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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (April 14, 1910)
VOL. XXIV. FORMER MONTGOMERIAN ' KILLED IN MISSISSIPPI. response to a telegram an nouncing the death of his nephew, Mr. D. M. Currie left Monday for McHenry, Miss. The unfortunate man is Mr. Ben D. Currie, weli known in this county, and a nephew of Dr. M. L. Currie of Vidalia and Mr. D. M. Currie of Ailey. It i 9 not known how his death occurred, but it is supposed that he was shot in un encounter with another man. He was about thirty-five years of age, and his untimely death is regretted b\ many friends and relatives in this county. COMMITTEE IS FAVORABLE TO ERECTING SHAFTS IN LIBERTY. Washington, D. C., April 12. — The House Committee on Library has agreed favorably to report the bill introduced by Congressman Edwards asking for an appropria tion for monuments to Gens. Screven and Stewart at Midway Cemetery, in Liberty county, Georgia, and the report of the committee is expected to be sub mitted to the Iljuse in the next tew days. Mr. Edwards is very happy over the prospect ot obtaining this favorable report, and says that even if he gets no more this ses sion thwu the favorable report he will have won a great victory and that the monuments will be had in next session Congressman William M. How ard of Georgia is a member of this committee and has been very ac tive in his efforts to secure a fav orable report upon Mr. Edwards’ bill. Stuckey. Special Correspondence. Miss Maggie Williams of Helena was a pleasant visitor at Mark Jenkins’ for a few day 9 last week. Mr and Mrs A W Barlow at tended church at Erick Sunday. Miss Carrie McDaniel was a guest in Mcßae one day recently. Harvey Morrison is on the sick list this week. Services were conducted here last Sabbath by Rev .J R Kelley. Misses Bell and Vernie Curry were visitors with relatives at Crossroads Tuesday last. H W Stuckey and wife of Mt. Vernoii were guests at the home of their parents last week. Will Hart of Vidalia was seen in our community last Sunday. Miss Alma Stuckey visited homefolks last Lord’s day. The infant of Mr and Mrs John Goff is very ill at this writing. —L. FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS. Washington, April 12 —Repre- sentative Bartlett of Georgia in troduced m the house today three pet hills, as follows: l’o increa- - the limit of cost for sites and buildings at Griffin, Ga., from $50,000 to $75,000; at Milledge ville same amount, and for the purchase of a site at Barnesville, $50,000. Statement of the Condition of BANK OF SOP F UTON, Located at Soperton, Ga., at the Close of Business March 29, 1910. RESOURCE*. Loann arid diacunnta Overdrafts Banking Honse Furniture and Fixtures Si Due from Banks and Bankers in the State 2,187 >2 Due from Banks and B nkers in other States 4. Ol It Currency Gold Silver, Nickels and Pennies Checks and Cash Items Interest Paid 48 Total ' 1-’ •' ‘ BXA E OF GEGBGIA—M t - Before me came J. E. H di, L'a-ni nif'i'i - !■ -■ (jerton, »ho being duly »mm, sara that, the above and foregoing statement i-a i-n of raid Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank. J. E. HALL. 6’worii to aud subscribed before uk: s * : > 1 A; « 1-dO. L. A. McCBAIiY, Com N. P. • f M. C,, Oa. ®!t£ Mmtsonm% Mo nitur* Soperton Special Correspondence. Tlie Educational Rally at the; Institute April 15th. Don’t for get it as a grand time is m store. A number of the young people! went to Giliis Spring Sunday. Dr Johnson spent Friday in Dublin on a business trip. William Wade is in Macon. Thurmond Holmes and wife vis- i ited their parents last Sunday. Mrs Ida Warnock and mother, Mys Dave Giliis were guests of Mrs Hvmati last Lord’s day. Wiley Thompson of Svvainshoro was a recent visitor. Misses Lillian and Ruby Miller; jof the Lothair section spent Sat ! unlay with Miss Bessie Barwick. Mrs E Evans had as guests last week T M Bennett and daughter, j Miss Nancy. Mrs Fulton Smith of Lyons de ; iivcred a lecture to the Woman’s Missionary Society Friday even ing which pleased the audience. Messrs Thigpen, Allen and ; Stephens were Sunday visitors. 1 lie Epworth League meets ev ery Tuesday night at the method* ist church. The young people are invited and urged to attend. On the 4th of April the Death < Angel entered the home of Mr and Mrs W M Richie and bore away to the heavenly home their little daughter Helen, aged 5. Little Helen had a sweet disposition and I everybody loved her. We join im-j nierous friends of the bereaved pa rents in extending sympathy. ' Helen was a member of the little : folks’ society L T L which is i deeply grived at her loss. Weep not, dear friends; she is not dead ; but sweetly sleeping on Jesus’ | breast. We will understand some day why it was that grim Death’s I icy hand clasped in its cold em brace the one we loved so much. —Bessie. TWO MEET IN ROAD ONE KILLS THE OTHER. Alma, (la., April o.—Lester Hampton was stabbed to death by Andrew J. Thomas three miles north of Alma yesterday. Thom as met Hampton near the yard gate of a Mr. Hood. A dispute arose and the lie was passed be tween the two. Thomas alighted from his buggy and Hampton from his wagon. A few blows were( passed and Hampton was stabbed in the lelt hreast and death fol ; lowed an hour later. J. E. Rich issued a warrant for| Thomas and the officers went in j i pursuit of him. YOUNG GIRL SAVES | WRECK OF TRAIN. Ramos, La., April ( J. —A child ;six years old saved the Southernj Pacific Flyer from dashing around ! a curve into a burning bridge here yesterday by flagging the train. The bridge is a few miles out of this city and caught fire from burning grass. A sick woman who saw the bridge burning, but | was unable to leave her bed, call ed the child m and sent her out with a flag. She reached the track just in time. The tram was de toured. The little girl was kissed by nearly every woman on the Flyer when they learned of j their escape. LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid in 115,000 00 Sorpln- Fund 5,000 00 Undivided Profits, 'ess current ex po,-. * and taxes paid 4.180 00 Indivi hi il Dtp sits Subject toCh’k 20.U78 02 Time Certificates 47,557 45 ( a-liicr’s Checks 04 45 Bill- I a . ible, Including Time Cer tiijeat' s rep. tor. money 20,01)0 00 Total 4121,810 58 MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 14. 1910. ! g> © :©; © © .©;:©:© ©©©©©©© ©©© © © © M © | LOCAL - PERSONAL | I © © ©:©,©. © ©:©. ©©© ©© © ©© © :©. ©•;©: ©©©.©©©.©. Mr. Crosby Williams, a nrmni nent young business man of Sn perton, was a visitor to this place Tuesday. Mr. C. S. Palmer of Unadilla was a visitor here this week. He is is a son of Mr. J. Q. Palmer of Route No. L. Mr. Palmer is sec rotary and treasurer of the King Lumber it Oil Co., at Unadilla, one cf the largest concerns in South Georgia. Capt. M. D. Hughes is attend ing the session of the Savannah Presbytery in Fitzgerald this week. Those tip-top dandy ranges sold by W. H. McQueen are a wonder for the money and for good cook ing. Rev. L. A. McLaurineof States boro'stopped over in Mt. Vernon Tuesday for a few hours. He was en route to Fitzgerald, to attend the Presbytery. Stoves, Ranges, New Home Sewing Machines, McCormick Mowing and Binding Machinery, are among my specialties.—W. H. McQueen. No new candidates this week, hut the pot is still on. FITZGERALD HAS A DISASTROUS FIRE. Fitzgerald, Ga.,l April 11. — Twenty thousand dollar fire in Fitzgerald started today at eleven thirty a. in.,from a match used to light, a cigarette being thrown on the floor, entirely consuming nine buildings with part of contents, and badly burning three horses. That the loss was not greater is entirely owing to the efficient, work of the fire department sup ported bv citizens who removed part of contents of buildings. The fire started in the Pepsi- Cola Bottling Works and before the alarm could be turned in had spread to the livery barns and the Enterprise newspaper plant and ollices, Graham’s grocery and sev eral houses. Loss, Enterprises plant and buildings s6,Opt), no insurance; T. S. Graham, grocery stock, $3,500, no insurance; .J. C. Rogers, liverv barns, $2,500, $1,500 insurance; \V. R. Bowen, two buildings, $2,- 500, SI,OOO insurance ; K. G. Clark, two buildings, $1,600 insurance; Goodman & Company building, $1,500 loss; Beckham and Warren livery, SI,OOO, no insurance; J. Troup, damage to building, $300; Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works’ stock, SI,OOO, and smaller losses, SSOO. MONEY FOR TEACHERS. Atlanta, Ga., April 12. War rants were drawn on the treasurer today to the amount of $192,433.- 10 to be distributed among the common school teachers of the stute. Os this sum, $29,529.04 will be applied to the 1909 school fund, a balance of which is still due. The remainder $163,004.12 will he applied on the 1910 fund. Notice. Dr. J. E. Masrow, the well known Savannah Eyesight Spec ialist, is coming shortly. This makes his 3rd visit to Mt. Vernon. Now here is a chance for those who have trouble with their eyes or in need of glasses. Those who he fitted glasses to lasi (September are very much pleased, their glasses giving perfect satis faction. What he has done for others he can do for you. Take • notice in the paper next week, the : exact date of his coining to Mt. , Vernon. j Mr. I*. 0. Lord of (Henwood was in to see The Monitor yester day. He is a gent lonian and a good business man. W’e say la* is a good business man, because lie pays strict attention to small matters of a business nature —lie always lias his subscription paid up in advance—and a man who ; pays attention to little things, also pays attention to matters of more importance. Judged. It. Geiger spent. Mon day in Savannah on pusiness. * The recent showers have added renewed growth to the gardens and farms, yet. they will stand a great. »leul more of the refreshing element. Mrs. W. G." Me line returned | Monday evening from Statesboro, j where she attended, a missionary conference. Save half the’work of cultiva tion by using a Spring-Tooth Cul t ivator. W.H.McQueen sells t hem. I Try us on Clot hing, flats and , Shoes. —W. H. McQueen. Mrs. 1). W. Folsom has return ed from a visit to Liberty county. After suffering a great deal the latter part of last, year, she is now much improved. Springliill. Special Correspondence*. Mrs D L Ray visited her sister, Mrs Johnnie Livingston, near Towns, Sunday. Mrs Mary J Anderson visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Towns, last Lord’s day. Glad to state that Miss Nannie ! Mae Burnett, who has been ill, is j improving. E II Newham and wife visited ! relatives in Lumber City Sunday. Miss Lizzie Newham visited M isses Willie Mae and Ida Ray one day last week. Davis Wooten and daughter. Miss IVarl, spent Sunday at the home of Mi |) I, Ray. Miss Fannie Sanford was a vis itor to Sabbath school at last service. Mesdames John Spivey and Jno. Caldwell visited Mrs M L Rope one day recently. —Pansy. lied Bluff. * Spcrial Com*spoiii|<'iK»H. Charlie Davis and wife were the I guests of the latter’s parents last. Sunday afternoon. Clarence Berwick of Soperfon spent I be week end with his sister, Mrs Bertie Davis. Boss Gillis and wife spent the Lord’s day at the home of the hitter’s brother, M R Davis. j Miss Eunice Cone spent the lat- I ter part of last week with Miss I Maud McDaniel. Miss Vonnie Dukes was in Dub lin last. week. W T Lord and wife visited Mr I G Flanders the Lord’s day, W B Snow and wife were the guests of W It Tlmrpe recently. Clarence Dukes attended church at Pleasant Hill Sunday last. R W Cone made a business trip to Dublin last Monday. Ennis Thigpen and wife were gu'-sts at the home of the latter’s | parents, W B Green way Sunday. R Greenway and H Chester ; were in Rock ledge recently. W N Reid is in Wrightsville for a few days this week. James O’Brien and wife were recent guests at YV r B Smith’s. Tom Brantley was a pleasant visitor at W N Reid's Sunday. M iss Vonnie Dukes spent Sunday with Miss Moseley. Miss Ellen Spivey visited her brother, George Davis Sunday. ! Marshall Davis and sons have returned from Douglas, where j they were called on account of j the deat h of the former’s brother, | Henry Dayis. —Grass Hopper. I Charlottesville. i Spiciiil Correspondence. V .1 Barlow and wife of Guysie spent the week-end with relatives at this place. Mrs ,! C Lewis left Saturday for a few days visit with parents at Nashville, Bt rrien county. We gladly welcome Mr N J Vaughn and family to this place. Mr anti MrsJ N Gordon were in Hazlehnrst nun day last week. Miss Vickie Vaughn, a charm ing young lads of Springhill, is visiting lier brother, N.l Vaughn. A C (lordoii ami fam l ly were among .101 l Davis friends lie* hit ler part of last week. .1 A Barlow and wife of near Glenwood spout t ho week-end with mbit ivi's in t Ins seel ion. Mr and Mrs Joe I lull i wanger art) happy over the arrival of a fine littJo girl at t heir home. Fred Gordon and Miss Louranie Mosolov s|)"iit Saturday night with .101 l Davis friends, lining ac companied homo by their friend, M iss Llierot ia Mt enley. N E Barlow of Glenwood was among Charlottesville friends last, Friday. Glad to say that Mr Ellis Mose ley is at home, to the delight of his many friends, alter spending several months witli his brother at El ora ho me, Fla. —Fuss-and-Fun TEACHERS EXAMINATION- The annual examination of Common School Teachers, will he held on the 17t,h mid 18th of June, this year. There will he no change in the hooks prescribed for reading. The two used last year were I )insmore’s Teaching a District School and Dutton’s School Management. The Teach er’s Manual and School Law will, as usual, have questions based upon them. Tim examination will open at 8 o’clock each morning. This April 4th, 1910. A. IL 1 1 ptcii kson, 0. S. (J. M . Co. <J a. LADIES MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met, at the residence of Mrs. Win Bland on Monday afternoon. The Juvenile Missionary Son ely is progressing finely, unde, the efficient, management, of Mrs, 11. C. Brewton. Mrs..!. E. Goekfield visited at Erick last week. A number of young people at tended the circus at Vidalia Sat urday from Mt. Vernon. | A New Firm j |1 Wants YOUR Business j| | AND WANTS IT BAD | |3 'l'lit* Ailey Mercantile (o. lias || recent ly pul in a maniolli stock p of hii»h-< •lass merchandise, and the || p public is invited to call and see it 1 WE HAVE “THE GOODS” I for your needs—plenty of S them—and they are open to your Sg inspection and purchase. If you sa f? want to do safe and economical g we are the very people to suit you || I AILEY MERCANTILE 1 | COMPANY I | AILEY, GEORGIA | PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION. April 0. 1910. The county Board of Education met today, with all the members present. The minutes of lust meet ing were read und approved. J. A. Curry and M. Foskeveame before the Board, asking that a seined be granted in the* commu nity between Orianna and Pendle ton's Creek. The school was grant ed oil condition that a house lie furnished for use during the first term without cost t* * the Board, and on the further consideration that the school be made perma nent. if the attendance during the first term warranted same. Several patrons of the school Ht Austin and a committee from the Masonic lodge of said place came before the Board, stating that it was necessary to build a new school-house, and that if satisfac tory arrangements could be made, the Masons and school trustees Would build together, using the lirst lloor for class-room and the second story for lodge purposes. Upon motion T. A Peterson, VV. A. Peterson and A. B. Hutcheson were appointed to meet with the school trustees and the lodge members at Austin on Friday, April Bth, to consider plans, etc., for the above building and report to the Board at Hie next meeting. Archie T. Miller and M. H. Newsome presented a petition ask ing the removal of the school from Lot hair to a proposed locution near the Milieu watermill. Several of the patrons of Crook ed Run school were present, ask ing the Board to aid them in building a new school-house. The Board was asked for aid on a new school-house to lie limit near Jno. P. Nixon’s farm. All the above requests for aid Wei**-* passed until the next meet ing of the Bourd und the petition ers asked to report the amounts subscribed for said building in their respective communities. The Board passed an order au thorizing the county school com missioner to pay J A. Glegg $7 <X) per month for the use of a horse uni wagon to take pupils to and from Union school. Commissions were ordered issued all the school trustees elected on the 4th day of last. February. I ln* Board adjourned until the next, regular meeting, to be held on the lirst Wednesday in May. T. A Pktkrhon, Pres. A. B. Huron khon, 0. S, G. NO. 51
