitcher; Philip Bedgood, Harrison, pitcher; Edwin Culpepper, Homerville, pitcher; Johnnie Easterling, Montezuma,center field; S. M. Johnson, Wrightsville, right field; Clarence Rawson, Athens, first base; Clio Johnson, Wrightsville, second base; Shellman Martin, Wrightsville, short stop; J. L. Watson, Vidalia, third base; Curtis Cox, Gainsville, left field.
In recent games Wrightsville beat Swainsboro 7 to 0 in their first game. Wrightsville lost the second game of the season Friday to Eastman in a pitchers battle of 14 innings at Idylwild by a score of 1 to 0, the lone run being made in the 14th inning by Eastman. Then on Saturday afternoon at Eastman Wrightsville roared back with a 6 to 0 win. Monday afternoon we beat Midville 5 to 1 and on Tuesday beat Midville again 3 to 1. In Tuesday's second game with Midville, Wrightsville received its first shut out by a score of 4 to 0. During Friday's game Grayson Rowland was sitting watching the game and was hit by a stray ball, being dangerously hurt for a few minuites, the ball striking him just above the eye on the temple.
The first cotton bloom of the season was brought in by George Hunt, a colored farmer on C. H. Moore's plantation. Mr. W. H. Lovett will have a nice 63 acre field of cotton if it keeps growing. It is now waist high and is calculated to beat the boll weevil to it, so early has it grown and fruiting. The Boy Scouts have sent off orders for a dozen tents to be used on their scouting expeditions. Mr. R. P. Hicks is doing all he can to make the scouts a success.
Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Moss had a big boy born on June 8th. Miss Carrie-Belle Wilson and Mr. Ernest H. Hamilton were married at Harrison. She is a daughter of Mr. C. L. Wilson. The groom is son of John Hamilton and is a skilled mechanic for L. A. Lovett Ford. Vernon A. Burns, aged 34 years died in a Macon hospital. He was severly injured at the Case-Fowler Lumber Company. He had only been working a month, coming from Wrightsville. His parents were Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Burns. He had six brothers and three sisters. He was buried in Westview.
Wrightsville is well organized for baseball this season. At a spirited meeting in the office of the Dixie Cotton Company, last week the company has perfected and the organization put over in old time pep style and it looks now like the city will compete for first place among the teams of the surrounding country during the season. It was deemed advisable for the team to remain as it has always been apart from a league but will be glad to arrange games with any towns in reach.
Mr. W. H. Lovett was chosen manager, I. R. Tanner, assistant manager; H. C. Tompkins president; R. H. Rowland vice-president; E. E. Daley treasurer and C. D. Roundtree secretary. The Board of Directors are R. E. Butterly, J. M. Cook, E. A. Lovett, J. B. Williams, H. B. Sanders, L. A. Lovett and W. E. McWhorter. The club has a capital stock of $2500, with most shares selling at $5 each. A nice ballfield has been prepared at Idylwild where home games will be played.
The team is receiving state-wide attention on the diamond. East Georgia hasn't a better team than Wrightsville. The line up of players are Eddie Rawson of Athens, catcher; George Clarke, Waycross, pitcher; Philip Bedgood, Harrison, pitcher; Edwin Culpepper, Homerville, pitcher; Johnnie Easterling, Montezuma,center field; S. M. Johnson, Wrightsville, right field; Clarence Rawson, Athens, first base; Clio Johnson, Wrightsville, second base; Shellman Martin, Wrightsville, short stop; J. L. Watson, Vidalia, third base; Curtis Cox, Gainsville, left field.
In recent games Wrightsville beat Swainsboro 7 to 0 in their first game. Wrightsville lost the second game of the season Friday to Eastman in a pitchers battle of 14 innings at Idylwild by a score of 1 to 0, the lone run being made in the 14th inning by Eastman. Then on Saturday afternoon at Eastman Wrightsville roared back with a 6 to 0 win. Monday afternoon we beat Midville 5 to 1 and on Tuesday beat Midville again 3 to 1. In Tuesday's second game with Midville, Wrightsville received its first shut out by a score of 4 to 0. During Friday's game Grayson Rowland was sitting watching the game and was hit by a stray ball, being dangerously hurt for a few minuites, the ball striking him just above the eye on the temple.
The first cotton bloom of the season was brought in by George Hunt, a colored farmer on C. H. Moore's plantation. Mr. W. H. Lovett will have a nice 63 acre field of cotton if it keeps growing. It is now waist high and is calculated to beat the boll weevil to it, so early has it grown and fruiting. The Boy Scouts have sent off orders for a dozen tents to be used on their scouting expeditions. Mr. R. P. Hicks is doing all he can to make the scouts a success.
Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Moss had a big boy born on June 8th. Miss Carrie-Belle Wilson and Mr. Ernest H. Hamilton were married at Harrison. She is a daughter of Mr. C. L. Wilson. The groom is son of John Hamilton and is a skilled mechanic for L. A. Lovett Ford. Vernon A. Burns, aged 34 years died in a Macon hospital. He was severly injured at the Case-Fowler Lumber Company. He had only been working a month, coming from Wrightsville. His parents were Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Burns. He had six brothers and three sisters. He was buried in Westview.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY June 6, 1919
June 6, 1919.
The Citizens Bank of Kite is making some noted improvements, including a big 2800 pound safe. Mr. Ernest Claxton is having some great improvements made on his dwelling. Mr. Kelly Powell is slowly improving from a long spell of typhoid fever.
In other Kite news, the crops in the Kite neighborhood are looking fine considering the long delay in getting them planted. One farmer said he would be tempted to shoot poison gas at any boll weevil that tried to peck on his cotton bolls and cotton selling for 30 cents a pound at present. All of these bull speculators that were about to go bald-headed on account of the low price of cotton will soon take on a new coat of hair. Uncle John Mayo said he would just like to ride this fine bull right up to Wall Street, to represent Dixie in its prosperity. And it seems that Mr. Lafayette Wheeler is acting kinder peculiar here of late. Can't exactly tell whether it is a case of hydrophobia or a severe case of love. The Kite people trust he will get better soon.
Edd Spell of Norristown happened to the misfortune of getting his barn burned, also about 200 bushels of corn and two mules. Those boys back home from service are Ed Watts, Osley Sumner, J. Clay Jenkins, Fletcher Rogers, Robert Deal, Arlie C. Price, James I. Spell and Perry Nasworthy.
A short course will be held for three days for the boys and girls in the various clubs. Lessons will include canning, cooking, sewing, poultry and making home conveniences.
Little Clcia Sumner, four year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. F. Sumner fell from a window and badly broken up her arm and is in serious condition. A mad dog passed through the Providence community but was killed before he bit anyone.
Mr. Herbert T. Johnson is leaving Citizens Bank of Swainsboro and returning to the Bank of Wrightsville. O. H. Tompkins will be promoted to cashier. On May 22nd, fire of unknown origin at an early morning hour destroyed the Emanuel County court house, the loss estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. The offices of the clerk and ordinary occupying an annex escaped damage. The county only had the building insured for $30,000.
The Midville baseball team was completely trimmed by the local team in a heated game on Thursday by the score of 4 to 1, however Midville came back on Friday beating Wrightsville 5 to 4.
Ex-postmaster R. P. Hicks is off fishing again this week. In fact he likes the sport so much nobody knows when he will catch up. He got behind with it during his incumbency in office and it would seem he is still way behind. This is the 17th consecutive week he has spent beside some stream with a pole and line.
This is the way it was done in 1865 in a letter that was handed Mr. Albert Sinquefield, who had preserved it. Dated July 17th, 1865, Jas L. Montford, Esq. "Mr. William Norris having made preparations to marry, and everything except some one to perform the ceremony and his license being in readiness, he requests you to come up immediately and tie the knot. He sent to the Judge of Ordinary for the license, but the Ordinary was absent from home and he failed to get it. I have agreed to stand his security until he can procure the license. The old man is hell-bent on marrying, so you must not keep aloof but come right along and put them through. If you don't come I shall marry them myself." Yours truly, Lucien Q. Tucker.
The Citizens Bank of Kite is making some noted improvements, including a big 2800 pound safe. Mr. Ernest Claxton is having some great improvements made on his dwelling. Mr. Kelly Powell is slowly improving from a long spell of typhoid fever.
In other Kite news, the crops in the Kite neighborhood are looking fine considering the long delay in getting them planted. One farmer said he would be tempted to shoot poison gas at any boll weevil that tried to peck on his cotton bolls and cotton selling for 30 cents a pound at present. All of these bull speculators that were about to go bald-headed on account of the low price of cotton will soon take on a new coat of hair. Uncle John Mayo said he would just like to ride this fine bull right up to Wall Street, to represent Dixie in its prosperity. And it seems that Mr. Lafayette Wheeler is acting kinder peculiar here of late. Can't exactly tell whether it is a case of hydrophobia or a severe case of love. The Kite people trust he will get better soon.
Edd Spell of Norristown happened to the misfortune of getting his barn burned, also about 200 bushels of corn and two mules. Those boys back home from service are Ed Watts, Osley Sumner, J. Clay Jenkins, Fletcher Rogers, Robert Deal, Arlie C. Price, James I. Spell and Perry Nasworthy.
A short course will be held for three days for the boys and girls in the various clubs. Lessons will include canning, cooking, sewing, poultry and making home conveniences.
Little Clcia Sumner, four year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. F. Sumner fell from a window and badly broken up her arm and is in serious condition. A mad dog passed through the Providence community but was killed before he bit anyone.
Mr. Herbert T. Johnson is leaving Citizens Bank of Swainsboro and returning to the Bank of Wrightsville. O. H. Tompkins will be promoted to cashier. On May 22nd, fire of unknown origin at an early morning hour destroyed the Emanuel County court house, the loss estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. The offices of the clerk and ordinary occupying an annex escaped damage. The county only had the building insured for $30,000.
The Midville baseball team was completely trimmed by the local team in a heated game on Thursday by the score of 4 to 1, however Midville came back on Friday beating Wrightsville 5 to 4.
Ex-postmaster R. P. Hicks is off fishing again this week. In fact he likes the sport so much nobody knows when he will catch up. He got behind with it during his incumbency in office and it would seem he is still way behind. This is the 17th consecutive week he has spent beside some stream with a pole and line.
This is the way it was done in 1865 in a letter that was handed Mr. Albert Sinquefield, who had preserved it. Dated July 17th, 1865, Jas L. Montford, Esq. "Mr. William Norris having made preparations to marry, and everything except some one to perform the ceremony and his license being in readiness, he requests you to come up immediately and tie the knot. He sent to the Judge of Ordinary for the license, but the Ordinary was absent from home and he failed to get it. I have agreed to stand his security until he can procure the license. The old man is hell-bent on marrying, so you must not keep aloof but come right along and put them through. If you don't come I shall marry them myself." Yours truly, Lucien Q. Tucker.
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 30. 1919
May 30, 1919.
Graduation night is Friday night, and this specific entertainment and important event for the Seniors marks the closing of an usually interesting commencement for the Wrightsville District High School. It all began last Friday evening with a recital by Miss Melton's smaller music pupils. The sermon was splendidly done by Rev. Mr. Arnold at his church on Sunday.
Last night at the auditorium the larger pupils of the music class put on a sweet program. Tonight will be Class Day. There will be music, songs, marches, drills, plays with a number of varieties and will conclude with the awarding of medals by Prof. J. O. McMahon. Friday night is the graduation exercises for Inez Kitchens, Annie Delle Powell, Lewis Lovett, Lillian Hicks and ore Rowland.
Revival will begin at the Christian church Monday with pastor, Rev.John Tyndall of Dublin and Miss Clarkie Reaves of Kentucky with direct the music and singing. Miss Ola Johnson is providing some local talent.
Cannie Sumner, Manager of Idylwild this year, is planning to have a big time at his favorite resort this season. He will have a big sing down there on June 7th and 8th. Regimental Sergeant Major Horace Dickens, of the 328th Infantry, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Dickens, landed last week from overseas on the Arizona, which brought a part of the 82nd Division.
The fair meeting will take place Saturday afternoon at the court house and all stockholders are asked to be present. The committee to look at the grounds will be ready to report.
Last Sunday Mr. Harman Tapley and Miss Katie Reese were married by Judge Z. A. Anderson. Mr. Tapley is a son of Frank Tapley. Miss Reese is a daughter of Mr. Willie Reese.
The marriage of Miss Eula Russell to Dr. Julius E. Jenkins was solemnized May 21st. Rev. Howard of the Baptist church did the honors. She is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. Russell of Wrens. Dr. Jenkins is one of Wrightsville's most promising young businessmen. He just returned from France where he worked with a base hospital for nine months. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. U. R. Jenkins.
While dressing to accompany her husband, J. B. Garnto, to the city Saturday, Mrs. Garnto was stricken with heart failure and passed out within a few seconds. Only the family were in the home at the time. Internment took place at Pleasant Grove cemetery. She was 51 years of age.
Jim says she was 111 years old and Jim must know. Her name was Nancy Walker and she died of old age last week and was buried at Mitchell Grove. Nancy moved to Georgia from North Carolina, where she was born, and came down here during slavery time. She just naturally pegged out, this good old darkey did, from natural old age at 111 years old. Odd, isn't it?
The cotton crops in the Gethsemne section are very poor, and looks sick, and some of it is dying under the strain of the long cold spell of last week. People in the Providence community are selling their cotton now, it is bringing 30 cents a pound.
Graduation night is Friday night, and this specific entertainment and important event for the Seniors marks the closing of an usually interesting commencement for the Wrightsville District High School. It all began last Friday evening with a recital by Miss Melton's smaller music pupils. The sermon was splendidly done by Rev. Mr. Arnold at his church on Sunday.
Last night at the auditorium the larger pupils of the music class put on a sweet program. Tonight will be Class Day. There will be music, songs, marches, drills, plays with a number of varieties and will conclude with the awarding of medals by Prof. J. O. McMahon. Friday night is the graduation exercises for Inez Kitchens, Annie Delle Powell, Lewis Lovett, Lillian Hicks and ore Rowland.
Revival will begin at the Christian church Monday with pastor, Rev.John Tyndall of Dublin and Miss Clarkie Reaves of Kentucky with direct the music and singing. Miss Ola Johnson is providing some local talent.
Cannie Sumner, Manager of Idylwild this year, is planning to have a big time at his favorite resort this season. He will have a big sing down there on June 7th and 8th. Regimental Sergeant Major Horace Dickens, of the 328th Infantry, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Dickens, landed last week from overseas on the Arizona, which brought a part of the 82nd Division.
The fair meeting will take place Saturday afternoon at the court house and all stockholders are asked to be present. The committee to look at the grounds will be ready to report.
Last Sunday Mr. Harman Tapley and Miss Katie Reese were married by Judge Z. A. Anderson. Mr. Tapley is a son of Frank Tapley. Miss Reese is a daughter of Mr. Willie Reese.
The marriage of Miss Eula Russell to Dr. Julius E. Jenkins was solemnized May 21st. Rev. Howard of the Baptist church did the honors. She is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. Russell of Wrens. Dr. Jenkins is one of Wrightsville's most promising young businessmen. He just returned from France where he worked with a base hospital for nine months. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. U. R. Jenkins.
While dressing to accompany her husband, J. B. Garnto, to the city Saturday, Mrs. Garnto was stricken with heart failure and passed out within a few seconds. Only the family were in the home at the time. Internment took place at Pleasant Grove cemetery. She was 51 years of age.
Jim says she was 111 years old and Jim must know. Her name was Nancy Walker and she died of old age last week and was buried at Mitchell Grove. Nancy moved to Georgia from North Carolina, where she was born, and came down here during slavery time. She just naturally pegged out, this good old darkey did, from natural old age at 111 years old. Odd, isn't it?
The cotton crops in the Gethsemne section are very poor, and looks sick, and some of it is dying under the strain of the long cold spell of last week. People in the Providence community are selling their cotton now, it is bringing 30 cents a pound.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 23, 1919.
May 23, 1919.
The following are two editorials from the 1919 newspapers. Many parts of these two editorials are somewhat relevant today.
BE A COMMUNITY LEADER.
You can, and you don't have to be a real genius to lead, and you don't have to go ahead and lead in everything to be the real thing, either, or to be a real leader. That thing you can do, do it, helping the community to advance along right paths, paths which your best taste and abilities may mark out for you.
One man may lead in community organization. Another may lead in raising corn and oats and cotton. Another may lead in raising cattle and hogs or in breeding hogs or feeding them. Still another may lead in various things. All of these men may be leaders.
And it is not spectacular leadership that is demanded, not the leadership of exceptional men, as the Southern Agriculturalist puts it, but the desire on the part of ordinary men to do what they can to help build and progress. The desire to help and the will to progress makes a fellow a community leader.
IT IS REGRETTED.
The carelessness or the unconcerned or the cussedness of the immigration laws of this country have brought to it a set of people who it looks like are designed to cause no little confusion if not harm, to say the least about it, and it is sorely regretted that they are not today so forceful as to absolutely relegate to the place they belong all of the un-Americans who are destined to kick up a lot of trouble if not kill a lot of people by bombs, etc.
The malicious attempt to slay Senator Thomas W. Hardwick was a dastardly deed and the entire state of Georgia regrets the occurrence. The state feels outraged at the wanton attempt to take his life by a cowardly assassin, and the actual injury inflicted upon his household is deeply deplored.
The most vigorous efforts should be made by the Federal authorities to bring to justice the infernal set who sent that bomb as well as all the other bombs recently. And further, like the Mayor of Seattle says, "Run down every Anarchist and Bolshevist in the country if the authorities have to have more hangings and new cemeteries. Let this thing go no further. It is an outrage on our civilization."
Coincidentally this sounds a lot of what we are fighting today through non-enforcement of immigration laws. Maybe the bombs and killings won't happen. But that is wishful thinking for unfortunately sooner or later it will.
The following are two editorials from the 1919 newspapers. Many parts of these two editorials are somewhat relevant today.
BE A COMMUNITY LEADER.
You can, and you don't have to be a real genius to lead, and you don't have to go ahead and lead in everything to be the real thing, either, or to be a real leader. That thing you can do, do it, helping the community to advance along right paths, paths which your best taste and abilities may mark out for you.
One man may lead in community organization. Another may lead in raising corn and oats and cotton. Another may lead in raising cattle and hogs or in breeding hogs or feeding them. Still another may lead in various things. All of these men may be leaders.
And it is not spectacular leadership that is demanded, not the leadership of exceptional men, as the Southern Agriculturalist puts it, but the desire on the part of ordinary men to do what they can to help build and progress. The desire to help and the will to progress makes a fellow a community leader.
IT IS REGRETTED.
The carelessness or the unconcerned or the cussedness of the immigration laws of this country have brought to it a set of people who it looks like are designed to cause no little confusion if not harm, to say the least about it, and it is sorely regretted that they are not today so forceful as to absolutely relegate to the place they belong all of the un-Americans who are destined to kick up a lot of trouble if not kill a lot of people by bombs, etc.
The malicious attempt to slay Senator Thomas W. Hardwick was a dastardly deed and the entire state of Georgia regrets the occurrence. The state feels outraged at the wanton attempt to take his life by a cowardly assassin, and the actual injury inflicted upon his household is deeply deplored.
The most vigorous efforts should be made by the Federal authorities to bring to justice the infernal set who sent that bomb as well as all the other bombs recently. And further, like the Mayor of Seattle says, "Run down every Anarchist and Bolshevist in the country if the authorities have to have more hangings and new cemeteries. Let this thing go no further. It is an outrage on our civilization."
Coincidentally this sounds a lot of what we are fighting today through non-enforcement of immigration laws. Maybe the bombs and killings won't happen. But that is wishful thinking for unfortunately sooner or later it will.
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 16, 1919
May 16, 1919.
Recent occurances and carousing would tend to show a decided increase in the illicit traffic and use of intoxicating liquors in this immediate part of the country. Shootings, homicides, murders, killings in cold blood, accidental woundings and other malicious crimes have been committed through drinking "blind tiger" whiskey, the kind which arouses the lowest-down spirit in a man. We say its use is increasing.
It is apparent that the prohibition of the kind we have or pretend to have now is radically a failure, a failure because it positively does not prohibit to any appreciable degree. Take any court and see how many appear as defendants in criminal cases from this one cause directly. Have you compared the figures even in Wrightsville's Mayors' court? They would startle you. The illegal trafficking in moonshine goes on and on. The end isn't in creation yet.
There is a decided increase in crime all over the country from records of the past. People are entirely too slack now in the observance of criminal statues of the law of the land. Every crime in the entire category is being committed and almost every community has been startled with criminal depredations.
The reason has not been made apparent and if there is any reason there is certainly no excuse for the increase. Murders are being committed openly and no regard for this very serious crime any more than for those of petty natures. People take the law in their own hands with a pistol or shotgun along with it and commit awful things, mostly murders.
"Pistol toting" reigns supreme. The machine comes in handy at all times and on all occasions. Is light and easily carried. Its strike carries death in its path. It has been the means of many a good man's death, which had it not been there the man would have been living.
Drinking and carousing is too prevalent. Crime is thus increased and the jails are being filled. Too slack, too slack. The law is no law that's not enforced.
This was the feelings of the editorial board of the Wrightsville Headlight on the first part of 1919.
Recent occurances and carousing would tend to show a decided increase in the illicit traffic and use of intoxicating liquors in this immediate part of the country. Shootings, homicides, murders, killings in cold blood, accidental woundings and other malicious crimes have been committed through drinking "blind tiger" whiskey, the kind which arouses the lowest-down spirit in a man. We say its use is increasing.
It is apparent that the prohibition of the kind we have or pretend to have now is radically a failure, a failure because it positively does not prohibit to any appreciable degree. Take any court and see how many appear as defendants in criminal cases from this one cause directly. Have you compared the figures even in Wrightsville's Mayors' court? They would startle you. The illegal trafficking in moonshine goes on and on. The end isn't in creation yet.
There is a decided increase in crime all over the country from records of the past. People are entirely too slack now in the observance of criminal statues of the law of the land. Every crime in the entire category is being committed and almost every community has been startled with criminal depredations.
The reason has not been made apparent and if there is any reason there is certainly no excuse for the increase. Murders are being committed openly and no regard for this very serious crime any more than for those of petty natures. People take the law in their own hands with a pistol or shotgun along with it and commit awful things, mostly murders.
"Pistol toting" reigns supreme. The machine comes in handy at all times and on all occasions. Is light and easily carried. Its strike carries death in its path. It has been the means of many a good man's death, which had it not been there the man would have been living.
Drinking and carousing is too prevalent. Crime is thus increased and the jails are being filled. Too slack, too slack. The law is no law that's not enforced.
This was the feelings of the editorial board of the Wrightsville Headlight on the first part of 1919.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 9, 1919
May 9, 1919.
The Farmers Bank stockholders met in the council chamber in Wrightsville on Saturday. The charter had already been secured so they moved forward with the election of officers. Mr. W. H. Raley, a prominent planter who lives just out of town on the west side was chosen as its first president. Mayor W. M. Shurling, one of the chief promoters of the bank, was chosen vice-president. Mr. Robt. B. Bryan was elected cashier. The directors are 15 in number. Other than the three already mentioned they are: W. C. Chester, R. R. Martin, H. C. Tompkins, J. T. Miller, Dr. J. R. Dent, Henry Stevens, L. D. Downs, C. M. Dent, R. E. Butterly, G. B. Harrison, J. E. Jordan and Wm Oliver. The bank will open about the first of July.
The county Board of Education held its regular meeting at the superintendent's office in the court house. The last Grand Jury recommended the appointment of a board to succeed the members who had served for some time, some of whom were re-appointed and some who had resigned to fill their places. The recommendation said the new members were to be commissioned one, two, three and four years and was certified by clerk Joe B. Williams and sent to the state school commissioner, who returned the papers to the clerk saying that he would not commission the new board for a shorter term than four years.
State Superintendent Brittian holds it against the law. Were this a new county the recommendation of the Grand Jury would obtain but since it is not and there has been a body every since the creation of the county the state superintendent is correct. The Grand Jury will be called upon at the next session to change its recommendation. Thus the former board members will have to hold over until the matter is straightened out.
The Liberty Loan committee will hold a victory rally on May 10th. A big war tank, like used in France will arrive in Wrightsville on an early train Saturday morning. It will have a full crew to demonstrate the use and asset it was to winning the war. Also a monster aeroplane will also visit doing a fly over and drop Victory Loan literature over the city.
Two more old soldiers names were omitted from the list of living Confederate veterans in the county. They are j. B. Roberts and Asa Simpson. Miss Noona Tanner married Ezekiel B. Gaines. Miss Zemmie Miller wed Mr. Henry Spears, and Mr. Lonnie Smith and Miss Filla Powell were married. Mr. Marcus I. Stephens was discharged from the service, as was Colon Tharpe.
The Boy Scouts returned from a fishing trip on the Ogeechee where they caught plenty of fish and outside of a member or two walking into the river while asleep, the snoring of the preacher who went along, the trip was made without accident and all enjoyed it.
Wrightsville played Tennille Tuesday in Tennille, the home boys losing by one run, the score was 8 to 7. The baseball enthusiasum is up ad many more games will be played this year.
Jim Waters, the colored wanted for a terrible crime, has not yet been caught and is still in parts unknown. The hunt was practically abandoned after a week's search of about 50 mile radius of territory. A reward of over $150 still stands and the State is promising another $150 reward.
Mr. Green and Mr. Boll Weevil have made there appearance, but W. W. Colston is building a house anyway. The wheat crop is looking fine which means more biscuts for Johnson County.
The Farmers Bank stockholders met in the council chamber in Wrightsville on Saturday. The charter had already been secured so they moved forward with the election of officers. Mr. W. H. Raley, a prominent planter who lives just out of town on the west side was chosen as its first president. Mayor W. M. Shurling, one of the chief promoters of the bank, was chosen vice-president. Mr. Robt. B. Bryan was elected cashier. The directors are 15 in number. Other than the three already mentioned they are: W. C. Chester, R. R. Martin, H. C. Tompkins, J. T. Miller, Dr. J. R. Dent, Henry Stevens, L. D. Downs, C. M. Dent, R. E. Butterly, G. B. Harrison, J. E. Jordan and Wm Oliver. The bank will open about the first of July.
The county Board of Education held its regular meeting at the superintendent's office in the court house. The last Grand Jury recommended the appointment of a board to succeed the members who had served for some time, some of whom were re-appointed and some who had resigned to fill their places. The recommendation said the new members were to be commissioned one, two, three and four years and was certified by clerk Joe B. Williams and sent to the state school commissioner, who returned the papers to the clerk saying that he would not commission the new board for a shorter term than four years.
State Superintendent Brittian holds it against the law. Were this a new county the recommendation of the Grand Jury would obtain but since it is not and there has been a body every since the creation of the county the state superintendent is correct. The Grand Jury will be called upon at the next session to change its recommendation. Thus the former board members will have to hold over until the matter is straightened out.
The Liberty Loan committee will hold a victory rally on May 10th. A big war tank, like used in France will arrive in Wrightsville on an early train Saturday morning. It will have a full crew to demonstrate the use and asset it was to winning the war. Also a monster aeroplane will also visit doing a fly over and drop Victory Loan literature over the city.
Two more old soldiers names were omitted from the list of living Confederate veterans in the county. They are j. B. Roberts and Asa Simpson. Miss Noona Tanner married Ezekiel B. Gaines. Miss Zemmie Miller wed Mr. Henry Spears, and Mr. Lonnie Smith and Miss Filla Powell were married. Mr. Marcus I. Stephens was discharged from the service, as was Colon Tharpe.
The Boy Scouts returned from a fishing trip on the Ogeechee where they caught plenty of fish and outside of a member or two walking into the river while asleep, the snoring of the preacher who went along, the trip was made without accident and all enjoyed it.
Wrightsville played Tennille Tuesday in Tennille, the home boys losing by one run, the score was 8 to 7. The baseball enthusiasum is up ad many more games will be played this year.
Jim Waters, the colored wanted for a terrible crime, has not yet been caught and is still in parts unknown. The hunt was practically abandoned after a week's search of about 50 mile radius of territory. A reward of over $150 still stands and the State is promising another $150 reward.
Mr. Green and Mr. Boll Weevil have made there appearance, but W. W. Colston is building a house anyway. The wheat crop is looking fine which means more biscuts for Johnson County.
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