The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current, July 01, 1915, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textilltp iHimtiTimtmi VOL. XXX. THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION Numbers Os Bills Are Being Introduced. Busy Ses sion Anticipated. On Wednesday of last week the General Assembly of Georgia began its annual session. Hon. W. H. Burwell of Hancock was elected speaker of the House, and Hon. G. Ogden Persons of For syth was elected president of the Senate. A deluge of new bills followed the preliminary work of organization. On Saturday the inauguration of Governor Nat E. Harris took place with imposing ceremonies. An incident was the hissing from the gallery of Governor Slaton as he arose to deliver the great seal of the state to Governor Harris. But Governor Slaton received a hearty round of applause from the members assembled in joint session and presided over by President Persons. Governor Harris’ inaugural ad dress was replete with sound sug gestions, touching upon the re leasing of the state road, educa tion, finances and other impor tant matters. The military guard kept up around the country home of Gov erner Slaton was ordered kept up by Governor Harris, and was not withdrawn until Monday. Happy Home Wedding Os a Popular Couple. The recent marriage of Miss Genevieve French of Vidalia and Mr. W. T. McArthur, Jr., of Mc- Gregor was a brilliant social event and one of interest to a wide circle of friends. Attendants were Miss Earline Currie of Vi dalia and Mr. Emmet Moses of Uvalda, and the happy event was celebrated at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. French of Vidalia, the ceremo ny being performed by Rev. W. W. Millican of the Methodist church. Mrs. McArthur is a charming young lady of many graces, and Mr. McArther is one of Montgom ery county’s best known and most progressive young men. Upon their return from an ex tended tour north they will be at home to their friends at McGreg or. Congratulations and best wishes. Mr. W. C. Browning Died Tuesday Morning. On Tuesday morning about 4:00 o’clock, Mr. W. C. Browning died at his home in Glenwood. He returned from Atlanta a week before where he went for treat ment, but failed to get relief. Mr. Browning was a successful business man, and had acquired quite a competency. He was 39 years old, lacking a day or two, and was known to a large circle of friends. His wife, who is the daughter of Mr. Rob Adams, and three sons survive him. The burial took place yesterday in Glenwood, Rev. H. C. Ewing of the Methodist church performing the rites. Protracted Services at Presbyterian Church. Protracted services began at the Presbyterian church Monday evening, the opening sermon be ing preached by Rev. J. D. Rabun of the Baptist church. Rev. W. W. McMorries of Hazlehurst ar rived Tuesday afternoon, and will continue the meeting through Sunday. Morning services are held from 9 to 10; evening services begin at 8 o’clock, preceded by a song service. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate in the services. Hughes-Price. On Sunday last Mr. D. W. Price and Miss Rosa Hughes were united in marriage, Judge G. J. Stanford performing the mar riage ceremony in his usual hap py style. Mr. Price is an ener getic and progressive young far mer, and his bride is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hughes at M. Vernon Station The young folks are receiving the congratulations of their nu merous friends. Alston. Sueoial correspomleneo. Some nice showers in our vicin ity this week. Prof. B. A. Walker made a business trip to Vidalia Saturday last, and while there took the civil service examination which was being conducted. We are sorry to have to chron icle the illness of Mr. G. R. Wal ker, who has been sick for some days. We hope he will soon recov er. Mrs. J. A. J. Walker returned home last Sunday after having spent several weeks with her parents in Washington county. There have been some real es tate deals pulled off in Alston re cently which affected two or three of the main residences. There has also been quite a bit of mov ing caused by the deals spoken of. Mr. F. Dees moved into the residence formerly occupied by Mr. R. A. Johnson. Mr, John O’Neal has moved his sawmill outfit some nearer Alston, on the place of Mr. Lott Moss. Miss Nora Harrell, who is boarding at Mr. C. L. Mills’ and attending the private school at Alston, attended the protracted meeting at Center church last Sunday. Mr. Frank Bland, the marshal of Uvalda, who was shot Sunday night by a negro, is getting along very well at this writing. There are a number of good citizens who can see nothing but ruin for our old Montgomery county if it is cut again. It is surprising how little the golden rule is practiced b"y such a major ity of people; and another sur prise is how few people consider men, measures or principles in voting. There is too much of the spirit of revenge existing in this matter of cutting counties. The writer is a taxpayer in the terri tory of the new county proposed, and if he could do something clean and fair to prevent the cut ting of the county again he would do so. Some new county experi ence will convince some more people too, Negro Woman Increases Race 4 at One Time. Weston, Ga., June 28.—This town has a record-breaker for the section in the way of anti race suicide. Eliza Leverett, col ored, aged 42 years, widow, gave birth Saturday night to two boys and two girls, weighing a total of 13 pounds. The boys weighing each 3j pounds, *and one girl 3 pounds and the other 3i pounds. Dr. G. G. Lunsford, of Weston after an examination, pronounced them normal babies in every re spect. Mother and babies doing well. Pat Was Mistaken. “Well, what do you think you are?” exclaimed the woman in dignantly, as the car suddenly stopped and Pat was precipitated into her lap. “Well, beggorra,” replied the perspiring Pat, “I thought I was an Oirishman, but I guess I’m a Laplander.” MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY. JULY 1, 1915. GOV. NAT HARRIS IN EXECUTIVE CHAIR Will Strongly Favor Cause of Education During Service. Atlanta, June 28.—1 n every successful administration of a state’s affairs, the record of the chief executive can usually be pointed to as showing some one notable niece of work that has been accomplished and that stands out more important than everything else. In the case of Governor Slaton who has just re tired, it was of course the re vision of the state’s finances, in volving the issue of new bonds and the passage of the tax equal ization law. Although Governor Harris’ ad ministration is now only one day old, thoughtful people are already beginning to distinguish what they believe will be the crowning achievement of his administra tion. It is as they see it, the re vision and improvemnt of Geor gia’s educational system and the passage of a compulsory educa tion measure that will lift Geor gia from her present unenviable position as one cf the four most illiterate states in the union. The cause of education has al ways been the one that lay clos est to Governor Harris’ heart. His inaugural message pledges him as favoring compulsory edu tion in some form. The record of his life shows that he will do all that he can to bring about the changes he believes in. The next two years, therefore, may see a complete change for the better in the common school system of Georgia, just as the past two years have shown a complete change for the better in the state’s financial affairs. Happy Birthday Party For Little Miss Braswell. An enjoyable event of Friday evening was the birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Braswell in honor of their little daughter, Gladys, on the occa sion of her eighth birthday. The home was beautifully decorated with flowers and Japanese lan terns, the colors being red and green. After a series of inter esting games, a delicious course of cake and cream was served. Those assisting Mrs. Braswell in serving were Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Dixon, Misses Lula Sharpe and Cleo Mathews. Those enjoying the hospitality of the charming little hostess were Misses Opal Dixon, Minnie Lou Guthrie, Florence Walker, Julia Mae Hawkins, Ruth Har rell, Leslie Walker, Eva Hortctn, Vitus O’Brien, Mary Braswell, Ethleen O’Brien, and Claude Walker, Thursday Horton, Hers chel O’Lrien, Carl O’Neal, Her bert O’Brien, Vondurent Smith, Charley Braswell, Earl Braswell, Earl Braswell, Harvey and Vir gil Dixon. Many gifts were re ceived by the little hostess. Broad is the Way. The Major met Uncle Jim com ing home from the county fair, says the New York Evening Post. Uncle Jim’s mode of Prog ress was such as to command at tention. He tacked from one side of the road to the other un til brought up short by hitting the fence; and each tack netted him about five feet homeward. The Major reined up. “Jim, you black rascal, you’re drunk again,” commented the Major. “It’s a long way home— you’ll never get therein this fix.” “Yas, suh,” answered Jim thickly, anchoring to a post, “it ain’t dat dis heah road’s so long, suh, - but es dey jes ain’ made it so broad, sah!” BIRTHDAY DINNER TO AN AGED CITIZEN Ninety-First Anniversary of Mr. Mathew Sharpe Celebrated. On June 29th, at the home of Mr. Matthew’ Sharpe, who lives on the border line of Montgomery and Toombs counties, near Sharpe’s Spur, a host of people gathered in honor of Mr. Sharpe’s ninety-first birthday. This host included children, grand children, brothers, sisters, and numerous relatives and friends of the aged citizen. Mr. Sharpe belongs to a family noted for its longevity. Out of a family of twelve children, the younsest of whom is sixty-seven, and the oldest ninety-one, there are seven living members. Mr. Sharpe is heary, active and jolly. Apparently, there is no reason why he should not live many more years. The pleasure derived from fam ily reunions such as these is to be experienced— not talked about. All the morning relatives gath ered to the home. The older of whom greeted each other with a hearty hand-shake and exchang ed ideas, while the younger ones amused themselves with various games. At about 1:00 o’clock, a dinner composed of barbecue, and all that goes with Georgia picnic dinners, was spread under the surrounding trees. It is needless to say it was an enjoyable affair, and that eyery one present wished many more such birthdays would come to the honorable citizen. In addition to the good will and friendship this occasion brought forth, a deeper lesson is taught. Last year this aged fam ily had eight living representa tives on the 29th of June. This year only, seven. The oldest and youngest have been spared. No work of man could have told those present, both old and young, more plainly to “Prepare to meet thy God.” C. S. Whipped By Father Boy Commits Suicide. Macon, Ga., June2B.- Because his father gave him a whipping tonight for using tobacco, and told him to go to bed, 11-year-old William Aultman, son of G. B. Aultman, a farmer living near Byron, went into a bedroom at his home, secured a pistol and shot himself through the head. The father, who heard the shot, secured an automobile and rush ed the boy to a hospital in Ma con. He died an hour after his arrival here. “I whipbed him for his own good,” said the father, “and I had no idea he would do what he did.” Farmer Dragged over Mile by Wild Mule. Moultrie, Ga., June 28. J. H. Lee, a prominent farmer residing near Reno in the northeastern part of Mitchell county, was se riously injured late Saturday af ternoon as the result of being thrown by a mule and being drag ged for more than a mile. Mr. Lee had been plowing and had started home. He hadn’t proceeded but a short distance when the animal became fright ened. Mr. Lee was thrown and in falling got one of his feet caught in the gear. He was una ble to extricate himself. The mule began running and Mr. Lee was dragged on the ground to his home over a mile away. His ankle was dislocated and his body badly bruised. He was un conscious when picked up by members of the family. It is thought that he has a chance to recover. “Kil Kair” Club Organized. The young ladies of Mt. Ver non met at the home of Mrs. J. L. Adams last Thursday after noon for the purpose of organiz ing a "Sewing Club.” Fifteen members were enrolled and officers elected in due form. Miss Lyra Thompson was elected president, and Miss Juanita Mor rison secretary. The next meeting will be held Thursday afternoon at f> o’clock at the home of Mrs. R. F. Mc- Rae. The club cordially invites all young of the town to join. Secretary. H iggston. Special Correspondence. The social side of our little city has been gay, and many pleasant' hours have passed, and all that remains is memory of good or evil. Life is but a flower—a bud ding rose. When one is young, its petals unfolded, are a song unsung. Waste not, want not. Let your watchword be: If you have a friend worth loving, love him; let him know that you love him. Why are good words never said of a friend until he is dead? | The Willing Workers’ Society entertained at the school house Friday evening. 'Mrs. G. C. Jackson spentafew days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). A. Jackson. Rev. Bickley filled his regular appointment here at the Method ist Church Sunday. Little Mattie Mae, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Morris has been quite sick for several days. Misses Ethel Jackson and Lil lian Linder are spending a while J in Summertown. Mr. Ethan Fulghum left Mon- j day afternoon to visit his broth er, Mr. John Fulghum. Mr. Willie and Miss Florence! Allmond spent a few hours in I Vidalia Sunday. Dr. J. A. Brown of Fitzgerald spent Thursday night and Friday j in our town. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mathews of Vidalia visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Alice Jackson, Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gay of near Lyons visited relatives here Saturday. Mr. G. C. Jackson was in Mt. Vernon Monday on business. Mr. J. B. O’Conner of Kibbee was in town Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. I. T. McLemore made a business trip to Vidalia Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lowe of Vi-' dalia were in Higgston Saturday. 1 j Mr. Chas. Williams of Soper ton was in our town one day last week. Mr. G. C. Thornburg spent Saturday and Sunday in Alston. A crowd of Higgstonians spent a couple of days this week on the banks of the Oconee River play ing with the “Finny Tribe.” Miss Annie Peel is spending the week with friends and rel atives in Soperton. There’s to be an old fashioned “Spelling Bee” at the school building next Friday night. Ev erybody is invited to come and take part in the spelling. On last Monday afternoon a 1 “watermelon cutting” was en-, joyed very much at the home of Mr. J. B. Johnson. Protracted meeting begins at the Baptist Church next Second Sunday. The new songs have arrived. Hiawatha. Card of Thanks. We the undersigned hereby de sire to express our heart-felt thanks and appreciation to the, many friends for their generous services so kindly rendered us during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Clark. UVALDA MARSHAL SHOT BY NEGRO While Under Arrest, Negro Grabs Marshal’s Gun and Fires. On Sunday night Mr. Frank bland, marshal of Uvalda, went into a negro quarter and arrested Lonnie Poreher, a negro wanted for a crime committed in Florida. While proceeding up town with the prisoner, they .were followed by Jerry Poreher, father of the arrested negro, and a crowd of other negroes, and when the I marshal turned to give his atten tion to them, Lonnie grabbed the marshal’s pistol from his pocket. Finding himself in too close quar ters, the marshal butted into Poreher,- who shot him in the forehead, the bullet ranging down through the mouth and making a dangerous wound, bland attempted to run and was fired at again by the negro, who j fled, and has not been captured. The negro is well known in this county, having (led from a war want. against him here a few years ago, and a reward was of fered for his return to Florida. There was strong talk of lynching i Jerry Poreher, his father, but | Sheriff Hester placed him in jail here Monday night. Marshal Bland was taken to Ha/.lehurst for attention, but is seriously wounded. GROWING WHEAT IN MONTGOMERY i Profitable Yield.—Crop Will be Materially Increased Next Year. It is well known that this year was a very hard one on the small grain crops in this section, wheat ! and oats suffering severely on account of a blighting drouth. ! but it is gratifying to note that : a good lot of wheat was made in I the county. As an evidence of l the good start made by our farm | ers we are gad to state that one single threshing outfit, that of ; Thompson Bros, at Ailey, thresh jed 800 bushels of wheat this sea son. They report that all their patrons say they will increase their acreage in wheat next sea son. Married in Eastman; Will Live in Uvalda. Miss Effie Coady of Cochran and Mr. John R. Cray of Uvalda ' were married in Eastman at 4 p. m. Thursday, 24th inst. The 1 ceremony was performed by Rev. C. M. Chumbley of Dublin. The couple returned to Uvalda, where a reception was tendered them Friday evening at the home of Mr. A. 0. Cray, father of the groom. Mr. William Jones and wife, sister of the groom, were present from Mt. Vernon. The newly married pair are now at home to their friends in Uvalda, where Mr. Cray operates an auto garage. Mrs. Cray is a charm ing young woman, and will find a friendly welcome to her new home. I How He Gained Weight. j The guests.at the table were discussing diets. “I lived on eggs and milk for two months,” remarked one lady, “and gained ten pounds.” ‘‘And I,” said a gentleman, ‘‘lived for over a year on nothing | but milk, and gained in weight every day.” ‘‘Mercy!” came the chorus. ‘‘How did you manage to do it?” The gentleman smiled. ‘‘l can not say that I remember,” he re plied; ‘‘but I presume my meth od was similar to that of other babies.” NO. 9.