November 22, 1918.
Demobilization orders already issued will care for the discharge of 200,000 men within the next two weeks in this country. As the machinery is developed the army can discharge 30,000 men daily. General Perishing has been ordered to return to the states. With transports available, all casualties, convelesents, sick and wounded will come home before the steady flow of the well soldiers. There are 1,700,000 men in U. S. Camps and it will take some time to muster them out.
The total number of men accredited to Johnson County and sent to the national army is reported to be 435 men. There were 381 drafted and 54 volunteers. In addition to these there were quite a few in the navy and national guard.
Arline Chapel will hold a special service next week for their young soldiers, six of whom are in France, Italy or England. They are Willie Parker, Johnnie Mack Parker, Tullie Raines, Jim Spell, Rentz Dent, Brinson Caneega, Luther Caneega, Lotus and Otis McAfee. Word reached here of the death of Mr. Claude L. Deal who died October 14th of wounds received in action and of Lt. Carroll W. Deal October 26th of pneumonia. The cousins have been in France since June. Word was also received of the death of Johnnie Mack Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Steely Smith who was killed in France October 10th. He was a brother to Mrs. T. I. Martin, Mrs. Seab Glover, Mrs. Argy Dixon and Mrs. J. M. Grice. Brothers are Jim, Tom, Will and Bud.
The Wrightsville District School will start up again on Monday. It is believed that the flu epidemic has subsided enough to run safely now. The deed to Warthen College and property has been made to the local Board of Trustees and I now in possession of the Wrightsville School District. It belonged to the Methodist conference but when the state law closed Warthen College as a state institution they sought a purchaser and with Wrightsville being without a school building it was deemed advisable to purchase it. The District was bonded for $20,000.
The grading livestock pens for the city will now be built, according to county agent Fred T. Bridges. Work will not be delayed and it should be built in a short time. It will furnish a co-op market for hogs and cattle where all the farmers can come together and have a sale and buyers will come from afar to buy them. Sealed bids will be sent for all the stock saleable by the packing plants in various parts of the country.
Another announcement comes that as of January 1st all of this section will be put in the Eastern Zone giving this county the same time as Augusta. All the area east of Macon will now be in this zone. So clocks and watches will have to be moved up one hour. Then on March 31st, the time will be set up another hour.
Mrs. Hilson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Raley died at their home in Savannah. She was brought back here and buried at the family cemetery near her father's home. Mr. P. C. Dugger died at his daughters, Mrs. Rev. P. Flanders having been ill a short time. He was buried at Westview. Mrs. George Willie Bridges, wife of Mr. Dune Bridges, died at their home near Spann November 13th and was buried at Piney Mt. Surviving her is her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Andrews, sisters, Mrs. J. T. Miller and Mrs. I. D. Cox, brother J. W. Cox, and three small children. Miss Bertie Andrews, another sister was there waiting on her and became seriously ill, passing out Friday morning. She was also buried at Piney Mt.
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, the day has been observed since the Pilgrim Fathers crossed the ocean and planted a flower which has bloomed into maturity, a renowned and distinguished beauty, This day has seen change after change take place in the history of the country and of the world and has brought to the hearts of the people of this country many a bright spot in the history of their career.
Far more than ever this coming day deserves a greater demonstration of that spirit which characterized the spirit of its origin and our people as a whole should be more than ever inclined to lay aside thoughts of business and pleasure and repair to the house of worship and participate in thanksgiving and prayer. This is a real thanksgiving time. Let the hope be cherished that it will not pass amiss, but it will be given over to just that sort of action as the occasion demands.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY Nov.15, 1918
November 15, 1918.
The greatest news this country ever received was flashed from one end to the other last Monday morning when the wires told the American people the war was over, that Germany had signed the drastic armistice terms drawn up by the allied army. The greatest war of the ages closed at 6 last Monday morning, officially. In signing Germany is prevented from renewing hostilities. No more men will be sent off. President Wilson ordered the draft stopped. The American army had reached a strength of 3,764,677 men. Of these 2,200,200 are in France, Italy or Russia.
Hundreds of men, women and children participated in a grand jubilee and peace celebration Monday night in Wrightsville. There was a mammoth automobile parade which traversed the entire city. The local Red Cross marched from the Methodist church. There was music, songs, cheering and yells, with the tooting of many auto horns and ringing of all the church bells and the fire alarm gave plenty of noise. A program was held in front of the court house with speakers, Rev. Reese Griffin, Prof. J. O. Martin, Judge William Faircloth, Col. Ben Hill Moye and Rev. Chas. E. Jackson.
The City Court had a busy session. Seven or eight plead guilty to gambling and carrying pistols, with one or two getting drunk at churches. Willie Outlaw was turned loose, who was charged with pointing a shotgun at another. Those that plead guilty were, Winfield Harper, John Walker, Grady Moore, John Jackson, Eddie Clover, Cal Barn, David Freeman, Willie Braddy, Gilbert Maddox, Gus Lemon, Arthur Battle, Wesley Robinson, Lonnie Watts, Ed Smith, Tom Darisaw and Zealus Robinson. Most of them were fined $60 or 8 months in jail. Those found not guilty other than Willie Outlaw were Buddie Thomas and Red Edwards.
Mr. J. G. Lyles has resigned as city electritian and returned to work for Mr. . Davidson. Ex-chief M. L. Jackson is now in charge of the electric light plant. Chief Joe M. Walker resigned from the police force and ex-deputy sheriff Jim Tapley took Walker's place as chief.
The entire city of Wrightsville was mourning on November 8th when they learned of the death of Mrs. Dr. T. L. Harris at her home on North Marcus street. She had suffered several days from pneumonia. She left her husband and an 8 month old baby. She was buried at Westview. Miss Dorothy Doke, 16 years old died at her parents 5 miles east of town, also from pneumonia. She too was buried at Westview. Mr. R. C. Adams formally of Wrightsville but recently moved to Sparta, died from the Spanish flu. He was owner of Crystal Café on Spring Street in that town. Mr. R. T. Sander, 74 died and was buried at Westview. Two daughters survived him.
Three more deceased persons were furnished caskets from the city on Sunday. George Coxwell who lived in the New Home area and was buried there. His wife and two children were too sick to attend the funeral. Gordon Hardaway's child at Lovett was buried at the family cemetery dying of pneumonia. The other was Jethro Garnto's child who was buried at Pleasant Grove.
Mr. C. D. Thompson broke his arm trying to crank his Ford. A lot of peoples hogs have the cholera and Mr. Bridges has been mighty busy treating them. The local lodge of Odd Fellows assisted in setting up a new lodge at Moores Chapel.The possum hunters are having a lot of good sport and fresh meat these moonlight nights. The Headlight remarked they wanted three for Thanksgiving.
The greatest news this country ever received was flashed from one end to the other last Monday morning when the wires told the American people the war was over, that Germany had signed the drastic armistice terms drawn up by the allied army. The greatest war of the ages closed at 6 last Monday morning, officially. In signing Germany is prevented from renewing hostilities. No more men will be sent off. President Wilson ordered the draft stopped. The American army had reached a strength of 3,764,677 men. Of these 2,200,200 are in France, Italy or Russia.
Hundreds of men, women and children participated in a grand jubilee and peace celebration Monday night in Wrightsville. There was a mammoth automobile parade which traversed the entire city. The local Red Cross marched from the Methodist church. There was music, songs, cheering and yells, with the tooting of many auto horns and ringing of all the church bells and the fire alarm gave plenty of noise. A program was held in front of the court house with speakers, Rev. Reese Griffin, Prof. J. O. Martin, Judge William Faircloth, Col. Ben Hill Moye and Rev. Chas. E. Jackson.
The City Court had a busy session. Seven or eight plead guilty to gambling and carrying pistols, with one or two getting drunk at churches. Willie Outlaw was turned loose, who was charged with pointing a shotgun at another. Those that plead guilty were, Winfield Harper, John Walker, Grady Moore, John Jackson, Eddie Clover, Cal Barn, David Freeman, Willie Braddy, Gilbert Maddox, Gus Lemon, Arthur Battle, Wesley Robinson, Lonnie Watts, Ed Smith, Tom Darisaw and Zealus Robinson. Most of them were fined $60 or 8 months in jail. Those found not guilty other than Willie Outlaw were Buddie Thomas and Red Edwards.
Mr. J. G. Lyles has resigned as city electritian and returned to work for Mr. . Davidson. Ex-chief M. L. Jackson is now in charge of the electric light plant. Chief Joe M. Walker resigned from the police force and ex-deputy sheriff Jim Tapley took Walker's place as chief.
The entire city of Wrightsville was mourning on November 8th when they learned of the death of Mrs. Dr. T. L. Harris at her home on North Marcus street. She had suffered several days from pneumonia. She left her husband and an 8 month old baby. She was buried at Westview. Miss Dorothy Doke, 16 years old died at her parents 5 miles east of town, also from pneumonia. She too was buried at Westview. Mr. R. C. Adams formally of Wrightsville but recently moved to Sparta, died from the Spanish flu. He was owner of Crystal Café on Spring Street in that town. Mr. R. T. Sander, 74 died and was buried at Westview. Two daughters survived him.
Three more deceased persons were furnished caskets from the city on Sunday. George Coxwell who lived in the New Home area and was buried there. His wife and two children were too sick to attend the funeral. Gordon Hardaway's child at Lovett was buried at the family cemetery dying of pneumonia. The other was Jethro Garnto's child who was buried at Pleasant Grove.
Mr. C. D. Thompson broke his arm trying to crank his Ford. A lot of peoples hogs have the cholera and Mr. Bridges has been mighty busy treating them. The local lodge of Odd Fellows assisted in setting up a new lodge at Moores Chapel.The possum hunters are having a lot of good sport and fresh meat these moonlight nights. The Headlight remarked they wanted three for Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY Nov. 8, 1918
November 8, 1918.
Death and disaster has laid waste in many Johnson County homes these last two weeks. Hardly an hour has passed within the past ten days but a death occurred. Whites and coloreds have suffered alike. In some instances there has not been enough help to bury the dead on account of so much sickness.
Don C. Kent, second son of Judge & Mrs. John Luther Kent died from pneumonia. He was 25 and a farmer. He left a wife of six years, the former Miss Juanita Wood, and two small children, Cameron 5, and Virginia, 2. He was buried at Westview. Uncle Benjamin F. Martin, born I Hancock County but lived in Johnson County 28 years, father of nine children died of influenza and was buried at Westview. He was a Confederate veteran. Al his children attended his funeral but Emmitt, who is in France.
Mrs. Oscar Daley, 24 was next. She was a niece of Mr. William Oliver and was formally a Williams and was buried in the Williams Cemetery. She left a husband and three small children. Then came death to Mrs. S. L. Powell and Mr. Bishop Price, brother and sister. They were buried at Oaky Grove. They died jut three hours apart. Bishop's 3 year old daughter, Rosa Lee was buried the same day. His wife and mother are both sick. Mrs. Powell was born April 28, 1882 and married January 16, 1898. She had four living and seven dead children. Bishop was 33, married twice and had three children by the first marriage. Their father was W. H. Price. Their brothers and sisters were Perry and Phillip Price, Mrs Mollie Frost, Mrs. Mozelle Powell, Mrs. Viana Tanner and Mrs. Louisa Keyton.
There were three burials at the Hall Cemetery at Liberty Grove. Mrs. C. H. Kindon, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Scarboro, She left a husband and a two month old baby. Then Mr. William Riley Johnson, brother of J. D. Johnson died and left a wife and three children. The third was Uncle John West Snell who in two days would have been 81. He left a son, and a sister Mrs. Georgia Gay. He was a Confederate veteran.
Mildred Vidella Beasley, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Beasley of Norristown died. She was 11 months old. It is very evident now that the crest of the flu epidemic has been broken. But few new cases have broken out this week and the ones who have been sick, if not dead, are better. It didn;t look appalling along about the latter part of last week. Had things went on something surely would have had to be done in this county to check the dreadful work of the disease.
The Local Board will soon send off a number of men from this county. There will be about 44 white men and 23 colored ones to go to Camp Wheeler on about the 15th. Mr. H. H. Caneega has divided his grocery store into two parts. One he carried out to his country home and the other is located within the wooden building across from Brinson's.
Ed Evans, colored, while enroute down Marcus Street with his wife Monday night from the picture show was shot in the back of his head with a pistol in the hands of an unknown party and is not likely to live. There is little known concerning the affair. Ed worked for the City Warehouse and lived just back of it. As they were rounding the corner near the railroad crossing the shooting took place. Ed was able to run a good distance when he fell.
Taken home, medical assistance was brought, and Tuesday he was carried to Sandersville. His wife discovering his condition after he had fallen took up a term of screams and crying and alarmed the town for fully ten minutes. Reports differ and vary as to how it occurred and who did the shooting. This is the second husband the wife has had shot.
Death and disaster has laid waste in many Johnson County homes these last two weeks. Hardly an hour has passed within the past ten days but a death occurred. Whites and coloreds have suffered alike. In some instances there has not been enough help to bury the dead on account of so much sickness.
Don C. Kent, second son of Judge & Mrs. John Luther Kent died from pneumonia. He was 25 and a farmer. He left a wife of six years, the former Miss Juanita Wood, and two small children, Cameron 5, and Virginia, 2. He was buried at Westview. Uncle Benjamin F. Martin, born I Hancock County but lived in Johnson County 28 years, father of nine children died of influenza and was buried at Westview. He was a Confederate veteran. Al his children attended his funeral but Emmitt, who is in France.
Mrs. Oscar Daley, 24 was next. She was a niece of Mr. William Oliver and was formally a Williams and was buried in the Williams Cemetery. She left a husband and three small children. Then came death to Mrs. S. L. Powell and Mr. Bishop Price, brother and sister. They were buried at Oaky Grove. They died jut three hours apart. Bishop's 3 year old daughter, Rosa Lee was buried the same day. His wife and mother are both sick. Mrs. Powell was born April 28, 1882 and married January 16, 1898. She had four living and seven dead children. Bishop was 33, married twice and had three children by the first marriage. Their father was W. H. Price. Their brothers and sisters were Perry and Phillip Price, Mrs Mollie Frost, Mrs. Mozelle Powell, Mrs. Viana Tanner and Mrs. Louisa Keyton.
There were three burials at the Hall Cemetery at Liberty Grove. Mrs. C. H. Kindon, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Scarboro, She left a husband and a two month old baby. Then Mr. William Riley Johnson, brother of J. D. Johnson died and left a wife and three children. The third was Uncle John West Snell who in two days would have been 81. He left a son, and a sister Mrs. Georgia Gay. He was a Confederate veteran.
Mildred Vidella Beasley, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Beasley of Norristown died. She was 11 months old. It is very evident now that the crest of the flu epidemic has been broken. But few new cases have broken out this week and the ones who have been sick, if not dead, are better. It didn;t look appalling along about the latter part of last week. Had things went on something surely would have had to be done in this county to check the dreadful work of the disease.
The Local Board will soon send off a number of men from this county. There will be about 44 white men and 23 colored ones to go to Camp Wheeler on about the 15th. Mr. H. H. Caneega has divided his grocery store into two parts. One he carried out to his country home and the other is located within the wooden building across from Brinson's.
Ed Evans, colored, while enroute down Marcus Street with his wife Monday night from the picture show was shot in the back of his head with a pistol in the hands of an unknown party and is not likely to live. There is little known concerning the affair. Ed worked for the City Warehouse and lived just back of it. As they were rounding the corner near the railroad crossing the shooting took place. Ed was able to run a good distance when he fell.
Taken home, medical assistance was brought, and Tuesday he was carried to Sandersville. His wife discovering his condition after he had fallen took up a term of screams and crying and alarmed the town for fully ten minutes. Reports differ and vary as to how it occurred and who did the shooting. This is the second husband the wife has had shot.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY November 1, 1918
November 1, 1918.
LT. Asbury Hall killed in action. This was the said news that came into the quiet home of his devoted family in Adrian on he night f September 21st. He had been killed in action "somewhere in France" on September 13th. Much sorrow hovered over the little town as the news rapidly spread.
Asbury was an energetic and industrious young man. With meager means he was quick o learn and could make a success of most anything he set his mind to do. When very young he became an accomplished barber and with this income assisted his older brother go through medical college. Asbury later entered himself and studied pharmacy. The authorities at Mercer University did not believe he could work and pay his way through school, but he insisted they give him a chance, which they did, and he succeeded admirably.
He was also called by a congressman to do office work and he had considered studying and practicing law. As he prepared for his life's career Uncle Sam called him for duty, so he set his sights on the army. After training he went overseas in January and had been at the front for several months when the end came. After he got to France he made arrangements for another brother and sister to go to college. His future was bright, his life was right and freedom fighting took his life.
Miss Elizabeth McAfee is the first woman to receive an appointment as rural mail carrier for this section of the state. She won her appointment over 18 others. She drives a car on her route which covers 24 miles out of the Davisboro office. Miss McAfee taught school at Harrison before her appointment.
Dr. James M. Meadows de at Vidalia of pneumonia at the age of 45. He was survived by a wife and several children. His father is Mr. Cannie S. Meadows and they were former residence of Johnson County. Mrs. Billie Johnson, wife of Mr. W. F. Johnson died after a two week illness. She was buried at the Futrell Cemetery 5 miles north of Bartow. Tom Gainor died at the convict camp in Kite from the flu. Judge Wiggins sent a coffin down o have his remains buried.
A Ford car driven by O. A. Kennedy, Jr. turned turtle Sunday night out on the Mason bridge road. In it were the driver, Bus Kent and Claude Hicks. All escaped injury except Claude who suffered a fractured forearm. Soldier boy Noah D. Paul married Miss Vera Smith, daughter ofMrs. Trudie Smith of near Bartow.
Thursday night unknown burglars entered Dr. R. E. Butterly's drug store through the front door after breaking the glass. Four or five dollars in cash was taken along with a lot of watches and jewelry worth about $100 that belonged to optician Jack Robinson.
A terribly bad shooting affray took place 6 miles east of Swainsboro on Saturday. Lige Lowe and Charlie Lowe, brothers, were neighbors of Will Poythress, all white. Bad feelings got up between the brothers and Will. The Lowe brothers with a shotgun apiece and Will shouldered a Marvin rifle. They met halfway grounds between their homes and began a German barrage. Both brothers were hit by bullets from the rifle and the rifle trigger-pusher got a load from each breech-loader. Lige Lowe died Sunday and was buried at old Canoochee. Charlie and Will are oth lying up. The grand jury in Emanual will have a fine tie with these ole boys.
Henry Akin was shot in the foot with a shotgun Sunday night. Two toes were almost amputated. His boy also got skin wound in the back of his neck a he poked his head out of the back door looking for escape. The affair took place in the place of business of Akin's. It is said that Lige Sullivan, a notorious character of Darktown, wielded the weapon that did the damage.
Good cotton is still hanging around 30 cents per pound. A lot of folks are holding theirs and keeping it mostly at home. The warehouses here are full to overflowing and a lot of it all up and down the streets and vacant places.
LT. Asbury Hall killed in action. This was the said news that came into the quiet home of his devoted family in Adrian on he night f September 21st. He had been killed in action "somewhere in France" on September 13th. Much sorrow hovered over the little town as the news rapidly spread.
Asbury was an energetic and industrious young man. With meager means he was quick o learn and could make a success of most anything he set his mind to do. When very young he became an accomplished barber and with this income assisted his older brother go through medical college. Asbury later entered himself and studied pharmacy. The authorities at Mercer University did not believe he could work and pay his way through school, but he insisted they give him a chance, which they did, and he succeeded admirably.
He was also called by a congressman to do office work and he had considered studying and practicing law. As he prepared for his life's career Uncle Sam called him for duty, so he set his sights on the army. After training he went overseas in January and had been at the front for several months when the end came. After he got to France he made arrangements for another brother and sister to go to college. His future was bright, his life was right and freedom fighting took his life.
Miss Elizabeth McAfee is the first woman to receive an appointment as rural mail carrier for this section of the state. She won her appointment over 18 others. She drives a car on her route which covers 24 miles out of the Davisboro office. Miss McAfee taught school at Harrison before her appointment.
Dr. James M. Meadows de at Vidalia of pneumonia at the age of 45. He was survived by a wife and several children. His father is Mr. Cannie S. Meadows and they were former residence of Johnson County. Mrs. Billie Johnson, wife of Mr. W. F. Johnson died after a two week illness. She was buried at the Futrell Cemetery 5 miles north of Bartow. Tom Gainor died at the convict camp in Kite from the flu. Judge Wiggins sent a coffin down o have his remains buried.
A Ford car driven by O. A. Kennedy, Jr. turned turtle Sunday night out on the Mason bridge road. In it were the driver, Bus Kent and Claude Hicks. All escaped injury except Claude who suffered a fractured forearm. Soldier boy Noah D. Paul married Miss Vera Smith, daughter ofMrs. Trudie Smith of near Bartow.
Thursday night unknown burglars entered Dr. R. E. Butterly's drug store through the front door after breaking the glass. Four or five dollars in cash was taken along with a lot of watches and jewelry worth about $100 that belonged to optician Jack Robinson.
A terribly bad shooting affray took place 6 miles east of Swainsboro on Saturday. Lige Lowe and Charlie Lowe, brothers, were neighbors of Will Poythress, all white. Bad feelings got up between the brothers and Will. The Lowe brothers with a shotgun apiece and Will shouldered a Marvin rifle. They met halfway grounds between their homes and began a German barrage. Both brothers were hit by bullets from the rifle and the rifle trigger-pusher got a load from each breech-loader. Lige Lowe died Sunday and was buried at old Canoochee. Charlie and Will are oth lying up. The grand jury in Emanual will have a fine tie with these ole boys.
Henry Akin was shot in the foot with a shotgun Sunday night. Two toes were almost amputated. His boy also got skin wound in the back of his neck a he poked his head out of the back door looking for escape. The affair took place in the place of business of Akin's. It is said that Lige Sullivan, a notorious character of Darktown, wielded the weapon that did the damage.
Good cotton is still hanging around 30 cents per pound. A lot of folks are holding theirs and keeping it mostly at home. The warehouses here are full to overflowing and a lot of it all up and down the streets and vacant places.
Monday, October 31, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY OCT 25, 1918
October 25, 1918.
The first fair that the county ever had came to a successful ending Saturday night. Hundreds came every day to view the excellent displays and compared it equally in quality with the largest fairs. The shows ha a full house all the time. It was a financial success too. Expenses were met with money left over for next year. The management expects to make the fair even bigger next year.
Twenty-three little treasures were resented in the Baby Show. For perfect physical form went to Miss Gladys, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Rowland. Miss Louise, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. L. Holt was first for beauty. Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Johnson's little boy won for physique. Miss Lorena Mae, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. C. Oliver's got the green ribbon. Fredrick Luther, son of Mr. & Mrs. F. G. Mayo won 4th place. Third for beauty went to Miss Alice Joyce, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B. J. James.
Spanish influenza is spreading rapidly and Johnson County is fully in its grip. Doctors are driving day and night and haven't caught up in several weeks now. Sickness is rampant and deaths more frequent. The oldest physicians say they never saw anything just like this. The schools have all closed and instead of things getting better the epidemic seems to be getting a bigger foothold. Probably no place in Georgia has any more cases of the flu than Kite. Every family has some member sick but no deaths yet. The drug store ran out of medicine and its having to be brought in from Wrightsville and Adrian. Capt. Bill Kemp has had a lot of sickness too among his convicts with about a dozen bedridden.
Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, 90 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Underwood. She was buried at Westview. Mrs. J. R. Wilson, 76 years old died October 19th after about a week's illness. She was survived by her husband and one son, Henry. She was buried at Liberty Grove.
Walden Downs who died in New York at the military hospital was brought home and a solemn and impressive ceremonies were held at Union Hill. Soldier Downs was a member of Red Hill church, and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 110 of Wrightsville. He was born October 10, 1893. Of his family now living are his father, mother, an five brothers. September 25th 1917 he entered the army at Camp Gordon for 6 weeks, then transferred to Camp Wheeler as a member of 118th Field Artillery, Battery B, a part of the Dixie Division. July 27th he left for Camp Jackson, South Carolina for 3 months. On October 2nd he made it to Camp Mills, Long Island, New York being sick the day he left South Carolina. Mr. L. D. & Frank Downs made it to his bedside before he died.
Soldier Roger Davis is home on furlough from having a broken right arm. Mr. Angus W. Hightower was rejected because of being to light weight. Mr. & Mrs. U. R. Jenkins has a son born October 15th. In the cotton report Johnson County had ginned up to October 2nd, 9,066 bales compared to 10,018 in 1917.
The first fair that the county ever had came to a successful ending Saturday night. Hundreds came every day to view the excellent displays and compared it equally in quality with the largest fairs. The shows ha a full house all the time. It was a financial success too. Expenses were met with money left over for next year. The management expects to make the fair even bigger next year.
Twenty-three little treasures were resented in the Baby Show. For perfect physical form went to Miss Gladys, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Rowland. Miss Louise, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. L. Holt was first for beauty. Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Johnson's little boy won for physique. Miss Lorena Mae, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. C. Oliver's got the green ribbon. Fredrick Luther, son of Mr. & Mrs. F. G. Mayo won 4th place. Third for beauty went to Miss Alice Joyce, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B. J. James.
Spanish influenza is spreading rapidly and Johnson County is fully in its grip. Doctors are driving day and night and haven't caught up in several weeks now. Sickness is rampant and deaths more frequent. The oldest physicians say they never saw anything just like this. The schools have all closed and instead of things getting better the epidemic seems to be getting a bigger foothold. Probably no place in Georgia has any more cases of the flu than Kite. Every family has some member sick but no deaths yet. The drug store ran out of medicine and its having to be brought in from Wrightsville and Adrian. Capt. Bill Kemp has had a lot of sickness too among his convicts with about a dozen bedridden.
Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, 90 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Underwood. She was buried at Westview. Mrs. J. R. Wilson, 76 years old died October 19th after about a week's illness. She was survived by her husband and one son, Henry. She was buried at Liberty Grove.
Walden Downs who died in New York at the military hospital was brought home and a solemn and impressive ceremonies were held at Union Hill. Soldier Downs was a member of Red Hill church, and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 110 of Wrightsville. He was born October 10, 1893. Of his family now living are his father, mother, an five brothers. September 25th 1917 he entered the army at Camp Gordon for 6 weeks, then transferred to Camp Wheeler as a member of 118th Field Artillery, Battery B, a part of the Dixie Division. July 27th he left for Camp Jackson, South Carolina for 3 months. On October 2nd he made it to Camp Mills, Long Island, New York being sick the day he left South Carolina. Mr. L. D. & Frank Downs made it to his bedside before he died.
Soldier Roger Davis is home on furlough from having a broken right arm. Mr. Angus W. Hightower was rejected because of being to light weight. Mr. & Mrs. U. R. Jenkins has a son born October 15th. In the cotton report Johnson County had ginned up to October 2nd, 9,066 bales compared to 10,018 in 1917.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY OCT 18, 1918
October 18, 1918.
Today the gates opened to the Johnson County Fair Association and is already considered one of the best, though small, exhibitions any single county in this part of the state has ever had. There are collections of every conceivable article raised and used on the farms of Johnson County, both agricultural and livestock. The county was ready for this fair. Rich in resources and not overflowed with liabilities the people are in splendid shape. Large crops are being harvested, the barns are full and the smokehouses will soon be bulging out at the front doors with porkers raised on $2 corn and $1.50 sweet potatoes. The fair also has the merry-go-round, ferris wheel, old plantation shows, open air acrobats, aeroplane, magic lanterns, 8 piece band, midget show and baby show.
W. B. Coleman of Laurens County announced for state senate. Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Flanders move into their home on West Elm street, reently occupied by Mr. Bob Chapman. Mr. J. W. A. Crawford files for bankruptcy. Johnson County only has $40,000 the 4th Liberty Loan. This leaves over a $110,000 to be raised by Saturday night when the campaign ends. The government has ordered that the week of October 21 o 26th be set aside as rat killing week for the purpose of freeing the state of rats. The rat is our greatest destroyer. You are asked to cut off their tails and bring them in to Mr. A. J. M. Robinson. Prizes are to be given to the ones killing the most rats. First prize $5, Second $3 and Third $2. Everybody is urged to do all they can to free Johnson County of this awful pest.
Captain E. H. Frazier, Director for the 11th District of Georgia, First United War Work Campaign came and discussed the necessity of a War Room in the county and to have such a building on the courthouse grounds. He discussed this throuoghly with Judge J. C. Wiggins. The room would be a constant reminder of the brave fellows fighting from this county for our Liberty and freedom from German tyranny. A permanent record in which the names of every Johnson County boy in the United States Army shall be listed. How often could such a record have been used since the Civil War? After the war is over this permanently bound book should be deposited among the County Records where subsequent entries could be made. Judge Wiggins granted permission to erect on court house grounds to be built at once.
Mr. Walden Downs, son of Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Downs, a brave young soldier who spent a year at Camp Wheeler and was enroute to go overseas when he was taken sick dying while in New York. He was brought home and buried at Union Hill.
Spanish influenza has began to take a toll on the county with many sickness and some deaths. W. D. Stewart of Scott died of such and was buried at Bay Springs. He left a wife, one boy and 3 girls. Miss Francis Miller, 81, died at her home near town and buried at Piney Mount. Young Russell Price died being sick about two weeks. He was buried at Oaky Grove. Little Martha Kent, the bright young daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Kent died at their home in Jacksonville, Florida. She was buried at West View.
Today the gates opened to the Johnson County Fair Association and is already considered one of the best, though small, exhibitions any single county in this part of the state has ever had. There are collections of every conceivable article raised and used on the farms of Johnson County, both agricultural and livestock. The county was ready for this fair. Rich in resources and not overflowed with liabilities the people are in splendid shape. Large crops are being harvested, the barns are full and the smokehouses will soon be bulging out at the front doors with porkers raised on $2 corn and $1.50 sweet potatoes. The fair also has the merry-go-round, ferris wheel, old plantation shows, open air acrobats, aeroplane, magic lanterns, 8 piece band, midget show and baby show.
W. B. Coleman of Laurens County announced for state senate. Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Flanders move into their home on West Elm street, reently occupied by Mr. Bob Chapman. Mr. J. W. A. Crawford files for bankruptcy. Johnson County only has $40,000 the 4th Liberty Loan. This leaves over a $110,000 to be raised by Saturday night when the campaign ends. The government has ordered that the week of October 21 o 26th be set aside as rat killing week for the purpose of freeing the state of rats. The rat is our greatest destroyer. You are asked to cut off their tails and bring them in to Mr. A. J. M. Robinson. Prizes are to be given to the ones killing the most rats. First prize $5, Second $3 and Third $2. Everybody is urged to do all they can to free Johnson County of this awful pest.
Captain E. H. Frazier, Director for the 11th District of Georgia, First United War Work Campaign came and discussed the necessity of a War Room in the county and to have such a building on the courthouse grounds. He discussed this throuoghly with Judge J. C. Wiggins. The room would be a constant reminder of the brave fellows fighting from this county for our Liberty and freedom from German tyranny. A permanent record in which the names of every Johnson County boy in the United States Army shall be listed. How often could such a record have been used since the Civil War? After the war is over this permanently bound book should be deposited among the County Records where subsequent entries could be made. Judge Wiggins granted permission to erect on court house grounds to be built at once.
Mr. Walden Downs, son of Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Downs, a brave young soldier who spent a year at Camp Wheeler and was enroute to go overseas when he was taken sick dying while in New York. He was brought home and buried at Union Hill.
Spanish influenza has began to take a toll on the county with many sickness and some deaths. W. D. Stewart of Scott died of such and was buried at Bay Springs. He left a wife, one boy and 3 girls. Miss Francis Miller, 81, died at her home near town and buried at Piney Mount. Young Russell Price died being sick about two weeks. He was buried at Oaky Grove. Little Martha Kent, the bright young daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Kent died at their home in Jacksonville, Florida. She was buried at West View.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY Oct. 11, 1918
October 11, 1918.
Albert Temples has paid the supreme sacrifice for his country by offering up his life in its defense on a foreign battlefield. He was desperately wounded before Metz on the 15th of September and died in a French hospital on the 18th. He was a member of the 328th Infantry. Albert had a brother in this county, Mr. H. H. Temples who resided near New Home church. Albert married a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Franks but she died about a year ago. Their 18 month old baby lives with its grandparents. Albert's parents were Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Temples who live in South Carolina.
Two more Johnson County boys are dead from pneumonia and another is reported dead but not confirmed yet. The two dead are Lewis Morris and Verdie Tapley. Morris was 21 and a son of Mr. & Mrs. Jessie R. Morris who live on the Loyd Price plantation. He was at Camp Gordon but was brought home and buried at Oaky Grove. Verdie Tapley died a Gordon also. He is the son of George Tapley of Kite. He was buried in the family cemetery.
In another war measure, if anyone in the county wishes to erect a building for their own use or use by another, must file an applicationand be approved by the War Industries Board. The local men on this board are C. D. Roundtree, W. C. Brinson and H. T. Hicks.
Messrs. A. W. Hightower, C. E. Dixon and T. L. Raines leave for Camp Gordon and J. R. Garrett for Camp Wheeler. The colored boys going to Camp Wheeler are Wes Anderson, Abon Seals, J. W. Roberson and Ushel Hurst.
Only a few more days until the Johnson County Fair opens and already over 40 babies have been entered for the Baby Show. The Central of Georgia Steam Shovel came down and spent a week at the Sand Cut between Tom and Kite, loading and hauling sand to a washout down below Kite.
Mrs. W. F. Blount died on September 21st at 60 years of age. She was taken sick on Saturday morning and only lived a few hours. She left a husband and nine children. She was buried at Bethany.
Mr. C. H. Moore escaped serious injury to himself and Ford Tuesday night this side of Tennille at the W. & T. crossing, when, to avoid a train collision, he jerked the jitney off a car-high embankment this side of the track, but the wise Ford stood straight up on its feet when it landed. Mr. Moore wasn't too excited too much to turn him back, but caught the "Shoo-fly" down the road enroute to Savannah.
It is said that there are two squirrel hunters in the county and they have hunted so much the trails are open through the swamp near their homes. Bob Veal and J. J. Wilkins have actually been hunting so much their neighbors say game is as scarce as hen's teeth in that community. Bob has put it across the preacher, though, it is claimed, and this has caused somewhat of a cessation of hostilities among the nimble feet of the pines.
Albert Temples has paid the supreme sacrifice for his country by offering up his life in its defense on a foreign battlefield. He was desperately wounded before Metz on the 15th of September and died in a French hospital on the 18th. He was a member of the 328th Infantry. Albert had a brother in this county, Mr. H. H. Temples who resided near New Home church. Albert married a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Franks but she died about a year ago. Their 18 month old baby lives with its grandparents. Albert's parents were Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Temples who live in South Carolina.
Two more Johnson County boys are dead from pneumonia and another is reported dead but not confirmed yet. The two dead are Lewis Morris and Verdie Tapley. Morris was 21 and a son of Mr. & Mrs. Jessie R. Morris who live on the Loyd Price plantation. He was at Camp Gordon but was brought home and buried at Oaky Grove. Verdie Tapley died a Gordon also. He is the son of George Tapley of Kite. He was buried in the family cemetery.
In another war measure, if anyone in the county wishes to erect a building for their own use or use by another, must file an applicationand be approved by the War Industries Board. The local men on this board are C. D. Roundtree, W. C. Brinson and H. T. Hicks.
Messrs. A. W. Hightower, C. E. Dixon and T. L. Raines leave for Camp Gordon and J. R. Garrett for Camp Wheeler. The colored boys going to Camp Wheeler are Wes Anderson, Abon Seals, J. W. Roberson and Ushel Hurst.
Only a few more days until the Johnson County Fair opens and already over 40 babies have been entered for the Baby Show. The Central of Georgia Steam Shovel came down and spent a week at the Sand Cut between Tom and Kite, loading and hauling sand to a washout down below Kite.
Mrs. W. F. Blount died on September 21st at 60 years of age. She was taken sick on Saturday morning and only lived a few hours. She left a husband and nine children. She was buried at Bethany.
Mr. C. H. Moore escaped serious injury to himself and Ford Tuesday night this side of Tennille at the W. & T. crossing, when, to avoid a train collision, he jerked the jitney off a car-high embankment this side of the track, but the wise Ford stood straight up on its feet when it landed. Mr. Moore wasn't too excited too much to turn him back, but caught the "Shoo-fly" down the road enroute to Savannah.
It is said that there are two squirrel hunters in the county and they have hunted so much the trails are open through the swamp near their homes. Bob Veal and J. J. Wilkins have actually been hunting so much their neighbors say game is as scarce as hen's teeth in that community. Bob has put it across the preacher, though, it is claimed, and this has caused somewhat of a cessation of hostilities among the nimble feet of the pines.
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