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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.
