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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1911)
THIS MAN IS A SUCCESSFUL FARMER, A gentleman of our acquain tance was riding out a few days ago among some of his farmer friends and says that he was struck with the home and farm of a gentleman who lives only a a few miles from Blackshear. Upon a closer investigation, the ' secret of the whole thing was disco ,-ered. The gentleman had five boys and three of them about grown. These boys love home and are known as the steadiest boys in the neighbor hood. It is said that home has been made so pleasant for these boys that they love it better than the home of any of their neigh bors and it is a fact that they are are always at home to spend the night and they don’t take half of it to get there. This year these boys and their father made and gathered twen ty-eight thousand pounds of sea island cotton, nine bales of short cotton not a boll of either being picked T>y hired labor. They will sell at least a thousand pounds of pork, several barrells of the nicest kind of syrup. Besides thi3, they have large crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts and corn. They do their plowing and haul ing with a pair mules which will bring $500.00 on any market, but would not be sold for $600.00. When asked how he kept his boys at home .so content, his re ply was that he treated his boys as sons and made the home for them as pleasant as he could. He understands his boys and they understand him, and instead of trying to see how much money he can make out of his boys he tries to see how good he can make his boys and the money is only a by-product. There is a good lesson to learn here and the fact that it comes from a Pierce county “Cracker” should make it even more im pressive.—Blackshear Times. GERTY’S GUM. Here’s a story that comes by word of mouth from a traveling man, whose veracity is only ex ceeded by his versatility, says the Indianapolis News. “One day last summer,” he said, “I was supporting a cigar Indian at a downtown corner in St. Louis. On that particular street the summer cars are some times of the coffee grinder, sin gle truck model, type of 1812. There were a number of shirt and shoe factories near the cor ner. It was about the closing hour, and I noticed two girls step up to the corner and scan the car tracks. “ ‘She ought to be along pretty soon, Gerty,’ said one. “ ‘Uh, hull,’ said Gerty. Just then an open car came bumping along. One girl stepped out and read the number. “ ‘No, that’s not her,’ she said. “The same performance was followed with three or four cars, until one came into view that brought a smile from Gerty and her friend. “ ‘No. 3422,’ said Gerty. ‘She’s the one.’ “The girls flagged the car. “ ‘Fourth seat back, on the end,’ commanded Gerty. “On they got,” said the sales man, watching the effect this tale was having. “On they got, and Gerty, reaching under the seat, dislodged something. It was a wad of chewing gum. And I was near enough to see it, too.” Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates via M. D. & S. R. R. Tickets on sale Dec. loth, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, j 25th, 30th, and 31st, 1911, and Jan. Ist, 1912. Final limit re turning Jan. Bth, 1912. Take advantage of the low! rates and go home for Christmas. J. A. Streyer, ft. P. A., M. D. & S. R. R., Macon, Ga. If you want nymey quick, write j Lyons Loan & Abstract Co., Ly- j ons, Ga., for they are loaning, money cheap. ' Erick Notes. Special Correspondeuee. Christmas times are near at hand. Olin Brown and sister Miss i Berta spent Sunday with their uncle J. D. Brown, and went to morning services at Springhill. Our teacher has just moved and gotten straight for work. He seems to be doing business al ready. Leon Irwin and sister Miss Louise were in Erick Sunday. Services at Erick were enjoyed by quite a number Sunday morn ing and evening. Mrs. W. H. Brown and daugh ter Miss Lillie visited Mi’s. W. A. Brown and family. J. A. Martin was in this sec tion Sunday night. J. A. Brown of Bessemer, Ala. has been visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. VV. A. Brown- Saturday he left for Sandersville, where he will visit his parents. J. GID MORHiS *wms; SOUTH CAROLINA PRIZE. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 14. —Two of the grand champion sweep stakes prizes at the South Atlan tic States Corn exposition go to North Carolinians and one to a Georgian, and one to a South Carolinian. The North Carolinians are T. C. Goodwin, of Apex, who won the grand champion sweepstakes for a single ear, and J. W. Lewis, of Boomer, who won the grand champion sweepstakes for the best 50 ears. J. Gid Morris, of Smyrna, Ga., won the grand champion sweep stakes for the best 10 ears. Burrell Knight, of Angelus, S. C., won the ten-ear grand sweep stakes in the boys’ class. DAVIS—CARSWELL. On. Dec. 12th at 8 o’clock p. m. one of Alamo’s most popular young ladies, Miss Ruth Davis, was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence R. Carswell of Ameri cus, at the Methodist church, the Rev. J. H. Larkin, D. D. of Mcßae officiating. The church had been beauti fully decorated for the occasion with chrysanthemums, palms and ivy. An arch over the altar rail, from the center of which de scended a large floral bell, and on either side were the letters D. and C. done in flowers. Amidst | the green were wax candles, 1 their meliow lights adding to the pretty scene. Before the ceremony Miss Hannah Bright sang “All for I You” in a clear, sweet soprano I voice, after which the familiar : strains of Mendelssohn’s wed ! ding march were heard. ' The bride was becomingly ; gowned in white duchess satin, | trimmed with rose point lace and pearls. She carried a shower boquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. Her attendants ! were Mrs. Nettie Ayers of Bos ton, Mass., who wore a gown of pink brocade with silver trim mings, and the bride’s sister, Miss Sadie Davis of Vidalia, Ga., who looked very charming in a dress of blue chiffon. Both car ried large boquets of carnations. The groom was attended by his two brothers, Messrs. Frank and Robert Carswell of Americus. The ushers were Messrs. Charl ton Burch and Thomas Mcßae, j of Mcßae. After the ceremony there was a reception at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Carswell left on the night train for an ex ! tended trip to Florida, after which they will be at home in New Orleans, La. Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cars well of Americus, Mrs. Edward , Davis of Pensacola, Fla., and the bride’s father Mr. Clem Davis of Vidalia. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. I A Guest. THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR—THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 1011. WOMAN, 99’YEARS OLD, HAS NEVER SEEN AUTO. Jackson, Ga., Dec. 12. —Nine- ty-nine years old without ever having seen an automobile is the record of “Aunt Sookie” Pruitt, of Cabaniss, Monroe county. Miss Pruitt will be 99 years of age on Christmas day and she saw her first automobile last Sunday. J. M. Watts and J. H. Turner, of this place, were visiting in Mon roe county Sunday and Mr, Watts, knowing Miss Pruitt had never seen an auto, called on her and took her for an automobile ride. It is needless to say she thought the automobile a won derful invention. Miss Pruitt lives in a log house built 76 years ago. She has oc cupied the house continuously since it was first built. With her live her two nieces, Miss Anne Byars, aged 76 years of age, and Mrs. Sallie Davis, aged 68. WARY OF THE POSSUM. They were talking about ’pos sum hunting the other night while sitting around a roaring fire at Reid Nash’s store. “Seems to me that the ’pos sums this year tame than ever before,” said Loyd Glaze. “We caught one the other night right in the grove by the front yard, and in two hours caught anotherYm the edge of a cotton field right‘"in full view of the house.” “Possums always’kiid take to a town, anyhow,” chimed in an other'of the champions. “Why, they get up parties right in'Au gusta and go up the banks of the Savannah river and sometimes they catch the var mints in a stone’s throw of Cot ton Row, right in the heart of the city.” “I have seen a.’possum run to cover in a rose vine over the door of a well known' t resident in the town of Thomson,” remark ed a visitor in the city, “and I have often wondered how to ac count for it. Do you suppose the ’possum has a tendency to become a domestic animal?” It was agreed to leave it to ->ld Gus Martin, the last of the old fashioned .negro possum hunters, who, perhaps, has made a closer study of possumology than any other hunter in the county. Gus came to town a few nights after wards and when asked why the ’possums are taking the town of Lincolnton, remarked: “De 'pos sum smells so many good things cookin’ ’round de towns dese days and nights he done quit der country woods and tuck up wid de town folks. ’’ Lincoln Jour nal. MRS. PERNELOPE DAVIS. In memory of Mrs. Pern elope Davis, wife of Thomas A. Davis, who departed this life Dec. 7, 1911. She was buried at Red Bluff church Dec. 9th. Funeral services by O. O. Williams and Tol. Thomas. Sister Davis’ maiden name was Gillis. She joined the Baptist church at Red Bluff in 1872 and was a member there at the time, of her death. She lived at Soperton hut had gone to her daughter’s in Ap pling county. She was taken sick and never recovered. She leaves a husband, nine children and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn i her death. Her living children are twoi sons, Kelley and Austin Davis,. and seven daughters: Mrs. Piety Geiger, Mrs. Clara White, Mrs. Kate Lott, Mrs. Lillia Horn, Mrs. Emma McLendon, Mrs. Arl Smith and Miss Clyde Davis. To all we express our sympa thy and love. God bless you all. Sle*;p on, dear Mother. We would not wake thee Until JeHua cornea to take thee. O. O. Williams, Pastor. Full line of Butterick patterns and publications at Mrs. J. L. Adams’. Call and get free fashion j sheet or send in your name on a j postal. Mail orders solicited. FOR SHERIFF. To thu Voters of Montgomery County: I hereby anuouuce myself a candidate for the oflioe of Sheriff of said county, subject to tho coming primary. I have had an ambition to fill this oflioe since reaching manhood, and if elected I will respect tho oflieo and protoct the citizens and their property with this office, impartially. Faithfully yours, J. A. DUNN. FOR SHERIFF. To the Voting Citizens of Montgomery Co,: With a record for service and fair dealing while serving ns Sheriff ot our county, I most earnestly ask your support in my candidacy for ro-electlou to this office in the coming election. It has been my efforts to sol ve tho people faithfully, and is my desire to continue in tho service of my fellow citizens. With as surances of appreciation of tho favors already bestowed upon mo, and asking your kind in dulgence, I am Yours truly, James Hester. FOR SHERIFF. To the citizens of Montgomery county: 1 offer for election to tho oftico ol Sheriff of Montgomery county, and respectfully ask tho support of my friends and fellow citizens. In asking for office at your hands for the first time, I guarantee to taithftiUy discharge all its duties, and expect only to do my duty as a sworn officer. I ask your support in tho com ing primary election, and hope to bo favored with the oftico. I claim some experience in tho work pertaining to the oftico and fool fully competent to take tip tho work if elected. E. O. THOMAS. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. To tho Pooplo of Montgomery County: I am now serving tho comity as Tax Col lector, being my first and only term. Tho work boforo mo is receiving my most earnest endeavors. For the favor accorded mo, lam very grateful, and assure tho voters of the county of my continued efforts to Borvo thorn in a faithful and acceptable manner. I feel that my labors will Warrant mo in asking re election to this important ofileo. Your favor will be greatly appreciated. .My name and candidacy is before you, subject to such rules and requirements as may bo provided by tho Democratic committee of tho county. Very rospcctfullv, b. F. W A KNOCK. For County Treasurer. I hereby announce as a candidate to succeed myself sm Treasurer of Mor.tgomery comity, subject to tho primary election. Thanking my follow citizens for past support, and solic iting a continuance, I am Yours truly, J. W. MORRISON. For Sheriff. Wishing to again serve tho people of Mont gomery comity in tho capacity of Sheriff, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office, subject to tho rnlog of the county pri mary. My record as former sherift is before yen and I respectfully ask thu offiuo again at your hands, again assuring you that if I ant favored with tho office I will discharge its duties to tho best of my ability, knowing its varied responsibilities. Yours respoclfully, A. J. MJUOU. For County Treasurer. I offvr my services to tho voters ol Mont gomery comity in the capacity of County Treasurer. Years of clerical training render mo quite competent to discharge tho duties of the office, and my work as a county official in former years warrants mo in saying that 1 have a right to claim the support of my follow citizens I respectfully ask for election at your hands to the office of Treasurer, and guarantee to discharge faithfully all its duties ‘ if favored with tho office. Yours respectfully, E. M. UACKLEY. For Clerk Superior Court. Having faithfully served Montgomery coun ty as Clerk of the Superior Court for one term I shall ask again for tho office. In tho coming county primary I ask for re-nomination at the hands ot the voters ot tho county, and promise Continued faithfulness in the dis charge of the duties of the office. I appre ciate highly your favors in the past, and feel entitled to another term- Hoping to have the vote of mv former supporters and other friends with whom I have neon pleasantly associated while serving in tho office, I remain Yours Respectfully, M. L.O’lirion. Money To Loan. I am in position now to secure loans on farm lands and town property in Montgomery County. ; The lender that will handle my business is especially desireable for parties that want big loans on farm lands, and for those who want to build homes in towns. Their interest is 6 per cent. Terms five years, the borrow pay ing 1-10 each year thereby re ducing the interest, and princi pal so the final settlement will be easy. The money for building l or improving homes in towns is | also 6 per cent, money, and the i loans are arranged so the bor rower repays monthly for 60 months. You only have to add a little to the amount you are paying as rent to own you a home in a short time. I think this a good way for a person to get a home. L. C. Underwood, Mt. Vernon, Ga. NOTICE. I hereby forewarn all persons against buying from C. E. Nabb or trading for 32 acres of laud in the 1343 d Disrict of Montgomery county, known us the Luther Nabb place. I claim title to said i property and anyone buying it i will buy a law suit, Mrs. M. L. Nabb. 'Doc Ist 1911. 4t I___— HERE IS Something that will Interest You 0 as it, means a great saving on your December shopping. \\ Alter twenty years ot pleasant and successful business v|9 with our many customers, we have decided to make a change in our mercantile business, beginning 1912. Our store will bo closed several days between January Ist and the 15th for the purpose of taking stock. Our agreement i x to turn over to the new firm all stock on hand at a dis count, and to make stock-taking easier, wo are running a THIRTY DAY PRE-INVENTORY SALE $ DEC. 1 to JAN. 1, 1912 f Wo are offering during this special sale our great stock of A > Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats, 0 I Shoes and Hardware 0 AT ACTUAL COST. In other words, any article in our store except groceries. Will not mention any article or 0 price, hut when wo say cost we mean cost. You will note c \ This Sale is Seasonable- o early enough to be of great service to you and your fam- , \ ily. Our clerks will bo instructed to sell at actual cost V' hut under no circumstances charge uny article at these x 0 prices. Come early and get the best selections from this ( J largo stock. Wo have the goods and plenty of them. £ Mcßae & Bro. | Mount Vernon, Ga. lOF ALL ' & LUNG IEDIES liHG’S SCO VERY AFEST, SUREST AND COLD ÜBE L DISEASES OF L.UNGB. AND CHEST HALF A BOTTLE New Discovery cured me of the d. J. R. Pitt, Rocky Mount, N. C. | AND 81.00 JUARANTEED BY ■■■■■■■>■ MACON, DUBLIN & SAVANNAH RY. Schedule Effective Oct. 22, 1911. IF?, 0 STATIONS ™ p° ri 7 A. M. P. M. A M. P. M. 7 (K) lUU Leave Macron Arrive II 25 •! 28 714 414 Swift, Creek 11 12 827 725 425 Dry branch 11 05 404 727 427 Atlantic 10 59 400 751 451 Pike’s Peak 10 55 856 759 489 Fitzpatrick 10 48 849 744 444 Ripley 10 48 844 750 460 Jeffersonville 10 81 882 800 500 Gal In more 10 19 821 810 510 Danville 10 09 811 821 521 Allentown 10 04 306 8 81 5 31 Montrose 9 54 2 56 842 542 Dudley 948 245 848 548 Shewmako 987 289 8 54 5 64 Moore 9 80 2 82 910 010 Ar. Lv. 915 217 Dublin 915 615 Lv. Ar. 910 212 917 017 SMD *S J 908 210 921 021 NM D&SJ 901 206 9 81 0 31 Catiin 8 61 1 56 941 041 Minter 848 145 951 051 Rockledge 881 188 966 666 Orland 825 127 10 11 71J Soperton 810 112 10 22 722 Tarrytown 758 100 10 80 780 Kibbee 75012 62 JO 45 745 Vidalia 73512 37 CONNECTIONS: At Dublin with the Wrightsvllle <feTennillo and the Dublin & South western for Eastman and Tennillo and intermediate points At Macon witli Southern Hallway from and to Cincinnatti, Chattanooga, Home Rirmingliam, Atlanta ami Intermediate points. Also the Central of Georgia Railway, G. ri. A F. Railway, Macon ami Birmingham Railway and Georgia Railroad. At Rockledge with the Milieu and Southwestern for Wadley and in termediate points. At Vldalia with the Seaboard Air Line for Savannah and intermediate points, and with the Milieu and Southwestern for Milieu, Stillinore and In termediate points. J. A. STREYER, G. P. A., Macon, Ga.
