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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1915)
©!|s> ifimttQnmm; ifflcmtur. VOL. XXIX. COUNTY BOARD ASSUMES CHARGE To Publish Complete Audit of Books of the County Commissioners. The new board of Commission ers of Roads and Revenues held its first official meeting Tuesday, and organized by electing Mr. E. Miller chairman and Mr. Carl McAllister clerk. Mr. Jas. L. Lowrey is the other member. The day was spent in arranging for the year’s work, and it was a busy one. Mr. T. J. Parker was appointed county warden. He has had many years experience on the road system of Toombs county, and is said to be an expert road man. Col. L. C. Underwood will con tinue to serve as county attorney. Mr. J. C. Snelling will superin tend the county farm. Ferries will probably be let this month. The old commissioners recently installed a new system of records for the office, which is calculated to facilitate and simplify matters. The new system affords a clear and concise record of every trans action, and should prove accept able and pleasing to the public. For many years the public has desired a published a statement of the county’s financial stand ing at the hands of the county commissioners, and grand juries have repeatedly recommended it; yet no detailed statement has ever been made in this manner. During the past few months a thorough audit has been made of the county commissioners’s books by an expert, and the result of his labors will be given the pub lic in full through the county paper. This action was taken by the retiring board at their last meeting, held Dec. 31st, and was concurred in by the new board, by special invitation. Fifteen citizens were present, and they, too, were allowed to cast a unan imous vote in favor of publication of the entire report, covering the past several years work. Mr. Goddard, the accountant, has left no stone unturned, and his work is most creditable. Publi cation will doubtless begin next week, and when finished, the tax payers of Montgomery county will have been given full infor mation as to the affairs of the county, from a financial stand point. The publication will be watched with interest. (Better Able Than 1 Ever! 1 Our facilities for banking service ® during the new year cannot be % excelled. A close investigation invited. Ample means, and the I best service to the public. THE CITIZENS BANK | OF ALSTON, CiA. D. S. WILLIAMSON E. S. MARTIN JOE W. SHARPE £0 President Cashier Vice-Pres. DIRECTORS: T. A. Clifton Dr. J. H. Dees A. T. Johnson John Jay McArthur W. T. Mcßride F. B. Mcßride £0 J. S. Sharpe Joe W. Sharpe D. S. Williamson 0 Walden —Dukes A marriage of much interest to friends and former schoolmates here, was that of Mr. Clifford Dukes of Milan and Miss Mae Walden of Gibson, Ga., cele brated on Thursday last at the bride’s home in Gibson. Rev. J. D. Rabun of Mt. Vernon went up to perform the marriage rites. Mr. Dukes is cashier of the bank of Milan, and has a host of friends here, having been a popu lar student at the Brewton-Par ker Institute. His bride is the daughter of Mr. Thomas Walden, clerk of the superior court of Glascock county, and is a young lady of charming personality. Miss Urania Mcßae A Charming Hostess. At the home of Mrs. F. Lee Mcßae on College Street last Friday evening Miss Urania Mc- Rae entertained a number of her friends. The house had been beautifully decorated for the hol idays in Christmas greens, with here and there a profusion of cut filowers. The evening was de lightfully spent in playing rook and other games. Miss Mcßae was assisted in entertaining by her aunt, Mrs. F. Lee Mcßae. At a late hour a most delicious course of hot choc olate, cake and candies was served. The assembled guests were: Misses Minnie Abt, Bessie Stuck ey, Anna Morrison, Viola McLe tnore, Juanita Morrison, Dorcas Mcßae and Jennie Thompson. Messrs. Douglas McGregor of Ailey, Jim Paul McNatt of Ly ons, C. A. Morrison of Glenwood, Will McQeen, Tom Hughes, Clar ence Mcßae, Carr McLemore and Max Segall. Co-Operation Made the Play a Supcess. The teachers of the local gram- 1 mar school wish to thank the; patrons for their co-operation in costuming the children in the children in the recent entertain- j ment, “In Little Folks’Town.”; The receipts were very satis- 1 factory, and will be' spent in pay ing for school room improvement. 1 Inasmuch as the parts of the 1 play were assigned on the 2nd, : and the play given on Dec. 17th, ! the pupils deserve commenda tion for their interest and appli cation. The performance was a remarkable success, and the at tendance and support of the gen eral public is appreciated. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. JANUARY 7. 1915. Special Trains Take Students to College. Milledgeville, Jan. 4.—The Georgia Normal and Industrial College will reopen Tuesday morning. The students are re turning today. In addition to the ten regular passenger trains winch pass through Milledgeville, the Cen tral of Georgia arranged for two extra trains, and the Georgia Railroad for extra coaches. One special train came from Gordon at noon. Another special train will run from Macon at night. Two extra coaches will come i from Atlanta, two from Coving i ton, one from Columbus, one ! from Albany,two from Sauannah, 1 and one coach from Augusta. I I : Log Train Derailed; Two Negroes Killed. Ocilla, Jan. 2.—Two negro log choppers were killed and three more injured near Mystic when a log train, heavily loaded, was de railed, scattering the big sticks of timber. The dead men are Warren | Bowen and Henry Jackson. i A broken rail is believed to , have thrown the tender of the engine and three trucks off the track. The train is operated by | the Henderson Lumber company, | of Ocilla. MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION Program for Meeting to be Held at Mt. Vernon January 9th. I. Opening talk by President | of the Association. 11. “School Sanitation.” —M. R. Markey, Mrs. Nellie Roach, Miss Marion Adams. 111. “How to deal with the dull pupil.”-Miss Nannie Pettit, Miss Jane Kelley, J. R. Dickson. IV. “Parents’ Clubs, How or ganized, and benefits. ” —C. A. Johnston, Miss Lizzie Moseley, Miss Annie Sue Johnson. V. “How to prevent, whisper ing. "—Miss Mary Pettit, Miss Freddie Stokes, Miss Bertha j Swan. VI. “How to beautify the school building and school grounds.”— Miss Maggie Clark, Miss Oppie Lee Fuqua, Miss Lyra Thomo son. VII. “School Improvement! Leagues.E. D. Bacon, Miss Inez Brantley, Miss Lollis Combs. General discussion of the con test, report of committee. Cordele Man’s Invention. I Cordele, Ga., January 2. ! Wilmer F. Hall, a Cordele plumb er, has secured patent rights in ! the United States for the manu facture and saleyof an automatic stopper or strainer for bath tubs, lavatories and sinks that promises to eventually entirely eliminate the chain and stopper now used for such fixtures and to net him a handsome little fortune. Services Here Sunday. Next Sabbath will be the reg ular appointment of Rev. H. C. Ewing at the Methodist church I here. His subject will be: “God | Speaking Through Fire and Blood.” All invited toj attend. J. W. Smith’s Store At Manassas Burned. Manassas, Ga., Jan. 3.—The large store house and stock of goods of Joseph W. Smith were burned Friday morning. The loss is estimated at $12,500, with $7,500 insurance. The store was the chief mercantile establish ment here. The fire appears to ihave been of incendiary origin. Lad With Air Rifle Shoots Girl in Eye. Dublin, Jan. 4.—LaurensCoun ty’s 18-year-old daughter of 0. I. Hilbun, of this city, is awaiting developments of an injury to her 1 right eye, inflicted by an air rifle accidentally shot at her by Nath Holleman, a lad of this city, j The Holleman boy, while , standing in the front yard of the ! Hilbun home, playing with the air rifle, pointed it in the direc ! tion of Miss Hilbun. The shot ! passed through a screen door and entered the girl’s eye, mak ing an ugly wound. Married in Atlanta. A recent weddingof interest to many friends throughout the 1 t county was that of Mrs. Maud Cannon of Atlanta and Mr. Wm. T. Mcßride of Alston, the happy ! event having occurred at the home of the bride. After a brief sojourn in Florida, they are now at home to their friends at their beautiful home near Al ston. Mr. Mcßride is a successful business man, a director of the Citizens Bank of Alston, a mem ber of one of the best known families in the county, and is to be congratulated on having won a fair bride. CELEBRATE THEIR CRYSTAL WEDDING Home of Col. and Mrs. A. B. Hutcheson Scene of Festivity. Artistic and appropriate cards announced to their friends that Col. and Mrs. A. B. Hutcheson would celebrate the fifteenth an niversary of their marriage lasi week. On Wednesday evening their home, one of the most j lovely in architectural appoint \ ment and tasty arrangment in this section, was alight with good cheer, and the assembled guests were not disappointed in the royal entertainment awaiting them within. Os jjcourse, those who know Mrs. Hutcheson really expected much in the way of ornate decorations and pleasant details. The feast was all that epicures could desire, and the evening one of rare pleasure. Many handsome pieces of cut| glass were presented the happy! couple, and many wishes express ed that they would live to cele brate their golden anniversary as well. Assisting the hostess in receiv ing the guests were, Mrs. J. E. Hall of Soperton, Mrs. Butler of Savannah, Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Mrs. D. A. Mcßae and Mrs. C. A. Mason. Misses Anna Morri son and Urania Mcßae presided over the punch bowl. Misses Bessie Stuckey, Minnie Abt and Iris Simpson served candies, salted almonds, icecream and cake. Mrs. Butler, Miss Maggie Brewton and the Misses Lee ren dered some fine musical selec tions. Others attending were, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Peterson, Col and Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. I). A. Mcßae, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gumming, Dr.Jand Mrs. J. E. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mason, Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hall of Soperton, Col and Mrs. A. L. Lanier, Mrs. J. B. Geiger, Mrs. Jts. F. Currie, Mrs. J. D. Rabun, Mrs, E. M. Rackley, Mrs. J. E. Cockfield, Mrs. S. V. Hicks, Mrs. C. W. Wright, Mr. Mark McLemore, Miss Ila McLemore, Misses Elizabeth and Ljllie Belle Lee, Miss Margaret Brewton, Miss Inez Mcßae, Miss Florence Adams. Birthday Entertainment. One of the most highly enjoya ble affairs of the season was the birthday party given Misses Ca die Belle and Bertie Lou Adams on their 16th birthday, by their mother, Mrs. J. L. Adams. Soon after the guests arrived they were decorated with pietures representing various cakes. Thereupon began a contest which consited in naming the cakes rep resented. This very unique con test was enjoyed by all. The first prize, a box of candy, was won by Miss Stella Morris and Mr. Robert Cockfield. The consola tion prize, a package of fine crackers, was won by Messrs. 1 Otis Rackley and Lawrence : Thompson. Mrs. Adams presided over the ! punch bowl. The house was deco rated with holly, mistletoe and ferns. Their 16 friends present were: Misses Eva Conner, Marguerite Montgomery, Lucile Mcßae, Stel la Morris, Lessie Mae Rackley and Minnie Smith. Messers. Williard and Carl Adams, Robert Cockfied, James McCullough, Will McQueen, Clarence Mcßae, Joel T. Outler, Otis and Waldo Rackley, Albert Simpson and Lawrence Thompson. Mrs. Adams was assisted in re ceiving and conducting the con test by Miss Stella Morris and Mrs. John F. Bass. Basket Ball Here Saturdny Afternoon. Followers of basket bafl will be glad to learn of the game for Saturday evening here—the 8.-P. I. team against the Tennille In stitute team. On account of high traveling expenses and dull limes, the foot ball team came out in the hole, financially, and it is earnestly hoped the Mt. Vernon and Ailey fans will turn out in goodly num bers and make the basket ball season a financial success. The game starts at 3 o’clock. The admission is only 25 cents. Let the public attend. •> Misses Langford Entertain. One of the most elaborate en tertainments given in Uvalda du ring the holidays was that given by Misses Ada and Maggie Lang ford at their hospitable home on New Year’s evening. The parlor and dining room were suitably decorated for the occasion, and added interest to the pleasures of the evening. Various games were played by the guests, while delightful mu sic was rendered by Misses Lang ford, McNatt and Mr. H. C. Mc- Allister. Later in the evening delicious refreshments were served and greatly enjoyed. Among the guests on this joy ous occasion were: Misses Maxie Brewton, Pearl Kennedy, Helen: Gray, Fran key Lee Johnson, ; Pearl and Bernice Jones, Myrtle arid Beulah Moses, Vic, Alberta* and Mary Lou McNatt. Mr. and | Mrs. C. R. Baggot. Messrs. Gillmore Baggot, Dewitt Cal houn, Cecil Graybel, Newton ! Swindelle, M. R. Markey, Lester j O’Neal, Bob McNatt, Lamar 1 Jones, Colon McSwairi, J. A. Og-j burn, Fred, Mack, Grady and Charlie McAllister. Election Officers of The Citizens Bank. At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens Bank of Alston, the following officers were re-elected for the year: President, D. S. Williamson. Vice-Pres., Joe W. Sharpe. Cashier, E. S. Martin. Directors, T. A. Clifton, Dr. J. j H. Dees, A. T. Johnson, F. B Mcßride, John Jay McArthur, W. T. Mcßride, J. S. Sharpe, Joe W. Sharpe and D. S. Williamson. [ NEW SCHEDULE OVER S. A. L. Will Give Increased Mail Facilities.—Welcomed by the Public. The Seaboard has just inaugu rated a new schedule for this di vision, reducing the through run from Savannah to Montgomery, and running a train between Sa vannah and Americuß instead. Train No. 11 leaves Savannah at 7.00 a. m., reaching Mt. Vernon 10.30. Train No. 13 leaves Sa vannah 4.00 p. m., passing this place 7.39—tw0 hours earlier. Eastbound, Train No. 14 passes Mt. Vernon 6.22 a. m., arriving in Savannah 10.00 o’clock. No. 12 passes here 4.57, afternoon, as heretofore. As a substitute for a part of the old through service, a train is now operated between Helena and Richland, as shown by the new time card in The Monitor. The new schedule will prove very satisfactory to the people of this section, since it will allow four mails a day instead of three. For several years Mt. Vernon has had no night mail fom the east, the same having been returned on the morning train the follow ing day. This service has been very inconvenient and unsatis factory, hence the new schedule is welcomed by the public. This will allow mail to be dispatched on the early morning train—for those who arise in time. GEORGIA PRODUCTS LACK STANDARD Thousands of Dollars Lost For Lack Standards and Grades. Revelation that Georgia farm ers, by their own thoughtlessness and neglect, lose many thousands of dollars annually, and the op portunity so rdeveloping a profit able industry in feed-stuffs, and that the same thousands are poured into other states, was made Friday. Two business men visited Dan G. Hughes, Assistant Commis sioner of Agriculture, with the information that they and other men like them wanted to buy Georgia products for their stock, but there was no market, no guarantees of quality, no grades nor standardization in Georgia. They asked what could be done about it. The men were W. B. Baker, president, and W, Riley purchas ing agent of the Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation. They said that with their 600 draft amimals about $4,000 or $5,000 each month for feed. They want to buy tnis feed from Georgia farmers, they said, but do not know where to find it, or, finding it, can have no assurance of its quality. Other corporations, they said, were in the same position. Mr. Hughes said a produce ex change had been suggested, whereby farmers and merchants and purchasers might co-operate in fixing standards, grades and guarantees, but no action ever had been taken by the parties concerned. “I welcome the inquiry of these business men,” he said later, “because it points to the begin ning of serious thought and en terprise along this line, which, when worked out, will mean more for the good of the Georgia far mer than any other thing, pro viding him substantial and per manent markets. It will mean much for the state as well, and keep in Georgia the money that hitherto went abroad to other states.” NO. 39
