From Days Gone By Dec. 17, 1926

 December 17, 1926.

    Attorney Thomas W. Hardwick for Charlie Rawlings stated he filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Georgia for an oral hearing in the case of the State vs. Rawlings, whose life sentence was recently affirmed by the high court. The disgruntled attorney stated that he felt like they would grant this appeal in as much as the body was divided three to three on the first decision and the matter deferred until it was confirmed by due operation of the law, although he could not say. He was still fighting for his client. In case he was not granted a rehearing, or if he was and did win his point there, he intimated that he will likely carry this case to the United States Supreme Court if possible.

    The case of the State vs. Sidney Lamp, charged with the murder of Clifton Powell in the eastern part of the county September 8th, has been taken to the Supreme Court by his attorneys, Col. E. L. Stephens and C. S. Claxton and should be heard soon.

    There were two pretty warm contests in the county in the election of Justices of the Peace and Baliffs. In the Powell District, J. B. Davis and B. J. Lamp ran for Justice, there were 71 votes cast and Davis got 45. In the same district G. N. Ivey and D. S. Fortner were elected Baliffs. In the Spann District C. T. Carter, J. E. Glisson, C. B. Flanders and J. L. Stewart ran for Baliff. Glisson and Flanders won. The general election was held December 7th for Mayor and Council of Wrightsville. Mayor R. R. Martin was elected to another term and James D. Bush, D. T. Brinson and B. B. Hayes elected councilmen.

    The Odd Fellows held their election of officers. They are, Noble Grand - James D. Bush; Vice Grand - Jacob Kaplan; Secretary - T. L. Harris; Treasurer - T. L. Martin; District Deputy - James A. Hall; Trustee - W. F. Outlaw.

    Plans are now going forward on the construction of Brown Memorial Baptist church. The membership are making preparations to start to work as soon as the insurance people make their adjustments. No lowering in quality nor looks will be allowed in the new structure. Donations are coming in already to get this started.

    Miss Mary Virginia Hodges of Dublin will soon marry Mr. Emory L. Rowland of Wrightsville. They will reside here in Wrightsville.

    Mr. Tommie Wheeler, about 35, died in an Augusta hospital following an operation of which he had many in his life time. He was a son of Mr. White Wheeler who preceded him in death some years ago.His mother and several siblings survive him. He was a Baptist and worked in Augusta as clerk in a hotel. He was buried in the Wheeler cemetery near Kite.

    The business firm of Neal & Stephenson, doing business in Kite is dissolved. J. S. Stephenson is selling his interest to J. M. Neal who will continue its operation. Dr. J. W. Brinson has purchased his drug store a new up-to-date fountain which will be installed as soon as it arrives.

    Deputy Carl Claxton and Chief Spell visited Liza Stuckey's Saturday down on the eastside of town and found about five gallons of whiskey in the place. Liza went to jail in default of bond.