FROM DAYS GONE BY April 24, 1920

April 24, 1920.

Hon. Thomas E. Watson swept Johnson County from center to circumference in the presidential preference primary on Tuesday, receiving a total of 920 votes to Palmer 131 and Smith 322. The Executive Committee voted W. C. Brinson and J. T. Ferguson as delegates of Mr. Watson at the state Convention, and C. M. Dent and R. R. Douglas as alternates.
Mr. Lewis Davis, former Sheriff of Johnson County and father to Sheriff-Elect Jonah L. Davis, deceased, won over current Sheriff Willis D. Rowland by 39 votes. In the Wrightsville District the vote was 184 for Davis, 56 for Martin and 209 for Rowland. The count was announced at 6:30 and this finally decided who was nominated. It was so close all day that everyone felt doubtful of the result. The newly elected Sheriff will take the oath of office the first day of January next. The election passed off quietly all over the county. Sheriff Rowland initially announced he was not running for re-election. But after the death of Davis his supporters urged him to run again.
Dr. A. M. Roundtree, one of the county's leading physicians and farmers who resides in Adrian, has been urged on by citizens and friends to run for County Representative for the State legislature. Mr. Leston Powell celebrated his 75th birthday the 15th and the community gave him a dinner. He has five children and sixteen grandchildren, having been married for 49 years. He served the South in the Civil War. For this birthday occasion around 500 people attended.
Capt. John W. Fincher of Camp Gordon commends the splendid work of two soldier boys stationed there. John W. Smith was charged with killing Ben A. Hart. Smith escaped. SGTs. Grady A. Anderson and Horace T. Frost were assigned to apprehend Smith if in Atlanta. They succeeded in catching Smith and were awarded $2500 and a free trip to Cannon, Texas.
The Methodist are remodeling their parsonage. Jeweler John J. Duff has move into part of the Farmers Banking building and Robinson & Paul with occupy Duff's old place. The Farmers Bank has about finished their new corner building so much as they are moving the safe in along with paperwork. This building adds much to that section of the city. Mr. Frank Flanders new ice house is almost completed. J. M. Layton has moved his shoe store to the rear of Heath's Grocery. Mr. Cilo Johnson has left Duggan's to work in Macon. Mr. Ivey R. Tanner is still buying and selling stock. C. S. Claxton and w. M. Shurling are at work on their new houses on North Marcus.
Mr. Jimmie Davis, eldest son of Sheriff Lewis Davis, died in Augusta. He was 47. He was stricken with paryalis about two months ago. H left a wife and several children. He was buried at westview. Mr. John . Durden died at his home in Adrian. He once held office in Emanual County. On April 8th Mrs. w. E. Rawlings, 22, died being sick only a short time. She was survived by her husband, parents and eight siblings.
Capt. Kemp went to see the new bridge at Adrian. He says its almost ready for travel but not finished as it should be. There are disputes between the contractors and commissioners which again closed the bridge after it had been turned over to the public. But the trees which were fallen by the contractors to stop traffic were cut away by citizens and vehicles of all descriptions were passing over. This will probably lead to a lawsuit over the structure unless it can be quickly settled.
Wrightsville is getting ready for the fastest ball team of its history. Fans are anxiously awaiting the Umps to give the words, "Play Ball."