From Days Gone By, Sept. 26,1912

September 26, 1912.

   Last Saturday Mr. P. S. Twitty, president of the fair association was in Wrightsville and spoke to the citizens of the county who were attending Johnson Superior Court. He found a great deal of interest and enthusiasim in the fair among the people and found that the entire county had been well organized with the exception of one district which was organized Saturday. The people of Johnson are going to get up a splendid county exhibit and will work hard to capture the first prize among the counties, and also the first prize offered by the Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad for the best individual exhibit. The Wrightsville & Tennille will give $100 in premiums at the 12th District Fair in Dublin October 8th-12th.

   Rev. J. B. Griner organized a chapter of the Epworth League in his church last week. The League organized with 37 members meeting on Monday nights at the methodist church. On last Tuesday Postmaster Renfroe and family, exchanged houses with Mr. B. J. Moye and family, the latter having purchased the residence to which he moved, from Mrs. Lelia Daley of Atlanta, through the Mason Realty Company.

   Mrs. Susan Sammons is very ill at her home at Mr. L. B. Claxton's in this city. Mrs. Lewis Davis is still quite sick at her home. She is attended by Miss Hightower, a professional nurse from Rawling's Sanitarium. Georgia, the four year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Snell, died at her home near Wrightsville last thursday, from congestion of the bowels, and was buried Saturday at the family burying ground in this county.

   On Friday afternoon, September 13 at Mr. & Mrs. Killingsworth at Fort Gaines, Miss Eunice Killingsworth and Mr. Martin Brantley were married. He is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Brantley. On Tuesday evening Miss Ruby McWhorter and Mr. D. L. Emerson, both of Dublin were married at the brides brothers, Mr. J. H. McWhorter, in Chamblee. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mamie and the late Stephen McWhorter of Wrightsville. One of the interesting weddings of the week was that of Fred Kea and Miss Onie Calhoun held in Glennwood. Mr. Kea is the new senator from the 16th District. They will reside in Dublin.

   H. C. Tompkins bought his entire line of staples about 10 months ago, when cotton was six cents a pound, now it is 11 cent a pound and he is giving the greatest values to be found anywhere, as he is selling his line on basis of 6 cent cotton. Call and be convinced.

From Days Gone By Sept. 19, 1912

September 19, 1912.

    The Fall term of Warthen College opened with bright prospects. All members of the faculty were present, and they are second to none in the State. Classes have been organized and the teachers are at work in earnest, and will strive to make 1912-13, the most successful years of the school. The enrollment of pupils was between two and three hundred, the first week. Mrs. Boland is in charge of the dormitory with about twenty boarding pupils. One of our nicest young men who owns an automobile, seeing some of the young lady teachers going to college through mud and rain remarked, "If they would just smile, I would gladly carry them in my automobile". We have a sneaking notion that if he had carried them, they would have smiled.

   The private school taught by Miss Bessie Martin at the Fulford house on Valley Street, opened Wednesday morning with a good attendance. Miss Myra Daley has gone to Nashville, Tenn. where she will be a pupil of Belmont College. Professor W. L. Bryan having decided to make law his profession, left Monday for Athens to attend the law school at the State University.

   Mr. Paul E. Bryan who recently returned to Yale College will leave the 25th sailing from New York on the steamer "Cincinnatti" to Hamburg Germany, and from there he will go as an English exchange teacher to Stettin, where he will teach English at Bismark, Oberrealschule. This is quite a compiment to Mr. Bryan, who is on of Wrightsville's best and brainist young men; and his friends all in the "home land" wish him Bon Voyage.

   Mr. R. J. Moore of Hawkinsville is here adjusting the machinery of H. C. Moores Gin. Mr. G. D. Hugeley, assistant State Banker Examiner, of Atlanta, was in the city this week, paying his respects to the banks. Mr. T. G. Holt of Waycross, formally one of Wrightsville's most prominent merchants, was circulating among his old friends here this week.

   Mrs. J. B. Griner was called to Baxley Monday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. D. D. Gilmore of that place. Mrs. Lewis Davis has been critically ill at her home in this city for the past week, but is now somewhat better. Sheriff Davis was quite sick during the past week, not able to attend court, and his deputies Messers. Jim and Jonah Davis were kept busy waiting on the court.

   Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Daniel announced the engagement of their daughter, Edith and Dr. Romanus R. Douglas, the marriage to take place in October at their home near Tennille. Miss Daniel is from one of the most prominent of Washington County families. Dr. Douglas was reared in Wrightsville, son of ex-senator John A. Douglas.

   The Will of the late Mrs. A. N. Brown, of this city, which was contested by her two sisters, Mrs. Warthen and Mrs. Baker, and her brother, Mr. Stanley Kittrell, has been settled and dismissed by the court. Messers. Hines and Stephens, council for the contestants, offered to compromise, which was accepted by J. L. Kent, council for the defense, and R. L. Kent, executor of the Will, in which was granted Mrs. Warthen a stipulated amount as compensation for services rendered her sister, Mrs. Brown, during the latter's late illness. Mrs. Warthen has withdrawn her caveat, and Executor Kent will probate the Will at once. The Baptist people will in the near future begin the erection of the "Brown Memorial Baptist Church", for which purpose the Will of Mrs. Brown bequeathed something over ten thousand dollars.

    It is good that the street lights are in working order again, for there are some dangerous holes about town, particularly that one on the sidewalk in the rear of the Brinson Drug Store. We only have two legs, and it would be bad to have the bark knocked off one of them, or worse to have it broken.

From Days Gone By Sept. 12, 1912

September 12, 1912.

    Despite the heavy rain which was falling at the time for the opening exercises at Warthen College, quite a crowd assembled for the occasion. Pres. Chas. R. Jenkins of Wesleyan College delivered one of the finest addresses ever heard by the citizens of our town. Devotional services were conducted by Dr. Bascom Anthony. Rev. J. B. Griner spoke a few words of welcome in behalf of the town and churches.

   The Colored Baptist Association met in Wrightsville for their 40th Annual Session at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Nelson, Moderator. Report stated $775.63 was raised for the Benefit of the High School in Sandersville. The pastor is very grateful to Mr. B. H. Lord, agent of the W. & T. Railroad for the accomodations made in taking the delegates away on Friday night. There were in attendence at this meeting more than 200 delegates.

   Mrs. Flynt Flanders has improved from her late illness. Mr. J. M. Cook, who has been quite sick this past week is up and about. Mrs. R. R. Martin is ill at her home and is attended by Miss Wynn, a professional nurse from Rawlings Sanitarium. Mrs. W. J. Dent, Sr., who has been confirmed to her bed for nearly 5 months is able to sit up now, but Mr. Dent is yet quite feeble. This old couple is indeed shut in.

   Mr. & Mrs. Erle Brinson left for Atlanta were they will reside while Mr. Brinson is taking his third course at the Atlanta School of Medicene. Mr. & Mrs. Homer Moye, announce the birth of a daughter Saturday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Nancy D. Wiggins will be preached by Rev. Jordan Norris on the 3rd Sunday at Mt. Olive Church, 4 miles north of Helena, GA.

   Ivey R. Tanner, proprietor of the City livery and feed stables, has recently had additions placed on the rear, or east side of the main building. Ivey is preparing for a big business from now on. He is careful, painstaking liveryman, is prompt and accomodating in service.

   The counties various banks released their statement of the condition of the said banks. Exchange Bank of Wrightsville, $103,582.06; The Bank of Adrian, $59,723.48; The Scott Banking Company, $63,413.90; The Bank of Wrightsville, $155,313.14; The Citizens Bank of Kite, $80,406.81; The First National Bank of Wrightsville, $165,441.93.

   Rev. H. Turner Smith expects to preach the dedicatory sermon next Sunday at Gethseminy. Mr. Smith organized the church sometime ago, and was pastor when the building was erected. The enterprising members of the Colored Baptist Church in this city have recently added a steeple 100 feet high, to their church, and the bell which is one of the best and clearest tone in the city has been installed in its high new position. "Aunt Susan Dorsey," mother of the church, Simon Breeden, George Francis, Jack Jordan and others, are faithful and hard working members of their church.

   Having been solicited by several citizens of Wrightsville to teach a private school in this city, I have decided to comply with their requests, and will about the middle of next week be prepared to open a school for the benefit of those children who will not attend the college. Terms reasonable, apply to Miss Bessie O. Martin.

   The county bridge recently erected over Little Cedar Creek, two miles east of town, is a handsome substantial piece of work, built by the county gang, under the personal supervision of Warden W. Z. Kemp. This bridge has been needed for sometime, and realizing this fact, promptly ordered it built.

From Days Gone By Sept. 5, 1912

Sept. 5, 1912

     The fall term of Warthen college opens next Wednesday the 11th ,with a very large attendance expected. All of the teachers are expected to arrive by Friday to formulate their plans for the term. The opening address will be presented by President Charles R. Jenkins of Wesleyan female college.

     For some weeks now work has been progressing on the college building for making ready for the increase in attendance. Four more rooms are being pushed to completion, furniture has been purchased and a dining hall is being built in connection to the girls boarding house. Professor Charles S. Ward of Carrollton, vice-president of Warthen college, arrived in Wrightsville and is occupying the Brinson cottage on college heights.

     H.C. Tompkins has just returned from Eastern markets, where he purchased one of the largest and handsomest stock of fall and winter goods ever brought to this town. A Miss Ellis will arrive from Baltimore as his milliner. Miss Wylantie Hicks returned from Atlanta where she has studied the very latest designs in fall millinery. She has secured the services of Miss Carrie Martin of North Carolina, an artistic and up-to-date milliner. Mrs. Mae Parker also spent several weeks in Atlanta perfecting her millinery work. She has become an expert trimmer. She will have a beautiful line of fall and winter millinery and also handsome pattern hats at D.G. Blount & Co.

     Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hitchcock and Irvin left for Hancock county to go to the funeral of Mrs. Betsie Hitchcock, mother of the latter, who is a centenarian, she having lived to celebrate her 103rd birthday. She was buried near Linton. Rev. J. R. Kelley has been really sick but is now up and about. Dr. J. Gordon Brantley and wife have moved to the Smith cottage on Smith street where they will reside permanently. Night marshal Osborn resigned as marshal and Mr. Hough Harris has been appointed to fill the spot.

     On Wednesday at Adrian, Miss Lou Anna Hutchinson and Mr. J. A. Wilson, all of Wrightsville were married by Mr. W. D. Sumner, justice of the peace. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hutchinson and the groom is a young businessman and clerks for Vickers, Williams & Co.

     Pleasant E. Williams of Soperton spent several days here this week. He is a native of this county from 7 years old to 17 years old. He was a helpless cripple, made so by rheumatism. three years ago Drs. otis and Leon Moye, brothers, took his case in hand with effort to cure him and have succeeded. He is now on his feet again and can walk, plow or any kind of work as anyone else.

     Little Mollie, the one-week old infant of Mr. and the late  Mrs. R.S. Sterling, died Monday morning at her home here. She was buried at Westview cemetery by the side of her mother, who had preceeded her in death just a week ago.

     On Sunday night, Mrs. Melvina R. Peddy died August 18th after several days illness at the home of her son, A. J. Peddy, near Adrian, . She was the widow of James H. Peddy and was just over 75 years of age. She was the mother of 13 children, 10 of which survive her; Thomas, Jule and W.A. Peddy of Harrison, Ben Peddy of Donovan, L. H. Peddy of Scotland, A.J.J.C. and F.M. Peddy of Adrian, Mrs. W. T. Harrison of Donovan and Mrs. Susan Stubbs of Adrian.  She was buried at the Harrison Baptist church.

     "Uncle Early Hicks", as he was known, died last Monday here in the city after a few days illness. Uncle Early was an ante-bellum Negro, and ex-slave of the late Major Hicks. He was an honest, industrious, faithful and most worthy example for his race. He had the full confinence and kindest consideration of all the white people, to whom he was ever accomodating and true. A few years more and all of his good old faithful kind will be gone.  

From Days Gone By August 29, 1912

August 29, 1912.

   Only within the last few years have people realized the boundless agricultural resources of the south. Now, however, attention is fixed on Southern and Middle Georgia, where climate is delightful, and health abounds, and soil is suitable for all kinds of farming, stock raising, and the growing of cotton, grains, and all kinds of fruit and vegetables. A list of prime farms in Johnson County are now for sale thru the Mason Reality Company. A 400 acre farm, 5 miles from Wrightsville; 100 acres cultivation on the Great Ohoopee River known as the Robert J. Hightower place and has one good dwelling and out-houses with two tennent settlements for $15.00 an acre. Three and a half miles east of town is a 149.5 acres known as the M. L. Meeks place is a 3-horse farm in cultivation, good dwelling and out-buildings, one tennent settlement and good well water for $20.00 an acre. Also 10 miles west on the waters of Buckeye Creek is a 6-horse farm known as the Sam Moye place for $12.50 per acre.

   The Democratic Executive Committee appointed its delegates to represent Johnson County in the State Convention to be held in Macon. They are: J. L. Kent, E. L. Stephens, W. C. Brinson, A. L. Hatcher, A. S. Norris, B. H. Lord, E. A. Lovett, W. H. Raley, J. B. Claxton, John A. Douglas, Sr., G. W. Drake and H. C. Purvis. Johnson County have Governor Slaton a majority of two to one over both of his opponents.

  Rev. Walter Anthony, who was reared in Wrightsville, will assist in a revival at the methodist church in Dublin. Mr. Anthony is one of the Anthony family that has furnished Georgia with able preachers for nearly 100 years. His great grandfather, Rev. Whitfield Anthony who was succeeded by Rev. Samuel Anthony and then Rev. James D. Anthony who's influence was so great that he was called for years "The Bishop of the Wire Grass". Next came Rev. Dr. Bascom Anthony who is the uncle of Walter.

   Paul Bryan will leave today for Yale College at New Haven, Conneticut, and will sail in october to Prussia. Sallie Mae Stephens, the eight month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Stephens, residing near Kite, died tuesday and was buried at the old Williams graveyard.

  Miss Minnie Cole of Griffin, and Mr. Levin T. Williams of Davisboro were married thursday evening in Griffin. The bride was a former milliner for Taylor & Morris. Mr. Williams is the only son of Mrs. Anna Bell Williams of Wrightsville. He is now a prominent businessman in Davisboro where they will reside.

  Mrs. Virgil Allen, after a brief illness died at Kite at the home of her father and was buried at Mintons Chapel. She is survived by her husband and one child about a year old. Mrs. Allen was only 17 years old. Mrs. Mollie Johnson Sterling, wife of Mr. Robert Z. Sterling died monday morning at her home on Elm Street. This was a shock as her illness was so brief, and of that nature which baffles some of the best medical skill, and after intense suffering passed away peacefully. She was the daughter of Mrs. J. T. Ferguson by a former husband, Mr. J. A. Johnson, and a sister of Mrs. L. B. Claxton, Misses Navada, Lizzie Lee and Mamie Johnson of Wrightsville and Mrs. J. M. Neal of Helena. She is also survived by her husband and an infant only a few hours old and two stepdaughters, Misses Maud Lou and Eddith Sterling. She was buried at Westview.

From Days Gone By August 22, 1912

August 22, 1912.

   In the state's Democratic Primary election held yesterday the results of the Johnson County vote, effecting the governor and local candidates are as follows: Governor - J. M. Slaton; Judge Dublin Circuit - K. J. Hawkins; Solicitor - E. L. Stephens; Representative - B. H. Moye; Senator 16th District - Fred Kea; Judge City Court - J. L. Kent; Solicitor - A. L. Hatcher.

   Jack Henderson, superintendent of B. B. Tanner's farm near town, brought in on the 19th the first bale of cotton for the county. It classed good middling, weighed 543 pounds; was sold to the Dixie Cotton Co. for 12 cents per pound, and stored at the City Warehouse. Hunter, Pearce & Battery, Factors of Savannah solicit your cotton consignments through them. They are energetic and reliable.

   Gannon's Barber Shop is a new up to date barber that will give you quicker service, with no waiting. We have two chairs to serve you without delay and baths, hot or cold. W. Preston Norris, Attorney at Law is in room no. 9, Vivola Building. Wills, contracts, and co-partnerships, agreements are accurately drawn. On tuesday, August 27th O. S. Fortner will turn the water off at his mill. Fee per day for fishing, $1.00.

   Mr. F. A. Sinquefield and wife left to reside in Vidalia. Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Moye have purchased from the Mason Realty Co. the residence on Court Street, owned by Mrs. Leila Daley of Atlanta, now occupied by postmaster Renfroe and family. Dr. I. H. Archer was called to see his mother who is critically ill at home in Sparta. Dr. and Mrs. J. Wright Martin, of Macon, announce the arrival of a fine son monday.

   Last sunday night the pretty new residence of Mr. M. C. Carter at Scott was destroyed by fire. The family were all away on a visit, except Mr. Carter. It is not known how the fire originated, or the amount of insurance carried, if any. The house cost several thousand dollars.

  The Johnson County Sunday School Convention was held at the Wrightsville Methodist Church on the 20th. The different phases of Sunday School work was discussed. The next convention will be held at Kite next year. Warthen College just released its annual catalogue for 1912-13 containing announcements for the 26th annual session.

  M. Z. & J. C. Claxton of Kite recently bought out the Coffin business of W. A. Lamb whose place of business was destroyed by fire some time ago. They will carry a full line of coffins, caskets and supplies. The company will be in the rear of the L. J. Claxton building.

   A country pastor took leave of his congregation in the following unique manner: "Dear Brethren and sisters, I come to say goodbye. I don't think God loves you people much, for none of you ever die, I don't think you love each other much, for I never marry any of you. I don't think you love me much, because you have not paid me my salary. Your donations have been moldy fruits and wormy apples, and by their fruits ye shall know them. Brethren, I am going away to a better place. I have been called as chaplain of a penitentiary, and where I go ye can not come, but I go to prepare a place for you, and may God have mercy on your souls."

From days Gone By August 15, 1912

August 15, 1912.

    Warthen College is getting ready for another big year. Founded in 1888 and chartered in 1891, this institution has made a record during nearly a quarter of a century of which she is proud. The young men and women who have gone out from her walls are among the most successful of our country. Plans are being made to provide here better advantages for students than has been offered before. A boarding department is being equipped during the summer that will afford accomodations at a resonable rate, and boarding students will be under the most careful management.

   The course of study is comprehensive and thorough, embracing english, ancient and modern languages, mathmatics, science, history, and mental and moral philosophy. Special courses in music, business training, expression, physical culture and pedagogy are offered. No extra charge will be made for normal training. Each of these departments will be under the management of instructors well equipped for the special work undertaken.

  The faculty is composed of men and women who have been well prepared in the leading colleges and universities of the country for the position they hold. Our health record is unsurpassed by that of any school. The college building is steam-heated ans supplied with electric lights, and the best artesian water. Precautions will be taken by the president, Rev. J. C. G. Brooks, and members of the faculty to promote the comfort and health of students. Rates of tuition are as resonable as can be made with the advantages offered. Students desiring places in the boarding department will write and engage rooms at once.

   Messrs. Smith & Kavakos have filled two necessities for Wrightsville; one, by opening of their restaurant, known as the Busy Bee, and the other by their Candy Kitchen. The delicacy of the consumers of candy is such that demands purity and cleanliness. Both qualifications which are assured manufacture their confections from the pure granulated sugar.

   Capt. Jas. H. Hicks of Fitizgerald, is a welcome visitor to his old home here, and looking good after being critically ill. Miss Maud Lou Sterling returned from there sick. She had just accepted a position of bookkeeper with a firm there. Mr. E. S. Price and family have moved from Kite to Wrightsville to the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.J.L. Outlaw. The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Renfroe died last monday here at their home after an extended illness.

   J. J. L. Outlaw, collector and inspector, informs the citizens of Wrightsville are required to have their premisies cleaned up and put in good sanitary condition at once. I will be on my inspection rounds within the next few days and premisies found to be in bad condition cases will be made against the occupants.

   Mrs. Jane Tuttle gives fair warning. Martin Ross and family are under contract with me, and any and all persons are hereby forbidden to hire or harbor either Ross or any member of his family.