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.