October 10, 1919.
Mrs. Janie Dorill Cummings, Saturday morning, killed her husband, Thomas D. Cummings, a brother to Mrs. M. L. Jackson of Wrightsville. Mr. Cummings had been married twice, this being his second wife. By his first marriage he had five children who lived with them. He was 40 and she was 29. Officers placed her in jail and charged her with murder.
She was given a preliminary hearing in Augusta where she claimed self defense, that her husband had beaten her and she shot to defend herself but this is bitterly denied by members of the dead man's family who claim he had not touched her and this could be established with little doubt by eye witnesses.
She ran amuck in the home, emptying a six-shooter improved revolver, five bullets hitting the husband and killing him instantly. The eldest son soon arrived on the scene and became desperate, thrushing a pistol at his step-mother and would have shot had not the officers rescued the gun from his hand.
The woman defied the police, neighbors and all until she saw herself overpowered by numbers and gave herself up. The father and brother of the dead man went from their home at Chalker, Georgia for the corpse of their son and brother and took it to Chalker to be buried. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Jackson have been with their relatives since the killing.
The patrons and Odd Fellows of Moores Chapel community are busy erecting a two-story structure for the use of the Order and the school. It is a wooden building adjoining the west side of the old school building, the lower room to be used for the school children and the upper story for the Odd Fellows hall. The people of the community with the assistance of friends elsewhere are financing the building.
Zach A. Anderson announces for County Treasurer. Joby L. Jones for Tax Receiver and W. A. Page for Tax Collector. J. B. Williams announces to succeed himself as Clerk of Courts. Mr. Laudice Lovett is home from France and Germany. Mr. Allen Brantley of Moores Chapel fell and knocked his arm out of place.
Many from here are expected to go to the stump pulling demonstration on the Outlaw farm near Dublin. It was proven here there is plenty of money in cattle. Sheriff Willis Rowland sold two good mules for $96 and a milk cow for an even $100. Zach Cannon, colored, said somebody took his horse and buggy from the colored Baptist church in Wrightsville Sunday night. The horse is red, weighs 700 lbs, right hind foot cut by rope. Buggy is a Golden Eagle top buggy. He offers a reward. H. B. Nasworthy of Kite bought Joe M. Walkers home in Dublin. Nasworthy sold his home to W. B. Meeks.
Frank Harris, colored, got mixed up in a row at a negro frolic below Lovett Saturday night and got a load of shot from a single barreled Iver Johnson shotgun which caused Dr. J. R. Dent to spend four hours amputating his leg.
Miss Myra Renfroe married Mr. Turner Scarboro and Miss Mozelle Sanford married Mr. Rabun Moore at Corinth church. There has been almost an ice famine in Wrightsville all of the week. The ice man was perspiring himself and although he worked to relieve the situation, the heat of the day could only be relieved by the cooler hours of the late night. All the past week sugar has been an item with the people and many a cup of coffee went begging. Sugar and ice, though, in a dry county isn't so bad after all.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 3, 1919
October 3, 1919.
Notice was given that an election for bonds for the purpose of installing and equipping a sewage system in and for the city of Wrightsville will be held at the court house the 18th day of October. The amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $30,000.00, of a denomination of $1000 each, the rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is five and half per cent per annum, payable annually, said interest to be paid at the Hanover National Bank of New York City. Bonds to mature and to become due thirty years from date of issuance. this was signed by W. M. Shurling, Mayor and City Councilmen T. L. Martin, E. N. Hitchcock, W. C. Chester, J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan.
Hon. Morris T. Riner stated he would not be a candidate this time for Ordinary. He gave his reasons his close business affairs at home and other personal matters. Mr. W. J. Stephens of Adrian has withdrawn from the race for County Treaserur on account of he just moved to the county and is required to reside in the county for one year prior to running for office. Mr. L. B. Price, "Uncle Berry" of Price District has decided to run for Treasurer.
Others that are still in the race so far are: For County Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, William G. Hutcheson, Flem W. Hall, Walter N. Powell. Tax Collector - H. T. Downs, J. W. Vanlandingham. Senate 16th District - F. H. Saffold. Tax Receiver - J. Morgan Layton, J. A. Lindsey. Coroner - Loring R. Clayton. Sheriff - Henry G. Tyson, Tyler H. Burns, O. S. Spence. School Superintendent - Luther Lillard. Ordinary - W. J. Flanders. Clerk of Courts - George A. Smith, J. Lovett Anderson.
Among the latest to arrive home from foreign war fields is Brannon J. Snell, Jim Smith, Bill Mimbs. The report of the Home Service for Johnson County Red Cross for September: Number of families dealt with, 38. Services rendered 13, application for allotment 14, applications for compensation 6, number of letters written 36, received telegrams sent information only 6. Financial assistance given 0. The Red Cross Johnson County Chapter does not want to be rekoned as slackers in this noble work.
Mr. John R. Moore of Menlo, Georgia arrived in the city from his North Georgia home after being gone almost a year. He sold his home and intends to make his permanent residence here. Hinton Braswell has purchased a new Ford. Dr. H. B. Bray has returned to Atlanta where he is completing his course at Emory University. W. A. Sinquefield is offering for sale 100 acre farm, best grade stiff, pimply, clay subsoil land five and one half miles from Wrightsville. Small three horse farm open, three houses. Purchase for half cash, balance in three to five years.
The banks released their statement of condition. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville $413,382.29; Citizens Bank of Kite $244,085.89; Bank of Adrian $249,392.27; Scott Banking Company $118,434.55; The Farmers Bank $113,496.66; Bank of Wrightsville $392,415.18.
Notice was given that an election for bonds for the purpose of installing and equipping a sewage system in and for the city of Wrightsville will be held at the court house the 18th day of October. The amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $30,000.00, of a denomination of $1000 each, the rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is five and half per cent per annum, payable annually, said interest to be paid at the Hanover National Bank of New York City. Bonds to mature and to become due thirty years from date of issuance. this was signed by W. M. Shurling, Mayor and City Councilmen T. L. Martin, E. N. Hitchcock, W. C. Chester, J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan.
Hon. Morris T. Riner stated he would not be a candidate this time for Ordinary. He gave his reasons his close business affairs at home and other personal matters. Mr. W. J. Stephens of Adrian has withdrawn from the race for County Treaserur on account of he just moved to the county and is required to reside in the county for one year prior to running for office. Mr. L. B. Price, "Uncle Berry" of Price District has decided to run for Treasurer.
Others that are still in the race so far are: For County Treasurer - Milledge Meeks, William G. Hutcheson, Flem W. Hall, Walter N. Powell. Tax Collector - H. T. Downs, J. W. Vanlandingham. Senate 16th District - F. H. Saffold. Tax Receiver - J. Morgan Layton, J. A. Lindsey. Coroner - Loring R. Clayton. Sheriff - Henry G. Tyson, Tyler H. Burns, O. S. Spence. School Superintendent - Luther Lillard. Ordinary - W. J. Flanders. Clerk of Courts - George A. Smith, J. Lovett Anderson.
Among the latest to arrive home from foreign war fields is Brannon J. Snell, Jim Smith, Bill Mimbs. The report of the Home Service for Johnson County Red Cross for September: Number of families dealt with, 38. Services rendered 13, application for allotment 14, applications for compensation 6, number of letters written 36, received telegrams sent information only 6. Financial assistance given 0. The Red Cross Johnson County Chapter does not want to be rekoned as slackers in this noble work.
Mr. John R. Moore of Menlo, Georgia arrived in the city from his North Georgia home after being gone almost a year. He sold his home and intends to make his permanent residence here. Hinton Braswell has purchased a new Ford. Dr. H. B. Bray has returned to Atlanta where he is completing his course at Emory University. W. A. Sinquefield is offering for sale 100 acre farm, best grade stiff, pimply, clay subsoil land five and one half miles from Wrightsville. Small three horse farm open, three houses. Purchase for half cash, balance in three to five years.
The banks released their statement of condition. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville $413,382.29; Citizens Bank of Kite $244,085.89; Bank of Adrian $249,392.27; Scott Banking Company $118,434.55; The Farmers Bank $113,496.66; Bank of Wrightsville $392,415.18.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY September 26, 1919
September 26, 1919.
Another big business deal was consummated in Wrightsville entailing one of the largest financial changes in the city for years, when the Wrightsville Merchantile Company sold to and consolidated with The Star Supply Company. The merchantile company was organized in 1905 by Messrs. W. C. Tompkins, E. A. W. Johnson and J. M. Cook.
After a successful career under this ownership Mr. Cook and Mr. Johnson purchased Mr. Tompkins interest and ran it until a few years ago, when Mr. Cook bought out Mr. Johnson, soon after selling an interest to Mr. Tom Elton. This was six years ago. Since that time it has been owned and operated by Cook and Elton.
All of its career Mr. Cook has had control and financial direction of the firm and it is interesting to note that it grew from a capital of $3,000 to today's value, which is conservatively estimated at $125,000. It has carried an investment of $75,000 for the past several years and a stock ranging from $25,000 to $30,000 continuously. Its annual business has aggregated anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000, doing business both for cash and credit in this county and in adjoining ones.
The Star Supply Company was a firm composed of W. D. Rowland, J. H. Rowland, R. H. Rowland, E. N. Hitchcock and C. S. Claxton, doing business in the store occupied by the Rowland Grain & Seed Company, whom they superceded, The Rowland Grain & Seed Company having bought the Rowland Grain Company.
Mr. E. N. Hitchcock and the other owners of the Union Grocery Company sold their business beside the Bank of Wrightsville to Mr. Mark Duggan the first of this year and since that time have been with the Star Supply Company, doing a fine starting-off business in their new location. They decided to enter the hardware field entirely and have foregone the idea of erecting a building on the corner lot next to the Rowland store for the present and the Star Supply will take over and consolidate with the Wrightsville Merchantile Company.
They are busy taking stock this week and as soon as this work is completed will open up under the financial backing of the members of the Star Supply firm, and Mr. Cook and probably Mr. Elton. It is announced that Mr. Hitchcock will assume the direct management of the new firm, whose name in all likelihood is to be The Wrightsville Hardware Company. This new firm will not be an incorporation but a partnership.
Mr. Cook will retain headquarters at the store and advise with the management as to purchases and credits and general affairs of the firm. Mr. Elton will remain to wind up the business of the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and also divide time with the new firm. Mr. R. H. Rowland is slated for secretary-treasurer. The other sales and clerical force has not been announced.
The new firm enters the field with a successful history with them throughout, both in connection with their own business dealings and that of the firm going out. They are experienced commercial men and have a bright future before them.
Another big business deal was consummated in Wrightsville entailing one of the largest financial changes in the city for years, when the Wrightsville Merchantile Company sold to and consolidated with The Star Supply Company. The merchantile company was organized in 1905 by Messrs. W. C. Tompkins, E. A. W. Johnson and J. M. Cook.
After a successful career under this ownership Mr. Cook and Mr. Johnson purchased Mr. Tompkins interest and ran it until a few years ago, when Mr. Cook bought out Mr. Johnson, soon after selling an interest to Mr. Tom Elton. This was six years ago. Since that time it has been owned and operated by Cook and Elton.
All of its career Mr. Cook has had control and financial direction of the firm and it is interesting to note that it grew from a capital of $3,000 to today's value, which is conservatively estimated at $125,000. It has carried an investment of $75,000 for the past several years and a stock ranging from $25,000 to $30,000 continuously. Its annual business has aggregated anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000, doing business both for cash and credit in this county and in adjoining ones.
The Star Supply Company was a firm composed of W. D. Rowland, J. H. Rowland, R. H. Rowland, E. N. Hitchcock and C. S. Claxton, doing business in the store occupied by the Rowland Grain & Seed Company, whom they superceded, The Rowland Grain & Seed Company having bought the Rowland Grain Company.
Mr. E. N. Hitchcock and the other owners of the Union Grocery Company sold their business beside the Bank of Wrightsville to Mr. Mark Duggan the first of this year and since that time have been with the Star Supply Company, doing a fine starting-off business in their new location. They decided to enter the hardware field entirely and have foregone the idea of erecting a building on the corner lot next to the Rowland store for the present and the Star Supply will take over and consolidate with the Wrightsville Merchantile Company.
They are busy taking stock this week and as soon as this work is completed will open up under the financial backing of the members of the Star Supply firm, and Mr. Cook and probably Mr. Elton. It is announced that Mr. Hitchcock will assume the direct management of the new firm, whose name in all likelihood is to be The Wrightsville Hardware Company. This new firm will not be an incorporation but a partnership.
Mr. Cook will retain headquarters at the store and advise with the management as to purchases and credits and general affairs of the firm. Mr. Elton will remain to wind up the business of the Wrightsville Merchantile Company and also divide time with the new firm. Mr. R. H. Rowland is slated for secretary-treasurer. The other sales and clerical force has not been announced.
The new firm enters the field with a successful history with them throughout, both in connection with their own business dealings and that of the firm going out. They are experienced commercial men and have a bright future before them.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Sept. 19, 1919
September 19, 1919.
Three young men from Lovett created quite a big sensation in Wrightsville Friday afternoon. They came into town soon after dinner in a Paige automobile and proceeded to celebrate by driving around very dangerously over the streets, which gave the police reason to believe they were either drunk or drinking or both.
Friends of the three boys were plotting them out of the city towards Lovett when policeman J. L. Tapley, deputy sheriff W. T. Rowland and baliff C. T. Mixon overtook them and placed them under arrest. The other one took to his heels, while the other two were being arrested.
The boy gave their names as Paul Glover, Talmage Holmes and Joe Johnson. Joe was the runner. Holmes was crazy drunk creating much noise enroute to jail. Four empty bottles were found in the car, one the remenants of grape wine. Holmes is a prize fighter and it required all three officers with several assistants to place him in jail.
RFD E. J. McAfee happened to a very disastrious accident just by the post office, when he and RFD Powell were changing a tire on the Ford of the former. Sily was using a tire tool and when prizing off the casing, assisted by McAfee who was using his bare hands, caught the fore finger of his left hand, completely tearing the end, nail, flesh and all clean off. A physician soon had it bound up and it is getting along all right.
On Tuesday, September 2, Alonzo Warnock and Joe Cowart who live in Emanuel County near Canoochee, went fishing in the Ogeechee at Sand Ridge lake near Herndon. Upon arriving on the banks they secured the boat they had used on Monday in putting out hooks and started on a cruise around to see what luck had been theirs. Parties coming from there stated they carried along some "wet bait" with them and had about a quart in the boat.
Headed down stream they reached a small flurry which put the boat to swinging sideways and the two men, Cowart a large fat man, fell into the deep of the stream. Warnock succeeded in landing safe on the banks but Cowart was not fortunate. He sank to remain and it was Friday morning at 9 am when his swollen body gave up its submerged position and came to the top 300 yards on down the stream from where he fell into the water.
Warnock spread the news of the death of his fellow angler and searching parties remained on the scene, up and down the river for a mile or more until his body came up. They tried dynamite and raking and diving but to no avail. The drowned corpse was taken home Friday and given burial Saturday. He was of the best family, as also is Warnock. Too much 'shine was considered the cause of this unfortunate tragedy.
Three young men from Lovett created quite a big sensation in Wrightsville Friday afternoon. They came into town soon after dinner in a Paige automobile and proceeded to celebrate by driving around very dangerously over the streets, which gave the police reason to believe they were either drunk or drinking or both.
Friends of the three boys were plotting them out of the city towards Lovett when policeman J. L. Tapley, deputy sheriff W. T. Rowland and baliff C. T. Mixon overtook them and placed them under arrest. The other one took to his heels, while the other two were being arrested.
The boy gave their names as Paul Glover, Talmage Holmes and Joe Johnson. Joe was the runner. Holmes was crazy drunk creating much noise enroute to jail. Four empty bottles were found in the car, one the remenants of grape wine. Holmes is a prize fighter and it required all three officers with several assistants to place him in jail.
RFD E. J. McAfee happened to a very disastrious accident just by the post office, when he and RFD Powell were changing a tire on the Ford of the former. Sily was using a tire tool and when prizing off the casing, assisted by McAfee who was using his bare hands, caught the fore finger of his left hand, completely tearing the end, nail, flesh and all clean off. A physician soon had it bound up and it is getting along all right.
On Tuesday, September 2, Alonzo Warnock and Joe Cowart who live in Emanuel County near Canoochee, went fishing in the Ogeechee at Sand Ridge lake near Herndon. Upon arriving on the banks they secured the boat they had used on Monday in putting out hooks and started on a cruise around to see what luck had been theirs. Parties coming from there stated they carried along some "wet bait" with them and had about a quart in the boat.
Headed down stream they reached a small flurry which put the boat to swinging sideways and the two men, Cowart a large fat man, fell into the deep of the stream. Warnock succeeded in landing safe on the banks but Cowart was not fortunate. He sank to remain and it was Friday morning at 9 am when his swollen body gave up its submerged position and came to the top 300 yards on down the stream from where he fell into the water.
Warnock spread the news of the death of his fellow angler and searching parties remained on the scene, up and down the river for a mile or more until his body came up. They tried dynamite and raking and diving but to no avail. The drowned corpse was taken home Friday and given burial Saturday. He was of the best family, as also is Warnock. Too much 'shine was considered the cause of this unfortunate tragedy.
Friday, September 15, 2017
FROM DAYS GONE BY Sept. 12, 1919
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.
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.
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."
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