From Days Gone By December 19,1912

December 19, 1912.

   On Friday December 20th, Warthen College will close for the holidays. The Fall Term, thus far, has been one without any serious interferances to the work of the school, while there has been much sickness over the county, and particularly in some of the schools. The splendid health record of this institution has been maintained.

   Warthen College, with the departments of literary, commercial, musical, expression and physical culture and normal training, all under capable instructors, is offering a great opportunity to the boys and girls of this section.

   Cox & Tanner is taking orders for cakes and Christmas fruits, and they have stuffed mangoes and dill pickles. J. W. Brinson & Son are exhibiting a beautiful line of Christmas goods in all grades. The Wrightsville Drug Company, S. M. Johnson, proprietor have sent out with their compliments, beautiful and artistic calenders for 1913.

   C. H. Marks of Hillsboro, Georgia has pure Berkshire pigs, $5 each and pure Poland China pigs, $10 each. Lord & Snider have opened a store in the old Chronicle office and have a complete line of fruits, nuts and candies, prices reasonable and you get prompt attention. H. G. Everitt is representing a company that makes only the highest grade Georgia marble tombstones.

   Wrightsville Furniture Company is having a forced sale and make no mistake. Their entire $25,000 stock of furniture and furnishings at manufacturers wholesale costs. This is the biggest sacrifice sale ever pulled off in Wrightsville. Nothing charged to anyone during this sale, ten days only.

From Days Gone By Dec. 12, 1912

December 12, 1912.

   Wrightsville is in "Holiday Day" attire and is quite a day this week, with the street carnival in full blast and the Vivola Theatre catering to the public with the showing of "Baby Mine", one of the best attractions of the season. On Tuesday December 17th, the social event of the season will be here at the Vivola. Miss Della Clarke and company will be here in the polite society comedy "Introduce Me". According to seating prices range from $1.50 to .50.

   Those of our merchants who have big sales on are certainly offering very great inducements to the public in dry goods, shoes, clothing, etc. Such bargains have never before been given the people in this section. All who can should take advantage of this opportunity.

   The election for Justice of the Peace and Constables was held last Satrday. Wrightsville District 1201 Preston Norris beat out John R. Grice for Justice and C. T. Mixon and W. J. Crawford were elected Constables. T. L. Martin announces to run for city councilman for the unexpired term of B. H. Lord. E. E. Sanders is running for the unexpired term of A. T. Cobb.

   At the State Corn Show in Atlanta, Johnson County placed third behind Tattnall and Emanuel counties. Mr. Bob Smith of near Donovan brought to town four turnips weighing 22 pounds. The largest one weighed 7 pounds. They are by far the largest to 'turnup' so far. Cox & Tanner Grocery is in receipt of a trial package of several variaties of Sunshine Biscuits, from Loose-Wiles Biscuits Company, Bakers at Boston. They are different from all other Soda Crackers.

   Mrs. A. J. M. Robinson has been quite sick. Rev. C. A. Moore's condition is very weak and feeble. Mr. Willis Dent, Sr. is improving. Mrs. A. L. Hatcher returned last week from Atlanta receiving treatment from Dr. Crawford for nasal catarrh. Clinton Williams, the son of Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Williams is critical this week with acute indigestion and malarial chills.

   At Harrison on Thursday night the 5th, Mrs. Rilla Jordan and Mr. Joseph Jackson were quietly married by Rev. D. S. Grindle. Mr. Jackson is the father of Mr. Frank Jackson of Wrightsville, Job Printer at the Chronicle office.

   The following are the statements of condition of our various banks. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville, $79,192.03; The First National Bank, $159,136.44; Bank of Wrightsville, $152,492.74; Bank of Adrian, $53,573.39; Citizens Bank of Kite, $65,692.96; Scott Banking Company, $42,153.72.

   Mr. Isiah Matthew Johnson, familarly known as "Zeek" died at his home in Kite December 2d after an illness of several days and was buried at Gumlog. Mr. Johnson was a member of White Oak Church in Washington County and was 56 years old. He is survived by his wife and eight children and a brother, Mr. Ellis Johnson of Wrightsville.

   J. J. L. Outlaw, Tax Collector says the Advalorem Tax books are now open, call and pay your taxes, get a receipt and thereby save time and trouble. Mr. B. E. Walker has an interesting family of 8 children, all of which are boys, the oldest is 21 and the youngest arrived December 10th. The bunch are well and hearty. B. B. Tanner went to Savannah last week and invested in a handsome Cadallac which is one of the finest and most reliable machines ever brought to Wrightsville. Mr. Tanner says he is now "leading the town" with the 1913 Cadallac for which he is agent.

From Days Gone By Nov. 28,1912

November 28, 1912.

   The beautiful snow began falling early last night, and today the earth is covered with about two inches of the fleecy down, heralding the approach of winter. The hunter will find it easy to bag all the birds he wants and the boys can snowball. Wrightsville's expert and otherwise Nimrods have been roaming the woods and fields today, spending Thanksgiving in search of game of some sort. There are a few good shots among the crowd, and very likely the bagging of birds in some instances will run up to respectable numbers.

   The cotton exchange is the livest place in town where the "chin music" is incessantly carried on from early morn till dewy eve, by the bidders, sellers, guessers and hangers-on. There are some game buyers and venturers in the lot, H. C. Tompkins easily leading the bunch.

   Little Vera Johnson of Lovett, is sick at the home of Mrs. Hightower on College Heights. Mr. and Mrs. John Hall announced the birth of a son monday the 18th. Dr. J. G. Brantley and wife will occupy the Brantley cottage on College Street after Christmas, and Mr. J. B. Harrison and wife will occupy the Smith house recently vacated by Dr. Brantley.

   Mr. J. M. Blackshear and family will move after Christmas to thier plantation home in Laurens County. Mr. L. M. Blount has rented his residence on south Marcus Street to Mr. W. E. Price, who at present lives in Kite, but will move after Christmas. Mr. Blount has one or more places in view, but has not decided just where he will locate.

   After an extended illness of kidney disease, Mr. J. W. Axton died at his home in north Wrightsville last thursday and was buried at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Axton was a native of Edgefield, South Carolina. He was a Confederate soldier and faithfully served throughout the war, during which he was wounded in his right hand. At the close of the war he came to Georgia and located, having lived in Wrightsville for the last 24 years. He was a quiet, good man, and a member of the Baptist church with his membership at Edgefield. He was industrious and toiled hard to support his family. He was 78 years old and survived by his wife and three children.

   I have a big drove of large, fine, fat and saucy turkies; been running in a pea field for the past month or so. Buy one for Thanksgiving, see me at once, W. H. Chivers, Route 5.

From Days Gone By Nov. 21, 1912

November 21, 1912.

    Messers. B. H. Lord and A. T. Cobb regular Wrightsville City Councilmen for the years 1912 and 1913 filed their resignations with the Mayor and Council to take effect on January 1st, 1913. The mayor and council accepted the resignations and are calling for an election to be held December 19th, 1912 to fill their unexpired terms.

   "The Rosary", Rowland and Clifford's theatrical success will be at the Vivola on saturday night. It tells a story of a modern Garden of Eden in which the serpent enters in them from a rejected Suitor, who wrecks the home and happiness of a married couple by playing upon the jealousy of the husband. The cast is comprised of Harry Nelson, Virginia Lewis, Mabel Thorn, Elsie Graham, Harry Walker, Ritchie Sowaal, George J. Clark and with scenic effects that are brilliant.

   Waycross has the youngest regularly certified stenographer in the south in the person of young Robert Brinson, son of Mr. G. R. Brinson and nephew of Dr. J. W. Brinson. Robert is just 11 years old and he completed his shorthand course some time ago. He writes the Pittman System of shorthand and he studied under Mr. E. H. Reed, who is considered one of the best teachers of shorthand in this section. He is now doing public stenographic work in his father's drug store and his work is always neat and accurate.

   The Boy's Corn Club Contest of Johnson County yielded the following winners: Bicell Price, 1st; Leonard Harrison, 2d; Marion Taylor, 3d; Ray Tanner, 4th; Iverson Morris, 5th; Julian Mills, 6th; Edgar Tanner, 7th; Thos. W. Raines, 8th; Will Haines, 9th; Shelton Harrison, 10th; Dewy Downs, 11th; Alex Martin, 12th.

   The list of contributors of prizes, seeds, etc. were: R. L. Sumner, J. H. Rowland, People's Hardware Co., Rowland Merchantile Co., A. F. Flanders, J. Frank Jackson, H. C. Tompkins, D. G. Blount, Wrightsville Grain Co., Wrightsville Furniture Co., Tanner & Kent Furniture Co., Cox & Tanner, E. E. Daley, A. F. Daley, J. W. Brinson & Son, Davis Bros. & Co., Vickers & Williams Co., B. J. Moye, W. H. Barron, George Gannon, E. A. Lovett, E. A. W. Johnson, Hayes Bros., W. H. Hawkins, Busy Bee Resturant, Wrightsville Merchantile Co. and W. C. Tompkins.

   The roll of boarding students of Warthen College continues to grow. T. M. Jordan is now with the People's Hardware Co. The Linder House, one of the most popular hotels in this section is being repainted.

   Capt. Thomas J. Brantley had a mild attack of appoplexy. Mrs. A. L. Hatcher went to Atlanta to consult Dr. Crawford regarding throat trouble. Others on this weeks sick list are Mrs. W. L. Burns, Mr. Edgar Montford, Mrs. Bradshaw, sister of Annie Walker.

   Miss Jennie Grier and Mr. Rowe Hicks were married at Dublin and Miss Bessie Mae Sumner of Johnson County and Mr. J. L. Webb of Laurens County were married at the home of Justice W. L. Rawls of Buckeye. She is the daughter of Mr. James Sumner.

   Mrs. Fannie Dominey Dent, wife of Arthur Dent died from a congestive chill at her home on the Guyton place in Laurens Co., and buried at the Dominey burying ground. Mrs. Mary Wheeler, widow of Mr. Shade Wheeler, died at her son, Mr. W. L. Wheeler at Kite and buried at the Wheeler graveyard. She was a member of Mintons Chapel.

   The potato crop this season has been a bumper all over the county. The weather is getting ripe, and the piggies will soon begin to be slaughtered. Possum sop and taters, Capt. Bill Kemp, county warden, heard the newspaper boys liked possum, so his son Carson, delivered a fine specimen to the office. They had his possumship nicely prepared by an expert, served in a large dish, profusely scalloped with juicy red yams brought by Nat Snider. What they did for that tempting dish - yum, yum! - was enough!

From Days Gone By Dec. 5,1912

December 5, 1912.

   The Corn Club Boys are winning name and fame at Augusta this week. The methods now employed in the cultivation of crops, are bringing great results, and are worth more to the boys of Georgia than was at first anticipated, as the interest in agriculture is on the increase.

   A deal was made this week by Hayes Bros., selling their stock of groceries to the Rowland Merchantile Co., and buying the latter's entire line of dry goods,  notions, etc. Hayes Bros. are moving their stock of goods from the corner store to the store formerly occupied by them as a grocery store.

   C. F. Hardin, manager of the Union Market, has recently return from a visit to his family at Montgomery, Ala. Mr. N. Braddy and family have moved to the residence of Mrs. J. F. Norris, where they will occupy rooms for another year. Mr. & Mrs. John R. Grice have returned to their residence vacated saturday by Rev. Kelley and family where they will continue to keep a first-class boarding house. They have quite a few boarders.

   At last Sunday morning service, Rev. J. B. Holley tendered his resignation as pastor of the Baptist Church accepting a pastorate in Perry. Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Hicks of  Cadwell announce the birth of a son, James Everett, on December 1st. Mr. & Mrs. James M. Cook announced the birth of a fine daughter November 29th.

   All of the real estate and a few personal effects of the late Mrs. A. N. Brown, was sold tuesday at public outcry to the highest bidder. The residence on West Elm street was bought by R. R. Martin for $1,600. The cotton seed house on the right-of-way of the Wrightsville & Tennille sold to E. E. Sanders for $204.00, one gold watch sold for $16 and A few old coins brought something over $2. The property was all sold by R. L. Kent, executor, of Mrs. Brown's Will. The proceeds along with the rest of her estate was Willed to the Baptist Church for the purpose of building a new church building.

   On last tuesday morning a small house on Valley Street near the jail was destroyed by fire. The house contained 3or 4 rooms and was unoccupied. It belonged to J. T. Fulford and was not insured. It was thought to be arson but the fire department could not save the structure.

   Married here on Sunday morning at the bride's home on North Marcus Street, Miss Maudie Lee Blankenship and Henson Stewart with Judge J. C. Wiggins officiating. After the ceremony dinner was served and then they left for the grooms home near Lovett. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Blankenship and the groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Stewart.

   The stentorian sound of the several big cotton gin whistles which have awakened our citizens at an early hour (except Sunday) for the past month or so, have reduced their blowing to one day in the week, friday. The managers of the several cotton gins in the city have come together to do only one day a week for the remainder of the season.

   On thursday the 29th Mr. W. H. Chivers, at his farm two and one half miles from town, slaughtered a heavy weight of a fine Berkshire hog. His hogship was two and a half years old, and after being butchered and dressed, was brought to Wrightsville and weighed on the big scales at the Farmers Union Cotton Warehouse, easily touching up to the high mark of 727 pounds. This is the biggest porker yet heard from in this section, or from any other, so far as that goes. Mr. Chivers is successful in the raising of thoroughbred Berkshire hogs, and has some fine specimens of all ages on his farm.

From Days Gone By Nov. 14, 1912

November 14, 1912.

   The most disastrous wreck that the Wrightsville & Tennille railroad ever sustained, occured last friday about 7 o'clock. The north bound freight left the depot here very heavily loaded; and was running at a great rate of speed in order to make the Wilson hill, a mile further, when the eighth car from the engine, which was loaded with boards jumped the track, causing nine more to do likewise. Cotton and cottonseed were loaded on the other cars. The train consisted of twenty-four cars and a caboose; seven remaining on the track, and seven staying with the engine. The great momentum caused the ten that jumped, to be completely demolished, all being scrambled in one mighty heap. Fortunately no one was even injured.

   Mr. Frank Jackson of the Chronicle Job Office is publishing a new bantling for public favor. It will be called The Messenger. Rev. R. J. Kelley will move with his family to Scott having been placed in charge of the church there. Mr. B. J. Moye is making some improvements on his recently purchased home in the way of a varanda and bath room.

   The Vivola Theater has opened for the season under new management. Mr. C. E. Brinson is new manager and intends to give show-goers nothing but the latest, cleanest attractions. The initial show of the season, "45 Minutes From Broadway" is coming soon. You've seen them in the newspapers, and laughed at their absurd antics. Now you have a chance to see them in real life, flesh and blood at the Vivola, just as if they stepped out of the newspaper. They'll be there all of next week with their entire family of comedians, singer, and dancers, also a bunch of pert little "squabs". Don't miss "Mutt and Jeff". You'll be sorry if you do.

   Miss Arrie Williams and Mr. R. C. Powers, of Adrian were married Sunday afternoon at Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Moore in Wrightsville. The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Williams of Wrightsville. The groom is the assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank of Adrian.

   A romantic marriage of a "Gretna Green" affair, occured at the Lovett Hotel between Miss Archye Spear of Wadley, and Mr. W. D. Compton of Scott. She was on her way here to start teaching at Sunshine School, but was met here by the groom and his best man, Mr. Smith of Scott, and performed Sunday night by Judge J. C. Wiggins. Mr. Compton is cashier of the Scott Banking Company. Mr. Otho Tanner drove the newlyweds to Scott monday morning in his automobile.

   Mr. Benjamin Griner died wednesday morning here at his son, Rev. J. B. Griner home at the methodist parsonage after a brief illness. He was 78 years old, and died from heart failure. He is survived by four sons, three of whom are ministers, Rev. J. B. Griner, Rev. J. C. Griner and Rev. G. W. Griner and Mr. T. A. Griner. His remains were taken to Springfield, Effingham County for internment.

   Mr. John Francis Norris, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Johnson County died at his home here Sunday from a stroke of two weeks ago. Mr. Norris was born in Emanuel County in 1836, and was over 76 years of age. He was the son of William & Behlison Powell Norris, and was one of 15 children. He had 5 brothers in the Confederate service, two who survive him. He was prominent in politics and at 21 elected as Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Johnson County which he held together for 26 successive years. He at one time was in the merchantile business under the firm name of (John B.) Wright & Norris and was a successful farmer. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Wright and Preston Norris, and two daughters, Mrs. Wright Fitzgerald of Eastman, and Mrs. W. B. Adkins of Dublin. He was buried at Westview.

From Days Gone by Nov. 7,1912

November 7, 1912.

    The Democrats are in the saddle, Wilson vote breaks all records. Woodrow Wilson has been elected President of the United States by an overwhelming majority. He wins Georgia by 30,000 votes. The presidential election here was pulled off quietly with the following results: Congressman Hughes, 370; Woodrow Wilson, 285; Teddy Rosevelt, 92; William Howard Taft, 23. Congressman Dudley M. Hughes of this 12th congressional district paid a visit to Wrightsville and was a guest at the Lovett Hotel. Since the creation of the 12th district Mr. Hughes is our first representative in a national election.

   An application for a charter was filed by attorneys Faircloth & Claxton for a new company, The Georgia Construction and Improvement Company. The petition for charter was filed on behalf of J. H. Rowland, E. J. Sumner, R. L. Kent, C. R. Williams, W. C. Tompkins, J. M. Smith, O. A. Kennedy, R. R. Martin, William Faircloth, Charles S. Claxton and J. M. Mason.

   The Johnson County Farmers Union, No. 73, will meet at Piney Mount school on the 13th, G. C. Raines, President; N. B. Miller, secretary. On Friday night the faculty of Warthen College will host an oyster supper at the court house. Messrs. R. Z. Sterling, H. C. Tompkins, R. L. Stephens and Otho Tanner, automobiled to Augusta this week. J. M. Hammock, Jr., brought to town a sample stalk of his sugar cane crop for this season. The stalk in question was a magnificent one, measuring ten feet in length and weighed a fraction over six pounds. A sensational walking advertisment was in our city this week, that of a supposed to-be-indian in toggery of paint and feathers, going house to house selling Big Chief Vener.

   Mrs. Flynt Flanders has been ill with tonsilitis. Dr. William Rawlings was in town to see Mrs. Susan Sammons, and Mrs. T. J. Holt, both who have been quite ill. Mr. John F. Norris, one of Wrightsville's oldest and prominent citizens is critically ill from a stroke of paralysis and is now bedridden. Claude Tompkins, the 14 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Tompkins broke his right arm while cranking his fathers car. Drs. Brinson and Johnson set his arm and he is now doing well.

   Last Tuesday Mr. James M. Tapley died after a brief illness of stomach trouble at his home near Kite and was buried at Oaky Grove. He was survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. He was a Confederate soldier serving throughout the war and was 65 years old. He was a member of Powells Chapel. After an extended illness of fever Mr. John Powell died at his fathers, Mr. L. S. Powell. He was connected with the firm of M. Davis & Co. of Wrightsville and was buried at Oaky Grove.

   After suffering several years from paralysis, Dr. Charles Hicks died at his home in Mount Vernon, and was buried in the family cemetery at Dublin. Dr. Hicks was a native of Johnson County, and spent his early manhood near Wrightsville. Over 30 years ago he located in the practice of medicine at Mount Vernon, going from there to Dublin, and then back to Mount Vernon. He was 59 years old, and besides his wife and four sons, he is survived by one brother, Captain Jimmy Hicks of Fitzgerald, and three sisters, Mrs. Snell of Fla., Mrs. Linder of Higgston and Mrs. Charles Moore of Wrightsville. He was a son of Major James Hicks.