From Days Gone By, November 18, 1915

November 18, 1915.

    This week's issue of the 1915 papers are missing so here are some other stories gleaned from the 1915 papers that I think might be interesting.

    Mrs. Sarah J. Gordon of near Sims Bridge, Banks County, celebrated her 91st birthday a few days ago when half a hundred of her descendants gathered at the old homestead where a great feast was spread and enjoyed by everyone. There were seven children, forty grandchildren, sixty-two great grandchildren and a number of great, greats. Last year Mrs. Gordon picked a bale of cotton, and even now, this early in the season, she has picked half a bale from the present crop. She works out in the open air all the time when the weather is favorable. She goes to town and does her own shopping. She has always bought her sugar and coffee with chickens, eggs and butter.

    In Michigan, six members of one family and a seventh was fatally injured when a Grand Trunk passenger train hit an automobile at Frazier, sixteen miles from Detroit. The dead were the wife, her four daughters and a sister. The husband and father was the only one of the family not instantly killed but physicians say he cannot live. There were no witnesses but apparently they drove the auto, not seeing or hearing the train, drove on the crossing in front of the locomotive. The train was stopped and the crew gathered up the bodies, scattered along the right of way a distance of a quarter mile.

    In Culloden, Georgia, sheriff J. N. Barnes was shot and killed by Henry Harris, a negro, whom he sought to arrest for shooting and wounding two other negros. Harris escaped but a short time later was shot to death by two white men who sought to arrest him. It was said Harris opened fire upon the white men, who were said to be J. T. Abercrombie and A. G. Weldon. One of the negros Harris shot is expected to die. The shooting of the two negros and of the sheriff took place at a negro church.

    Tuesday evening about 6 the auto belonging to Mayor J. S. Adams of Sandersville was destroyed by fire near George Daniel's garage on the road from Tennille to Sandersville. Mr. Adams and some family members had been to Wrightsville and while returning another auto met them with blinding headlights. The glare was so bad Adams left the roadway and hit a ditch and the auto was soon on fire. None were injured and the auto was a complete loss with no insurance.

    Young housewives in Kansas who practice a strict economy sympathize with a Washington woman's recent experience. When her husband returned home one evening he found her dissolved in tears, and careful questioning elicited the reason of her grief. "Dan," she said; "every day this week I have stopped to look at a perfect love of a hat in Louise's window. Such a hat, Dan, such a beautiful hat. But the price, well, I wanted it in the worst way but I just couldn't afford to buy it."

    "Well, dear," began the husband recklessly, "we might manage too." "Thank you, Dan," interrupted the wife, "but there isn't any might about it. I paid the cook this noon and what do you think? She marched right down herself and bought that hat!"

From Days Gone By Nov. 11, 1915

November 11, 1915.

    The many Laurens County friends of Judge J. L. Kent are highly pleased with the record he is making as presiding judge of the superior court. He requires a full days work to be put in, and dispatches business with ease and promptness, so says the Laurens Citizen. It goes on to commend Judge Kent for his efficiency, and the interest he is taking in the interests of the tax-payers of Laurens County. Wrightsville says "Our" judge stands high in every county in his circuit. He wears the judicial ermine with honor to himself and to the complete satisfaction of his admiring constituency.

    Captain James D. Franklin, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Tennille, died at his home there last Saturday and was buried at Zeta Cemetery. Captain Franklin was among the noted Confederate veterans of the State, and was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife and five children.

    A telegram was received here Tuesday by relatives announcing the death of Mrs. T. W. Marshall at the sanitarium in Washington, D. C. where she had been a patient for several months. She was the niece of the Headlight editor and visited Wrightsville when a young lady and is remembered here as, Miss Kate Huff. She was survived by her husband and seven children.

    Col. & Mrs. Russell Daley announced the birth of a daughter born November 4th. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Claxton were confined to their room several days suffering from a severe case of tonsillitis. Mr. J. E. Tompkins and family, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Duggan, Messrs. Merry Davis, Cleo Johnson, Grady Hatcher and Bernard Tanner attended the fair in Augusta. Col. T. P. Stephens, a prominent Adrian attorney was circulating with old friends here this week.

    L. A. Lovett, to introduce the popular Fisk automobile tires, which is one of the very best there is made, says he will give a one dollar Schrader pressure gauge to every customer that purchases his tires. Messrs. Killibrew and Jackson are operating the movies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at the Vivola Theatre. Farmers in the Providence area are about through gathering their crops.

    Rowe Hicks, a local Laurens attorney was convicted today of assault and battery on the Clerk of Court E. S. Baldwin. The case was the result of a fight between the two men in the lobby of the court house several weeks ago. This resulted in Baldwin, who is a much smaller man physically than Hicks, is spending some time in bed recovering from severe brusies.

From Days Gone By Nov. 4, 1915

November 4, 1915.

    The announcement of the sudden death of Judge Alexander F. Daley sent a shock wave through this section of the state. His death occurred while at the New Dublin Hotel in Dublin on Friday afternoon. Judge Daley had been in failing health for some time but was being treated by specialists who thought he was improving.

    While attending Laurens Superior Court, representing the W. & T. Railroad, of which he was president and counselor, in a damage suit, was taken violently ill. He lingered only a short while his death resulting from uraemia. Family was immediately notified but he expired before any arrived. Judge Daley was the oldest son of A. W. & Elizabeth Daley and a native of Effingham County and lived in Tattnal County for awhile before permanently settling in Johnson County.

    He was the "architect of his own fortune." A prominent lawyer, of lofty moral character. He represented the 16th District as Senator for one term, and was appointed Judge of Superior Court to fill the unexpired term of Judge Beverly D. Evans. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Warthen College; chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist church; vice-president of the State Bar Association and prominent in the uplift of the community and te progress of his town and county. A devoted husband and father and a loyal friend to all.

    He was about 64 years old and survived by 8 children, Mrs. J. E. Burch, Misses Rowena and Myra Daley; Messers. Elmer, Russell, Millard, Fred, and Comer Daley; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Hicks, Miss Laura Daley; two brothers, Col. W. R. and C. C. Daley. He was brought to Wrightsville in a special coach on the W. & T., fitting for the man who's leadership advanced the railroad tremendously. He was buried in Westview. The Methodist church could not hold the crowd and three cars of flowers attested to the high esteem in which he was held.

    Comer, the one year old infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ulie Veal, died Sunday at their home near Wrightsville and was buried Monday at Westview Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. L. Wainwright of the Methodist church.

    Col. Wade R. Bedingfield will practice law here where his office is No. 6 & 8 in the Brinson building which was formerly occupied by Faircloth and Claxton. Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Miller had a son born October 31st. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Clark had a son born on October 28th, named G. C., Jr.

    Mr. M. D. Mayo died on November 1st. He had been in feeble health suffering from attacks of vertigo, but was still able to look after his farming interests. On the day of his death he, with two of his sons and a neighbor gathered corn until the noon hour, and on returning home for dinner, Mr. Mayo went by a spring to get a drink of water and while in a stooping position he was seized with an attack of vertigo and falling into the spring, which was several feet deep he died from apoplexy or heart failure which was the verdict of the Coroner's inquest.

    A diligent search was made for him and his body was discovered with head and shoulders lying in the spring of water. Mr. Mayo was a lovable, courteous man and his friends were as numorous as his acquaintances and he always lived a Christian life. He served as County Treasurer with credit and efficiency. He was about 54 years old and survived by his wife and several children. His funeral and burial was at Beulah Baptist church conducted by Rev. Ellis Harvel, Rev. Enoch Harrison and the Masons concluded the service.

From Days Gone By Oct. 28, 1915

October 28, 1915.

    The Wrightsville Civic League with Mrs. E. E. Daley, President, is very much interested in the appearance of the city and its sanitary condition, and with the aid of the City Council is ever on the alert to promote the towns advancement. The latest project put forth by the League, is to secure tin garbage cans with covers, which can be done at a small cost, and thereby eliminate the unsightly boxes and barrels which now infest the streets. The League is not as yet federated, but hopes to be in the near future. Meetings are held each Thursday at 3pm at the Masonic Hall.

    While Mr. J. T. Miller was in Flanders drug store on last Saturday night, someone unknown, stole his automobile from the curbing near by and took a joyride. The car was found the next morning on Court street in front of the Court House.

    Miss Maudlou Hightower has organized a music class at Lovett and Brewton. The boys basketball court was finished Saturday and the teams are practicing hard every afternoon getting ready for the season. Warthen College expects to have one of the fastest prep school teams in the state. Several of the larger boys have been given a vacation from Tuesday to Friday. The smaller boys have been allowed to dig stumps for awhile in order to break the monotony of school duties. Both sets seem to be tired of lessons.

    Mr. Orr Lord of Macon was called here by the illness of his father, Mr. E. L. Lord. Mrs. Sallie Kight of near Vidalia, and Mrs. William Hicks of Moultrie were called here by the critical illness of their father, Capt. Thomas W. Kent. Whooping-cough has made its appearance in Wrightsville, and there are quite a number of cases and those who have children and do not wish them to contract the dreaded malady, as winter is approaching had best be on the quivive.

    On account of being disqualified in some cases in the Sandersville City Court, judge Hatcher of Wrightsville will preside for Judge Jordan. Gus Norris has announced for Clerk of Superior Court. Mr. & Mrs. B. B. Tanner, Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, born October 25th, named Annie Helene, in honor of her maternal and paternal grandmothers.

    The $600 Player Piano placed by Bauer & Son, Piano Company at Flanders drug store was sold to the highest bidder, Col. L. M. Burns. Now Lofton will have music in his home. The Vivola Theatre opens every night at 7pm with three reels of high class, admission 5 and 10 cents.

    Mr. Thomas N. Snell, after a more than 10 month illness died on the 23rd at his home in Arcadia, Florida. He was a native of Johnson County and reared and educated here. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Snell who now deceased served several terms as sheriff of Johnson County. Tom was also a grandson of the late Major Hicks. He is survived by his wife and four children, besides his mother, Mrs. Jane Hicks Snell and a sister, Mrs. Thos. Hayes all of Wrightsville, and a brother Mr. Henry Snell of Winter Haven. Internment was at Arcadia.

From Days Gone By Oct. 21, 1915

October 21, 1915.

   Some two years ago Col. John P. Fort, of Mt. Airy, advised that martins be protected, and that martin gourds be put up at every farm and tenant house. Col. Fort is also a cotton planter his farm being in Doughtery County. He insisted that all birds except the English sparrow should be free from the hunter, as they will destroy the boll weevil. Col. Fort had martin gourds put on his farm at each tenant's house. But others did not follow his example. The martin destroys mosquitoes as well as insects which destroy cotton.

    A young man down in Florida who had been converted at a camp meeting declared that all pride and self conceit had been taken out of his heart. To prove it he said he would go among the audience and kiss an old colored woman. As he went down the aisle the colored woman rose to her feet and said: "Lok ahyah, bruddah, you may not hab no pride, but I has: you can't hobsonize me foh all dese white folks."

    A young Irishman was sent by his backers to a neighboring city to box with an athlete living there. He was getting the worst of it, as his friends soon realized. "Dome, brace up, Jim," cautioned one of his friends. "Stop more of his blows." "Stop them?" The unfortunate Jim cried, "Do you see any of them gettin' by me?"

    Down in the crimson clover zone there were two farmers named Jones and Smith, respectively, says the Philadelpha Press. Jones was old-fashioned and stuck to old-fashioned ways, but Smith, who was more modern, bought a fine new automobile. One day he was proudly exhibiting it to some friends when Jones came along. "Um," remarked Jones, as he thoughtfully sized up the handsome machine. "What's that thing there on the side?" "That's a spare rim and tire," answered the proud Smith. "We always carry an extra one in case one of the wheels goes wrong." "Jes' as I allers said," was the disdainful response of Jones. "I've druv hosses for nigh on 50 years, and I never had to carry a spare leg for one o' them yet."

    A school teacher who had been telling a class of small pupils the story of the discovery of America by Columbus ended with: "And all this happened more than 400 years ago." A little boy, with eyes wide open with wonder said, after a moments thought: "Oh, my, what a memory you've got!"

From Days Gone By October 14, 1915

October 14, 1915.

    Samuel L. Rogers, Secretary of the Census Department of Agriculture, announces the preliminary report of cotton ginned by counties in Georgia, for crops of 1915 and 1914. The report was made public for the state Monday, October 4th, and the report for Johnson County is for 1915, 7,703 bales, and for 1914, 8,515 bales, which shows a shortage of 812, quantities are running bales counting round as half bales. Linters are not included.

    Union Storage Company is a new enterprise for our county, recently chartered, with headquarters at Spann, three miles from Wrightsville. At a meeting held last week the following officers and directors were elected:

    J. T. Miller, President; L. J. Walker, Vice-President; Shade Carter, Manager. Directors: Jas. T. Miller, L. J. Walker, R. L. Veal, A. W. Newsome, J. J. Snell.

    Individually and collectively they are all gilt-edge farmers, members of the Farmers Union, and the object of this new organization is chiefly in the interest of the farming class, where he can store cotton and other farm products to an advantage. This new alliance starts out under favorable prospects.

    Antioch Baptist Church (for colored people of Wrightsville,) has been completed. The church is located on East Tribly Street, and is well planned and quite an attractive building, with two towers. The church is painted white, and is finished inside and out, and has a very sweet toned bell. The members of the  church are under obligations to deacon Geo. Francis for the erection and completion of the church.

    On last Tuesday evening, Miss Noona Tanner entertained guests for her birthday at her home out at the Oaks. Mrs. Leon Chester who has been ill is now improving. J. A. Lindsey announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver. The people of Union Hill are almost done picking cotton.

From Days Gone By Oct. 7, 1915

October 7, 1915.

    The 12th District Fair will be held in Dublin, November 8th to 13th, and as Johnson County is in the 12th District the county should be represented by an exhibit. If anyone wished to have an exhibit was to contact E. Ross Jordan, General Manager.

    The Wrightsville Civic League met with Mrs. F. A. Sinquefield and discussed organizing a cooking class. The City Garage has moved to the new Lovett building on the corner of College Street. The Mt. Vernon Baptist Association will hold the 57th annual meeting session October 17th fro three days at the Baptist church at Adrian. The Association was formed in 1859 and 23 churches are members. J. T. Snell, Commander of Camp Martin No. 964 Confederate Veterans will meet October 23rd at the court house.

    Mr. J. V. Snell, Clerk of Superior Court has moved to his new home about two miles from Wrightsville, formerly owned by W. H. Chivers. He has built a new house where the old one stood.

    Col. and Mrs. S. F. Williams of Jacksonville, Florida were vistors of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Jordan. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Kokle Painter, and is the only heir of E. O. Painter, the millionare proprietor of the largest fertilizer works in the United States. He met with a tragic death sometime back by falling from a ferry boat into the St. Johns River and drowned near Fairfax, Florida where his business was established.

    Billie, the little daughter of Mrs. Daisy Waddell is sick. Mrs. R. P. Hicks left for Grovania by the death of her mother, Mrs. Marshall. Miss Annie Laura Rowland, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Rowland has typhoid fever and pneumonia. Miss Frances Johnson has the fever. Mrs. David Whitaker, mother of Mrs. J. T. Blankenship died at her home in Keysville.

    Mrs. Julia Marshall, wife of J. D. Marshall died at Grovania on the 6th. Jesse Mae, the five years old daughter of Mrs. Horace Pournell died Sunday night at her home from a complication of disease. She was buried Monday at West View.

    A sensation was created in Chattanooga, Tennessee by the arrest of T. C. Betterton, general manager, secretary and treasurer of the Tennessee Coffin and Casket Company. He was charged with violating the penal code of the United States in his capacity as head of the Coffin company. He was charged with shipping whiskey to customers all over in enclosed caskets sent from his factory.