From Days Gone By Dec. 30, 1929

 December 30, 1929.

    The following was written by local Pastor, F. M. Gaines. This was during the time of Prohibition. He called it "Bed-Bugs And Bootleggers".

    To claim an intimate knowledge of the nature and habits of Bed-Bugs would carry with it a certain degree of odium. For this reason the writer is quoting Mr. Webster, and is placing all responsibility on him for the apparent familiarity of the writer with his subject. The "highbrow" name of the Bed-Bug is Climax Lectularius, and Mr. Webster says that he is "an offensive bug which infests beds". But there is in these latter times a more offensive bug of which Mr. Webster seemed to be ignorant. This bug is a veritable pest and plague on decent civilization, and more to be dreaded than the boll weevil, the bean beetle, and the Mediterranian fly. The "lowbrow" name of this bug is "Bootlegger". There is a very striking analogy between the Bed-Bug and the Bootlegger.

1. They do their most devilish work at night. "And this is condemnation that light is come into the world", and Bed-Bugs and Bootleggers "loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil".

2. They are parasitic and thrive best on the life-blood of the innocent.

3. They make no economic contribution to society, but embarass society.

4. They are not content to play their ably trade alone. Mrs. Bed-Bug helps and abets her husband in his task. So does Mrs. Bootlegger; she often accompanies her husband and acts as a smoke-screen to deceive the eyes of the suspicious.

5. They counteract the influence of worth-while institutions. The bed promotes sleep which refreshes and rehabilitates the weary body, but the Bed-Bug makes it a place of torture. The Bootlegger is willing to imperil life, to curse the laws of the land, to damn boys and girls for whom parents are praying, to laugh at temperance organizations, to tie the hands of Sunday School teachers, and to counteract the influence of the church.

6. They are heartless. The Bed-Bug would defile the bed of the new-born babe and commit infanticide. The Bootlegger is willing to prevent baby's milk bottle from being refilled; he would rob baby of food, fuel, clothing, and home; he would stifle baby's intellect and deprive it of the advantages of school, sending it out into a competitive world, unprepared for the duties of life; he would snatch the roses from the cheeks of baby's mother, and substitute premature gray in her hair; he would send baby's father home, not to implant a true father's kiss, but as a staggering, heartless brute.

7. The hostess would be embarrassed greatly if she should find a Bed-Bug in the guest-chamber, and she would use every possible insecticide to exterminate it. But how greatly is the average community embarrassed over its Bootlegger, and to what extent does it use bootleggicide?

8. If it seems imperitive that we must have pests, then give us more Bed-Bugs and less Bootleggers.

From Days Gone By Dec. 23, 1929

 December 23, 1929.

    The Jefferson Davis Highway from Wrightsville to the Jefferson line will be designated a state highway and the county will be getting the gas tax off this 13.8 miles of road. Up to then the county only had 16 miles of state aid road. Now, provision on the new highway road system's map has been made for this 13.8 miles, for the 12 miles toward Irwinton on the Bee-Line, when taken over, and 14 miles from Wrightsville towards Swainsboro, and 18 miles from Wrightsville to Adrian.

    The state D. A. R. will place markers in ten cities through Georgia commemorating the Nancy Hart highway. This road comes through Johnson via Route 15 to Dublin and out of the state at Waycross. Wrightsville and Johnson County have not arranged for a marker yet but Mrs. W. M. Shurling, local representative is organizing a benefit to raise the funds and the matter is to come before the Mayor and Council soon.

    Deputy Sheriff George A. Smith is in the Sandersville hospital for a painful ailment. No operation has been made yet. Deputy Jim Tapley is strong on his feet taking up the slack. Johnson County made 12,055 bales of cotton up to December 1st. This time last year it was only 4,531 bales.

    Mr. Sidney F. Smith moved from Decatur back to Kite. Postmaster Robert Bryan will occupy the Johnson house on West Elm Street and is said to be purchasing the property. Mr. & Mrs. George Gannon now occupy the O. H. Tompkins home on West Elm Street.

    Miss Idelle Oliver, sister of Mr. Venson and Miss Mary Lizze Oliver, married Mr. Isaac (Buster) Walker, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Walker, at the home of Rev. Lotis McAfee who performed the ceremony. Miss Christine Claxton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Claxton married Mr. Shellman Martin, son of Mr. T. L. Martin, both from here, wed in South Carolina on November 17th.

    Miss Annie Mae Farrell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Farrell of New Home community, married December 15th to Mr. Felton Lindsey, son of Mrs. R. L. Lindsey of the Cedar Grove community at the home of Dr. & Mrs. W. J. Flanders who performed the ceremony.

    Mr. George N. Thompson, Johnson native, died at his home in Broxton from a two week sickness. He moved from here to Coffee County 12 years ago and was in the merchantile business there. He was 50 years old and survived by his wife and 5 sons. He was buried in Broxton.

    Mrs. Martha Anderson Ivey, widow of Dr. George M. Ivey died at 68 years old. She had moved to Atlanta in 1918. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. W. W. Frost, Miss Willie Mae and Miss Arema Ivey, son George N. Ivey and brother George W. Mayo.

From Days Gone By Dec. 16, 1929

 December 16, 1929.

Dear Santa,

    I am a little girl eleven years old. I am in the 5th grade and study very hard. I want you to bring me a doll bed, sweater, and candy.

                                         Ethel Foskey, Adrian.

Dear Santa Claus,

    How are you these days? I shall tell you what I want. A doll and a sewing box with thread and needle and some hooks and cloth, and there are some more things that I want which please bring me Christmas night. Don't forget it. Lots of love.

                                          Elaine Clark

Dear Santa Claus,

    Please bring me a pair of boots and a bicycle and a pair of pants to go with the boots and a shirt and some fire works and a motorcycle.

                                          Benjamin Harris

Dear Old Santa,

    I am a big boy, just 5 years old. I go to school and I have a good teacher, please bring her lots of nice things. Santa, I want an air rifle, a football and a rain coat and all the fruit you can spare.

                                               Milton Chester

Dear old Santa,

    Here we come, two little boys, 6 and 8; we go to school and study hard. We want you to bring is a bicycle, air plain, air rifle and lots of fireworks and don't forget our little cousin, Loutis, bring him a train and some fireworks.

                                                   Clyde & C. G. Snell

Dear Old Santa,

    I am a little girl 5 years old. I want you to bring me a doll, a carriage, a stove and lots of fruit and don't forget my little sister, Ada.

                                                     Annie Ola Brantley

Dear Santa,

    I am a little girl 3 years old. Please bring me a sleepy doll, a doll carriage, a small blackboard and lots of fruit. Don't forget little brother.

                                                       Little Falcher Hatcher

Dear Santa Clause,

    I am a little girl 7 years old. I am in the senior grade and I like to go to school. Please bring me a walking doll and a doll carriage and lots of fruit and don't forget mama and papa.

                                                          Evie Dell Carter

Dear Santa,

    We are two good little boys, one 7 and one 3. We want a gun, horse-shoe games, a wagon and a wheelbarrow and a lot of candy and fruit. Please bring grand-mother something nice and remember our little cousin, Mildred Smith, bring her lots of toys.

                                                          Edward & Gene McCoy

Dear Santa Claus,

    Please bring me a gun, a knife, a watch, some fruit and fireworks.

                                                            Earl Reese

Dear Santa Claus,

    Please bring me a gun, a wagon, a horn, some fruit and some fireworks.

                                                                Cevette Reese

Dear Old Santa,

    I am a little boy 11 years old. I go to school and am in the 4th grade. I want you to bring me a bicycle, air rifle, knife, some fireworks and lots of fruit, nuts and candy.

                                                              Buford Hutcheson

Dear Santa Clause,

    I am a little girl 8 years old and I go to school and am in the 3rd grade. I want you to bring me a doll, doll bed and carriage, lots of fruit, and candy.

                                                                 Loucile Hurcheson

From Days Gone By Dec. 9, 1929

 December 9, 1929.

    The Georgia Power Company has lowered the rates five dollars per hundred effective immediately. Mr. W. N. Watkins, local manager states the rate was cut from twelve dollars per hundred KW to seven dollars per KW. And there will be no curtailment of service.

    The Johnson Lodge, No. 110, I. O. O. F. (Odd Fellows), elected new officers. They are James A. Hall, Noble Grand; George M. Barnes, Vice-Grand; Frank Outlaw, Secretary; James T. Miller, Deputy Grand Master.

    Mr. W. S. Price received a notice from the Mount Vernon Association to arrange for the "Orphans' home car." It will be in Wrightsville December 20th and Harrison the 21st. Churches are asked to get up all the produce of all kinds to send to the orphans home. The schools will be selling Christmas Seals here the 16th to 19th for the campaign against tuberculosis in Georgia. The local schools goal is set at $15. This means 1500 seals should be sold here.

    In investigating the poultry market, County Agent M. E. Crow found that at the present prices were entirely too low for farmers to sell at this time. So the sale on the 17th has been cancelled. Playing at the Wrightsville Theatre is "Tarzan The Tiger". "An Arizona Cowboy", will be staged at the school auditorium, funds raised will go to football expenses.

    Officer Henry G. Tyson of Meeks took up a search with papers for some bed quilts allegded to be in the dwelling occupied by Mr. Henry Black, on a plantation down that way. He went to the home of the accused and made a search for the quilts which a widow lady claimed as hers. While searching he found some of them when he came across a quantity of whiskey, red liquor too, all done up in pints and a half gallon jar. The whiskey was confiscated and brought to town as evidence.

    Professor & Mrs. Linton Hutcheson announced the birth of a son on December 8th. Mrs. Winnie Sumner celebrated her 89th birthday on December 6th at her daughter's, Mrs. George Stephens near town.

    Miss Alma Peebles and Mr. Milton Anderson were married at Rehobeth by Judge Z. A. Anderson. Miss Novie Townsend and Mr. Silas Arrington were also married. Miss Bobbie Chapman, daughter of Mrs. R. B. Chapman of Wrightsville married Mr. Orion Goff.

From Days Gone By Dec. 2, 1929

 December 2, 1929.

    The new city fathers will take office in 1930. The new Mayor is Charles D. Roundtree, 48, son of Joshua W. & Mahala Durden Roundtree and a native of Emanuel County. Born on the banks of Little Canoochee River in Wiregrass, Georgia. He taught school, became editor of The Graymont Hustler in 1911 and lived in Graymont three years. He then moved to Swainsboro to be editor of the Forest-Blade for nearly three years. He moved to Wrightsville in March 1916, and is the editor of the Headlight. He is married to Miss Cora Gay and has a son and daughter. He served one term on the city council.

    Councilman Dewitte T. Brinson, 35, son of Dr. & Mrs. J. W. Brinson, Sr. has lived here his whole life. Spent most of his years in school up to ten years ago when he became local manager of Standard Oil Company. He served as councilman the past four years, and three years as city clerk. He married Miss Madie Hightower and has four sons. He is a Mason, Odd Fellow, and Methodist.

    Councilman M. S. Duggan, 36, native of Washington County, son of Dr. G. M. Duggan, came here in 1906, entering the grocery business in 1915. He served as councilman four years before, 1924-1927. He married Miss Nora Johnson and has one son. He is a Mason, Odd Fellow and a Methodist.

    Councilman H. G. Hatcher, 41, born here to Mr. & Mrs. William Hatcher. He has been manager of the City Warehouse the past fourteen years. This will be his first term. He married Miss Eunice Tanner, has one son and is a Baptist.

    Councilman James A. Hall, 43, a native and son of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Hall. He clerked in a dry goods store for years, and the past eleven years in business with his brother. He has served six years on the council, 1923-1929. He married Miss Mattie Hudson, is a Mason, Odd Fellow and a Baptist.

    Councilman Charles M. Sheppard, 31, a native and son of Mr. & Mrs. James Sheppard. He operates a barbershop and this will be his first term. He married Miss Lorena Maddox and has five children. He is an Odd Fellow and a Methodist.

    Councilman Bernard B. Tanner, 31, native son of Mr. & Mrs. B. B. Tanner. He operates a farm and a filling station. This is his first term. He married Miss Thelma Kennedy and has six children. He is a Baptist.

    Mr. Robert Burns Bryan became Postmaster here yesterday. He is experienced and worked here before. Mr. McWhorter retires after ten years of service. Bryan will be assisted by Emory L. Rowland and Alton Moye.

    Mrs. Ellen Page, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Colston and widow of C. A. Page of near Kite, married Mr. J. M. Gilbert, son of Mr. & Mrs. O. C. Gilbert of Thomaston.

    The Hello Girls of Wrightsville are officially in their new exchange above Brinson's Drug Store. The Wrightsville Ford and Chevrolet garages are some of the busiest businesses in town these days. New and used cars are being sold almost daily.

From Days Gone By Nov. 25, 1929

 November 25, 1929. 

    The Southern Bell people are in the city making the change in the local exchange office. It will have all new equipment, convenient operators and manager's office. It will be in the back part upstairs in the Brinson Drug building. The operators are Miss Lena Robinson, Miss Ora Lee Barnes, and a Miss Williams.

    The school is cold these days. The reason is a new heating system is being installed. A new low pressure boiler, piping is being replaced and radiators being repaired and re-set at a cost of about $2,000. School is out until the system is completed. The local football team defeated Sandersville by the score of 26 to 0.

    Dr. & Mrs. Flint Flanders and Little Flint, Mrs. S. H. Rhodes and Mr. R. P. Hicks are at Leland, Florida on a fishing trip and also visited with Mr. & Mrs. James I. Spell. Dr. Flanders owns a cottage there. The courthouse was in the dark today, officials taking the day off to go hunting.

    Thanksgiving finds pensioners happy as Judge W. J. Flanders issued pension checks to the old soldiers and widows of the south. The full amount was $1,600 for 13 veterans and 19 widows at $50 each. Two have died since the last pension payment, Mr. B. Y. Wheeler and Mrs. Ann Ruth Harrison.

    The state gasoline tax smashed all previous records the month of October that amounted to $1,175,501.62. The state highway department gets two-thirds of the tax while one-sixth is dispersed to the counties for road construction and one-sixth to the equalization fund of the common schools.

    There will be an auction at Ennis, on the Wadley Southern Railway on December 6th. Its a public sale of 3 mules, 10 head of cows, 12 head of hogs, farming utensils, wagons, harness, etc. Also a bathtub, hot water tank, refridgerator, one sawmill outfit complete, one shingle mill and several other things belonging to Mrs. Mary James.

    Rev. E. L. Harrison has moved from Collins to Ludowici where he will pastor the Baptist church there. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burns Bryan announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hallie Annida Bryan to Mr. Atwood B. Cochran of Camilla.

    On November 24th at the home of Judge & Mrs. Zach A. Anderson was the marriage of Miss Allene Moye to Mr. Luther Davis. Miss Annie Lou Riner, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tommie J. Riner of Meeks, and Mr. Clark Allen also of the Meeks community were married in the Ordinary's office by Judge W. J. Flanders.

    Mrs. Marvin Davis' mother, Mrs. J. A. Lewis of Pelham, died at her home and was buried there. Mr. Alonzo Hope Rawls, father of Miss Martha Rawls, died at his home in Griffin and was buried there. Miss Rawls is a school teacher here.

From Days Gone By Nov. 18, 1929

 November 18, 1929.

    Mr. Richard (Bubber) Paul, the 22 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Paul was buried at Pleasant Grove. He died in Sandersville early Monday morning from injuries when an auto accident occured at the crossroads at Mr. Willie Parker's store, just across Johnson bridge from Wrightsville. Paul and Mr. Marvin Raley were coming to town, Raley driving, as they came to the crossroads another car coming from the south, driven by Enoch Waters, colored, came along and somehow a collision occured. They had just left Mr. J. R. Raley's home in a model 1927 Ford. The car hit on Paul's side, Raley was unhurt. Mr. Paul was crushed in the breast and head. He was rushed to Dr. Bray, assisted by Dr. Brantley who advised them to take him to the hospital. He died soon after arriving at Sandersville. He was survived by his parents, one whole sister and two half sisters, four whole brothers and five half brothers.

    Mr. James S. Price, a Pringle citizen, died as they carried him to an Augusta hospital from a terrible wreck of his truck on the Augusta road. Ernest Smith was with him in the truck. Mr. Price was taking a load of corn to Augusta and as going through Louisville was flagged down by Smith. They headed on for about 40 miles and started downhill close to Ellis Pond. He put on his emergency brake which failed to hold back the load. Then he put the truck in gear, double low, this also failed to hold. He then tried reverse but stripped the gears and went head-long down the hill. On this side of the bridge was a parked car. As Price tried to drive around it and struck the hub cap of the car and turned the parked car into a wire fence. The bridge being close he was unable to recover, striking the hole on a washout, the truck tumbled against the concrete pillar, wrecking it. Price was lodged between the steering wheel and the pillar. Smith was thrown into the creek about 15 feet below in the water. He was a member of Pleasant Hill but was buried in Wrightsville. He was 36, survived by his parents, four brothers, six sisters, his wife and four children.

    Mr. & Mrs. Cecil T. Swinson had a daughter on November 16th. Pvt. Ralph C. Anderson is returning to New York from overseas , then to be stationed at Columbus. He has been in Hawaii. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Kite.

    Coroner Morgan Layton was called to Buckeye at the home of Winfield Martin where his wife Eliza Jane Martin had died. No one was home and she was found on the front porch by a little boy passing by. He said she was struggling and vomiting profusely. It was determined she died of natural causes.

    Supervisor of wardens, J. L. Ridley is offering $50 reward to every game warden who arrests and convicts any person caught buying or selling quail. Also, there is no ruling yet against the shipment of furs and hides caught legally in the county.

    County Farm Superintendent J. M. Hammock, Sr. reports production of around 500 bushels of sweet potatoes on the county farm on the east side of town. This will feed the county workforce for some time.

    Miss Lola Mae Bridges, 14, of Albany, was buried at Piney Mount. She was a daughter of Mr. J. L. Bridges who lived here up to a few years ago. She was born here and has a lot of relatives still here.

From Days Gone By Nov. 11, 1929.

 November 11, 1929.

    Just 237 people voted in the Wrightsville City Primary on November 5th, to nominate a Mayor and three City Councilmen. For Mayor it was C. D. Roundtree with 168 votes to T. L. Harris 68 votes. For the three Councilmen it was M. S. Duggan 228, J. A. Hall 228, and B. B. Tanner 228.

    Mr. Robert B. Bryan was confirmed by the Senate at Washington for the Postmastership here in Wrightsville. He will assume his duties shortly. On December 7th there will be an election for the purpose of consolidating Meeks School with Adrian School.

    Friday saw an empty jail in Wrightsville. Not an inmate remains within the detention home. It was the first time in many a day that the bastile went "begging". The regular session of City Court will start this week. On November 6th in Macon, Miss Ellen Kitchens, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Kitchens, and Mr. H. C. Peeler, a businessman from Swainsboro, were married.

    On November 21st & 22nd, the famous Collegiate Comedy, Aunt Lucia, will be staged at the High School Auditorium under the auspices of the Young Matron's Class of the Methodist church. It is a burlesque comedy of American College life.

    The Marine Corps recruiting truck will be in Biundale November 15th for men 17 to 35 who pass the examination and will get free transportation to Paris Island, S. C. All young Wrightsville men are encouraged to join.

    This section was shocked when the news came of the tragic death of Mrs. E. Pierce Wood of Sandersville when she died instantly at Parson's Crossing when her auto was hit by Central train No. 2, Macon to Savannah. The car was a complete and total wreck and Mrs. Wood was so badly mangled, that it took the cards in her purse to identify her. She was alone at the time, her car held up at a small bridge just before mounting the crossing and was seen to stop before the train arrived. It was presumed that she endeavored to stop her auto and her feet slipped onto the accelerator, starting it off and the car ran on to the track just as the train came up. Bits of machine were over 100 feet from where the train struck it. It was in threads almost. Mrs. Wood was a sister to Col. A. S. Bradley of Swainsboro. She was 41 and prominent in clubs around Sandersville. Her husband is a reporter for the U. S. Court of Middle Georgia District.

    Mr. W. H. A. J. Thompson of the Gethsemene community died at the home of Rev. G. F. Sumner where he lived. He was 79. His wife died six years ago. They had 10 children, 55 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. He was buried in the Anthony Cemetery.

    Mrs. W. H. Harrison died at her residence from a stroke. She had just turned 89 years old. She was buried at Beulah Cemetery.

From Days Gone By Nov. 4, 1929

 November 4, 1929.

    The big fair put on by the local Post of the American Legion is in full swing with crowds coming in daily. Exhibits of many things appear in the buildings and on the grounds and the county has a fine showing of agriculture on display. The Rock City Shows is one of the largest and best ever to come to the city. The display of Ford cars, big hogs and fine chickens was worth seeing. The schools of Scott, Kite, Adrian and Union Hill had fine displays also. The Legion was greatly gratified at the attendance this year.

    Arthur Miller, colored man of this county was given 20 years in the pen for a statutory offense which he openly confessed to in Laurens Superior Court where he had requested a change of venue from Johnson Superior Court. The charge was assault with an attempt to rape. Col. J. Roy Rowland led the prosecution assisted by Solicitor Fred Kea. Miller was represented by Judge A. L. Hatcher and the firm of Claxton & Cook.

    A car driven by Mr. Roy Kitchens and the buggy of Mr. W. T. N. Logue figured in a crash Saturday night on the Kite road. The auto's lights went out just before the crash occured. The car occupants escaped without injury, but the three in the buggy did not fare so well. Mr. Logue was hurt about the nose and face. His daughter Frances, also with head and face injuries. His little grandson escaped uninjured.

    Messrs. Leon Lovett, Silas Powell, H. T. Lovett, C. H. Lovett are down on the coast on a hunting trip. Mrs. C. S. Claxton has the second largest sweet potato of the season. It tipped the scales at 11 pounds.

    Edwin Wesley Tompkins, the five year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Wesley Tompkins of this city. He was visiting his aunt in Langley, South Carolina with his mother and sister. He was playing in a ditch in front of the house, and a large pile of dirt which was on the edge, fell on him completely covering his body and he was not big enough to dig his way out and smothered to death. His funeral was held at his grandmother's in Sandersville. He was survived by his parents, grandparents, Mrs. Addie Wicker and Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Tompkins; one sister, Adeline Tompkins; Aunts and Uncles, Mrs. Claude Hodges, Mrs. John Parker, Mr. Fay Tompkins, Miss Eloise Tompkins, a Miss Jones and Dr. & Mrs. Steve Malone.

From Days Gone By Oct. 28, 1929.

 October 28, 1929.

    Those qualifying for the city elections on November 5th are, for Mayor, T. L. Harris and C. D. Roundtree. For Councilmen is Dr. H. B. Bray, M. S. Duggan, J. A. Hall and B. B. Tanner.

    Mr. & Mrs. M. E. Crow, Miss Rowena Chester, R. L. Stephens, J. H. Rowland, Arthur Rowland, Lovett Claxton, W. C. Chester, Frank Jordan and C. D. Prescott joined more than twelve hundred citizens from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina and reported that Savannah will eventually get her port facilities and establish a co-operative market plan for agricultural products.

    The Southern Bell people will soon move their telephone exchange in Wrightsville from its present location to rooms upstairs in the Brinson Drug Store. The Myrtle Grove School is progressing under its teacher, Miss Jonnie Mae Outlaw of Milledgeville. The trustees are J. T. Phillips, J. Q. Ivey and Tom Brantley. Miss Alma Sumner of Spann, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Sumner, married Mr. Emory Stewart of Wadley who works for the Georgia Power Company.

    Mr. Hubert Odom, a grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Richmond Sammons, was killed early Sunday in an auto accident near Swainsboro, two miles out on Graymont-Summit road. Odom was in a car with Charlie Grimes as it collided with a car driven by Mr. Joe Kitchens, who had his wife and Cleone Kitchens, 17, and Mary Lou Kersey, 14. Grimes and the Kitchens family escaped with minor injuries except for Mrs. Kitchens who was hurt pretty bad. Grimes and Odom were in a Sport Coupe while Kitchens was in a Ford Touring car with only a lantern for a light. Hubert Odom was brought home and buried at Union Hill.

    James Green, colored man about 30, was shot with a 38 S. & W. pistol when he jumped upon the running board of the open touring car of Mr. Newton Powell, who was taking three young ladies out for a ride on Saturday night. The shooting took place in the city limits on the Bee Line highway in Jenkinsboro area. Powell tried to push the man off but he grabbed Powell's left arm at which point Powell shot him close range and he died instantly. Green was later picked up and carried to his home on Mr. Ostell Bray's plantation. The Coroner empaneled a jury of J. A. Douglas, S. M. Johnson, C. H. Roberts, W. C. Chester and C. E. Price. The jury rendered the verdict that Powell was justified in the act.

From Days Gone By Oct. 21, 1929

 October 21, 1929.

      The people came to town Monday. The streets were lined with them about the noon hour until travel in any way was difficult, and when the hard rain fell the stores were filled to their capacity when they sought shelter. The circus pitched their tents on the fairgrounds and at 1 pm when the rain was hardest they were caught in the parade uptown. It was a large crowd that came, mostly children, and the circus went away after having received a good patronage.

    The city executive committee met in a mass meeting under Col. W. M. Shurling and appointed a new committee for next year. This committee is composed of M. S. Duggan, Chairman; R. P. Hicks, Secretary; and C. D. Roundtree, E. R. Spell and H. G. Hatcher. The time for qualifying for Mayor and Council is upon them and the fees were set at $5 for mayor, and $2 for council. The primary will be November 5th. A mayor and three councilmen will be chosen. The present councilmen's time expiring are Dr. H. B. Bray, J. A. Hall and C. D. Roundtree.

    Judge Eschol Graham of McRae is presiding over Superior Court this week. The Grand Jury was sworn in with Mr. Elbert Canady, foreman and Alex Mayo, baliff. Other baliffs were R. O. Bridges and J. L. Tapley who will assist Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Deputy George A. Smith. The first business saw a number of divorce cases and then the civil cases were taken up in order.

    Three more deputy game wardens were appointed. Cordie L. Wiggins, L. J. Walker and B. J. Lampp. Anyone wanting license will have to see them. Mr. James W. Merritt, business manager of The Christian Index will preach next Sunday at Kite, then Beulah, then to Brown Memorial. A Negro Minstrel will be given at the Harrison Consolodated School. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. The Frost Hotel just recently got a new roof. Congressman W. W. Larson delivered an address at the courthouse on the Farm Relief Bill.

    Mr. B. H. Lord of Dublin, formally from here, has been made the successor to the late Harry A. Jordan of Savannah who was Traffic Manager of the Wadley Southern, the Louisville & Wadley and  the Sylvania Central railroads, together with the Wrightsville & Tennille. Hon. Charles Molony is President. Mr. Lord is now Traffic Manager of all four roads which are direct branches of the Central of Georgia Railway. Mr. Lord knows railroading from the ground up, can run an engine as well as a poll car, and direct traffic like a veteran.

    The Ford Motor Company issued that the production of passenger and commercial cars during September totaled 161,305 units, a heavy increase in production from last year. October is looking to hit 175,000 Model A and Model AA trucks. Total production for the year up to now is 1,633,498 units and expected to hit 2,000,000 by the end of the year.

    On October 20th at the Baptist pastorium was the marriage of Mr. Ernest Martin and Miss Anna Lois Hodges. Mr. Woodrow Spell, the schoolboy son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben R. Spell had a bad accident on his way home from Macon on a motor cycle. It occured two miles this side Dublin when the machine tripped and threw him to the ground. He was painfully hurt about the back and hand. He was brought home and getting along fine now.

    Playing at the Wrightsville Theatre this week. Reginald Denny in "One Hysterical Night". Wm. S. Hart in "White Oak". Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall in "Two Weeks Off". Hoot Gibson in "The Long Long Trail". Also a Lucky Rabbit cartoon.