The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current, October 07, 1915, Image 1
iUmttgfltttrrg iHmritor* VOL. XXX. FOR CAMP OF SONS VETERANS Plans Under Way for Early Organization of Local Camp. At the urgent request of Con federate Veterans of Montgom ery county, a camp of Sons of Veterans will be organized in the near future. Arrangements are being made and blanks have been secured, and the exact date of organization will be announced shortly. The organization will be perfected in Mt. Vernon, but will include in its membership all who ai-e eligible from any part of the county. It is possible that the date of organization will be about the 23d inst., at which time one of the state’s most prominent Vet erans will doubtless visit Mt. Vernon, prepared to take part in the work of organization. His presence will prove an inspira tion, and his acquaintance will be prized by all present. Circumstances have almost for bidden the maintenance of a camp of Confederate Veterans in Mont gomery county, and it is urgently asked that the younger men, de scendants of Confederate sol diers, take up the work of keep ing fresh the memory and records of these noble sires. It must be done. Not to organize and main tain a camp of Sons of Veterans, as the footsteps of those of the Gray are bending toward the Eternal Camping Ground is a re flection on our patriotism and pride. It should be a duty, ful filled at once. It is understood that efforts were made some years ago to or ganize this camp, but for un known reasons the idea was neg lected. Let it not be thus. Re vive the spirit of patriotism and loyalty. All those interested are invited to call at this office, in advance of organization, and sign application blanks, and be ready when the date of organization is announced. At this time should be organized a camp of Daughters of the Confederacy, and it is hoped that the ladies will interest themselves in this plan, also. Each will help the other. Our efforts, in the main, will be heartily approved of by the Vet erans of the county, and we ask the co-operation of every citizen —son or grand-son, or direct de scendant of a Confederate sol dier—in the cause. Further de tails will be announced later. CORN CLUB CONTEST FOR MONTGOMERY. To Meet in Mt. Vernon and Exhibit Their Samples October 7th. Mr. G. V. Cunningham, agent for the corn, canning and pig clubs, issues, a call to Montgom ery county members as follows: 1 “The date for the corn club, . canning club and pig club contest; for Montgomery county will be j held at Mt. Vernon Court House, | 10 a. m. on Thursday, Oct. 7th: 1915, and you are cordially invited : to be present with’ your exhibit. I know you will be there, because you meant to stick to the end regardless of results and make an exhibit and report when you joinpd the club, or you would not have joined. “Take an exhibit of 10 ears of your corn, if you are a corn club member: and a pig if you are a pig club member; or some of your \ canned goods if you area canning club member; or any other ex-j hibit you think will help to make ; a good show. We want to make i people ‘sit up and take notice.’ | “The corn club boys should go through their corn and select the j very best ears for exhibit. Ears should be of the same length, same size, well filled out at butts and tips, rows straight, and ears, I as nearly as possible the same size from butt to tip.” Seed Oats for Sale. Feagan and Fulghum Seed Oats for sale. The two leading varie ties. Best prices. D. S. Williamson, 107tf U valda, Ga. Sunday School Rallies. As announced last week, spe cial services were held at the Presbyterian Sunday school Sun day morning, and renewed in terest was created. The special service at the Bap tist church in the afternoon was not as largely attended as antici pated on account of the funeral service. New interest however, ; has been taken in Sunday school work in the town. The public is ! invited to attend the Sabbath schools at the three churches each Sunday. Popular Lady To Teach in Arkansas. The following, clipped from the Forrest City (Ark.) Herald will be of interest to the many friends of Miss Garretson, for ! merly a member of the Brewton- Parker Institute faculty here: Miss Mary N. Garretson, of Russelville, Ky., arrived in the city Saturday and is stopping at the Block Hotel. Miss Garretson will teach both vocal and instru mental music in the Forrest City high school this year and comes to our city with a number of recommendations. It goes with out saying that the charming lady will secure a large class. Miss Garretson spent most of the summer in the East, but is here direct from Mount Vernon, Ga. The new music teacher is a daughter of Mrs. Grace Garretson who has been a popular member of the Forrest City high school faculty the past three or four years. ©©©©©o© ft Damon Dots 1 ©'— © Proceedings ol Weekly Meeting at q iSc Brewton-Parker Institute, Mt. Vernon fa} © © ©©©©©j© ©■©©© © © © . The Damon Literary Society held their regular meeting in the Freshman room. The society was called to order by the presi dent, and after being led in pray er by the chaplain, the roll was called. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The following program was very successfully rendered: Original story—Bonnie Will iamson. Jokes and wants—Jim McCul lough. Campus news—Ben J. O’Con ner. Debate—Resolved, That a Wo man who Pays Taxes should have the Right to Vote. Affirmative, Negative, Manilla Mosley, J. B. Blackwell, Eunice Burkhalter, Dan Riddle. The Judges rendered their decision in favor of the affirma tive. Prophecy —Erin McArthur. We are glad to say that we I have some young men who will make fine debaters. And we; have just as much hope of win ning this year as ever. We have started out this year with a fine spirit. L. M. R. Kil Kare Club Meets. \ The Kil Kare Club met at the home of Miss Marion Adams last Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. At a later hour delicious refresh ments were served. On account of increasing membership, the club was divided into a junior and senior club. The junior club is to keep the name of Kil Kare. ; The senior club is to meet at the home of Miss Jeddie Cock field this afternoon, when they will decide on its name. The Kil Kare Club will meet at the home of Miss Aleen Mcßae this afternoon. Stray Hog. Having taken up at my place, one certain black hog, about year and a-half old. Marks: Crop, i split and underbit in one ear and split in other. White about his head. Owner may call, prove property, and pay costs, otherwise hog will be sold. Oct. 7, 1915. D. S. Williamson, Uvalda, Ga. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1915. ; SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. E. W. ARMFIELD Passed Away at His Home After a Very Brief Illness. Like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, came the news, “Ed Armlield is dead.” Walking among his friends Friday, chat ! ting and joking in his usual pleasant way. At home about 9 p. m. he retired seemingly as well as usual. Ere the sun rose his spirit had returned to the God who gave it. Truly we know not the day nor the hour when the summons shall come. E. W. Armfield was born in Mt. Vernon, Ga., Nov. 30, 1868, and died October 2, 1915. He was a devoted son and brother, and loving and thought ful in the family, whose loss seems to be more than can be I borne. His wife, one daughter | and two sons survive him; also a sister, Mrs. Lola Morrison. He had many relatives and his acquaintances were his friends. He will be greatly missed in Mt. Vernon, where he spent his I whole life, going gently about | his business and harming none. ! His grandparents —both McGreg lors and Arm fields—W’ere from North Carolina, and of the Pres byterian faith. His name had been on the church roll of the Presbyterian church for more than twenty yeats. The funeral services Sunday afternoon were conducted from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Chas. Montgomery officiating. The last sad rites were in charge of the Odd Fellows, the deceased being a member of that order, and the remains were deposited in the McGregor cemetery in Southeast Mt. Vernon. The Ailey and Orland lodges came in numbers, and members from other lodges, to assist the home lodge in paying tribute to his memory. TURPENTINE HAND USES HIS GUN Negro Shoots White Man And Is Shot By Another Negro. •On Saturday night last at Jenkins’ Still, in the “Big Bend” section of this county, Mr. Brnce Miller was painfully shot in the back of his head by a ne gro turpentine hand. Another negro standing by grabbed a gun and emptied a load of small shot into the abdomen of the ne gro who shot Miller. The wound ed man was brought down here and lodged in jail, and Dr. J. E. Hunt, county physician, picked a large number of shot from the wound. Mr. Miller was not seriously hurt, and it is probable that the wounded man in jail will recov er. It is said that, whiskey has been frequently and extensively sold around Jenkins’ Still, and this may account for the shoot ing above mentioned. Glenwood Man Receives Substantial Appointment. Mr. Grover C. Barnhill of Glen- 1 wood has recently been appointed ■ to a place on the Board of Civil \ Service Examiners, which comes j to to him as a distinct compli ment. Fdr many years he has carried one of the rural routes out of Glenwood, in which work he has won the confidence of the federal authorities, as well as pleasing a large circle of friends ; and patrons of the route. For a time Mr. Barnhill will continue to serve his patrons as! letter carrier, and later wiil doubt less be stationed in Atlanta, from j which point the Board serves a territory comprised of a number of states. He is a young man of sterling qualities, thorough in his efforts, and enjoys the friend ship of a large circle of friends who congratulate him on his progress. Fishing Sport. On Thursday, Oct. 14. I will turn the water off my millpond for fishing purposes. Be on hand if you want real sport. Near Lothair. Come. Nathan Bar wick. CELEBRATES PASSAIiE NINETIETH MILESTONE Many Assemble in Birthday Party to Mrs. Martha Conner. The 28th of Sept, brought dear old Aunt Martha Conner to her 1 90th birthday, and with it a gathering of children, grand children, great grand children, and great great grand children, together with many other rela tives and friends. The old and the young were there; the large 'and the small were there—all mingled together in one happy throng under the spreading ; boughs of the beautiful shade trees that surround the lovely home of Cousin Peter Johnson at | Longpond. It was a day of good cheer, and Aunt Martha entered into its rejoicing with that spirit lof good fellowship that shows although 90 winters have whiten ed her hair, her spirit still burns warm within her as in youth, though with a steadier and purer | light. When one of her brothers whose face the fleeting years ! have made grisley and gray ap proached her and kissed her, she remarked: “Why William, it is I just like kissing a bundle of fod der.” In conversation with a friend during the day she said: “1 do not know why my children are so good to me; they plan these dinners every year and go to all this trouble and expense without ever saying a word to me about it.” She seems to be perfectly unconscious that through all these long, and some of them sad and weary years, she has by her pa tient, loving, tender, motherly care for those about her so en twined their affections about life until it is a sacred pleasure to them to care for her in her de cling days. When the noon hour arrived, the ladies spread in the shade of a large pecan tree a table that words cannot, describe; only the imagination of a hungry grand child can do justice to this part of the day’s joy. But it was a feast to the eyes as well as the appetite to see those gathered around that table. Aunt Martha with her 90 years of joy and sor rows sat near its head; at her side sat a brother 91, and on down the line of years to the wee little tots cooing in their mothers’ arms. Cousin Peter Johnson was there, still carrying a souvenir from the battle-field of Gettysburg, in the shape of a Yankee Minnie ball. That empty-sleeved veteran from the battle of the Wilderness whose name it is not necessary to mention, —for everybody knows him, was there too; and others too numerous to mention, but who contributed to the pleas ures of the day, were there too. After dinner was over the good hostess, Cousin Lou Johnson, in vited the guests to her parlor, where Mrs. W, A. Johnson, as sisted by Mrs. B. A. McArthur, played and sang in their own beautiful way, “When the roll is called up yonder.” The 23rd Psalm was read and an humble prayer offered, after which “God be with you until we meet again” was sung and everybody left feeling that it was good to be there, for they all realize that the fleeting years will soon bear us all away; but while we tarry it is a great joy to be present on such occasions and we all hope that Aunt Martha may yet have many more birthday gatherings. Johnnie. FOOTBALL TEAM IN FINE TRIM The Local Team Preparing Brilliant Play This Season. The foot-ball squad has been out on the field regularly since the opening of school and are fast rounding into shape for the coming season. Prospects are very bright indeed, and with one or two additional strongmen who are expected in a few days, 8.- P. I. bids fair to duplicate last year’s basket-ball feat in foot ball this season. Challenges have been received from several of the strongest teams in these parts and a good schedule will soon be arranged. Other an- j nouncements will be made later, i Organize Civic League. Recently the ladies of the place I met at the court house and or i ganized a civic league. Miss Flora I Smith was elected president, and |at the next meeting the league ' will be put on an active and j prolitable basis. Lend every en jcouragement possible to this I laudable move. Every town j needs an enterprise of this kind. Where the men will not do, it j is well for the ladies to act. Visitors From Cairo Drive Through Country. Driving through by autos from Cairo, Capt. W. A. Powell and wife, Mrs. W. C. Jones, Mrs. L. B. Powell and Mrs. W. A. Walker and fcon, Albert, and little daugh ter, Margaret, arrived in Mt. Vernon Friday night last. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Peterson. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Walker, being sisters of Mrs. Peterson and Capt. Powel, a brother. Capt. Powell is a surgeon in the U. S. army, on a leave of absence, and leaves in a few days for his new post, Fort Ethan Allen. Ver mont. He has been in the ser vice for a number of years, and has seen many points of interest, having for a time been stationed in the Philippines, hut in recent years on the western coast of America. Mrs. Peterson returned with them Tuesday for a visit with other relatives in Cairo. Uvalda. Special Cori'uitpomlunce. Miss Velma McArthur of Vi dalia is visiting relatives near town. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt of Doug las were visiting relatives in Uvalda. Mr. Y. S. Hogge spent Sunday with home folks at Buena Vista. Mr. and Mrs. J. It, Gray, Mrs. . O. A. Gray, Mrs. Georgia What-! ley, and Miss Helen Gray attend ed the marriage of Mr. Dess! Gray to Miss Leit.ha Williams, at I Lyons on last Thursday evening. Misses Pearl and Bernice Jones entertained a number of friends delightfully on last Friday eve ning. Mrs. I). C. McLean of Lumber City, formerly Miss Clyde Mc- Bride of Alston, was the guest of her, sister, Mrs. J. W. Cal houn, a few days last week. The Modern Priscilla Sewing Club met with Mrs. J. It. Gray at the Methodist Parsonage on last Friday afternoon. The par lor and reception hall were beau tifully decorated with golden rod and green foliage. Several musi cal selections were enjoyed. Mrs. Gray was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. E. W. Gray. A photo graph of the club was made. Delightful refreshments were served in three courses by little Miss Mary Ethel Moses and | Elizabeth Gray. Mrs. Gray is a j charming hostess and that enjoy-; able occasion will be long remem bered by those present. Board of Education Meets. Regular meeting of the Board of Education was held yesterday. Let this body resume the publi cation of its proceedings in the j county paper. There has never! been any charge for this matter, j and the public is interested in the I educational affairs of the county; | a d a closer relation between the school officials and the public is, conducive to better schools and! i higher educational standard in the county. | Pythian Notes | Proceeding* ol Regular Meeting Held by Pylhian Literary Society The Pythian Literary Society met Saturday, October,' 2nd in the auditorium. After being called to order-the following pro gram was rendered: Piano Solo—Catherine Curry. Reading—Blanche Hogan. Campus Notes —Meta Vickery. Jokes—Susie Lee McNeil. Debate Resolved, That Ath letics Should be Compulsory in Preparatory Schools. Affrnirmative, Wille Wood and John Rabun. Negative, Carl Anderson and Harry Geiger. After a decision being made in favor of the affirmative, we ad journed until our next meeting. M. C. NEW OUTFIT FOR SCIENCE COURSE 8.-P. I. Enlarges Scope of Work by Addition Outfit. For several years Brewton-Par ker has offered a science course but has not been able to get full credit for the work done on ac count of the absence of appa ratus. This year that objection is being overcome. The authori ties have been busy during the summer and well equipped lab oratories have been provided for General Science, Biology and Physics. Modern fixtures and apparatus have been purchased and when all are in working or der there will be few Prep schools m the state better able to do creditable work in these depart ments. In these times of finan | eial stringency such improve iinents are hard to make and a i good deal of risk involved, but through the hard work and wise planning of Prof. Robertson and the liberality of the friends of I the school, success seems assured. The total improvements in this department of work will amount to something like $600.00 for this year; not any part of which will be paid for out of the school fund hut the entire expenses will be met by the friends of the school and others who like to see such constructive work going on. It means a great deal for Brewton- Parker that such increased ef ficiency along scientific lines has been made possible. II 8.-P. L ITEMS. I We needed live banners this week instead of two; there were records of 100 per cent either in punctuality or attendance in each grade from the 3rd through the seventh. The seventh grade gave up their claim in deference to youger classes. The records were especially pleasing through out the grammar school. The grounds immediately sur rounding the school building have been assigned by sections to dif ferent grades to keep in order. The children are all enthusiastic to keep their corners best, and seldom put down scraps of food or paper. Miss Terreli has been appointed to report each Satur day morning the care with which each division has been kept dur ing the week. Her report was very encouraging last week. The seventh grade is enjoying I immensely Steven's Treasure Is land. They are studying hard for the privilege of hearing a chapter occasionally. They made bids Saturday p. m. as high as 50 cents for ari extra chapter af ter school hours. How did you like the style of our new report hook? Some have sent word that the completeness of it is worth the two cents. Whenever you are invited to the school, you are desired and expected. Sometimes you miss delicate refreshments. We are pleased to note such marked interest in the Lit erary Societies. Some of the faculty attended these recently and the pro grammes were splendid and eacn number was rendered well and in the best spirit. These mean a great deal to our students, so let us help and en courage them every way posssi ble. The football squad is in good condition, and is doing fine work. We will have a schedule ready for publication at an early date. The Ladies of Alley and Mt. Vernori met at the school Friday afternoon and organized a Cam pus Co-operative Improvement Club. The object of this Club is to help devise wajsand means to improve and beautify our cam pus. Mrs. Snooks was appointed to write several florists for plans for landscape gardening. Mrs Lee. Mrs. McGregor, and Mrs. Hutcheson formed a committee to ascertain the material obtainable in the community. After a short business meeting delightful refreshments were served by the sixth grade. NO. 23.