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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (April 6, 1911)
t ifUmtgomtfnj Ifflcnttfli*. VOL. XXV. COL- BILL CLIFTON DIES IN DARIEN, Darien, Ga., April I.—Col Wil liam Clifton, known throughout Georgia as Col. “Bill” Clifton, died at his home, The Ridge, near here at 5:20 o’clock this after noon. His illness first caused anxiety Tuesday morning. It was stated that he suffered first from an at tack of acute indigestion, but that the direct cause of his death was acute Bright’s disease. From Thursday he grew worse rapidly, and early to-day it was seen that he had little hope for recovery His wife, daughter and son, who survive him, were at his bedside. Col. Clifton was born in Tatt nall county and was in his 56th year. His early boyhood and young manhood were spent there. He went to school to his brother in-law, the late S. D. Bradwell, head of Bradwell Institute at Hinesville, Liberty county. Mr. Bradwell was afterward state school commissioner and presi dent of the Stute Normal School. Col. Clifton came to Savannah to live in the summer of 1876. lie was ambitious to enter the law gild went into the office of Gen. Peter W. Meld rim. Later he was admitted to the bar here. Col. Clifton was married twice. His last wife, who survives him, was Miss Wilhe.mina Hilton, daughter of the late Thomas Hil ton of The Ridge, near Darien A son, William, Jr , and a daugh ter, Jemima, survive. Always a good mixer, Col. Clif ton took an active interest .in politics. Several times bo was prominently mentioned for Con gress. Col. Clifton filled an un expired term as Secretary of State, succeeding A. I). Candler, who resigned to run for Governor. He was secretary of the state Senate. Col, Clifton was a represents tive in the lower house from Chatham county, and represented the district composed of Mcln tosh, Liberty and Tattnall coun ty in the Senate. Later Col. Clifton became con nected with the land and timber department of the Hilton-podge Lumber Company, In this capa city he was very successful. He had resided at the Ridge for nearly a score of years. SLAYER OF GONZALES GOES TO REWARD, Asheville, N. C., April S 3 With only his physician and a young nephew with him at the end, Colonel James H. ..Tillman, ex-lieutenant governor of South Carolina, died here. The end came very suddenly. fie has been here for his health for the past six months and has been apparently getting better A few days ago he became worse and reached tiie stage where it * was hard for him to take nourish ment. Late this afternoon he became much weaker, and tonight he suf fered a colapse, the end following almost immediately. For years he was one of the po litical leaders in South Carolina rising to the position of lieutep ant governor of the state, as a fob lower of his uncle, United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman. In] 1903, following editorial criticisms in The Columbia State, he shot and killed N. G. Gonzales Oil the streets of Columbia, in the shadow of the state Capitol. A Lexington county jury later acquitted him of the charce of murder, Tillman having obtained a change ol venue from Richland county. The body will be taken tomor row to the cld Tillman home at Edgefield, S. C., for burial. UNION MEETING. The next meeting of the Mont gomery county division of the F. E. it C. I . of A. will be held in Mount Vernon on the 21st day of April. All Locals in the county are requested to send delegates, as business of importance will conn before the body. Meeting con venes at 10 o’clock. Jas. T. Geiger, Sec’y. RIDES IN AEROPLANE. Aiken, S. C., April 5. Rich ard Harding Davis, magazine j writer and former correspondent, made a short flight with Aviator i Frank Coffyn, of the Wright School of Augusta, yesterday I afternoon ascending to a height of 1,000 feet On reaching the ground, the writer said he had experienced many varieties of thrills during his career as a newspaper cor respondent,' but the ‘‘aeroplane thrill beats them all.” Later Aviator CoTFyn ascended alone to demonstrative the ease with which an aeroplane may be handled in flight without the use of motive power. At a height of 800 feet from the ground he cut off his motor and affected a land ing within few inches of a designated spot, FINDS MUCH DOUGH AS PUP TREES RABBIT. Tampa< Fla., April 4. —J. J. Abbott, mail clerk on the Tampa Northern Railroad, was arrested here today in connection with the disappearance of a packet supposed to contain SIO,OOO from a registered mail pouch between this city and Tarpon Springs on March 23. Thirty-two hundred dollars of the amount lost also has been recovered and postoffice inspectors are on the trail of two others believed to be connected with the theft. Abbott is the man to whose custody the mail pouch was con signed at the Tampa terminals. According to officials the mon ey was hidden in a hollow log near Brooksville, where it was found by a man named Horace, j after his dog had chased a rabbit into the tree. Cicero Horace, his son, attracted attention re-, cently by spending considerable money about the town and in vestigation revealed the source, Young Horace stated that a negro came upon him as he dis covered the money and forced him to give him a share. The negro, it is said, was a cook on a work train and both the negro and Horace’s father have disappeared. The boy con fessed the hiding place of the money only after the officers had threatened to arrest his mother. GEORGIA FARMER COMPLIMENTED. Gainesville, Ga.-, April I. J. M. Mulehel, a well-to-do far mer and modest citizen of Hall I county, secured the first prize for ten best ears of corn in the I fourth national corn exhibit, held at Columbus, Ohia, January 30, to February 11, 1911. He received nine and a half ears by express this week, returned from exhibit. Two diplomas came with the corn, for best one ear. Colonel F. M. Johnson purchased these ten ears of corn from Mr. Mul chel, ‘sight unseen,” for seed. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. ArchGdhs has in proper form | applied to the undersigned for let-, ter a cf guardianship of the per-j sons and property of Lumbia and ; Minnie Johnson, minor children! jot Israel' Johnson, late of said • county deceased ; notice is there fore given thut said application] will be heard at the regular term ! of the C urt of Ordinary to he j held "ii the4irst Monday in May next. \\ itness my hand and offi-, cial signature, this the 3d day ,f April, 19J1. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL. 6, 1911. BULLOCH CROPPERS i CUT OH SEA-ISLAND. Statesboro, Ga., April .3 —That the farmers of this county wilt reduce their sea-island cotton acreage there remains no doubt. There is a strong evidence that the movement rapidly is gaining popularity here and the organiza tion is being perfected almost to a unit. Signed agreements repre senting 600 farmers have been pre sented to Chairman Deal as a re sult of tfie canvass of a commit tee, the farmers pledging theti.- selvys to reduce the acreage ol this staple. The pledged reduc tion up to this time is a little j over lo per cent, ol last scasons's crop and when the canvassers have finished their work it is ex peeled that there will hen pledged reduction ol at least 50 per cent. The planting time lots arrived and the committee appointed to visit the growers of sea-island c it ton is busy. There is another movement on foot by the fanners to establish a I sea-island c< Hon factory here. Ii | ls said that if the farmers will pay $1 on each hale of cotton a fund of $250,000 could lie raised m two or three years. This would be ample to establish a factory ] here. 'This proposition scents to meet with much favor from the iarmers and the subject will be! discussed at a meeting of the sea- ! island growers of this county. Just received, a pretty line of J novelties in Dress 'Goods and ; Waisting for Easter wear, also; Collars, Belts and Hair Goods in latest styles. J. 11. Hudson ■ 1 .©©-j©-©..©:;©:■©'© § LOCAL - PERSO NAL | H :© ®. Lv © ©O. ©..,0 0© 0 00 000 .0 00 © 00© ©: Dr. Harris of Atlanta spent! the Sabbath in Mount Vernon : with his friend, Dr. Charles Hicks. i Miss Vera- Mason spent the latter part of last week with re-' latives in Mt. Vernon.' Mr. B. W. Palmer of Soperton was a caller at this office a lew days ago. Before leaving Mr. Palmer had us supply him with a line of high grade stationary, lie is engaged in the fruit tree business, and is representing a reliable firm. Mr. Alex Patterson of Alamo was among those attending court here Saturday. Col. W. E. Brown of Lyons was here on business Saturday. Hon. M. B. Calhoun attended superior court in Roidsville one day this week. Mr. Calhoun en joys a splendid and rapidly in creasing p&tron age, and his cli ents are from far and near. Miss Clyde McArthur spent a| part of last week with relatives! here. Mr. Watson Peacock of Vidalia visited at the home of his uncle, Dr. Jas. E. Hunt, last Sabbath. Tom Hester has purchased the barber shop run by Henry Foun tain, and has placed in charge John Crawford of Milledgeville. Henry goes to Tifton, where he has accepted a position. Bruce Fountain, who has been here for the past two weeks, will return with him. The Monitor has just received , a large shipment of unruled bond' papers a splendid line for type-' writer use. The lawyers can get: it here at about half the price j they are accustomed to pay when i they buy in the cities. Save ex-! press, to. Mr. H. T. Taylor of Vidalia' was a caller at this office Tues day. J FiNDS NEGRO BABY BURIED IN FIELD. On March 27 West Tillman, a negro living on the place of Mr. B. R. Benton of the Bruce sec tion, noticed his dog dragging an object towards his house, and upon investigating, found it to |be the body of a newly born j negro baby, which had been i buried, and dug up by the dog. Following the trail made by the dog, Tillman found where the body had been buried in a near-by field. He at once called Mr. Renton to investigate. While the burial place was well 'established, the limbs from the body could not be found. Coroner R. B. Conner called a jury and held an inquest on the 28th, with the liiTrling that the baby came to its death by parties unknown. It is supposed that the foul play was the work of a negro woman who had been working in the field, and that the body was that of her newly horn babe. As yet no arrests have been made. HONOR ROLL THIGPEN’S. Tim following pupils deserve the honor for the month of March: First. Grade—Alton and Larson Hall. Second Grade —Marie Thigpen and Leon Curl. Fourth Grade-:—Berry Thigpen,] Leon Canady, Claudia Spivey, Tliurlu Thigpen, Harva Morrison. Sixth Grade—Guy Thigpen and Okie Lee Hull. Promotions—Claudia Spivey and Tliurlu Thigpen from Fourth to Fifth Grade; Leon Curl and Ber io Thigpen to Third Grade. M ary Li vinuhton, Teacher. Dr. J. C. Williams of Soperton was a business visitor here Tues day. Mr. C. T. Braddy wasalso 1 here on business. 1 Mr. J. A. Lowery and son of the Bruce section were visitors ! here Tuesday. Mr. Arch Gillis of the Soper jton section was a businesss visi tor here Monday, having - busi ness in the Ordinary’s office. Judge Alex McArthur, who has been quite ill for the past thr< e weeks, is improving - , and ■ hopes soon to be out. During his illness the office is in charge of Mr. J. C. McAllister. | Mrs. Cora E. Conner of Sopor ton was here Monday looking-af ter the affairs of her late hus band, A. B. Conner. Mr. F. M. Mcßae spent Sun day in Glenwood with his cousin, Postmaster Beacham of that place. Mr. Beacham has been indisposed for some time. If you take a deed, you want the correct form. It can be had from this office. New supply just printed. Mesdames W. A, Peterson and H. B. Folsom spent yesterday in Savannah, the latter remaining over until this evening. Miss Lillie Mcßae of Cedar Crossing is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. C. Mcßae, and other re latives in Mt. Vernon, being en route home from Florida, Mrs. John A. McMillan of Bar tow is visiting relatives here this week. She is remembered by a ' large number of friends and re latives in this county. After spending several days with her grand-daughter, Mrs. Bee Mcßae, Mrs. C. A. Hand 7 has returned to her home in Americus. While advanced in years. Mrs. Hand is exceedingly J bright and active, MARRIED IN AILEY. Many friends in this county will be interested in the mar riage of Mr. B. R. Snooks and Miss Flora Peterson, which event was celebrated at the home of the bride in Ailey at four o’clock last Wednesday afternoon. The wedding was witnessed by a number of relatives of both bride and groom, the ceremony being performed by Rev. H. C. Brew ton of the Methodist church The bride is the eldest daugh ter of Mon. W. J. Peterson of Ai ley, and is beloved by a large circle of friends. Mr. Snooks is a suc cessful turpentine operator, for merly of this county but now | located in Effingham county, where the .happy couple will make their home, leaving imme diatdly after the ceremony for I that point. While the event was a surprise* to many, the popularity and es teem in which the young folks are held by friends is attested by a number of costly gifts. Con tinued happiness to them, iN LOVING MEMORY OF MISS JENNIE ROUNTREE. On last Tuesday, March 30th, at 7:30 p. m., death came into our community and took from our midst Jennie Rountree, age 14 years, 0 months and 15 days. I She was laid to rest in Stuckey cemetery Wednesday morning. Besides father and mother, she leaves three brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her depar ture. Miss Rountree had per haps not seen so many of her friends during her few days of illness, but to the favored ones who knew her during her trying ordeal, it was easy to appreciate and understand the position she maintained in her home town and in the hearts of all who knew her. As the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Rountree, her in herited beauty combined with her loveliness of character and disposition, her unfailing consid eration of others, her gracious and appealing manners made her the toast of her home and friends. She splendily maintained, dur- J ing her entire illness, her usual i cherfulness and made a heroic! fight, but lost; though apparent- j ly confident of her recovery. The rose of life was just com-j ing into blossom, when lo! the angel of death bore her hence to dwell for ever in immortal youth in the land of endless love. 1 would in the midst of their ! sorrow com fort the loved ones, ] who mourn the lo*s of this beau jtiful and useful life. 1 knew her las a kind, lovely girl; and 1 feel sure that as daughter, sister, rel ative and friend, she shown with the light that streams from a pure, devoted Christain heart. Dear surviving ones, sorrow ; not, as those who have no hope, j For if we believe that Jesus died land rose again, even so them al- | so that sleep in Jesuy will God bring with him. Sleep sweetly in your narrow! bed, Oh, dearly beloved! The birds sing their first morning, carols o’er your resting place; j the flowers bloom with a richer beauty, a rarer perfume to make fair the place of your sleep. Loving hearts will enshrine for ever the memory of your beauti ful life. A Devoted Friend. CHURCH NOTICE. Preaching at the Methodist church in Mt. Vernon next Sun day ut 11 a. m., by the pastor, j Preaching at Ailey Methodist! church al 7 p. m., by Rev. C. R. Jenkins, and quarterly confer-; once Monday morning. Every body cordially invited to attend these services. j 11. C. Brew ton, Pastor, j LAST ECHOES FROM SUPERIOR COURT. The March term of Montgom ery superior court came to a halt Saturday last, after a two weeks grind. Cases disposed of and not listed last week are as fol lows: CRIMINAL CASES. John Williams, misdemeanor; not guilty. Clayton Griffin, misdemeanor; not guilty. J. L. Burnsides, trsepass; not guilty. E. J. MsDade, discharged. Elijah’Wilkes, discharged. Sophie Mosley, assault and bat tery, guilty; fine $35. Chas, Morrison, misdemeanor; discharged. Mack Guin, misdemeanor; not guilty. John Jenkins, misdemeanor; not guilty. Jim Buttersworth, assault and battery, guilty; fined SSO. Tom Tucker, Jr., selling whisky; plea of guilty; fined $75. Joe larceny; guilty; SSO. Bob Cooper, discharged. Jim Achord, concealed pistol; not guilty. Frank Douglas, illegal sale of cotton; discharged. Geo. Johnson, disturbing Divine worship; not guilty. Will Daniels, concealed pistol; plea of guilty; fined SSO. Neal Harvey, cheating and swindling; settled. Hilton Tapley, unlawful drunk nenes; plea of guilty; fineds2s. Live Jackson, misdemeanor; set. F. W. Frazier, misdetnesnor; set. Ellen Drinks, misdemeanor; dis charged. K. W. Frazier, misdemeanor; not guilty. Frank Sears and Eddie Sears, cheating and swindling; demur. S. R. Tompkins, pointing pistol; guilty; $75 or six months.' Clayton Griffin, misdemeanor; plea of guilty; fined $37.50. Geo. B. Howard, murder; found guilty of involuntary man slaughter; fined $250 or twelve months in state farm. Wash Wiggins, misdemeanor; nol pressed. CIVIL CASES. The following civil cases were disposed of at interims: IShumake-Hall Co. vs (baddy Phillips: judgment for plff. John Jay McArthur vsßryßuth; judgment for plff. W. Henry Clark vs Jus. Hester, sheriff, et al, rule for distribu tion; rule absolute. A. B. Hutcheson vs S. A. L. sty., damages; settled. Snow Hill Dots. SiMtcial (net*. ’l’he fanners ure busy planting here this week. M Ish Miry Hartley wan a pleas imt visitor here Saturday and Sunday. She returned to her He h*in I at Glenwood Mom lay. We wish her much success. Mr. Joe Couey and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Henry Graham. Mr. A. C. Hartley and little brother, and mother, Mrs. U. U. Hartley, spent Sunday last with Mrs. IC. M. McLendou. Mr. It. If. Braswell and sister Marie spent Saturday and Sun day'with their sister, Mrs. J. A. Martin. ■ Mr. C. C. Hartley visited Mr. .1. It. Hartley’s Sunday last. Mr. Wiley Kent spent a" few days last week in Mt. Vernon. Miss Eula EcKay of Scotland came over last Wednesdry to attend the Snooks-Peterson wed ding at Ailey, returning Thurs day morning on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. F* C. McKay. NO 49
