From Days Gone By June 7,1924

 June 7,1924.

   At 5:45 am Saturday morning, May 31st, Mr. E. A. Lovett past away. For several days a Battle raged against an abscess in his breast that was treated by special doctors, nurses and family and all medical sciences were exhausted to try to save him. He lay very ill in the Sanitarium in Sandersville for several days until the end came.

    Mr. Lovett was born in Hancock County July 25th, 1864, and was 59 years old. On January 3rd, 1892 he married Miss Lena Parker. They had ten children whom survive him with their mother. Leon A., Laudice D., Lewis L., Tom L., Mrs. W. H. Lovett, Lila, Sarah, Mary and Grace Lovett. One sister, Mrs. Susan Hightower, four brothers, R. T., William, Homer and Geneva Lovett.

    When a young boy he moved to a farm with his parents between Wrightsville and Idylwild. He entered a merchantile business at Lovett, from 1904 to his death he was President of the Bank of Wrightsville and also held stock in other Banks. He was the main stockholder of the Dixie Cotton Company and had interests in various businesses in Dublin and elsewhere and owned large tracts of land in Johnson and other counties.

     His funeral was at the Methodist Church and was filled to capacity. He lie in state at his home on South Marcus St. where hundreds paid their respects. He was buried in Westview.

    Ellie Glisson died at a Dublin hospital from a loaded lumber truck turning over on him at J. C. Sumner's sawmill near Spann. He was a son of Mr. J. E. Glisson, a farmer of Spann. He left a wife and three children and was buried at Piney Mt.

    While coming to town from Dublin, H. E. Watson and Lott Warren, Jr. travelers for the Atlanta Lumber and Milling Co., came near losing their lives when their roadster skidded on a narrow stretch of road capsizing in a ditch. Both were pinned under the car. Help arrived and Drs. Brantley and Harris treated them at the Frost Hotel.

    The High School will have an agricultural department attached to its currculim next year with Prof. Bolton of the Brewton school.

    Congress will be asked by Hon. Wash Larson for a special appropriation to build a Bee-Line highway bridge across the Oconee River at some point below the Central of Georgia crossing. This is needed if there is to be a highway from Swainsboro to Macon, via Kite, Wrightsville and Irwinton. The name Bee-Line was so named by the Headlight for it's straight direction over the total distance traversed.

    This has sparked interest again from Irwinton and they are getting behind it, also offering the road through Toombsboro to Ball's Ferry is a good road and has been straightened out so it would be easy to build a bridge at Ball's Ferry.

From Days Gone By May 31,1924

 May 31,1924.

    The committee of the Union Singing Convention are having a sing at the court house on June 14th and 15th. They are inviting all singers in the area to come. The committee members are, N. D. Norris, Shelton Harrison, Sidney F. Smith, B. J. Everett, Tom Jenkins, John M. Meeks, Billie Pool, G. H. Brantley, Melvin West, J. B. Price and Dr. P. B. Bedingfield.

    Mr. Ben R. Spell turned 63 on May 20th and a birthday party was held for him at Mr. M. B. Spell's home. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Caneega of Greensboro, N. C. had a daughter, Violet Mozille, on May 4th. James T. Miller and James A. Hall attended the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Atlanta.

    The Junior Class entertained the Senior Class at a banquet held at Idylwild. Among those speaking were Ethel Rowland, Lila Lovett, Edith Bryan, Rowena Chester and Bessie Will Harrison.

    Mr. W. L. Thompson will continue the insurance business after the passing of his partner J. M. Mason.

    Swat the Weevil in Johnson County, that is the slogan of the farmers this year. The fight is on and it is going to be a worse fight than they gave the Germans, barring bad weather. The county-wide fight begins June 2nd with a meeting at the court house.

    Mrs. M. A. Sanders passed off peacefully at the home of her son, Ex-Mayor and Mrs. E. E. Sanders on North Marcus street Monday night following a critical illness of several days. She was 81 and a Missionary Baptist. Her survivors are sons, T. V. Sanders, E. E. Sanders, W. W. Sanders, W. G. Sanders, H. B. Sanders, and daughters, Mrs. Lena Cunningham and Mrs. C. F. Duffie. She was buried at Westview.

    Mr. Tom Ivey died in Atlanta and was buried at New Home. He would have been 31 in August. He was survived by his wife and mother. He worked for the American Express Co.

    The law is being enforced in an instance or two around in this community that merits the hearty commendation of all good people.

From Days Gone By May 24,1924

 May 24,1924.

    The Wrightsville High School will end a good term on the 30th with an address by Dr. W. F. Greer of Wesleyan College. Those graduating this year are, Maud Lila Lovett, FloRene Hatcher, Pansy Mixon, Rosa Mae Jordan, Annie Laurie Rowland, Marian Delph, Nina Frost, Dessie Lee Oliver, Janet Bryan, William Delph, Lee Roy Peddy, Reginald Smith, Roy Johnson, Alexander McWhoter, T. L. Lovett, Marvin Smith and Earlich Moseley.

    Solicitor E. L. Stephens formally announced for re-election for Solicitor-General of the Dublin Judicial Circuit. Dr. A. M. Roundtree of Adrian announced for State Senate of the 16th district.

    Of the thirty-three who graduated Andrew Female College, Miss Leila Bryan received a diploma for the Arts. Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Chester had a bright little son born this week. Mr. & Mrs. Ivey Tanner attended his brother, Mr. Archie Tanner's funeral in Sandersville.

    Some miscreants tried to put over a bunch of mean tricks around town Saturday night. They succeeded in tearing off the pump from over the well on the square. Somebody crept into the home of Mr. Ben Moye while he was still at his store and carried away a pistol and a razor. Track dogs failed to catch up with the robber. Marshal Cason warns the public not to shelter, employ, etc. Albert Hilson, 13 year old colored who is a minor and under his control.

    Judge U. R. Jenkins and Warden Wright have completed about 10 miles of the Jefferson Davis highway. The Central of Georgia baseball club of Macon came here and was defeated by Wrightsville at the fairgrounds 3 to 2.

    The K. K. K. Paraded last Thursday night about 9 as the Invisible Empire staged an open demonstration. About 63 of the Klan, all hooded up with torches quietly and in solomn single file flaunting placards bearing the sentences, "Married men stay at home", "Officers, do your duty", "Honest men, fear no harm". It lasted about an hour.

    Mrs. Rebecca Tapley died at her home on the 18th and was buried at Oaky Grove. Three daughters and seven sons survived her.

    Mr. F. M. Cochran died suddenly at his home April 28th. He was 52. He was well up to 30 minutes before his death. His wife, three daughters survived him. He was buried in the family graveyard.

    Mr. Joseph Madison Mason died at his residence Sunday May 18th. He was born here Aug. 10,1855, the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Mack Mason, whose children numbered 6 sons and 4 daughters. Those living are Charlie, Dr. Reuben M., Dr. William Mason, Mrs. R. G. Moye, Mrs. William Bland and Mrs. R. H. Fletcher. He was 68 and survived by his wife Sallie Acree Mason who married him Nov. 21,1888. Joe was VP of the Exchange Bank since it's organization in 1909 and senior partner of Mason & Thompson Insurance. He served as Clerk of the Court from 1885 to 1897 and again in 1901 and 1902. He was also connected to one of the largest merchantile establishments in this section. A Methodist for more than 40 years and had been a trustee of Warthen College. He was buried in Westview by Kent & Bush undertaker's.

From Days Gone By May 17,1924

 May 17,1924.

    Judge W. C. Brinson began the May Term of City Court. Criminal cases consumed all of Monday with several verdicts, pleas and fines imposed. Tuesday was lively between attorneys Claxton and Jackson over the continuence of the railroad damage case and over the qualifications of Judge Brinson to preside in one criminal case that brought out to the courtroom a large delegation of ladies. When the last matter was put before Judge Kent, he ruled that Judge Brinson was qualified and the bench was again taken by Judge Brinson.

     Tuesday afternoon the jury then out on a liquor case in which Ben Dent was the defendant and could not agree and a mistrial was adjudged and the jury dismissed a witness in the trial before the court was declared unable to attend court by Dr. T. L. Harris and this case went over till next term.

    Besides the $25,000 new school building the people of Kite are now erecting along side the old brick building, there are a number of new homes going up and the Methodist are building a new parsonage. Carpenter trade is going good and the knock of the hammer and buzz of the saw can be heard from daylight to dark.

    The Kite area Farmers with the help of Agent Crow formed a marketing association to assist in marketing of all crops starting with sweet potatoes. H. P. Claxton is chairman, Virgil Wheeler, secretary and directors are J. L. Hatcher, J. L. Harrison, Z. W. Claxton and B. J. Wiggins.

    Saturday morning saw signs on poles in town of a parade tonight by the K. K. K. These notices say the Klan will parade at 9 pm and has caused wide publicity and much conversation. The population of the city will line the streets to witness this parade of the Ku Klux Klan in Wrightsville.

    Eugene Cook was chosen president of the Junior Class of 1925 at Mercer University. Howard L. Johnson and Ernest P. West will graduate from U. G. A. Mr. Clayton Lord bought the Corner Grocery Store from Willis Rowland.

    Mr. Mark Hammock died suddenly at his home 3 miles north of town. He had driven his buggy to town, made some purchases and took ill about L. Mosley's home. While taken from his buggy he began ailing badly calling for a doctor. They got him home about the time Dr. Harris got there. He was assisted to bed and after the lapse of a few seconds passed out without a struggle. His last words was if he didn't get some relief he would die.

    Mr. Hammock was born Nov. 15,1867 and was 56. He was a fine, upright and highly respected citizen and a member of Harrison Baptist Church. He was in one of the first families of the county. Besides his wife he was survived by his children, Mrs. J. E. Agerton, Mrs. H. E. Alderman, Mrs. T. B. Martin, Mr. Cleo Hammock and Miss Corrine Hammock. Sisters, Mrs. William Riley Smith, Miss Elsie Hammock, brothers J. M. and H. T. Hammock. He was buried in Westview.

From Days Gone By May 10,1924

 May 10,1924.

    Little interest was taken in the school board trustee election. There were three places to fill and only three on the ticket. Messrs. A. F. Flanders, R. R. Martin and E. E. Sanders. Only 66 people voted.

    The high school will have a short commencement this year with only 17 will graduate.

    Dr. D. C. Harrison of Kite, Representative of the county, will likely run for re-election. Mr. Schley Moore is now with Mr. J. F. Renfroe at the post office succeeding Mr. Emory L. Rowland. Mr  A. T. Ross goes to Macon with the Southern Bell Company. John Ed and Steve Vanlandingham are still at My. Berry Schools in Rome doing farm work there.

    Mercer University defeated Georgia Tech in Atlanta in a debate. Mr. Eugene Cook, with his colleague, Mr. C. W. Pope of Tallapoosa won the debate for Mercer. Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Cook, Eugene's parents, attended the debate.

    May Term of City Court will open Monday with Judge W. C. Brinson, and Solicitor Charles S. Claxton. Sheriff Lewis Davis states there are two prisioners in county jail for trial this term, and many out on bond. One of the prisioners is the negro man who fled the country several weeks ago charged with illicit distilling was captured at Gordon last week, ole Henry Smith said he had enough of jail and plead guilty to Judge Brinson and given 11 months. Thomas Lanier also plead guilty and got 10 months. Houston Screws admitted his wife got a beating and he drew a three month sentence.

     

Mr. G. Saffold Kight of Kite died at his home. Just two weeks ago his brother John G. Kight died. Only one brother remains, Henry Kight. Saffold was a member of the Baptist Church, a Mason of Kite Lodge. He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters.

    Mrs  Benjamin Brantley died suddenly at home from heart failure. She was 68. Several children and her husband survive her. She was buried at Beulah Cemetery.