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 W. J. Stephens of Adrian has withdrawn from the race for County Treaserur on account of he just moved to the county and is required to reside in the county for one year prior to running for office.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.