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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1906)
I BEST GRADES 1 OF COMMERCIAL | STATIONERY. *5 VOL. XXL NO. 6. SAW PORTION OF A METEORITE. During a thunderstorm near the seacoast on the afternoon of the ißth iust. a meteorite weighing several pounds fell near Eulonia, a small town on the Darien & Western road. Mr. N. McQueen, president of the Liberty Banking Co., of Lu dowici, chanced to be at Eulonia wheh the aerolite fell, about 1 o’clock, and boarded the north bound train at 0 o’clock, having in his possession a half-pound piece of the foreign matter, which we had opportunity of examining, and which was intended to be sent to Prof. Otis Ashmore of Savan nah for analysis. We saw the rock four hours af ter its fall, and it was still warm, retaining a perceptible heat more than an hour longer. Not having the analysis of this matter, we do Pot attempt to classify it, more than to say that it must belong to the class of meteoroids known as asiderite—that is, without iron hud but little of metallic mdttter; br, it may have been a meteor which had undergone intense heat, thereby having all alloys con sumed during its contact with atmosphere and its rapid descent, ns it Was of a slightly porous state, gray in color, and a little under weight. Another fact bearing out this theory is that in falling the me teorite struck in a puddle of wa ter from which it could be seen to be of a slightly soluble nature, being scattered over the ground for a space of several feet. This matter was strongly impregnated with brimstone, the odor of which was retained for several days. On being exposed to the atmosphese the rock is inclined to crumble and waste away. —H. F. J. C. NORMAN DEAD. As we go to press news reaches Us of the death of J. Calvin Nor tnah yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Finley Way, in Moultrie, where he was on a visit. Mr. Norman had been ill for more than a year, but had recent ly ehown signs of improvemeiit. He Was one of the best known and ttloSt highly respected citizens in the county. He leaves a wife and three chil dren: Hugh C. Norman of Wai thdurville, Mrs. Finley Way of Moultrie, and Mrs. Everett Ad ams of Mt. Vernon. The remains were brought to Walthourville for interment. — Liberty county Herald. NEW ROAD~NOTICE, The petition of J. A. Lowery, and others asking for the estab lishment of a new road has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Mont gomery county. Said road com mencing at Kyecroft Bridge on Alligator creek and running in the direction of Benton’s Still and on to Clark’s Bluff, passing Benton’s Still, aud places of George Daniels and Harlow Clark, uotice is here by given that said application will be heard at the meeting of said Board on the first Monday in Ju ly, 1906. Wm. Bland. Clerk County Corns. This June 4th.. 1906. Paint, Paint, at Ailey Phar macy. Os all shades and colors. Cheap White Lead and Oils in quantities to suit you. The Montgomery Monitor. MARRIED SUNDAY. i Mt. Vernon has added another j matrimonial star to her crown, : which, during the few weeks past, has been remodeled by Hymen. Mr. Lucie:. L. Avret and Miss Myrtle MeLemdre are the latest; j additions, having been married j Sunday afternoon, 8 o’clock, at ! the home of the bride in East. ’ Mt. Vferuou, with many friends present to witness the happy event.] The impressive ceremony was ! . rendered by Rev. J. B. Griner of, the Methodist church. The bridal \ couple was preceded to the parlor by Miss Ada Avret and Mr. Robt. Parker, both of Claxton, the for mer being eldest sister of the groom, and was very pretty in white silk mull. The bride was gowned m white Jap silk with lacy trimmings, and was a picture of loveliness. The groom aud best man were becom ingly attired in conventional black sack suits. Mrs . Ayret is a daughter of Mr. L. B. McLemOte, and is held in admiration by many friends. Mr. | Avret is a native of Burke county, ! whose home lias for many years i been at Claxton. At present he is with J. If. McKenzie’s Sons, ; stationed at Mcßae. He is known and admired by friends through out tins section. The Monitor offers congratulations and host; wishes. May life to them be an ever-beaming sunbeam. LOOK FORTHEGLEAM. “The darkness will come only (too sure aud soon, and man must have shade as well as sunshine, but light and brightness are man’s most urgent needs. The rays of light that cheer and brighten the day as well as fructify the soil are blessings indeed, but of so much greater is the seiritual light of truth, peace, joy and brotherhood. The good man passes along the highway and instinctively every one exclaims: ‘What a kind | face!’ Because there eminates | from his face a light that glistens and gladdens. Look for the gleam aud you shall find it. “The traveler nearing homo on a wintry night looks with eager expectancy for the light in the window that has sweet and special message for him, and for him alone. It tolls of wife and babe, or of father, mother, brothers and sisters, he may not for long years, months or weeks have seen. It speaks of delights departed and still greater delights to come. “Look sor the gleam at each day’s end when you examine the day’s work and doings. Shine . out conspiciously will it to every, doer as the day merges into night. It will beckon him on starWafd;' to peace and rest, that he may the j next day see many more brilliant; effulgences and enjoy many more i approbations of conscience.” — Exchange. ABOUT REGISTRATION, Our esteemed friend, Judge E. j A. Holmes of the Zaidee District, 1 asks us for information about registration for the state primary. It is quite probable that nearly all who were otherwise qualified to vote registered before the coun ty primary. Those who did not, and those who have become of voting age since, will find the books at the court house, where they can register at arry time up to Aug. 12th, ten days before the primary. Any or all of the mag istrates in the county may have the books returned to their dis tricts to accommodate voters who | have not registered. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1906. LOST THEIR JOBS. Larry Dwyer and Chas. Collin*, j oh the police force of Savannah, lost their jobs this week in a pe culiar way. They turned loose ; from the barracks a prisoner who ! personated another prisoner and , | gave him $149 in cash, a SSO check, a railroad ticket and other valua | Dies belonging to the man whoso . name he had assumed. For ttink : ing the mistake they were dis missed from the servico on MOll - dav last. FIRST COTTON BOLLS. Mr. John R. Connor of the Longpond section is the first on deck with cotton bolls of the pres l lent. crop. Mr. Conner sent 11s by Capt. Hughes Monday a number of well developed bolls, being over, half grown. We hope his crop] will be a good one aud the price ] still better. SICK AT AILEY, We regret to learn that our ; neighbors in Ailey have several cases of sickness. Mrs. W. M. McLnurine and Mrs. Hiram Jolm-j son have been very ill for several days with typhoid fever, and Alex Peterson, young son of Mrs. John A. Peterson, is quite sick also with fever. Many friends hope for the early recovery of all the sick ones. 00-0:0:0:00, HIM1 .©.'.o'©:o©■:© ©©©■© m 0 © I LOCAL-PERSONAL. g :©; ©: '00i&00 : 0:®0:0000.0, 000000000.0 000: Prof. P. N. Brown of the Towns j section was over on Tuesday last, ! and made this office a pleasant call. McKenzie’s Sons are putting in place the stone base trimmings on the court house walls, and the I outside work will soon be showing up nicely. Miss Annie Burch left. Saturday lust for Southwest Georgia, where she will teach, going oyer the] Seaboard via Cordele. School Books may be had at j the Mt. Vernon Drug Co.’s new store, and always at right prices. Dr. J. M. C. McAllister wac here Friday and Saturday on account of the illness and death of little! Johnnie Mcßae, his nephew. He returned to his practice at Rochelle j Saturday morning. Prof. C. 11. Jones of Lothair came down Saturday to meet his ] father, Mr. M. C. Jones of Lib- 1 erty county, who is making his j first visit to Montgomery county. Wanted —A good agent in each j county who will put his time to a Fire Insurance Company. Insu ring only in the country, and one that will insure Steam Gins and Mills. Address V. O. Box 87, I ’ j Sv/ainsboro, Ga. Icecream at our place off Fri-1 days and Saturdays, finest in flavor and make-tip. Try it. Mt. Vernon Drag Co. Mrs. Duncan J. Mcßae returned to her home in Mcßae on Tuesday morning, having remained Over here since the Peterson-Folsom wedding with relatives. Messrs. Robert Purker, Robert Yarborough and Edmund Collins of Claxton, and Mr. Frank Darby of Lumbei City were iff attend ance on the McLemore-Avret wed-, ding here last Sabbath. Col. Geo. Bright, a prominent! attorney of Helena, was looking after legal matters here Monday. | DEATH OF A LITTLE ONE. The many friends of Mr. and I Mrs. R. F. Mcßae sympathize deeply with them in the death of their infant son, httlo Johnmo Me.’ After a short but severe , illness, the spirit of the little one ! returned to its maker Thursday night last. For twenty months only the lit tle form dwelt 111 the home made glad by its presence, and was | transformed into an angel and ! fitted for more congenial heights. I . , The little body was laid to rest in the Mcßae family cemetery Fri day afternoon, Rev. J. B. Grlnffr officiating. CARVING AT OCHWALKEE. In a difficulty at Oehwalkoo on I Saturday'night last, Stone, the night, watchman, was severely cut ] by J. F. Lancaster, t lie saw keep er. We are not informed a?, to the cause of the difficulty’, bill learn that Stone is doing well and will soon have a comfortable covering of skin. The hoys say that Mr. 1 Lancaster not only knows all about keeping circular saws in cutting order, but can do some expert carving with a jack-knife, and can trim a fellow all away but bis toe-nails and hair and not hurt him much. Mr. iiinl Mrs. John Woolen of ! Aniericus, wit 2) their two children, visited lien; three (lays last week, guests of Mrs. It. A. Mcßuo, sister of Mr. Wooten. They returned on the Seaboard Saturday morning. | Miss Zenobia I'eterson of Edna l was a charming visitor here last Sunday, and attended the McLe more-Avret wedding. Judge J. If. Montgomery of Lothair, one of our most highly j esteemed citizens, was a visitor | here on Tuesday. Judge J. T. Langford and daughter, Miss Ruth, of McGreg or were hero Sunday to witness the marriage of Miss MoLemore and Mr. Lueien Avrel. j Mrs. Earle and daughter, Miss | Emma, who have been visiting iMrs. D. A. Mcßae in Mt. Vernon, | are spending a few days with Miss Atlia JEcks near here. Delicious lee Cream served on i Fridays and Saturdays by the ; Mt. Vernon Drug Co. Call on us j for soda water from the finest fount in this country. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rack ley i have been visiting relatives here this week. They have moved from Cordele t<> Helena, where Mr. Rack ley has a responsible | position with the Western llmon I Telegraph Co. We learn that the quarterly meeting at Glenwood on Saturday . and Sunday was well attended,! land good reports were made by j tke churches iri the charge. Miss Annie Laurie Hughes, af ter a stay of ten days with rela tives here, returned to her homo in Cordele Saturday morning. Get ready for School. You can ffnd a full supply of Books and Stationery at our new store. Mt. Vernon Drug Co. j Go-Fly keeps flies off Horses and Catt.e. Sold by S. 1. Bul i lard, Alamo; Rivers Drug Co., Glenwood ; and J. A. Peterson, Jr, Ailey; W, H. McQueen, Mt. Ver non, Gu. i News Paragraphs From The Week of Events * For public buildings in Georgia the house committee has reported favorably on following amounts for buildings in the state : Gaines ville, S4S,(XX); Valdosta, $25,000; Albany, $125,000: Americas, $50,- 000; Atlanta, $200,000. The steamer Rover, belonging to Col. Stubbs of Dublin, struck a snag Sat urday, and after sink ing, was turned bottom up by the current. Three negroes, Sam Mitchell, Dan Willbnrn and Dock Wright, were killed at Strawberry Church in Laurens county in a row on Sunday afternoon. A Cuban sailor, sick with yel low fever, is detained at the Mis sissippi river quarantine station, 97 miles below New Orleans. llmi. W. S. West of Valdosta j lias sold his milling interests in Florida, the amount received be ing about SBOO,OOO. A petition in involuntary bank ruptcy lias been filed against A. Wolpert of Claxton, Ga. While pranking with a pistol on Saturday morning in the Wes tern and Atlantic railroad yard, Atlanta, W. J. Brown killed his friend, W. H. Plunkot. The Georgia Weekly Press As socinlion meets in Hartwell, Ga., on July 17Hi-IHl.il, and will take a trip through North Carolina and Tennessee. It. has been practically settled that. Ihe Panama Canal will bo built on the lock canal type in stead of Ihe sea-level plan. Comptroller General Wright estimates that the increase in 1.1.e tax Values of Georgia for this year will be $‘10,000,000. Masons w ill lay the cornerstone of the new $25,000 high school building in Albany on July 2d. STATEMEN I’ OF I'll K CONDITION OK Tl-ye /AoUtqt Verryon Baryl<i I.OCATKI) AT MT. VKKNON. CiKOUdIA. At I tie close of bust ness, June 18, liXHJ. I RESOURCES : Loans and discounts, $81,597 07 Demand loans, . . . 8,44.> no Overdrafts, • • ■ 87 Hanking house, • • 1 > 100 <)0 b'u rn II lire and fixtures, . 1,428 00. Due from banks aud bank ers in the state, . . 14,001) 7!) Due from banks and bank ers In other states . . (1,502 4!) ■ Currency, . . . 8.202 on Gold. ..... 220 00 Silver nickels and pennies 1.220 90 Cheeks and cash items 4 01 ; Interest paid, . . . 271 25 Total, . . $110,013 04 STATU OF' GEORGIA -County of Montgomery. Before me came W. A. Peterson, cashier of The Mr. Vernon Bank, who being duly swore, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, us shown by the books of file in said Bank. W. A.Pktkkson, Sworn to and subscribed before me ttiis26fli day of June, I9QO. \V. F. McAllister, Com. N. I*. M. C. Ga Statement of the Condition of Th\e People’s 3ar)k, Located at SOFKHTON, GA., At the close of business June 18. 1906* RESOURCEST j Loans and discounts S2O 539 57 Overdrafts 898 42 Hanking house 1,932 30 . Furniture aud fixtures 1,210 04 Due from banks and bankers in the state 1,902 04 Due from banks and bankers In Other states 7,145 99 Currency 1,387 00 Gold 125 IK) Silver, nickels and pennies 80 21 Checks 141 30 j Total $40,922 47 State of (ieorgia. County of Montgomery. Before me came O. Freeman. Jr., cashier of The People s Bank of Sonertoii. Ga., who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing? statement is a t rue condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank. ~ O- °- Preeman, J r., Sworn to and subscribed before me tins 28d day of June, lot to. K -\. Outlaw. N. P. M. C Oa. PAGES i TO io. There will ho five new members; caused by death ami resignation, in tho present hduS'a of represen ts iych in the state legislature. The steamer Nan Elizabeth, oii a trial trip from Brunswick to Macon, was stopped two days or more by the rusty drawbridge across the river at ITawkinsville. Tho general assembly of Geor gia convened yesterday in Atlanta at K1 o’clock for the regular ses sion. A switch engine of the Atlantic Coast Line backed into an open dratvbridge at Tampa on Monday and went to tho bottom of Hills boro river, harrying under it a negro fireman who failed to jump bfV with the engineer. In ii raili storm at Alton, 111., j ori Monday, thousands of greet! frogs were rained down. They were so plentiful that great num bers wore crushed under foot and by VbhiolafL Three candidates have already announced so far to fill out Hie unexpired term of Congressman Lester,-in the First District, — < Jordon Suns v of ('hat ham, Judge .). \V. Overstreet of Screven and Col. Wm. Clifton of Mclntosh. Hail fell to the depth of four teen inches in Oconee and Clark counties on Thursday afternoon last, and destroyed completely the corn ahd cotton crops in itd path. While trying to remove valua bles from the home of her son, which was burning at Sharon, < la., Saturday evening, Mrs. J. C. Mc- Kooii was cremated in the house. J. M. Stewart, section foreman on Ihe Seaboard Air Line at Bla den, was shot and killed by Oscar Knight, an apprentice under him, who was jealous id his wife and Stewart,. I I A Ilf f.ITI k.h : Capital stock pain in, . $15,000 00 Surplus f .nd, - . 10,000 00 Undivided profits, less cur. expenses and taxes paid 4,016 Ho , Individual deposits subject td check, . . . 48,917 81 rime certificates, . . 81,981 oiJ Cashier’s checks, . 697 Total, . . . $110,813 t>4 MAHIMTIKS : Capital stock paid in $15,000 00 i Undivided profits less cur rent ex. and taxes paid 572 5)0 Individual deposits subject to check 19,849 48 Bills payable, incPt? time certificates representing borrowed money 5,500 00 Total $40,922 47 re S . sft it ft OFFICIAL ORGAN S OF « MONTGOMERY & county. § J!; SI.OO PER YEAR. § Cp ,8
