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VOL. XXX.
South Must Eradicate
The Cattle Tick.
The new South ought to engage
largely in stock raising. The cli
mate of the South, and in many
sections of the South the soil, en
courages stock raising, invites
capital and rewards intelligent in
dustry.
But the cattle tick must be
eradicated. The Federal govern
ment is doing it can in this work.
The State governments and the
farmers themselves and the rail
roads ought to co-operate in this
work of redemption.
It is foolish to be feeding ticks. !
What the farmer ought to do is
to feed live stock; get them in
condition to bring the highest
prices in any market.
When the tick has been eradi
cated generally, and not in a tew
states only, local packing houses
will be profitable, or local stock
yards at various shipping points
will give the farmers access on
reasonable terms to more distant
markets.
There are the things that the
Southern farmer must keep in
mind all the time. He cannot
stand still. He cannot wait un
til he knows the price of cotton.
In war or in peace, the nations
will want a good crop of cotton,
and they will want more and
more a larger supply of meat and
other good eroDS.
The South is the place to de
velop a diversified agriculture,
but to do it the Southern farmer
must always be on the alert to
protect his own interests by his
own actions.
Improve the grade of your live
stock. Put it in proper condition
to pay you for the labor and ex
pense of feeding them- Consid
er your soil and the products of
your soil in connection with the
markets, and, above all things,
now, eradicate the cattle tick.—
Home and Farm.
Executors’ Sale.
By virtue of item one of the
last will and testament of Lith
onia E. Rogers Blackwell, deceas
ed, we the undersigned will sell
on the first Tuesday (7th) in
March, 1916, before the court
house door of Montgomery coun
ty within the legal hours of sale,
all interest in a bond for title
from S. M. Jones to said Mrs. J.
B. Blackwell dated August 20th,
1913. Recorded in Book bonds,
folio 102, on August 20th, 1913,
Montgomery Councy Records, to
the following described property:
One lot containing one-half
acre, more or less and fronting
135 feet on street leading from
Institute street to Mt. Vernon
depot, running back 210 feet but
being only 66 feet wide across
the rear of said lot, being bound
ed on the north-east by said street
leading from Institute street to
Mt. Vernon Depot, on the south
east by A. M. Gates lot, on the
south-west by a 20 foot alley and
on the north-west by the other
lot hereinafter described.
The other lot containing one
half acre, more or less and front
ing on the street leading from
Institute street to Mt. Vernon
Depot 105 feet and extending
back 210 feet, being the same
width at back as at front, said
lot being bounded on the north
east by said street leading from
Institute street to Mt. Vernon
Depot, on the south-east by the
lot described above, on the south
west by lands belonging to War
ren Crawley and on the north
west by lands belonging to said
Warren Crawley (or owned by
said Crawley at the execution of
said instrument) being the lot of
land purchased from Warren
Crawley by H. T. Maddox, on
March Bth, 1911.
To be sold as the property of
Mrs. Lithonia E. Rogers Black
well. Terms cash.
Neronia Rogers, Executrix,
C. M. Settle, Executor of L ; thonia
E. Rogers Blackweli.
Earl Conner Dead.
On Sunday night last, about
1 o’block, Mr. Earl Conner, son
of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Conner,
died at their home near Charlotte.
The young man had just reached
man’s estate, 21 years, and his
death was a great shock to family
and friends. He had been sick
only a few days, but the severe
case of pneumonia proved fatal.
The remains were laid to rest in
the family cemetery near by.
Mr. and Mrs. Conner have the
sympathy of many relatives and
, friends.
New Committees for
The Civic League.
The following committees have
been appointed by the President
of the Civic League. The chair
men are requested to call meet
ings of their committees and get
busy.
Executive committee, Mrs. M.
B. Calhoun, Mrs. A. B. Hutche
son, Mrs. I). A. Mcßae, Mrs.
Chas. Montgomery.
Genera! Improvement Commit
tee, Mesdames J. C. Calhoun,
W. L. Wilson, F. Lee Mcßae, A.
B. Hutcheson, C. H. Wright.
Sanitary committee, Mesdames
W. L. Wilson, Cockfield, Mont
gomery. S. B. Morris, L. C.
Underwood.
Library Committee, Mrs. A. L.
Lanier, Miss Inez Mcßae, Miss
Claude McDonald, Miss Florence
Adams, Mrs. J. E. Hunt.
Poster Committee, Misses Jed
die Cockfield, Stella Morris and
Bessie Stuckey.
Notice From
Commissioners.
j State of Georgia, Montgomery
; l County.
Office of the Board of Commission
ers of Roads and Revenues.
Notice is hereby given that on
and after this date all supplies for
the county’s use, except in cases
of emergency, shall be bought
by the Board of Commissioners
only, or by some one duly author
ized by them to purchase such,
according to schedule to be fur
nished by said Board, or as the
demand may arise.
Done by order of the Board in
regular session, this Ist day of
February, 1910.
Wm. Jones, Clerk.
Administrator’s Sale.
i Georgia—Montgomery County.
By virtue of an order of the
Court of Ordinary of said county,
will be sold at public outcry on
the first Tuesday in March, 1910
at the court house in said county,
I between the usual hours of sale,
the following real estate situate
J jin Montgomery county to-wit:
- One hundred twenty four acres of
land situated in the 1886th Dis-
Jtrict G. M. Montgomery county,
Georgia, bounded on the north by
Mrs. P. T. Jennings lands, on the
.•usi by the Calvin Beasley lands.
I in the south by the D. Coureon
" lands, on the west by lands of
George Smith. One house and
lot in town of Soperton bounded
on the north by College street,
on the east by Cobia street, on
1 the south and west by Geo. L
Hughes, fronting 50 feet and
\ running buck 180 feet; five brick
; stores in the town of Soperton
I known as the Hinson stores, front
ing the M. D S. railroad and
occupying lot No. 12 in Block No.
1 6in the town of Soperton. The
i -ale will continue from day today
■ between the same hours until the
:said property is sold. Terms to
•| be cash. This Bth day of Febru
ary, 1916 J. E. Hall,
i Administrator of M. J. Hinson.
Bones Wanted.
i i •
i Good, Dry Bones, in ton lots
or upwards, delivered Savannah
factory. Reply to XYZ, No 1,
Monitor office, Mt. Vernon, Ga.
i Good idea to pay up your sub
jscription after reading this extra.
MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. MARCH 2. 1916.
Radcliffe Chautauqua
A Fine Acquisition.
The greatest opportunity lor
enjoying at little cost a series of
most desirable entertainments, is
now being offerad to the people
of Mt. Vernon and the neigbor
ing communities The Radcliffe
name has been held in such es
teem that we never dreamed of
his chautauqua coming to our
town; but it is coming—three
days of pleasure and instruction
that unquestionably refine and
elevate, days that you will re
member always as a great boon
to our section.
Posters describing the separate
features will be circulated later,
and you’ll see for yourself that
they are of the class of enter
tainments which one never sees
for less than fifty cents; and yet
the six are offered to you for half
price, if you buy a season ticket
$1.50. Children’s tickets will be
SI.OO for the season. The price
at the door will be announced la
ter for those who are afraid to
invest at wholesale rates. Os
course they’ll feel differently la
ter, and yet they’ll feel repaid
for the extra expense of single
tickets.
We all like to be on the win
ning side. So, evorybody, talk
encouragingly that you may claim
part of the credit for its success.
Remember that “Opportunity”
is caught only by the forelock.
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Preparation Counts.
The farmer who had an idea
that book learning and schools
were not for him is a vision of
the past. Today conditions would
make one wonder how good far
ming was done without agricul
tural instruction. It was done,
but not like it is done today. The
way farmers flock to short cour
ses and meetings, where scien
tific principles are discussed, is
proof enough that they need and
appreciate the benefits derived.
In no state is this spirit more
prevalent than in Minnesota.
Minnesota has many ways and
means of educating the farmer
to the betterment of his rural
life. Each year farmers are bet
ter versed on their work and each
year sees decided improvements.
Farmers of today cheerfully ad
mit “'tisgreatto live and learn.”
Southern Farming.
Notice to Automobile
Owners.
The law requires that all motor
vehicles be registered by March
Ist. I have just received a sup
ply of application blanks for this
purpose, and these may be had
by calling for them. This Feb.
28th, 1916, William Jones,
Clerk Co. Commissioners.
Election of Trustees.
An election for trustees of the
various schools of the county is
called for Friday, March 3rd,
1916, from 2 to 4 o’clock p. m.
The patrons of each school arc
urged to be present at this elec
tion. Select the best men availa
ble for these places in order that
the school affairs of the county
may not lag. Respectfully,
A. B. Hutcheson,
___ _ C. S. S.
Chautauqua Dates
March 20th to 22nd.
Notice has just been received
of the exact dates on which the
chautauqua will be held in Mt.
Vernon, viz: March 20, 21 and
22 inclusive.
It is very probable that the
local management will secure
from the commissioners the use
of the court room for the exer
cises. The entertainment af
forded will be high-class, and is
being looked forward to with
interesN
Modern Priscilla Club
of Uvalda Entertained.
The Modern Priscilla Club was
delightfully entertained by Miss
Ada Langford of last week.
As spring is gently approach
ing each member seemingly
filled with that spirit worked
faithfully and diligently through
the hour while music was ren
dered by Misses Ada Langford
and Beulah Moses.
After dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess and
Miss Manona Campbell a short
business meeting was held.
The new officers elected were:
Mrs. O. J. Whipple, pres., Mrs.
J. R. Gray, vice-pres., and Mrs.
W. M. Moses, sec’y. Besides
the above officers, those present
were Misses Alberta McNutt, Al
ma Mills, Manona Campbell,
Beulah Moses, Belle McAllister,
Minnie Wells, Susie Gray, and
Mrs. Walter Langford.
Serious Accident to Dr.
Palmer and Mr. Hudson.
Yesterday about 1 o’clock,
while Dr. J. W. Palmer and Mr.
J. H. Hudson were returning
from Lyons to Ailey in Dr. Pal
mer’s car, the steering machinery
became unmanageable, and the
car dashed out of the road and
ran about 45 yards, striking a
wire fence and overturning, Mr.
Hudson was caught under the
car and one leg was badly bruis
ed, besides receiving other
bruises. Dr. Palmer was not so
badly hurt and called for help
and extricated Mr. Hudson from
his perilous position.
Dr. J. E. Hunt was called and
attended to the wounded men,
and it is hoped that nothing seri
ous will follow their exciting ex
perience.
Dwelling Burned.
Helena, Ga., Feb. 28. Yester
day about noon the dwelling of
Gus Foster was destroyed by fire.
Mr. Foster was sick and was
helped out of the house by his
wife who also had to assist her
son, Frank Foster, to get out as
he had, just about a week ago,
been operated on for appendicitis
and was very weak. Little was
saved from the dwelling and
there was no insurance. The
loss is estimated at $2,000.
Gov. Harris Says He is
Not Going to Quit.
Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 28.-“! ain’t
going to quit,” declared Governor
Nat E. Harris, in away that
made it a good deal more im
pressive than if he had said “am
not” when some friends asked
him if he had heard anything
about the rumors opponents were
trying to circulate to the effect
that he might withdraw.
“I am not the quitting kind,”
said the governor. “I have never
had any idea of quitting. Jam
in the race with both feet and
two hands, and I am in it to stay.
I expect in a very short time to
ask the people to recognize in me
a candidate worthy to succeed
himself. I had hoped that the
canvass would not be opened so
soon and be so long drawn out,
but it seems that the doctor has
set his pegs arid gone to work,
and I guess I may have to do the
same thing.”
100-Day V elvet Be ans
Choice 100-Day Velvet Beans,
two dollars per bushel, delivered
in five bushel lots or more. We
handle planting peas, all kinds,
and will deliver anywhere. Write
for prices. Better peas, and
better bagged than others you
wiil buy, and sold delivered.
H. M. FRANKLIN,
;j2sm Tennille, Ga.
Soperton Ladies Entertain.
Mesdames L. J. Holmes and
C. A. Sumner were joint hostess
es Monday evening at a party in
honor of Miss Essie Taylor of
Alston. The parlor was beauti
fully decorated, and many games
were indulged in.
Among the many who attended
were Misses Blanche Mishoe, Bes
sie Barwick, Lyla Riddle, Selma
and Eva Pritchett, Minnie Smith,
Editha Johnson, Rena Ivey, Shel
lie Durden, Levenia Tapley, Max
ie Kennedy, Lucile Sumner, Na
omi Mishoe and Miss Chapman;
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Roberson, Dr.
0. B. Moye, Col. J. I). Durden,
Dr. Holmes, Messrs. Hollis and
Clyde Holloway, Bill Estroff,
Herman Futrill, Luther Phillips,
Ledar Williamson, Willie Sam
mons and Charlie Holloway.
Kingston.
Special C 'l'i'onpoinlenoe.
Rev. McWhorter filled his ap
pointment at the Baptist church
Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Harris of Midville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. D.
Morris.
Mrs. Robert Paradise of near
Vidalia is visiting Mrs. Mollie
Swan.
We are glad to know that Mrs.
T. Screws is improving from a
serious illness.
Mesdames Hart, and Smith of
Vidalia wore in Iliggston awhile
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. V. Mumphrey of Glen
wood, who has been spending a
few days here, returned to her
home Tuesday.
Miss Callie Tyson of Wrights
ville is visiting Mrs. P\ Elton.
We are sorry to know that Mr.
Ben Johnson is still on the sick
list, but we hope for him a speedy
recovery.
Messrs. Geo. Smith and An
drew Hilton of Vidalia were
visitors here Sunday.
Mrs. John Hilton of Vidalia is
visiting her father, Mr. Robert
Gay, who is very sick.
Misses Rosanna Mosley and
Cora Harrell were visitors here
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gay of
near Lyons were visitors of the
former’s father, Mr. Robt. Gay,
Sunday.
Mr. J. W. Crosby of Uvalda spent
awhile with his sister, Mrs. J.
C. Thornburg, Tuesday and Wed
nesday.
Miss Jessie Mae Sutton of near
Glenwood is visiting her brother,
Mr. Stephen Sutton.
Mrs. Sumner of Soperton was
at the home of Mrs. Swan Friday.
Among t hose who attended the
funeral and burial of Miss Mamu
Lou Swan at Kemp were: Misses
Ethel’Jackson, Jennie Carpenter,
Jessie'Mae Sutton, Annie Poole,
and Messrs. Sutton, Floyd John
son, Forrest Linder, Rev. Sineath
and her relatives of this place.
The bereaved ones have our
heart-felt sympathy.
Basketball Tomorrow.
We presume that you have not
forgotten that Sandersville is
booked to play Brewton-Parker
on the latter’s court here tomor
row, (Friday.) This will proba
bly be the last game of the sea
son, and lovers of the sport are
expected to be on hand tomorrow
as ternoon.
Honor Roll of the
McGregor School.
Amoret Conner, Kathleen Con
ner, R. D. O’Neal, Matthew
Morris, Ruby Carpenter, Martin
Morris, Wade Carpenter, Foy
Mitchell, Truman Conner, Charlie
C. Conner.
EXERCISES AT
ROSEMONT SAT.
Plan to Organize a Troup
Memorial Association
for County.
As announced last week, plans
have been made for the organiza
tion of the Troup Memorial Asso
ciation at Rosemont Saturday,
4th inst., and the affair bids fair
to be one of pleasure and profit.
On account of the limited time,
it has been difficult to perfect
the program in detail. The prin
cipal addres will be made by
| Gen. Peter Meldrim of Savannah,
well known to the people of
Montgomery county as a match
less orator and a gifted scholar.
The exercises must begin
promptly at 10 o’clock, in order
to have the program rendered in
time for those living in the sou
thern portion of the county to
reach home at a seasonable hour.
Dinner will be spread on the
| grounds, and those attending are
invited to carry baskets and take
part. The public is invited, es
pecially those interested in the
preservation of the memory of
Governor Troup.
During Jthe day there will be
organized what will probably be
known as “The Troup Memorial
Association,” the purpose of
which will be the preservation of
the burial place and the advance
ment of the rich history of the
man and the part he played in
that peculiar period of.Georgia’s
history—almost the entire period
between the Revolutionary and
Civil wars. A literary feature
will mark the deliberations of the
society, and all are invited to
unite in this effort.
The program, subject to slight
change, is as follows:
Song— “America,” by Assembly.
Invocation -Rev. Chas. Mont
gomery.
Paper Miss Beulah Martin.
Selection Miss Jennie Butler.
Address —Gen. P. W. Meldrim.
Dinner hour. Dinner on the
ground.
Address—“Troup, a True Geor
gian. Prof. B. H. McLarty.
Selection—Miss Mary Pettit.
Song -“Columbia.” By Assem
bly.
Organize Troup Memorial Asso
ciation.
Miss Swan of Higgston
Died Very Suddenly.
The town and community of
Higgston was greatly shocked on
Friday morning last when Miss
Mamie Lou Swan had a sudden
attack of heart failure, living on
ly a few minutes afterwards.
Her many friends did all in
1 their power for her, but God had
called her to the heights beyond.
She was 21 years years old, and
had|been a member of the Meth
odist church since she was about
thirteen years of age. The buri
! al took plaee at Kemp.
She leaves a mother, three sis
ters and two brothers, besides
other relatives and many friends
l to mourn her untimely deaih.
A Devoted Friend.
Old War-time Shell
Explodes in Fire.
Kingsland, Ga., Feb. 28.—An
■old shell, apparently used during
the Civil War, exploded when
placed in a fireplace at the home
of J. R. Kicklighter today, injur
(ing five members of the family.
The shell was found by a boy,
and thinking it harmless, a sister
had placed it in the fireplace to
be used as an andiron. The ex
plosion followed, enveloping the
room in a mass of flames, frag
ments of the shell flying in every
direction. Two members of the
family were struck, while the
others were injured by burns.
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