September 12, 1919.
Johnson County will furnish a full crop of candidates this time from the highest office to the lowest. These are the ones who have qualified to date. Judge J. L. Kent for circuit and E. L. Stephens for Solicitor to succeed themselves. There is serious talk that Judge William Faircloth may run for Congressman. Due to a new city court law, Judge B. B. Blount can not run for that office again. Ben Hill Moye is seeking the position. For Solicitor of City Court C. S. Claxton will not seek re-election. W. C. Brinson and H. T. Hicks will run for the position. W. D. Sumner will run to succeed himself as Representative. It is rumored Dr. A. M. Roundtree of Adrian may run for it.
The Ordinary, J. C. Wiggins, Sheriff W. D. Rowland and Tax Collector A. S. Mayo will not seek re-election. Those running for these positions so far are: Ordinary- U. R. Jenkins, M. T. Riner, Pete Price, Dr. J. W. Flanders. For Sheriff - C. M. Schwalls, O. L. Smith, T. H. Burns, J. E. Glisson, C. T. Mixon, J. L. Tapley, J. L. Davis and L. J. Claxton. For Tax Collector - W. A. Page, W. A. Mixon and J. Nat Riner. For Clerk of Court - Joe B. Williams (I), J. Lovett Anderson, Murphy Norris. Tax Receiver - George W. Brantley (I), J. M. Layton. Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, Walter N. Powell, C. M. Dent, Z. A. Anderson, W. C. Chester, C. C. Wheeler. Superintendent of Schools - A. J. M. Robinson (I), L. Lillard, Rev. P. Flanders, Major Loring R. Clayton for Coroner.
The Wrightsville High School had a flourishing start. Over 300 pupils have entered with more coming. There will be about 75 in just the high school. W. D. Rowland and J. D. Johnson now occupy the entire building where Mr. Johnson's store has been on the corner in front of Mr. Lovett's Ford Garage and is putting in a large line of groceries. The Crawford Shops have added a first class welding shop. Mr. J. J. Crawford will himself be in charge of this department. He holds a diploma from the U. S. Army Air Service Mechanics School.
Forty firm financial fellows now compose the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Cotton is being gathered fast on all the county farms. Not over a half of a crop is being made, many say less than 40 percent. The gins are working day and night and can't keep up with the wagons. The warehouses are being filled with farmers not willing to sell at the prices of the last few days. The farmers are in good shape even with this short crop. They have plenty to eat and are making enough of everything they raise for all of next year.
The city of Atlanta is preparing for the Confederate Veterans Reunion in October. Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Lovett had a new son born, William Irwin Lovett. Miss Jane Howard Maxwell will wed Mr. Guy Anton Faircloth, also Miss Mamie Ricks will wed Mr. J. Earl Mayo.
A young man by the name of Thompson from Soperton, but who was born in Emanuel County came through Wrightsville from service in the army, where he is still under command. He told of his fighting in the Argonne forest on October 14th last, and exhibited spots on his left side from his shoulder to his toes that had bullet holes to the number of 17 through the flesh. These he received after crossing the river on that memorable day.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY September 5, 1919
September 5, 1919.
Wrightsville merchants are not down-hearted yet on account of the much talked about hard times and have been receiving a fair trade all the while and now that the cotton crop, though off considerably, is being harvested and sold and fall business looks good. It is said here people have money to bank. There was more on deposit in the banks of this county at the last call of the banking department of the state than ever before, which will assist people greatly in paying off their debts and buying their fall and winter merchandise.
It is surprising at the increase in real estate values during the last 12 months. They have gone up one-third to a half. Several things have caused this change. Lumber and materials are high, there is a scarcity of homes and even vacant lots, and there is steady demand for homes. Business houses are also more costly now than ever before since Wrightsville was built and rents are going up. Every available office and store room in the city is occupied and there is demand for more.
L. R. Tillman, the state field rep of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been in Wrightsville organizing the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Since the legislation passed over 50 counties in the state have them. He points out that the future prosperity of the people depend on education, transportation, production, roads, rates and credit. Nineteen have already signed for membership.
A very serious auto accident occurred at the town of Lovett as two cars collided just south of the bank building. A Wrightsville auto enroute to Dublin carrying Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barnes, Mr. Lee Barnes and his two children Ora Lee and G. W., and Mr. W. H. Mixon, were struck by the auto of Mr. Tom Bray of Lovett. Bray hit Barnes turning Barnes' auto over and pinning the occupants under it. Several people lifted the Ford from the five occupants who all escaped serious injury. Another accident occurred in front of the Lovett Garage as Mr. Henry T. Downs was on the curb doing repairs on the Ford when another Ford driven by Miss Melrose Jordan, for some unknown reason, ran right into Downs who was injured. Also a Miss Page, riding with Jordan was also injured. It was miraculous no injuries were serious.
Mr. J. Frank Jackson gave up the management of the Vivola Theatre and its owner, Mr. E. A. W. Johnson passed the management over to Mr. Millard Daley. Mr. Ray Tanner has purchased the Ice Cream Parlor from Mr. J. F. Henderson. Ordinary Wiggins has put the finishing touches around the square and the court yard.
Another aged citizen and veteran of the Civil War, Mr. J. P. D. Oliver, passed Saturday after suffering two strokes. He was 74 and was married in 1866 to Mrs. Malissa Mayo, nee Walker. They had five children all living, Enoch, Elton and Arthur Oliver, Mrs. W. J. Dent and Mrs. C. S. Tapley, and one sister Lizzie Martin. He was a member of the 12th Ga. Battalion, Co. E. He was a member of the Christian church and was buried at Westview.
The colored people of the county are going to have a big day on September 8th for all the colored soldiers from the late war. They extended a welcome to all white people who want to attend. John Wesley Aiken drew a big fine from Judge Blount for pleading guilty for carrying a concealed pistol. A fine of $125 or 12 months in jail. Another case against him for carrying a machine gun without a license was nollied. Aiken paid his fine.
Cotton picking and boll weevils are on the boom in the county, but cotton buyers are busy in Wrightsville, Adrian, Scott, Spann, Donovan, Kite and Meeks. The buyers are paying the highest market prices and nearly all that comes in is being sold. Mr. J. F. Henderson has been appointed a delegate to the American Cotton Association which meets later this month in New Orleans.
Wrightsville merchants are not down-hearted yet on account of the much talked about hard times and have been receiving a fair trade all the while and now that the cotton crop, though off considerably, is being harvested and sold and fall business looks good. It is said here people have money to bank. There was more on deposit in the banks of this county at the last call of the banking department of the state than ever before, which will assist people greatly in paying off their debts and buying their fall and winter merchandise.
It is surprising at the increase in real estate values during the last 12 months. They have gone up one-third to a half. Several things have caused this change. Lumber and materials are high, there is a scarcity of homes and even vacant lots, and there is steady demand for homes. Business houses are also more costly now than ever before since Wrightsville was built and rents are going up. Every available office and store room in the city is occupied and there is demand for more.
L. R. Tillman, the state field rep of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been in Wrightsville organizing the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. Since the legislation passed over 50 counties in the state have them. He points out that the future prosperity of the people depend on education, transportation, production, roads, rates and credit. Nineteen have already signed for membership.
A very serious auto accident occurred at the town of Lovett as two cars collided just south of the bank building. A Wrightsville auto enroute to Dublin carrying Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barnes, Mr. Lee Barnes and his two children Ora Lee and G. W., and Mr. W. H. Mixon, were struck by the auto of Mr. Tom Bray of Lovett. Bray hit Barnes turning Barnes' auto over and pinning the occupants under it. Several people lifted the Ford from the five occupants who all escaped serious injury. Another accident occurred in front of the Lovett Garage as Mr. Henry T. Downs was on the curb doing repairs on the Ford when another Ford driven by Miss Melrose Jordan, for some unknown reason, ran right into Downs who was injured. Also a Miss Page, riding with Jordan was also injured. It was miraculous no injuries were serious.
Mr. J. Frank Jackson gave up the management of the Vivola Theatre and its owner, Mr. E. A. W. Johnson passed the management over to Mr. Millard Daley. Mr. Ray Tanner has purchased the Ice Cream Parlor from Mr. J. F. Henderson. Ordinary Wiggins has put the finishing touches around the square and the court yard.
Another aged citizen and veteran of the Civil War, Mr. J. P. D. Oliver, passed Saturday after suffering two strokes. He was 74 and was married in 1866 to Mrs. Malissa Mayo, nee Walker. They had five children all living, Enoch, Elton and Arthur Oliver, Mrs. W. J. Dent and Mrs. C. S. Tapley, and one sister Lizzie Martin. He was a member of the 12th Ga. Battalion, Co. E. He was a member of the Christian church and was buried at Westview.
The colored people of the county are going to have a big day on September 8th for all the colored soldiers from the late war. They extended a welcome to all white people who want to attend. John Wesley Aiken drew a big fine from Judge Blount for pleading guilty for carrying a concealed pistol. A fine of $125 or 12 months in jail. Another case against him for carrying a machine gun without a license was nollied. Aiken paid his fine.
Cotton picking and boll weevils are on the boom in the county, but cotton buyers are busy in Wrightsville, Adrian, Scott, Spann, Donovan, Kite and Meeks. The buyers are paying the highest market prices and nearly all that comes in is being sold. Mr. J. F. Henderson has been appointed a delegate to the American Cotton Association which meets later this month in New Orleans.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 29, 1919
August 29, 1919.
Mr. L. A. Lovett, Wrightsville's local Ford dealer had a unique way of an advertisement for the Ford product in a letter sent to him from a soldier that was written to the Ford Auto Co. in Detroit. The British-American soldier was in Bangalore, India at the writing of this letter. It has some pretty interesting facts.
Dear Sirs: I was advertisements of different papers on autos pertaining to what they have done in this war. But nothing about the little Ford. So I am writing you a few facts, which are as follows:
In France 700 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Italy 850 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Egypt 996 out of 1000 were Fords. In Meso 999 out of 1000 were Fords. Under British capture the first car in Bagdad was a Ford. The first car to cross the Persian mountains was a Ford. The first car in the genuine Garden of Eden was a Ford. The first car in the Holyland was a Ford. Lines of communication contained Fords by the hundreds from Bagdad to the Black Sea.
I have seen the Fords used as tanks, armored moving forts, electric light plants, water pumps, ambulances, supply cars, and lots of other things, and they were always ready for anything at any time. These statements are facts, as I have served in action all through the countries named, and I name the Ford the best auto in the world. The-Iron-Mule-With-A-Kick. I remain your friend, Bosun Gilbert.
P. S. Also when we recaptured Kut, the first thing we landed on was a Ford with nothing left of it but its under frame, bare wheels and engine. Forty-five minutes afterwards Mr. Ford was manned by a machine gun and was on the chase of the retreating Turks and the Cobra Hun.
Mr. Lovett says this is some record. The above tells its own story. We have not added to or detracted from it one syllable, and it is doubtful if a higher tribute could be paid to the sterling merits and all around dependability of a motor car than that coming to the Ford car through this simple letter from a soldier, who would not have this opinion he has of the Ford car if he had not seen it deliver a service unequalled not only in the history of war but in the history of peace. And here's a 1919 poem written by Wallace Irwin called Elizabeth Ford.
"We carried her over the sea, We did, And taught her to hep, hep, hep-- A cute little Jinny, all noisy and tiny, But full of American pep. Recruited into the corps she was, She came of her own accord. We flew at her spanker the globe and the anchor, And named her Elizabeth Ford.
Cut little' Lizabeth, dear little' Lizabeth, Bonnie Elizabeth Ford! She was short and squat, but her nose was sot, For the Hindenburg line ----O Lord! She hated a Hun like a son-of-a-gun, the Kaiser she plumb abhorred, Did chunky, Elizabeth, hunky Elizabeth, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
We took her along on our hikes, we did, and a wonderful boat was she, she'd carry physicians, food and munitions, generals, water or tea. She could climb a bank like a first rate tank, and deliver the goods aboard, when we touch our steel kellies to Super Fidelis, Remember Elizabeth Ford.
She took her rests in machine gun nests, And on bullet-swept roads she chored. Where the Devil Hounds were first on the grounds, of a section of France restored, why, there was chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
But 'twas the day at those murder-woods, which the Yankees pronounce Belloo, We were sent to knock silly the hopes of Prince Willie, And turn'em around D. Q. We prayed for munitions and cleared our throats, with a waterless click, good Lord! When out of a crater with bent radiator, climbed faithful Elizabeth Ford!
With a cylinder skip she had made the trip, water and cartridge stored. With her hood a wreck and broken neck, she cracked like a broken board, hunky, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford. When they towed her out of the town next day, said Corporal Bill, "Look There! I know of one hero who shouldn't draw zero, when they're passin' the Croix De Guerre, who fed the guns that's startin' the Huns, plumb back to Canal Du Nord," So his cross, he'd won it! ---he tied to the bonnet, of faithful Elizabeth Ford.
Where shrapnel has mauled here we've now overhauled her, Her wheels and her years restored. Her record's clean, She's a true machine, and we're sending the Dutch war lord, a note by Elizabeth, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford."
Mr. L. A. Lovett, Wrightsville's local Ford dealer had a unique way of an advertisement for the Ford product in a letter sent to him from a soldier that was written to the Ford Auto Co. in Detroit. The British-American soldier was in Bangalore, India at the writing of this letter. It has some pretty interesting facts.
Dear Sirs: I was advertisements of different papers on autos pertaining to what they have done in this war. But nothing about the little Ford. So I am writing you a few facts, which are as follows:
In France 700 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Italy 850 cars out of 1000 were Fords. In Egypt 996 out of 1000 were Fords. In Meso 999 out of 1000 were Fords. Under British capture the first car in Bagdad was a Ford. The first car to cross the Persian mountains was a Ford. The first car in the genuine Garden of Eden was a Ford. The first car in the Holyland was a Ford. Lines of communication contained Fords by the hundreds from Bagdad to the Black Sea.
I have seen the Fords used as tanks, armored moving forts, electric light plants, water pumps, ambulances, supply cars, and lots of other things, and they were always ready for anything at any time. These statements are facts, as I have served in action all through the countries named, and I name the Ford the best auto in the world. The-Iron-Mule-With-A-Kick. I remain your friend, Bosun Gilbert.
P. S. Also when we recaptured Kut, the first thing we landed on was a Ford with nothing left of it but its under frame, bare wheels and engine. Forty-five minutes afterwards Mr. Ford was manned by a machine gun and was on the chase of the retreating Turks and the Cobra Hun.
Mr. Lovett says this is some record. The above tells its own story. We have not added to or detracted from it one syllable, and it is doubtful if a higher tribute could be paid to the sterling merits and all around dependability of a motor car than that coming to the Ford car through this simple letter from a soldier, who would not have this opinion he has of the Ford car if he had not seen it deliver a service unequalled not only in the history of war but in the history of peace. And here's a 1919 poem written by Wallace Irwin called Elizabeth Ford.
"We carried her over the sea, We did, And taught her to hep, hep, hep-- A cute little Jinny, all noisy and tiny, But full of American pep. Recruited into the corps she was, She came of her own accord. We flew at her spanker the globe and the anchor, And named her Elizabeth Ford.
Cut little' Lizabeth, dear little' Lizabeth, Bonnie Elizabeth Ford! She was short and squat, but her nose was sot, For the Hindenburg line ----O Lord! She hated a Hun like a son-of-a-gun, the Kaiser she plumb abhorred, Did chunky, Elizabeth, hunky Elizabeth, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
We took her along on our hikes, we did, and a wonderful boat was she, she'd carry physicians, food and munitions, generals, water or tea. She could climb a bank like a first rate tank, and deliver the goods aboard, when we touch our steel kellies to Super Fidelis, Remember Elizabeth Ford.
She took her rests in machine gun nests, And on bullet-swept roads she chored. Where the Devil Hounds were first on the grounds, of a section of France restored, why, there was chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford.
But 'twas the day at those murder-woods, which the Yankees pronounce Belloo, We were sent to knock silly the hopes of Prince Willie, And turn'em around D. Q. We prayed for munitions and cleared our throats, with a waterless click, good Lord! When out of a crater with bent radiator, climbed faithful Elizabeth Ford!
With a cylinder skip she had made the trip, water and cartridge stored. With her hood a wreck and broken neck, she cracked like a broken board, hunky, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford. When they towed her out of the town next day, said Corporal Bill, "Look There! I know of one hero who shouldn't draw zero, when they're passin' the Croix De Guerre, who fed the guns that's startin' the Huns, plumb back to Canal Du Nord," So his cross, he'd won it! ---he tied to the bonnet, of faithful Elizabeth Ford.
Where shrapnel has mauled here we've now overhauled her, Her wheels and her years restored. Her record's clean, She's a true machine, and we're sending the Dutch war lord, a note by Elizabeth, chunky, spunky Elizabeth Ford."
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 22, 1919
August 22, 1919.
Only a country boy, rocked in the cradle of a countryside mother, fed on the milk of the freedom of the range of a country county in Tennessee, inspired in bravery by the strong breezes of the Cumberland mountains Alvin York was reared. And 3,000 people came out to witness his wedding to his boyhood sweetheart Grace Williams, on the bluff at Big Springs at noon, the ceremony being performed by Governor A. H. Roberts of Tennessee.
Two years ago Alvin was as common-place and husky a mountain youth as are his neighbors there today. But now he is honored nationally, to say nothing of plaudits being thrust upon him by those in the highest ranks. This red-headed benedict, declared by General Perishing to be the greatest hero of the World War, is getting his just dues now for killing outright twenty-five Germans, capturing one hundred thirty-two more and putting a whole battalion of machine guns out of action all by himself.
Now that is just why Alvin York is such an admired fellow. And the aged mother of the two-room log cabin of his birth was there to kiss her dear son a loving welcome back home and to arrange for his happiness hereafter in wedding the seventeen year old Miss of the Cumberlands who had four years ago led the present hero to the altar of the Church of Christ , whose pastor, the Rev. Pile, boasts of his affection and proudness for York.
This is a true story of a country chap who has won fame, fortune and happiness in such a short time and is one that appeals to every lad in America today who are Americans.
Only a country boy, rocked in the cradle of a countryside mother, fed on the milk of the freedom of the range of a country county in Tennessee, inspired in bravery by the strong breezes of the Cumberland mountains Alvin York was reared. And 3,000 people came out to witness his wedding to his boyhood sweetheart Grace Williams, on the bluff at Big Springs at noon, the ceremony being performed by Governor A. H. Roberts of Tennessee.
Two years ago Alvin was as common-place and husky a mountain youth as are his neighbors there today. But now he is honored nationally, to say nothing of plaudits being thrust upon him by those in the highest ranks. This red-headed benedict, declared by General Perishing to be the greatest hero of the World War, is getting his just dues now for killing outright twenty-five Germans, capturing one hundred thirty-two more and putting a whole battalion of machine guns out of action all by himself.
Now that is just why Alvin York is such an admired fellow. And the aged mother of the two-room log cabin of his birth was there to kiss her dear son a loving welcome back home and to arrange for his happiness hereafter in wedding the seventeen year old Miss of the Cumberlands who had four years ago led the present hero to the altar of the Church of Christ , whose pastor, the Rev. Pile, boasts of his affection and proudness for York.
This is a true story of a country chap who has won fame, fortune and happiness in such a short time and is one that appeals to every lad in America today who are Americans.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 1919
August 15, 1919.
According to Captain W. Z. Kemp there has been done a great deal of damage to stock and barns in the eastern part of the county recently. At one time two cows were standing out under two trees together when a strike hit the trees, killing both cows near the home of Godfrey Davis. At another home lightning struck barn wherein were two fine mules in adjoining stables. The barn was damaged badly and one mule killed. A man named West runs a sawmill this side of Wadley. His team of four mules were being driven down the road all four mules were struck with two being killed. The driver was uninjured.
The good fellows who are at the head of official Kite are having some nice work done on the streets. Weeds are being cut away and the washouts and bad places being fixed. A lot of new houses and old houses are being freshed up with paint. Kite seems to be in for a lot of new developments which means much to its prosperity.
Outside the rain and the boll weevil cotton is doing fine. Three bales to the plow is the estimate. An evidence that the cotton growers of this county are putting their minds to work on other money crops. Mr. H. P. Claxton stated he intended to go into the tobacco raising territory in south Georgia and see how they cultivate, plant, fertilize and raise tobacco. He plans to invest in this enterprise for the rainy weather and the boll weevil have cut his cotton crop in half.
In 1912 Joe Richard Irwin, colored, was charged with rape by the September term Grand Jury, A. S. Mayo, foreman and Alfred Herrington, solicitor. Joe fled for parts unknown, but Friday night while Sheriff W. D. Rowland was making a search for another in the city quarters he accidentally came upon him and arrested him. He is now in jail awaiting trial. He was dressed in a soldiers' uniform and claimed he had re-entered the service.
You had best drive your auto up into the parlor or back room or dining room or somewhere. It's dangerous to leave it loose around the house like you use to do your horse cart. You can't put much dependence in its staying right where you left it. Even the tires off the wheels, so roguish are the rogues. Mark Duggan and Dr. Douglas have experiences and others have suffered recently from auto thefts. Lock up the auto and all of its fixtures and be sure the tires are on it next morning. Its even dangerous to leave any air in the tires.
Willie Love, colored, is somewhere in Johnson County and would be glad to locate him. He is about 11 years old, his right leg cut off above the knee and he uses one crutch. Has been seen at Jessie and Ruby Taylor's. Information as to his whereabouts would be appreciated. If found notify Henry Atkins. Willie is from Statesboro and his father is looking for him.
Mr. L. M. Blount has contracted for 5000 pecan trees for Johnson County. He says calculate how many acres you will want to plant and he will tell you how many trees and the cost, depending on the size of trees you want. He is located at T. V. Kent's Furniture Store. He says prices are most attractive.
According to Captain W. Z. Kemp there has been done a great deal of damage to stock and barns in the eastern part of the county recently. At one time two cows were standing out under two trees together when a strike hit the trees, killing both cows near the home of Godfrey Davis. At another home lightning struck barn wherein were two fine mules in adjoining stables. The barn was damaged badly and one mule killed. A man named West runs a sawmill this side of Wadley. His team of four mules were being driven down the road all four mules were struck with two being killed. The driver was uninjured.
The good fellows who are at the head of official Kite are having some nice work done on the streets. Weeds are being cut away and the washouts and bad places being fixed. A lot of new houses and old houses are being freshed up with paint. Kite seems to be in for a lot of new developments which means much to its prosperity.
Outside the rain and the boll weevil cotton is doing fine. Three bales to the plow is the estimate. An evidence that the cotton growers of this county are putting their minds to work on other money crops. Mr. H. P. Claxton stated he intended to go into the tobacco raising territory in south Georgia and see how they cultivate, plant, fertilize and raise tobacco. He plans to invest in this enterprise for the rainy weather and the boll weevil have cut his cotton crop in half.
In 1912 Joe Richard Irwin, colored, was charged with rape by the September term Grand Jury, A. S. Mayo, foreman and Alfred Herrington, solicitor. Joe fled for parts unknown, but Friday night while Sheriff W. D. Rowland was making a search for another in the city quarters he accidentally came upon him and arrested him. He is now in jail awaiting trial. He was dressed in a soldiers' uniform and claimed he had re-entered the service.
You had best drive your auto up into the parlor or back room or dining room or somewhere. It's dangerous to leave it loose around the house like you use to do your horse cart. You can't put much dependence in its staying right where you left it. Even the tires off the wheels, so roguish are the rogues. Mark Duggan and Dr. Douglas have experiences and others have suffered recently from auto thefts. Lock up the auto and all of its fixtures and be sure the tires are on it next morning. Its even dangerous to leave any air in the tires.
Willie Love, colored, is somewhere in Johnson County and would be glad to locate him. He is about 11 years old, his right leg cut off above the knee and he uses one crutch. Has been seen at Jessie and Ruby Taylor's. Information as to his whereabouts would be appreciated. If found notify Henry Atkins. Willie is from Statesboro and his father is looking for him.
Mr. L. M. Blount has contracted for 5000 pecan trees for Johnson County. He says calculate how many acres you will want to plant and he will tell you how many trees and the cost, depending on the size of trees you want. He is located at T. V. Kent's Furniture Store. He says prices are most attractive.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 8, 1919
August 8, 1919.
The generally peaceful little village of Scott was considerably stirred up early Monday morning when two white men, George and John Evors, entered the store of Mr. Charles W. Brown, a merchant-farmer of the town. George worked for Mr. Brown and up to a short time before had been working all right, but for several days had been grumbling and dissatisfied about some matters pertaining to the farm and what he had bought. It seems about this some trouble arose and he sought Mr. Brown to adjust it.
George and John upon entering the store advancing to Mr. Brown, made some demands upon him which were refused, whereupon George made for him with a long knife in his hand. The two clashed and John ran into the fracas, assisting his brother. Before any serious damage was done the two brothers were taken off of Brown by his two clerks and no one was hurt. Mr. Brown had a knife gash on the pants leg. He swore out a warrant charging the brothers with assault with intent to murder. Constable Smith brought them to the jail in Wrightsville.
There is current conversations going around that Wrightsville may have a hospital built here. The doctors of the city are enthusiastic over the idea and are ready to invest in one. It is believed that a private hospital here would do just as good as those in Sandersville, Dublin and Swainsboro. Just how much weight this proposition carries is uncertain at this time, but rumor has it the move may bear some fruit sometime soon.
The Lovett Hotel, owned by Mr. U. R. Jenkins was recently sold to Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Frost who have operated it the past few years. Mrs. Frost states the hotel will be remodeled, a new roof put on, repainted inside and out, a neat wide porch built and other improvements. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hardison are now city residents. Mr. Hardison is a member of the firm of Hardison-Gragg Lumber Company who are buying sawmill timber in the county.
Messrs. Sumner & Hooks, managers of Idlywild announce a Fiddler's Contest on Friday. Every fiddler in this part of the state is asked to come. There will be judges and prizes and there will be no admission charged. Butterly' Grocery says they have 20 cases of Coca Cola bottles scattered around town and would like them returned to help save some cash. Barber Willie Brantley has returned from Macon and is with George Gannon's barber shop.
Mr. Linton Holt and Jewell Cooper are back home from the service. Those not returning who were killed in action somewhere are Frank Enters, Claude L. Deal, Freeman Collie, John Davis, Zeffoe Peoples, Verdie L. Tapley and Leland Hutcheson.
Mrs. Gertie Perry, the wife of Mr. Harvey Perry and the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Perry Price, the offspring of his first marriage, died in Wrightsville. She had been married about 5 years and had 2 sons. She was buried at New Home.
Dr. J. Gordon Brantley returned from Boston where he took a special course in surgery. Uncle Charlie Dent says he now calculates a fifty per cent cotton crop, judging by his own prospects and those of his neighbors. The weevils have been in abundance on their farms and of course damaged them considerably.
Ice has been a problem for the local dealer to solve of late, he having been unable to get it, and the heat calling for it in every home and business has made the people of the city begin to talk about erecting an ice plant here. The money is here to do most anything necessary for the convience, needs and health of the town and there is absolutely no sensible reason in deferring action that goes to augment either.
The generally peaceful little village of Scott was considerably stirred up early Monday morning when two white men, George and John Evors, entered the store of Mr. Charles W. Brown, a merchant-farmer of the town. George worked for Mr. Brown and up to a short time before had been working all right, but for several days had been grumbling and dissatisfied about some matters pertaining to the farm and what he had bought. It seems about this some trouble arose and he sought Mr. Brown to adjust it.
George and John upon entering the store advancing to Mr. Brown, made some demands upon him which were refused, whereupon George made for him with a long knife in his hand. The two clashed and John ran into the fracas, assisting his brother. Before any serious damage was done the two brothers were taken off of Brown by his two clerks and no one was hurt. Mr. Brown had a knife gash on the pants leg. He swore out a warrant charging the brothers with assault with intent to murder. Constable Smith brought them to the jail in Wrightsville.
There is current conversations going around that Wrightsville may have a hospital built here. The doctors of the city are enthusiastic over the idea and are ready to invest in one. It is believed that a private hospital here would do just as good as those in Sandersville, Dublin and Swainsboro. Just how much weight this proposition carries is uncertain at this time, but rumor has it the move may bear some fruit sometime soon.
The Lovett Hotel, owned by Mr. U. R. Jenkins was recently sold to Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Frost who have operated it the past few years. Mrs. Frost states the hotel will be remodeled, a new roof put on, repainted inside and out, a neat wide porch built and other improvements. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hardison are now city residents. Mr. Hardison is a member of the firm of Hardison-Gragg Lumber Company who are buying sawmill timber in the county.
Messrs. Sumner & Hooks, managers of Idlywild announce a Fiddler's Contest on Friday. Every fiddler in this part of the state is asked to come. There will be judges and prizes and there will be no admission charged. Butterly' Grocery says they have 20 cases of Coca Cola bottles scattered around town and would like them returned to help save some cash. Barber Willie Brantley has returned from Macon and is with George Gannon's barber shop.
Mr. Linton Holt and Jewell Cooper are back home from the service. Those not returning who were killed in action somewhere are Frank Enters, Claude L. Deal, Freeman Collie, John Davis, Zeffoe Peoples, Verdie L. Tapley and Leland Hutcheson.
Mrs. Gertie Perry, the wife of Mr. Harvey Perry and the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Perry Price, the offspring of his first marriage, died in Wrightsville. She had been married about 5 years and had 2 sons. She was buried at New Home.
Dr. J. Gordon Brantley returned from Boston where he took a special course in surgery. Uncle Charlie Dent says he now calculates a fifty per cent cotton crop, judging by his own prospects and those of his neighbors. The weevils have been in abundance on their farms and of course damaged them considerably.
Ice has been a problem for the local dealer to solve of late, he having been unable to get it, and the heat calling for it in every home and business has made the people of the city begin to talk about erecting an ice plant here. The money is here to do most anything necessary for the convience, needs and health of the town and there is absolutely no sensible reason in deferring action that goes to augment either.
FROM DAYS GONE BY August 1, 1919
August 1, 1919.
The W. & T. railroad shops in Tennille have been re-opened since the shop men have come off strike. They are now running as usual with a full crew of workmen. The strikers are giving little trouble to the road, although guards are still stationed around the shops to prevent trouble.
Tax Receiver George W. Brantley has filed the tax values of the county with the Ordinary. The figures show a decrease in tax values in the county for 1919 of $6,579. The amount given in this year was $2,972,729. The tax returns for the colored people show a net gain of $23,000 over 1918. Ordinary Wiggins states the county rate will be the same as last year.
The Johnson County Auto Company, an automobile firm owned by capitalist of the city, are opening in a new home next door to the law firm of Faircloth & Claxton, on the east side fronting the courthouse square. Mr. Lawson Pournell who has been foreman of the L. A. Lovett Ford garage has severed ties and will run this firm. The establishment has been selling cars for the past year and will add a new line of autos and put in a supply storehouse for most any type of car from tire to top.
It is current talk that the grocery store owned by Mr. Jack Henderson & Son will change hands about the first of the month. It is rumored that Messrs. M. S. Duggan and R. T. Moye have bought the stock and will operate the store. One of the townsmen, Mr. Lofton Thompson, 4 years ago invested in a 150 acre pecan grove near Baconton, Ga. He bought the trees, set them out and today they are just beginning to bear. He was recently offered $250 per acre for the entire grove. The land cost him $30 per acre. Thus it may be seen that his investment has meant $220 per acre profit to him, excepting the cost of the trees. Johnson County folks can raise pecans to as good a profit as is being done there.
Up to Friday night there had been filed just and only 105 criminal cases by Solicitor Claxton of the City Court and Clerk Williams stated there were more en route to the same jurisdiction. Taking that one half will be tried, which is a big figure, it would require, at the rate of ten a day, five days of steady grinding to rid the docket of them. This is not counting the civil cases this term.
Miss Katie Pullen became the bride of Mr. Leston Powell, Jr. and Miss Gladys Mixon was married to Mr. Matthew Powell. Mr. J. M. Crawford, about 60 years old, died very suddenly at his home near Wrightsville. He had been ill only a few hours having taken violently sickwhile attending to business in town. He collapsed in the store of Mr. Parker, Dr. Harris was called as he was taken home but he died within two hours. He left a wife and nine children. He was buried at Westview. Near Rehobeth the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Sammons died and was buried at Liberty Grove. Senator Morris Riner was called to Summit to attend the funeral of his nephew, Clark Riner, son of Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Riner.
Mule driver J. I. Singletary. He drives his mule to town and on Saturdays he comes in to barber. But the most of his time he takes up in feeding the mule. Tuesday he came along and when he arrived here he had several open cotton bolls. Singletary said he got them out of his patch before he left home, but nobody believes it. Probably if a neighbor should wander out in his patch he would see where the bolls were plucked.
In traveling over the roads of the county it would be seen that there were many washouts during the rainy weeks just passed. In several places travel is hard and almost impassible. Capt. Kemp has been putting in these places and repairing up and will soon have the roads back where people can again use them all right.
The W. & T. railroad shops in Tennille have been re-opened since the shop men have come off strike. They are now running as usual with a full crew of workmen. The strikers are giving little trouble to the road, although guards are still stationed around the shops to prevent trouble.
Tax Receiver George W. Brantley has filed the tax values of the county with the Ordinary. The figures show a decrease in tax values in the county for 1919 of $6,579. The amount given in this year was $2,972,729. The tax returns for the colored people show a net gain of $23,000 over 1918. Ordinary Wiggins states the county rate will be the same as last year.
The Johnson County Auto Company, an automobile firm owned by capitalist of the city, are opening in a new home next door to the law firm of Faircloth & Claxton, on the east side fronting the courthouse square. Mr. Lawson Pournell who has been foreman of the L. A. Lovett Ford garage has severed ties and will run this firm. The establishment has been selling cars for the past year and will add a new line of autos and put in a supply storehouse for most any type of car from tire to top.
It is current talk that the grocery store owned by Mr. Jack Henderson & Son will change hands about the first of the month. It is rumored that Messrs. M. S. Duggan and R. T. Moye have bought the stock and will operate the store. One of the townsmen, Mr. Lofton Thompson, 4 years ago invested in a 150 acre pecan grove near Baconton, Ga. He bought the trees, set them out and today they are just beginning to bear. He was recently offered $250 per acre for the entire grove. The land cost him $30 per acre. Thus it may be seen that his investment has meant $220 per acre profit to him, excepting the cost of the trees. Johnson County folks can raise pecans to as good a profit as is being done there.
Up to Friday night there had been filed just and only 105 criminal cases by Solicitor Claxton of the City Court and Clerk Williams stated there were more en route to the same jurisdiction. Taking that one half will be tried, which is a big figure, it would require, at the rate of ten a day, five days of steady grinding to rid the docket of them. This is not counting the civil cases this term.
Miss Katie Pullen became the bride of Mr. Leston Powell, Jr. and Miss Gladys Mixon was married to Mr. Matthew Powell. Mr. J. M. Crawford, about 60 years old, died very suddenly at his home near Wrightsville. He had been ill only a few hours having taken violently sickwhile attending to business in town. He collapsed in the store of Mr. Parker, Dr. Harris was called as he was taken home but he died within two hours. He left a wife and nine children. He was buried at Westview. Near Rehobeth the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Sammons died and was buried at Liberty Grove. Senator Morris Riner was called to Summit to attend the funeral of his nephew, Clark Riner, son of Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Riner.
Mule driver J. I. Singletary. He drives his mule to town and on Saturdays he comes in to barber. But the most of his time he takes up in feeding the mule. Tuesday he came along and when he arrived here he had several open cotton bolls. Singletary said he got them out of his patch before he left home, but nobody believes it. Probably if a neighbor should wander out in his patch he would see where the bolls were plucked.
In traveling over the roads of the county it would be seen that there were many washouts during the rainy weeks just passed. In several places travel is hard and almost impassible. Capt. Kemp has been putting in these places and repairing up and will soon have the roads back where people can again use them all right.
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