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Mtow* v« <5 viir. BEST GRADES t OF j| COMMERCIAL » STATIONERY, g ftgjftwsiMßieiaiaßifMM ) VOL. XX. . SUDDENDEATH | OF YOUND LADY. On Monday of last week in the Suburbs of Ailey a hl'oSt shocking tragedy-occurred m Which a young , woman 18 years of age lost her life. The girl, Miss Blanche Pittsj daughter df Mrs. Eliza Pitts, had the top of her head blown oft’ by a gun in the hands of her brother, I a boy six years old. The little fellow had been slap * ped fdf* taking an orange away from a smaller child, and seizing a gun from another boy standing near, fired at his sister who stood combing her hair preparatory to making a visit. Dr. Palmer was called, but found lier brains run- niiig out, and she died m three l hours. SPRING TERM OPENS AT U. B, INSTITUTE. ± After a reet of ten days, studies ft, were resumed at the Union Bap f tist Institute on Tuesday morning l last. Most of the former pupils and many new ones are in attend ance. Several interested patrons and spectators were present at the opening to offer words of encour agentent and good cheer. In ad dition to the usual chapel exer cises, several impromtu speeches svere made. An interesting feature of the Occasion was a talk by Col. W. B. Kent who presented a gift of $250 from Hon: Hoke Smith of Atlanta to be used as a nucleus fora libra ry. This donation from one of Georgia’s most distinguished men will be highly appreciated. The school opens the sebond term with Battering prospects, and and a latge enrollment of pu pils is assured. President Brew ton and his able corps of instruc tors expect a busy term and a full house. THE MASONS CELEBRATE. A pleasing event of the festive Season was the public installation Os officers of Aural Lodge No. 289 at Mt. Vernon on the evening of December 27th. It was well at tended and the hours seemed en joyable to all. A promiuet feature of the day was the exemplification of the se- Oret work in the afternoon by Hon. R. L. Colding of Savannah. This feature was of special interest and benefit to the fraternity present. The public exercises commenced at six in the evening, the instal lation of officers being first iii order. This beautiful and im-j pressivo ceremony was conducted by Col. Colding. Master-elect G. L. Adams gate a brief response. The Masonic address by Col. Cold iug was a thing of beauty, and was appreciated by all. The music for the occasion was rendered by Mr. Daniel C. Mcßae and Dr. ChaS. Crowder and Misses Ada and Maggie Langford and Misses Pearl Spooner,Mallie Peter son, Maggie Brewton and Madena Griutsr, to whom the committe on arrangement is under niiiny obli gations. The musical exercises liere a very enjoyable part of the program. Last, but far from leastj was the supper, which was served by the young ladies of the younger set. It was a delightful combina tion of oysters, turkey, chicken, salads, etc. Many- thanks are due j the good ladies for their assistance i in many ways. As a whole, the affair was a delightful success. f .... - i i®ontoflmrnj lllnmtflr. I KILLED BY A TRAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA-! Col. J. B. Geiger away on a sad mission last week, having received a telegram announcing that bis brother-in-law, Orris Morrison, had been killed by a train at a I i I small town known as Walker in South Carolina. The accident occurred on Christmas night, and the remains were buried before Col. Geiger reached the place. It seems that Mr, Morrison was doing detective work, and was stopping at the place under an assumed name, and it was purely by- accident that his identity- was ' made known. He was boarding | with the sister of a man from this section who was there on a visit and identified him, Mrs. Geiger and Miss May Belle Morrison of Mt. Vernon are sisters of the un fortunate young man, and liis fa ther and other relatives reside at Glen wood. Tarry tow u. -'pecisil Convaponileneo. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Phillips spent the holidays with relatives in Tarry town. Mr. and Mrs. James Adams of Kibbee visited here last week. Mr. H. Warnock spent Christ mas with homefolks here. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Calhoun and children spent the holidays with relatives in Eastman. Miss Odom, who has been visit ing the family of Rev. S. D. Walker, has returned to her home j at Scott. Mr. B. S. Calhoun and little daughter and son, Ora and Jurel, of Glenwood, visited relatives here last week. Miss Vivian Move of the Union Baptist Institute spent the holi days with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cadle. Mr. Charles 11. Calhoun, who spent the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Calhoun, has returned to Washington, Ga., to resume his work in the high school. The holiday pleasures for Mr. Lonnie Calhoun were marred by a very painful accident. On Friday i of last week his hand was caught in the gin of Warnock Bros, and severely bruised. Mr. S. A. Calhoun had the mis fortune to have his hand badly burnt by the explosion of a piece of fireworks Monday night. The Christmas tree at the Bap tist church liefe Wednesday after noon was very much enjoyed. Some of our people attended a ’ Christinas dinner at the home of j Mr. G. M. Oourson at So per ton j on Chriitmas day. The you tig people enjoyed a pound party at the home of Mr. J. D. Simons Tuesday evening. Among the social events of the past week was a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. S. A. Calhoun, sos relat ves and inends, Wednes day. W 6 are glad to welcome to our town Mr. 8. E. Burns and family. Mr. Axon of South Carolina has moyed to Our town. Let everybody come out and and join the Sunday school. Our literary school will open: February first. —T. j ] C’oL John B fight of Alamo was ! attending to legal matters here j on Monday. ‘I 1 MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JAN. », 1906. 1 m 500 © ©®;©© ® mmmmm ©©.©,©©© ! ig LOCAL- and PERSONAL | femmmiwmmmm ©©g©©©.©©©©©©©© Miss Willie Lou Cochran left j Tuesday to resume her studies in j Milledgevillo. Mrs. Herbert Wright and son, • Claude, have returned to Swains boro after a visit to Mt. Vernon ( and Ailey. I Mr. and Mrs. Win. Bland and Miss Ruby Mason spent the holi days in Dublin. Mr. Lucien Avrot of Claxton S was a pleasant visitor to Mt. Ver-. | non last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McQueen of Vidaha came up last Wednes day to ittend the Masonic cele bration in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Broad us Brewton left Tues day- for Mercer University after a holiday visit with parents at the Institute. Miss Carrie Moody of Savannah spent the holidays in Mt. Vernon as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.! W, Morrison, M iss Annie Burch spent a part of lust week with Miss Bayne Burch at Alamo. Mr. Kenneth Sutton returned Tuesday to Macon after spending 1 the week w ith his sister, Mrs. J. j L. Adams. I Little Jennie Thompson isre-j covering from a severe spell of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McCrimmon visited relatives in Mt. Vernon Tuesday. Mr. K. M. England spent u few hours here last week. Miss Pearl Meadows of Vidaliaj spent last Wednesday with her I sister, Mrs. \V, M. Lewis. IN MF.MORIA.M. On tbe morning of December I 15th, 1905, the angel of death vis- j ited the home of Cuyler T. Mose- j ley, and plucked from bis home ' the wife who bud been the coni-1 pan ion of his life for 52 years. She was born in Montgomery' county outlie 20th day of August, 1831, and was married to Cuyler T. Moseley Jan. Bth, 1854. To this union were born 10 children, 8 of whom are still liying. Thirty years ago she joined the Methodist church under the min istry of Rev. W. J. Flanders, and lived since that time a consistent Chruriau life. Her health had been failing for 20 years, and the last two years of 1 1 I i her life she had not been able to , do a:iy work, being confined to j her room most of the time. But | she bore her afflictions with that courage and fortitude w hich marks - the life of a consistent Christian. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and a kind and generous j neighbor. 3lie" was laid to rest in the fatn- j ily cemetery, one mile north of i Na l’s Ferry, in the presence of j a large circle of friends, her chil-| dren. grand-children and great-! gfaUd-Childrefi, —-all of them pres- j j ent except four. Weep not, bereaved ones, for she is iw-t dead, butsleepctli. And |Obedience to Him who doeth all things well will bring ut together ; again ‘‘in the Sweeet bye and bye.” j A FitIEND. The cotton business of T. S. | Heyward & Co. of Savannah has! j doubled this season, and their 'fertilizer trade next spring will show uj the same way. Get their , • prices before you buy. I M iss Birdie Mason leaves today j for a visit with friends at Mcßae. Mr. J. M. Taylor lias recovered j j from a recent severe illness, and j this week will return to his old ' home near Vidulia. Mr. and Mrs. ! Taylor have resided in Mt. Vernon 1 a year and many friends regret their departure. During the yoni* past Mr. Taylor has served as dep uty sheriff and lias made 11 faith ’ ful officer. Col. Charles Atwill of Kastman ' was among the holiday visitors <0 Mt. Vernon, and was welcomed by many old friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Baby of ; Macon spent last week with rela tives in Mt. Vernon. There was no regular mooting of the Board of County Commission ers Monday, us several members failed to attend. j Messrs. 1). VV . Burch and John I \V. Clements of Alamo were here New Year’s Dav. Mr. Thigpen of Gibson. Ga., was I a visitor to Mt. Vernon Monday. 1 - He is a gentleman of the old school and a prominent Mason. Little Lucile, daughter of Mr. j land Mrs. It. K. Mcßae, lias been : quite ill with measles, Mr. J. E. Shumpert, cashier ol the Citizens Bunk, and Dr. W. F. Peacock represented Vidalia <>n our streets Monday. Ordinary’s court held the usual monthly session Monday. Judge McArthur is not doing ns much I business 111 the matter of mar* j riuge licenses as the good times ; warrant. PRIZE WINNING TICKETS. Commeiioingiseveml months ago (Mr. A. A. Peterson, jr., of Alloy, i lias been giving with each dollar Jcasli purchase a ticket entitling I the holder to a chance at SIOO in | gold. The contest closed a few 'days ago, and parties holding the following lucky tickets may call at his store at once and receive the money: 0828, 0802, 1082, 0057, 5848, 0585, 2J2J, 0507, 1805, 5484. Wishing Stockings. Unless washed with great care black stockings soon turn a greenish J color. They should lie washed with ' soap that is free from soda and rins ed in water to which a teaspoonful |of vinegar has been added. When ] ! damp press them into shape, but do ■ not iron, as the heat tends to destroy ! the colbf. I . Nickel Bilvec. To clean nickel silver take half a i cupful of whiting, powder it finely J i and work into a paste with a cupful ; of cold water in which u tablespoon- J ful of rock ammonia lias been dis- ! Solved. Pour this mixture into a well corked bottle and scour with it. ! Afterward polish with a leather. The M irror. A mirror should never stand where the rays of the sun will strike the glass, or the quicksilver on the hack will be injured by the light and heat and the reflective power of the glass lessened. To Flake Pie Criitt. To give pies a brown, flaky ap pearance spread one and a half tea spoonfuls of sweet milk over the surface when teady for the oven. Remedy For Mange. blowers of sulphur, mixed with laid, rubbed well into the skin is a good homemade remedy for mange i | in dogs and cats. Miss Ala Peterson of Ailey re turned to Brenau college at Gains-' ivilleon Tuesday to resume her j studies. ( JUDGE RAWLINGS FOR CALLED TERM. i’he Moitor is reliably informed | that Judge B. T. Rawlings will preside at the adjourned term of Montgomery Superior Court in-1 : stead of Judge Martin. ' 1 Judge Rawlings presides over the Middle Circuit, iA an able jurist, aiid the announcement of his coming will be heard with interest by niatiy friends in tins sectioli. NOTICE TO JURYMEN. At Chambers! Deb. 29, 1905. 1 I The regular November Term of Montgomery Superior Court hav-; ing been recessed until Monday, ’ the Bth day of January, 1900, and ' it appearing t hat the business of I the county requires the presence; and services of the grand jury, it is therefore ordered that all the grand jurors chosen ami sworn forj said Novemlmr term of said Su- . perior court be and they are hereby required to be and uppenr at said court on the 81 h day of January, 1900, by 10 o’clock a. in., to serve ns grand jurors during said ad journed term. Granted this Dec. 29th, 1905. J. 11. Martin, Judge S. C. (>. C. CARD OF THANKS. To those who so kindly gave us their assistance during the s’ck noss and death of our sister and j daughter, wo take this method of j expressing our thanks and pray that God’s richest blessings may rest on each and every one of them. Glenwood, (In., Dee. 19, 1905. L. I*. Banks and Father. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery ('ouiity. To all whom it may concern: Mrs. j Annie A. Simpson applies In me for letters of ndmlolstration on Hie es tate of A. Simpson, late of saiil conn- '■ ty deceased, and ibis is lo cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin, to show cause, if any they 1 can, Why she should not be appoint-1 ed administratrix on said estate and , receive letters of administration on file first Mondev in February next. This Jan. I. I9f)fj. Amox Me.\KTuim, Ordinary, K. OF P. BANQUET AT AILEY. I The Knights of Pythias iit Ailey | entertained their friends in royal style oil Friday evening of last 1 week. Without ahy set program they made the occasion most, de lightful to the invited guests, and the hours sped swiftly by in their beautiful castle hall. Chancellor Commander Adams Welcomed the visitors, abd D. \V.' Folsom of Mt. Vernon Luge res-! I I ponded briefly to the earnest Wel lcome. Col. W. K. Kent, C. C. of _ J Mt. Vernon Lodge, made one of [his characteristic good humored addresses, follbWbd With witty talks by W. M. MoLaurine, Wash Collins, T. A. Peterson and others. The supper Spread in u eomino- 1 ! (lions unto room was Hitch as I Ailey’s faiF imttrolis only know : bow to prepare. Nothing in tins ■ country has ever surpassed them' in getting up a delightful menu. SEVENTY-FIVE NEW YEARS. Mr. John T. Sharpe rounded out three-quartets of a Century of his existence on Monday morning ; at sunrise, and still bale and hear-. !ty looks back over 75 strenuous ! years. Seventy-five times the the rays of a new year’s sun have cast their light upon him, and he has seen this country transformed from u wilderness to a laud of 1 happy homes and crowded culti vated fields. His first act on Monday was to run up and renew his subscription to the Monitor, and then hasten | home to enjoy a big birthday feast. May he live long enough to til! out a full century. i «* BURGLAR CAUGHT 1 WITH THE GOODS* Mr. JolTn VV; Hughes did a good piece of detoctiVe wdrk Christ nine j day ut. Lotlulir in the cupthre of Will Brown, who burglarized the jAiley Pharmacy on the night df 1 Nov. shhl. | The festiVe Will could hot with* stand the temptation to show off ; wit h the goods, atid t lie gold watch ! and a number of other stolen ar* tides wore recovered by Mr: Hughes and have been fully iden tified. Will Brown was promptly ] landed in Jail. aLI over the house. - - - - Symptoms Which Foretell Diseases of Children. i Many children wlu*i complaining of feeling ill are more or less neg lected by parents w ho attribute their i complaints to overfeeding, a slight cold or something of that sort, and nothing further is done than to pet and coddle a child who is really in need of u physician’s care immedi ately. Consequently the disease gets a firm hold, and often ti doctor iii tailed in when too lute; | A mother can always tell that 4 i child has measles when the eyes and nose are watery, as in an ordinary cold in the head. A rash appears on the face and neck in smull spots after three days and then spreads • over the body. In winter measles are very serious, for should the child 1 he weak uny exposure to cold will ; bring about a bronchia! trouble or perhaps pneumonia, uml the child over aftef} if it should even recover} I Would have weak lungs. j MtasleS are contagious. The child should be kept in ti darkened rbotii; u doc tor sent for mid his instructions ' carefully followed. Scarlet fever cohies, ds a fule, sud denly, with sore throat and high | fever. Tin re is vomiting, and a red ness covers the cheat and upper part of the body and quickly spreads. Refurbishing Oilcloth. | Directly oilcloth begins to show signs of wear and tear and ldses ita shining surface melt a little glue In a pint of water by letting it stand ;on the top of the stove until dis solved. Wash the oilcloth thorough ly and let it dry and at night just before going to bed gif over the whole surface with a piece of flan nel dipped in the glue wutcr. In the morning there will be a find gloss on the oilcloth, and it will look , as good us new. For Chappod Hands. A salve to cure chapped hands or lips can he made of marrow of fresh beef bones, add a small piece of white wax about tbe size of a filbert nut, melt these together over the i fire uml udd to this result a piece of ! gum camphor, about the same size j as the wax and an ounce of glycerin. ■ Stir thin until the camphor is db»- i solved and add a few drops of oil of roses to give a pleasant odor. Ap ply this to the chapped parts before going to bed. Treatment £or Cute. A bud cut can instantly be re lieved by applying diluted tincture ni arnica one part urniea to ten parts w'uter. Draw the edges of the cut tightly together and bind up well with a piece of clean linen or cotton soaked in this solution. Sticking pluster should not be ap j plied to a cut until it has at least stopped bleeding. : —- Indelible Ink. Indelible ink tat rnurking lined may be easily prepared at home bj . putting two inches of lunar caustic ! in an ounce bottle and filling the bottle up with good vinegar. Be I careful that the bottle is perfectly clean or the result will not be sat isfactory. Cork tightly and leave in a sunny place for two days be- I fore using. i ~ Poverty Pudding' I’ut a layer of apple sauce in a buttered pudding dish; then a layer of cracker crumbs or bread, sprin kled with bits Os butter and season ed with spice tct taste;, then a layer of sauce, and so on. The upper lay ; er being of crufnbs, lay bits of but ter on the top and bake. Eat with .ream. Hon. John Soars, our worthy representative in the Georgia leg islature, was litre on yesterday, land has improved in health. 1 * - £ OFFICIA >3 OF SJ MONTUOMERY COUNTY. ;;i SI.BO PER YEAR. * NO. 33.