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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1915)
OJbf fHuntnmttmj Ulnnttar. VOL. XXIX. WILL REPEAT SCHOOL CONTEST Public Schools of the County Are Urged to Prepare Exhibits. Plans are in progress for the Montgomery County School Con test, which will be held at the Brewton-Patker Instititute some time in April—possibly toward the close of the month. Following last year’s event, which was highly successful, it was decided to make it an annual occasion, along the lines observed last April. The preparation of the program is in competent hands and will be announced in due time. It will include literary contests; (reading, spelling, story writing and declamations and reci cat ions) athletic contests: (jumping flat and broad, dashes, sack races, ball dodging, three-legged races and peanut and knife races). The exhibit features will be attractive and will embrace a variety of subjects of interest to the pupil and school life. General information and a sy nopsis of the program is this week being mailed to every teach er in the county, and it is urged that every school in the county select representatives to take an active part in the exercises. Last year not more than a third of the county schools were rep resented, yet the success of the occasion (to the credit of the promoters) proved an inspiration to the public. A full representa tion is necessary; no school can afford to be negligent in the mat ter or indifferent to the cause. Collecting Books for the State Prison Library. The Savannah Press is doing a good work in collecting books for the library of the Georgia State Prison at Milledgeville. At the request of that paper, and by way of co-operating with a laud able movement, The Monitor asks for donations of books, especially fiction, from those who have them to spare. All books sent to The Monitor office will be for warded. They will be highly ap preciated by the unfortunate ones in prison. The works of Cooper, Irving, Dickens, Shakespeare, Scott, Lyt ton and Balzac are on hand, but any others will find appreciative readers. Help us get off a ship ment at once—this week. || Times Will || Get Better If you will buy your Turn Plows j from us. We handle the Syracuse Line. They are from 5 cents to SI.OO j cheaper on repairs. See us for seed peanuts, flat or j Spanish. Seed Irish Potatoes. H. V. Thompson & Bros. ij AILEY, GEORGIA Must Make Settlement. The Monitor is requested to announce that bailiffs and others collecting taxes are expected to meet the Commissioners on the first Tuesday and make final set tlement on tax fifas. Unless otherwise collected, there is but one course open to the authorities —levy and sale, as provided by law. Another Aged Citizen Passses to his Reward. On Tuesday last, Mr. Hiram Sharpe, an aged and highly re spected citizen of Montgomery county, died at his home in the Hack Branch community. Mr. Sharpe had been in poor health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected. He was one of three remaining brothers of a large and influential family, the surviying brothers being Mr. Mathew Sharpe of Sharpe’s Spur and Mr. W. 11. Sharpe of Toombs county. He was 86 years old, and had been twice married, his last wife still living. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. J. Cook Conner of McGregor, Mrs. I. M. Gray of Odum, and Mrs. John C. Johnson of Longpond. His first wife, mother of the ladies just men tioned, was a sister of Capt. M. D. Hughes of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. G. J. Stanford of Mt. Vernon is a grand daughter of the deceased. The remains were interred yes terday in the family burial place near the home of Mr. W. LI. Sharpe in Toombs county. Tri-County Fair Meeting Postponed to March Ist. Secretary Cargyle informs us that the mass meeting called to discuss the matter of a tri-county fair for Emanuel, Toombs and Montgomery counties, has been postponed to Monday night, Mar. 1. The meeting will be held in Vidalia as announced, the change in time being necessary on ac count of superior court being in session this week in Toombs. Glee Club Returned. The Brewton-Parker Institute Glee Club has returned from a very successful trio to Stillmore and Graymont. Their entertain ments at these places on Monday and Tuesday evenings were high ly creditable. There is a lot of talent in the club, and the young people will add new laurels at other performances soon be giv en other nearby towns. MT. VERn6n, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25. 1915. Former Judge Preaches James Funeral Sermon. Excelsoir, Springs, Mo., Feb. 21. —Funeral services for Frank James, last survivor of the James outlaw band, who died last Thursday, were held today on his farm near here. John F. Phillips, a former federal judge, who de fended James when he was tried for murder and acquitted in Gal latin, delivered the funeral ad dress. The body will be cremated, in accordance with James’ last wish and the ashes placed in a safe deposit vault here. He said he did not want his grave to be a mecca for sightseers. Is Buzzard a Carrier Os Hog Cholera? Thomasville, Ga., Feb. 21. State Senator A. S. Wells of Leon county, Florida, is planning to introduce a bill at the next meeting of the Legislature of that state in April, to repeal the law which makes it a penalty to shoot buzzards and imposes a fine of 15. Mr. Wells proposes to go still further and offer a bounty of 25 cents for every buzzard killed in Florida. The general opinion seems to prevail now' that the buzzard is a great carrier of hog cholera, and it is for that reason the farmer should be protected against them. HON. W. J. PETERSON GOES TO REWARD Was One of County’s Best Known Citizens—A Legislator. After a lingering illness of many months, Hon. William J. Peterson died at his home in Ailey at 10:80 Monday night. About a year ago he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered. Possibly no man in Montgom ery county had a larger circle of acquaintances and friends than the deceased. A man of decided convictions and of indomitable energy, he was a leader among his fellows, and pursued life’s avocations with an aggressiveness that always brought success. Truly, his place in the affairs of Montgomery county will not be ersily filled. A native and life-long citizen of Montgomery county, Mr. Pe terson was born July 23d, 1849, being in his 66th year. He mar ried Miss Joannah Calhoun, a daughter of the lamented Thomas Calhoun, and she preceded him to the grave Nov. 29 last. Surviving children are Mrs. B. R. Snooks, Mr. T. A. Peterson, Mr. W. J. Peterson, Jr., Mrs. J. B. Brewton, Miss Jessie Peterson, Mr. James Peterson, Mr. Hugh Peterson, Miss Marie Peterson and Master« John C. Peterson. Mr. Peterson was the senior member of the firm of W. J. & T. A. Peterson, and had accumu lated quite a competency. He represented Montgomery county in the Legislature 1907-8, and enjoyed an acquaintance over the state. Remains were interred yester day at noon in the family ceme tery at Ailey, almost under the shades of the trees around which he played in boyhood, and where he grew into manhood. He was a member of the Masonic order. A concourse of friends and rel atives attended the obsequies. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. C. Ewing, of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. H. C. Brewton of the Brew ton-Parker Institute. Under a profusion of beautiful flowers, the offerings of sympathetic friends, the casket was consigned to its resting place. Summoned to Mount : Vernon on Sad Mission. Mr. James McCullough of Tatt nall county arrived a few days ago. One of his daughters, Mrs. Bascom Anthony, of Wrights ville, arrived here Friday evening last. Their mission is peculiarly a sad one. One of the sons, Mr. Tom McCullough, has been in du eling health for some time, and his life has been despaired of for many days. He is at Alto, Ga., an institution for the treat ment of tuberculosis, a malady which Mr. McCullough contracted about two years ago from expo sure. Being a native of Mt. Vernon, and his life only a matter of a few days, according to the phy sicians, it was thought that he would be laid to rest here when the end came. However, it has since been decided to have the burial in Waycross, where Mrs. McCullough has relatives, and where this branch of the family 1 has for many years resided. Rel atives are with him at Alto, and other members of the family are hourly expecting the sad summons to Waycross. Flees But is Captured. Savannah, Ga., February 22. Charged with the murder, Sun day, of James Hargrove, at the plant of the Virginia-Carolina Company, Adam Johnson was captured today by the Seaboard bridge watchman near Savannah. The killing was over a woman. WORLD’S FAIR IS NOW IN PROGRESS Great Exposition Opens Its Gates and Thousands Attend. Exposition Grounds, San Fran cisco. Feb. 20.—The Panama- Pacific international exposition was formally opened at noon to day, Pacific coast time. The formal aspect of the dedi cation was made as short and simple as possible. United States soldiers and ma rines escorted Secretary Lane, Governor Johnson and the other officials to a stand facing the main entrance to the exposition where they were welcomed by President Charles C. Moore and the other executive officers. Secretary Lane, President Wil son’s personal representative, de livered a brief address, during which he read this telegram from the president: “Please convey my heartiest congratulations to the authorities of the exposition and express my hope that their highest expecta tions for its distinguished success will be more than realized.” Happily Married on Washington’s Birthday. On the 22d inst Judge O. P. Blount of Vidalia and Mrs. Mary Ann Phillips of Tarrytown were happily married just as any ( other young couple. The cere mony was performed by Rev. I). S. Walker of Mt. Vernon, pastor of the Tarrytown Baptist church, where the happy event was wit nessed by a large number of rel atives and friends. Judge Blount, until recently, resided at Tarrytown, but had removed to Vidalia, where he had lived some years ago, as jus tice of the peace of his district." In this capacity he was called upon to officiate for many of Cupid’s victims—now a victim of i the firing line himself. He is a gentleman of the old school! (measured by excellence and not age), and is a gallant survivor of. the Southern Confederacy. He is to be congratlated on having: won an amiable companion, filled with those virtues and graces peculiar to the better types of womankind. They will reside at I Tarrytown. Final Basket Ball Game. The basket ball team of Savan nah High School will journey ov er to the* Brewton-Parker court for a fray with the locals on Sat urday, March 6th. This bids fair to be the finest and snappiest game of the season, as well as the last one. The 8.-P. I. boys have defeated every team oppos ing them this year, and are de termined to place this one on the local side of the ledger. The ad mission will be 25 cents for all. The game starts at 3:00 o’clock sharp in order for visitors to catch afternoon train returning to Savannah. Found Big Rattler. Monday afternoon, while hands were clearing up new ground on the county farm, north of Mt. Vernon, a huge rattlesnake was found. The reptile had fifteen rattles—and a button, of course. One of the younger members of | the county board being present, the button was pronounced a bachelor button. When found, the snake was in an open place, but whether he was brought forth by a few days of sunshine, or had his winter covering removed, is not known. If is very unusual for snakes to be out this early in the season. Possibly a good omen. Must Register Autos. In order for Montgomery county to receive its pro-rata share of the auto tax, it is necessary for , all owners to register at once and have machines tagged for the current year. Unless the law is obeyed the county is the loser. Feb. 25, 1915. County Com n i fssioners. White Doctor Jailed lor Killing Negro Doctor. Elberton, Ga., Feb. 20. —Dr. A. S. Oliver, a prominent physician and wealthy citizen of Elberton, who shot and killed Dr. J. I’. Thompson, a negro physician, | late Friday afternoon in the of fice of Dr. Oliver, today is hold in jail here by direction of the coroner’s jury. He has made no statement concerning the killing, but his friends believe it was an accident. There was no eye wit ness. Thompson had been prac ticing medicine in this county several years. I I Roadster Touring || $765 1915 Model $790 | Delivered Delivered BS ~ Maxwell 25-4 Fully | Equipped | Licet I it! Horn, Ventilated Windshield s 2-1 Ilil (jf'iiy <Si Silk Mohair Top 1 Davis Selfstarter Adjustable Front Seat | Klp(*l I'ic, Lights Crown Moulded Bor Fenders Jl ts T,re Holder I Lisinesß and Pleasure. Power, Com- For demonstration see g :Rae & Hicks 1 MT, VERNON, GA. g NEGRO KILLED I SATURDAY NIGHT Ned Wiggs Loses His Life In a Row about a Woman. A killing occurred at Ailey on Saturday night, Ned Wiggs, son of Charley Wiggs, being the vic tim. Particulars are difficult to to obtain, but it seems that Shep ard Robinson was charged di rectly with the killing. The row occurred about the wife of Lon nie Hopkins. Wiggs was shot and narrowly escaped death in a I fracas over the same woman a year or two ago. This time an artery was cut, and he bled to death. Shop Robinson was arrested and lodged in jail here. Later, Lester Bell, another negro who had previously been in a row with Wiggs, was also arrested and brought to jail, i We understand that a prelimi nary trial will be held here on Monday next. L,atest War Notes. Last week the destruction of the American cotton steamer, Evelyn, off the coast of Germa ny" caused a groat deal of excite ment. il is still a matter of dis pute as to whether it was caused by a mine or a submarine torpedo lx >at. On Tuesday the American steamer, Carib, owned by a Sa vannah firm, and taking a cargo 'of cotton from Charleston to Bremen, was destroyed by a mine off the German coast in the North sea. I The Norwegian steamer, Regin, was also destroyed Tuesday off Dover, either by a mine or torpe do. These occurrences are caus ing much anxiety in diplomatic circles at Washington. Took Vacation But Now Wears Stripes. On Friday afternoon Deputy Sheriff T. .1. Hester captured and returned to Toombs county Ed Harris, an escaped negro convict. Harris had been at large for three and a-half years, but when arrested here expressed a willing ; ness to return and finish his sen j fence in Toombs county. Harris was convicted for cary j ing a pistol. NO. 46
