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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1914)
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. OFFICIAL OROAN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Entered at the Postoflicr in Mr. Vernon. Ga. as Second-Class Mail Matter. H. B. FOLSOM. Editor and Owner. $» a Year, In Advance. *#-|.c«al sdvertincmentH must invariably bo paid in advance, at the legal rate, and a« the law directs; and must be in hand not later than Wednesday morning of the first week of insertion Mount Vernon, Ga., Thursday Morning, Jan. 15, 1914. If the opportunities of 1914 are less our work should be greater. Plenty of peas, peanuts and potatoes mean plenty of pork and potato pone next winter. Travel by automobile has pass ed into the inter-state stage, and that is one more argument for national aid for highway build ing. If we could only get rid of this Mexican muddle before the Georgia legislature meets how greatly lightened would lie the the summer life. When the katydids begin to sing in July and the sun shines hot upon Mexican sombreros, there will still be scribblers writ ing, “Huerta did, but he didn’t. ” Hon. Pleas Stovall is begining to give us those glimpses of life in Switzerland that we have looked for ever since his depar ture for that land of scenic beauty. A spirit of optimism continues to pervade Georgia, but the bumper crops and good business of 1913 will not be surpassed without hard work, and it is time we were at it. We certainly have nothing against Atlanta, Georgia's capi tal and the premier city of the South, but our home pride would suggest Savannah as the proper location for that regional bank. Montgomery county has more natural advantages and less real good advertising than any place we know of. If our towns will not maintain chambers of com merce the county ought to have one. That “there is more in the man than there is in the land" has long been conceded. There are thousands of acres of land in Montgomery county that can be made to produce twice as much as the average yield has been. If your boy is working on that acre of corn land you should, by all means, encourage him to do his best for a prize. The effort he makes is worth more than money to him, and may lay the foundation for a highly creditable career. Over in the old Eleventh Dis trict the people have already made up their minds to “let well enough alone," and Randal Walker will continue in congress through another term. And about the same thing will happen in the new Twelfth. Schools and churches have transformed this section from a wilderness to one of prosperity and enlightenment, but the work must go on. There are still to be found instances of ignorance and indifference to progress that are well nigh appalling. That Governor John M. Slaton would be a credit to Georgia and the South in the United States! senate there is no doubt, but the I people need him in the gover nor’s chair: and we do not lx*- i lieve the politicians will be able to drag him into the race for senator. The boy that does not get above the average in school, and does not possess more than average integrity will fall below the aver- 1 age in manhood and citizenship. It’s the fellow that gets above the average that is heard from in after life, be he farmer, busi- i ness or professional man. TTfTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT* [ Gleanings From | f Wisdom’s Field. 5 A kAA Atlanta Constitution: —Now that the Mississippi legislature is in session President Wilson may have a vision of real war. Greensboro Herald-Journal:— Thomas Martin, of Custer coun ty, Nebrasba, is 120 years old, and it is said he has been a hater of women and a user of tobacco all his life. Had he loved the wo men and hated the weed per haps he’d round out a good old age. Who knows? Valdosta Times:- The London Spectator thinks that, public opinion will force the United States to step in and intervene in the Mexican trouble. Public opinion is powerful sometimes, but is not always right. We have already intervened there to a certain extent. Macon Telegraph:—Macon is busy cancelling those prosperity stamps, and when the big rally takes place the last of this month she will have done her part to make the Georgia State Chamber a great organization. Savannah Press:—The unem ployed in ’Frisco are defying the police. If they start that now what will they be doing during the dull times following the Panama exposition? Perry Home Journal;—The general opinion of the business men is that it is urgently neces sary for the people to steer close to the shore this year, unless they are able to enter deep wat er on the financial sea. Telfair Enterprise:—Chances begin to look good now for that farm demonstrator. That is one thing we need more than any thing else. Every merchant, farmer and citizen should see to it that we have this farm demon strator. Way cross Herald:—The state democratic committee of Ala bama has decided] fthat in the primaries in that state the ma jority rule shall apply. We still contend that the majority rule is democratic because it permits the people to rule. Monroe Advertiser:—The pa pers tell us that several new stars have been discovered in the last few weeks. We’re not sur prised: it is somewhat hard to stand on your feet and keep from running into things along about Christmas time. Thomasville Times-Enterprise: This is the best grain county in the state and we don’t raise enough corn, oats, hay or pinders for local consumption and not half enough cattle or hogs. Some folks and perhaps lots of them, are making a grevous mistake. Albany Herald:—The best way for the South Georgia far mer to reduce the cost of living, so far as he is himself concerned, is to make his meat and bread on his farm. Charleston News and Courier: —Some time has passed since the Hetch-Hetchey bill was sign ed, but the nation hasn’t gone to the dogs yet. Charlotte Observer:—lf the late Jesse James were a Mexican and loose in Mexico today, what a patriot and a Constitutionalist he would be. Darien Gazette:—This is the season for everybody to get busy doing something. There is no room for vagrants—or ought not to be—in Georgia. THI MOftTGOMBItY iftSITtR-THtRSDAY, JAN. 15. 19H ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Clerk Superior Court: I auk of my friends an') the citi«< us of Mont gomery oennty the office of Clerk of the Su perior Court. Long yearn of experienc in the woik warrant me in claiming my fitness for the dntiea of the office, and in the coming primary, under Hitch rules an may be adopter!, I &nk for your support. Your rotes will be highly appreciated, John C. MoAlluitsb. For Clerk Superior Court: I take this method of informing the voters of Montgomery county that I am a candidate for the office of Clerk of .Superior Court ol your county. With a business training that fits me lor this apodal work, ami a desire to serve my people, I solicit yotir votes, and assure you that I will endeavor always to serve you ac ceptably. Thanking you for the support you can give mo, I am Yours respectfully, Gao. It. Ttleb. For Clerk Superior Court, I hereby announce my candidacy for the of fice of Clerk ot the Superior Court of Mont f'omery County, subject to such rules as may in promulgated by the democratic party for holding the primary election. If lam elect ed I pledge the people of the county to dis charge all of the duties of the office to the very best of my ability. Having served the people in this capacity before, I feel that my experience qualifies me to thoroughly perform all of the duties of this office. Thanking the people for past favors and as suring each and every voter that I will appre ciate bis support, I am, Itospectfully, J. C. Calhoun. For Tax Collector: To the Voters of Montgomery County: In as much us I desire to bo Tax Collector of Montgomery County, I hereby announce myself a candidate for that office, subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Democratic Executive Committee governing the next primary. I will appreciate any Anil all support given me, ami if I should be *l< p< d I will do all in my power to do the duties of the office in the primer manner and accepta ble to the people at largo. There is one thing 1 will say in the beginning and let it be niv inetto until the election is 6ver, that I will not resort to any unfair moans, or dirty polit ical schemes or tricks, to securo my election. G. V. Mason. Pur Tax Collector. After having been solicited, I have decided to offer my services to the citizens of Mont gomery county as Tax Collector, under such rules as may bo adopted for the coming pri mary, and, if elected, I promise to serve you according to law and the best of my ability. Asking the support of the voters of the coun ty, I remain, Yours Truly, B. F. Hamilton. For Tax Collector: To the Voters of Montgomery County: I hereby offer myself a condidato for the of fice of Tax Collector of Montgomery county, subject to such rules as your executive com mittee may prescribe. !f elected, 1 promise to servo tho people to the best of my ability. Assuring you that I will appreciate all support given me, I am Yours to serve, H. C. Davis. For Sheriff: I am asking at the hands of tho people ami voters of Montgomery c.unty tho ottioo of Nheriff. I am not unknown to you, having served several years in the office with my brother, A. J. Burob, somo years ago. lam familiar with the duties of tne office, and my highest aim will bo to serve you well, if fa vored with the office. I am asking your sup port as an honest man, ami my candidacy is subject to such rules as your executive com mittee may prescribe. Assuring you that I will appreciate all support given me, I am Yours to serve, E. E. Button. For Sheriff. To the Citizens of Montgomery County: I am ofleting to servo you as Sheriff' of your county. I will ask your support for tiotuina nation as a candidate for that office in the ap proaching primary subject to such rules us may be adopted. If placed in this responsi ble position by your votes, I beg to assure you that yon will not have cause to regret tlie choice. Soliciting your support, lam Yours respectfully, 8. Z. 8 alter. For Sheriff. To the Citizens of Montgomery County: 1 hereby offer myself a candidate for the oftico of sheriff of Montgomery county, subject to such rules as your executive committee may prescribe. If favored with this office, I prom ise to do my duty and serve you to the best of my ability. Assuring your of tny appreciation of the support given me at your lumls, I am Yours to serve, 1,. Williamson. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of sheriff ol Montgom ery county, subject to such rules as may be made for the next primary. To offoring again my services in this capacity, 1 wish to thank my friends for their hearty support in the past, and beg to assure them that 1 will con tinue to houestlv discharge the dntiea of the office as heretofore, if the trust is again com mitted to me. Soliciting tho support ot the voters of the county, i nin. Yours Respectfully, Jam ns Hestk.r For Sheriff: To the Voters of Montgomery County: I hereby offer myself a candidate for the of fice of Sheriff of said county, subject to the rules of the Executive Committee If elected I promise to serve the people to the best of my ability, and will appreciate any and all votes given me in the election. Yours respectfully, J. B, Davis. Sopor ton, Nov. 25, 1913. For County Surveyor. I desire to serve the peoplo of my native county iu the capacity ol Surveyor, and here by announce myself a candidate for the office, subject to such mica as your county executive committee may prescribe, it will be my am bition to serve you faithfully and efficiently if elected by you to the office. Soliciting your support, I am Yours Respectfully, Benz. F. Hamilton, Jb. For County Treasurer: To the Voters of Montgomery County; I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to such rules and ! regulations as may be adopted by the Demo- j oratic Executive Committee governing the next primary. I will appreciate your support. ! Very respectfully, William Jonbs. • For County Treasurer. I am offering for re-election to the office of Treasurerfof Montgomery county. I am in need of the compensation the office affords, au.d haring served you faithfully this term, I : respectfully ask for your support iu the next j primary election, under such rules as may be prescribed. Assuring you of my highest ap preciation for past favors, aud asking you to remember me iu the election, I am, Yours Respectfully, Aechky Gillis. For Tax Receiver • I sm asking the citizens of Montgomery county for re-election to the office of Tax Re ceiver. Having served you faithfully and well, I feel that I am justly entitled to an other term, aud guarantee tho same honest service heretofore given you. Thanking you for past favors, and soliciting your support, lam Yours to serve, Isaac Lrooks. For Tax Receiver. I take this method of informing my friends and the voters of Montgomery Countv that I am offering to serve them as Tax Receiver. Having served you one term, I feel that I am entitled to a second term, and solicit the votes of all citizens. My record will speak for my ability to fill the place satisfactorily. Thank ing you for past favors, I am Yours Respectfully, John G. Morris. For Representative. I desire to represent the county of Montgom ery in the Georgia Legislature, and hereby give notice to my fellow citizens that 1 am a candidate lor the place. Having tho welfare and prosperity of the people at heart, I pro pose, if elected, to advocate such me asures as they desire enacted into law, and to do such things as will uphold the dignity of the grand old .State of Georgia and advance the material interest of her people. Soliciting your votes in the primary election, and assuring you of my purpose to serve you faithfully, I am Yours respectfully. Jim L. Gillis. For Representative. To tho People of Montgomery County: I am ffity-seven years of age. I moved to your county in 1894. I have been a close ob server of the people among whom I have lived, their condition and the causes that have led to their condition. Mv observation and in vestigations teach me that for many years legislation has been in tbe interest of corpo rations in general, in favor of office-holders, in favor of tire wealthy, against tbe interests of the farmer and other poor people who have to borrow money. It is time there was a change; and the hard working men should have a fair opportunity to make a comfortable support for their families. Possessed with an earnest desire to bring about legislation that will correct some of the many evils that exist, I announce myself a candidate to represent you m the General Assembly of Georgia. If my life sinco I have been in the county has been such as to command your confidence then I would he pleased to have the influence of the ladies and the votes of the men. • Yours to serve, A. L. Lanier. Petition For Divorce. Georgia—Montgomery County. Willie Davie ve Susan Davie. In Montgomery Superior Court. To Susan Davis, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Willie Davis has filed in this court his petition for total divorce against you, and that the same is made returnable to the February Term of this court. Take due notice thereof and govern yourself accordingly. Wit ness the Honorable E. D. Graham, Judge of said court. M. L. O’Brien, Clerk, S. C. M. C. Farm for Sale. I am now offering at private sale 100 Acres of Land lying in the southern portion of Laurens county, nine miles north of Glen wood, Wheeler county. This property has open upon it a one horse farm, a nine-room two-sto ry building in first class condition, barn and tenant house, and an artesian well supplies an abund ance of fine, pure water. This farm lies within one mile of the Oconee river, In addition to the 100 acres of farm land I am also offering 169 acres of Swamp Land near by which will afford excellent pasturage for livestock. Prices reasonable and terms easy. Write or call on the undersigned for particulars. J. B. Geiger, Mt. Vernon, Ga. M. E. CALHOUN Atty at Law, Mt Vernon, Georgia E. M. RACKLEY Dentist Office over Mt. Vernon Drug Co. MT. VERNON. GA. L . W. RUSH, Dental Surgeon, Offices 2d Floor Bank of Soperton Building. Soperton, Ga. 60 YEARS’ B Vu J J Lj h 1 ™/t 1 I | B qL_ i 3 1 ] Jg ' V Trade Warn* Designs ’ ' Copyriqht* Ac. 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VERNON, 6A. CAPITAL, $15,000.00 SURPLUS, $30,000 00 RESOURCES, $145,000J0 Willie T. McArthur, President W. ▲. Peterson, Cashier Alex McArthur. Vice-President H. L. Wilt. Assistant Cashier MT. VERNON, GA.
