The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current, December 16, 1915, Image 2
7 V lontgonqery /^orytor.* PUBLISHED LVLKV THURSDAY. OFFICIAL OROAN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Kutf il at Hi< r .-''line in Mt. Vernon, (in. an Hecond-CifMR Mail Matter. H. B. FOLSOM, Editor and Owner. $i a Year, in Advance. arh- al i Ihi'ih id ' - must invariably be [mid in advance, at the legal rate, and as the law A ; *ri'i i ■■ han l rmt later than Wednesday morning of the first week of insertion Mo.nt V> rnon, Ga.. Thursday Morning, Dec. 16, 1915. An exchange asks, “What has , become of the old-fashioned boys and girls who would sit quietly ; by while the old folks would do the talking?” Exchanged places, j of course. The festive holiday spirit is on,! and yet a proverbial rule still holds sway. To them that hath shall be given and those who are| without rpay expect less. Thej poor art* still in a class by them selves. Will Montgomery county have j a farm demonstrator nexr year? j Most counties have seen the need of such an officer. The assist- j anceof a thoroughly trained man is an encouragement to the far mer, at least. The early Montgomery county primary may prove a blessing to the farmers who need home sup plies more than politics. Along with modern methods in agricul ture, they are also learning the fallacy of the great promises made them by the average office seeker. While Atlanta lias for years been clamoring for port rates, it lias remained for Macon to put salt into the Ocmulgee. This is virtually so, in the success ot her barge line to Brunswick. Plans are under way for the im mediate construction of another steamer to ply between the Cen tra! City and the City by the Sea. Dublin is planning to erect a curing and packing plant. Fora town of this size, and surrounded by one of the best agricultural sections of Georgia, this would seem the proper venture. I)ul>- lin fails on nothing. Let the plant be erected at once; if it succeeds in Colquitt, it will be a success in Laurens. More money in pork than cotton. There is on foot a movement to build a substantial monument to the memory of Sidney Lanier, the sweet singer of the South. Let it be erected in Macon, his home, and where it will be cen trally located. Every loyal Georgian should be willing to contribute a mite toward this worthy cause, neglected for half a cent ary. With the average kid it is a tug of war between the Sunday school card ami the “funny pa per.” The comic section of the Sunday morning daily is his by choice and adoption; application to the catechism is a diversion forced on him, and accepted in many instances as the alternative of puno hment. It is a question who* her the festive funny paper is sufficiently uplifting for the young mind. While but little announcement has been ms ie to that effect, it I is safe to sa\ tin * Governor Nat Harris will boa candidate to succeed himself. His adminis tration and his capabilities, it would seem, entitle him to a second term, and his announce ment should not occasion surprise; in Georgia. His administration 1 was begun under difficulties, he has faced trying conditions, and yet withal has acquitted himself With credit. Just because the Georgia pro hibition law does not become ef fective until May first, it does not mean that the visible supply should be consumed before that date. It is the idea of the liquor men, if their efforts may be ac cepted. to ifoat Georgia in whisky before the new law becomes op- ; erative. And there are many who would like to be drowned in this manner. And the only excuse they can offer is the idea that drowning is an easy death. • E Gleanings From 3 t Wisdom’s Field. 3 A* In Cherokee county the lawless whites are destroying the proper ty of those who employ negro labor. Os course those outrages are committed at night by a band of “night riders” and it is one of the worst crimes ever com mitted in Georgia. Oh, how long will the laws of Georgia be al lowed trampled upon, spit upon and otherwise treated with scorn and contempt.—Darien Gazette. What a joyous Christmas we would have if all the boys would walk right up and hand us all that delinquent subscription money before Christmas gets around. And besides we would make some of those who are waiting on us feel real good also. Friends can’t you take the hint? Springfield Herald. One of the warring nations has offered 20 cents a pound for one million bales of American cotton. England says we shan’t send it. Nashville Herald. They are talking now about an invention that will do away with gasoline and use air for running autos. Many are run on hot air, and mortgage notes, now. — Thor tasville Times Enterprise. Wheeler county certainly keeps in the lime-light throughout the acts of its officials. The latest is a report that Legislator Brown, from that county, attempted to kidnap yi child in the Atlanta Union Station when he was leav ing for his home last week. Wheeler county seems to have been born under an unlucky star and yet it is one of the new coun ties in Georgia.—Pembroke En terprise. An honest confession is good for the soul but mighty bad for the rest of the body, we imagine, in some instances. —Swainsboro Forest-Blade. A Democratic administration started the work of building the “new navy” Secretary Whitney of the Cleveland administration being the first man to emphasize the need of naval defense. The Wilson administration is but carrying out the vision which Cleveland saw.—Valdosta Times. It is now proven that the Siam ese have a sense of humor. They’re raising money to furnish Bibles to the heathen in the Uni ted States. Macon News. The Constitution is the only neutral daily in Atlanta. The Journal is fighting the Germans, the Georgian is beating about the bush in an effort to get the German sympathy, and the Con stitution is sitting steady in the boat. Alpharetta Free-Press. Now that recall business has got started in Atlanta, there seems to be no telling where it is going to stop. It would not hurt if Atlanta recalled just about all of her present officials and put in a new crowd, anyway. Laurens Citizen. Another instance where money has usurped the rights of others. —Henry Ford has snatched away Bryan's peace talk.—Clinch Co. News. Those business men “who did not wish to see the fair go un der” and bid in at auction the] property of the Putnam County Fair Association at Eatonton a few days ago are the sort of con-1 structive citizens Georgia is glad to have. The fair should not be allowed to “go under.” If for no ot 1 er reason it should be made* an annual event as an incentive) to boys and girls of the. wheat, corn and canning clubs.—Savan-' * nah News. < THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1915 | CLEANING UP FARM KILLS CROP PESTS J. Phil Campbell, Director Os Exten. ■ ion, Georgia State College Os Agriculture According to entomologists, the prac tice of cleaning up the farm in the fall and winter means the destruction of crop pests that go into winter quar ters in edges of fields, on banks of streams, sides of roads, terraces and all places where vegetation is left un disturbed. The entomologists say that certain plants left on the terraces or around the edges of the field is to encourage the existence of the red spider. Also that some other weeds foster the hud worm beetle and other insects that do damage to useful crops later on. These same authorities have found that the corn stalk borer which caus es “windfalls” of corn, makes his win ter habitation among the roots and stubble of the corn plant. Likewise, the corn ear worm stays from two to two and a half inches below the sur face in the corn and cotton fields where the soil Is not disturbed. The boll weevil, of course, winters over in weeds and rubbish on the farm to some extent, and It is of greatest importance in holding this greatest enemy of cotton in check, to clean up all of its hiding places on the farm. No better time is to be found for fighting insect enemies of the farm than in the winter, when, by killing a few, thousands of their offspring will be prevented from coming into exist ence later on. Fall plowing and winter cover crops get rid of most of the insect pests of the field. This, with the cleaning up of the terraces, fence corners, banks of streams, etc., constitute preventive measures that mean much in saving of crops later on. In view of the fact that southern soils require a great deal of vegetable matter, one of the methods of helping to meet this requirement, while at the same time combatting the weevil, is to pick cotton early, cut down the stalks and turn them under before the first frost. This stops the food sup ply of the weevil and stops the propa gation of some of them. Hog Killing Pointers Dr. W. M. Burson, Veterinarian, Geor gia State College Os Agriculture Give hogs water but no feed for a day before killing. Weed the hog with an eight-inch straight-bladed knife. Ue sure bleeding is done before scalding or the skin may be left too red. A heavy blow with an axe between the eyes will stun the animal before sticking. The meat may spoil if the animal is excited before killing, or the weath er is warm afterwards. Scrape as quickly and rapidly as possible after scalding. The cold car cass is hard to scrape well. Weeding will be finished more quick ly if the animal lies on a steep slope with its head down hill, or is suspend ed by hind legs. Keep the hog moving in the barrel. If the nnimal is left pressed against the barrel the hot water cannot get at that part of the carcass. Scraping is easier if a shovelful of hardwood ashes, a lump of lime, some concentrated lye or a handful of soft soap has been added to the water. Use a thermometer. Do not attempt to scald with the water at above 150 degrees. A good scald can be obtain ed at 140 degrees but it takes longer. In opening the carcass, split the pelvic bone between the hams with a knife by cutting exactly in the center. To open the breastbone with a knife cut a little to one side of the center, but do not let the point of the knife get behind a rib. Heavy hogs should be split down the backbone so as to allow thorough cool ing. The leaf fat should be removed while the carcass is warm. On very heavy hogs the shoulders may be cut off and laid ou table to cool. See that all meat Is thoroughly cool ed before putting in salt or brine. If you wish directions for cutting, curing and lard and sausage making, | apply to Veterinary Department, State j College of Agriculture. Areas amounting in the aggregate to 12,313 square miles and situated in the states of Alabama. Arkansas, Lou isiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia, will be freed from the tick quarantine on December 1. Previous releases bring the total for the year's work to about 50,000 square miles — the greatest area released In any one year slnee systematic lick eradication was begun in 1906. At that time there were 741,515 square miles under quar- j I antine; after December 1 there will be 465.733. or less than two-thirds of tha original area. — As a hay Johnson grass has still further established its worth by re cently winning a victory over timothy hay, in a feeding test conducted by 4 the Mississippi A. and M. College Ex periment Station. This home grown 1 Johnson grass hay proved to be not only superior to timothy in feeding j value, but cost only about half as much. * ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Sheriff: At the ernint solicitation of many of rny friends. I am offering for the office of! Hheriff of Montgomery county. The change from my intention to offer for Collector is made at their special demands I believe thorough ly in the enforcement of law and good order, and to that er.d I pledge myself to faithfully discharge the duties of this important office, if favored wilh the nomination. My candidacy j is subject to die rules arid regulati" ns govern ing the primary. Soliciting your votes., lam Yours respectfully, O. V. Mahon. For Sheriff. At the solicitation of numerous friends, I am before the people of Montgomery county j as a candidate for the office of Hherift'. The i duties of this office, if entrusted to roe shsd have strict, busineess attention, without fear, favor or affection. Duty and its performance shall be my watchword, and the support of my fellow citizens generally will be greatly appre ciated by me. Respectfully, I. J. Davis. For Sheriff. To thc;Voterg of Montgomery County. I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of Hherift of Montgomery county, sub ject to such lules as may be provided for a F rimary by the county executive committee. am fully appreciative of the strong support tendered in my former race, and beg to ask ot mv triends the same kind consideration. Thanking one and ali for past and present assurances of support, I beg to remain Yours very truly, S. Z. Halter. For Sheriff. To the Citizens of Montgomery County: I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Hheriff of your county. As heretofore, Ido not propose to do impossible tilings, hut il again favored by you with the office, t guaran tee to execute properly all matters coming in to my hands, and am warranted in claiming experience second to no man in our county. Assuring yon of my highest appreciation of your support in former campaigns, and solici ting your votes in the coming primary, lam Yours Respectfully, Ja’mi s Hester. For Clerk Superior Court. Having t served fyou faithfully, and being thoroughly familiar with the work, I am ask ing at the hands of Montgomery county citizens election again to the office of Clerk of Superior Court. My service aH former clerk aud my record as a citizen are before yon as an open book. I will appreciate pur support in the approaching primary. Yours to serve, M. L. O’Brien. For Clerk Superior Court. It is my desire to serve the people of Mont gomery couuty another term as Clerk of the Superior Court, am) to this end I earnestly solicit the support of the people generally During my first and present term I have en deavored to give strict attention to the duties of this office, as can he observed by any voter. It lias my entire time and attention. My j candidacy, of course, is subject to the require ments cf the Democratic executive committee. Thanking one and all for past favors, and I listing that 1 will continue to have the eon fideuce of the people, I sin Yours very truly,. G. R. Tyler. } JJ Do You Wear | I Shoes? | II Quality lias won for us a || fg Jr !■' wonderful trade in Shoes |g 8 and can fit any foot f| Designed and Made by Spero-Michael Co., Inc., N.Y. 1: For Men, we carry the Celebrated Nettleton, $6 Shoe, |§ Ijj and Rountree & Kennedy’s Shoe, that is Guaranteed to Satisfy, $3.50 to $5.00. For the Ladies, of Course it is I® Quden Quality, always in the Latest Styles, $3. to $5. For the Children, there is none that fits or satisfies the §| mother any better than the Educator or Hammond p Shoe, whis is made in all styles and prices. g WE ALSO CARRY AN UP-TO-DATE LINE OF |j I MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING ißjfcltt f 1 STETSON HATS, MANHATTAN | I SHIRTS, and in fact Everything g that a man or boy wears, in Substantial Wearing Apparel. j| ROUNTREE & KENNEDY J Gents’ Furnishings and Fine Shoes "THE STORE OF QUALITY” MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED p VIDALIA, GA. p For Clerk Superior Court: To the Citizen* and Voters of .Vuntgomery Conntv: ! Alter mature deliberation, and backed by l what I deem a Hubsaatial support, as already l tendered me, 1 in r« hv make formal announce ' meat •>( my candidacy lor ti e office of Clerk ■ iof the Snpeiior Court. My candidacy, of I course, is subject to the rule- adopted be the ; j county Executive Committee Having tilled ; this office many years ago, and having kept 'in close touch with the county’s affairs and, as a citizen, serving its better interests, I | feel justified in submitting my experience in i expert clerical work as a basis for my Candida \cy. Fully appreciative- oi the many favors | extended me. and asking the continued kind ness of my fellow citizens, I beg to remain Yours truly, S. B. Mobrib. For Tax Collector. I To the Voters of .Montgomery County: I beg to announce myself a candidate for j the office of lax Collector, subject to such rules and regulations as may he provided by i the Democratic executive committee govern ing a primary. .Should Ibe favored with this important office, it shall have my best efforts, 1 ok mg to the service of the people, and a faithful and competent discharge of the duties thereof. Very truly, N, E. Deriho. For Tax Collector. To ths Voters of Montgomery County: Having served you as lax Collector part of oho term, I beg to ask re-election at the hands of the citizens of the county. If again chosen, it will he my purpose to serve the county and fulfill the duties of the office to the very best of my ability. Mv candidacy is subject to such rules and regulations as may he provided for the approaching primary. Your votes will he duly appreciated. Yanis ‘o serve, ii. C. Davis. For Tax Collector: I take this method of announcing my candi dacy for the office of Tax Collector of -Mont gomery county, subject to the approaching primary. Your vote will lx appreciated. Very respectfully, ft'. Frank Stephens, Dec 8. 1915. Xarrytowu, Oa. For Tax Receiver. 1 call the attention of Montgomery county voters to the fact that I am a caundidate for the office of Tax Receiver, and am asking an other term of this office at the hands of my fellow citizens, the matter to be decided in the primary to he called. Having served you faithfully in this capacity before, as records will show, I solicit your support, and assure you that it will be my purpose to serve you in good faith and to the best of my ability. Respectfully, Johx G. Morris. For Tax Collector: To the Voters of Montgomery County: I am before you a candidate for the office of Tax Collector, feeling that my record as a public servant, together with niy experience, warrant nut in asking this favor of those who | have reposed confidence in me it. the past. I i need the place, and if favored with it, the of tico shall contii tie to have ray best efforts for I a sate, economical an I business-like adminis tration. Subjecting my candidacy to the re sult of the primary , and thanking one and all, I am Yours truly, D. M. Currie. For Tax Receiver. i I am offering my services to the citizens of j Montgomery county as tax receiver. In the . coming primary I will appreciate the support of the citizens and tax payers of the county. If elected to the place I guaiantee & faithful | discharge of the duties involved. Yours to serve, Geo. \V. McCbimeon. For Tax Receiver. After being solicited by my friends to run for the office of Tax Receiver, and wishing to comply with their requests, I hereby announce myself a candidate for that office, subject to the action of the Democratic primary If elected, I will fill the office to the best of my ability. W. L. Bnow. Tarrytown, Nov. 16th, 1915. For Ordinary. Mv candidacy for re election to the office of Ordinary of Montgomery comity is hereby placed before the people o: the county. If again favored, the'same faithful service shall chaiacterize my efforts. Very truly, Ai.ex McArthur. For Ordinary. To the Voters of Montgomery County: I lieteby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Ordinary of Jlontgor. cry county, subject to the rules and regulations .if of the white primary. If elected, I promise to faithfully perform each and every duty in cumbent upon the office of Ordinary. Respectfully yours, A. L. Wheeler. For County Surveyor: To the Voters of Montgomery County: Again I appeal to you for support in my cam paign for the office of County Surveyor. lam especially anxious to serve ray people in this capacity, and earnestly ask the support of the public generally. If elected, iny best efforts shall go toward the fulfillment of the duties of the office. Very truly, 1?. F Hamilton, Jr. For Co. School Superintendent. To the Citizens of Montgomery County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County School Superintendent of Montgomery countv subject to such primaries, rules and regulations as may he prescribed by the laws governing the election of County School Superintendents I have always stood for and advocated the education of the masses of the people, for better schools and better educational advan tages. If elected, I promise to give my undivided attention to the school all ,iis ol the con tv and will put forth every effort to make the schools of the county better each year. In the past I have had the hearty co-opera tion of the people that were inti rested in bet ter schools and better education, and r earnestly solicit their support during ibis campaign. Respectfully, A B. Hutcheson. For Representative. To the Voters of Montgomery County: I hereby announce my candidacy for the of fice of ret resentative of Montgomery county in the General Assembly of (ieorgia for the ensuing term subject to tlie democrat e pri mary. I believe that lam conversant wiih the needs of the people of the county and if [ am entrusted with the duties of this impor tant office I pledge my best efforts to serve the interest of each taxpayer of the county, ami I shall advocate no measure affecting the inter nal affairs of the county without first taking the people into my full cunfidt nee. I believe that every voter has the right to have a voice in anv matter that affects the county ’s interest, i indlv thanking the people for their past, favors and earnestly soliciting the support of all, I am respectfully, J. C. Calhoun.