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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (March 23, 1916)
Mmtwmvni iUamtur. 2 VOL. XXX. A TRIBUTE PAID TO GOVERNOR TROUP Remarks Made at Meeting at Rosemont by Prof. B. H. McLarty. The great chieftain of the early days of hardships and trials, — we might call him “Troup the Faithful.” What title can we give him with more honor? It will endure when the chaplet of intellectual qualities have faded away; he was faithful to his state; faithful to every trust and faithful to his God. As the true Georgian of the future contem plates the effigies pantheon of his native state, his eyes must rest long and lovingly upon one noble character, and in looking upon this character, one’s thoughts will go back through his state’s history. First we see this great man struggling over the State’s trials with the Indian tribes; not only that but with the government of our country. When the president refused to reconize Georgia’s claims, Troup asks, “Are the past laws and treaties of our country a dream or a vision with which the people of Georgia have been plaguing themselves for the past twenty years?” These words caught the ear of the nation and all eyes were turned upon Geor gia and her governor. In a few weeks Troup’s request was grant ed and Georgia stood a champion for “state rights.” Next we see the first blow at the South in the nature of a tariff law, which favored the North’s interest. The South was bitterly opposed to this law, and spoke against it in thundering tones, even to the point of nullification. While Troup was opposed to the tariff act, yet when the first words were uttered that would trend to a disunion Troup was ready with uplifted hands to cry halt, “Give us a united,nation with a sovereignty.” What more loyal words were ever uttered than these? Oh, could we have had more such men as true to their state and as loyal to their nation! We would have never blighted our young manhood, wrecked thousands of pure and sweet homes and blasted the South’s future hopes in one of the bloodiest wars the world has ever known. Following these we find him helping to found our first political parties in Georgia; the principals upon which he stood were those upon which our present Demo cratic party stands today. In the future men may come and men may go, politicians may shade the meaning of these principles to meet their own greedy desires, but the foundation they can never shake. We as true Georgians can never pay the debt we owe to those who are silently sleeping beneath the sod, for the loyalty with which they upheld their po litical principles. Upon these lie the past success of the Empire state of the South and in them we find her future hopes. Let us stop and look for awhile at the present and we can all say with one accord, “Thank God the day has not past for such men.” At the head of our nation and our party one whom the world must recognize; one who amid the greatest conflict the world has ever known, under the blows of political demagogues, and through the saddest hours that ever comes to any man’s life, we see him standing as a shining light to the nation and as a light house to the world. Friends, let us brush off all political differences and come to gether as a band of united Geor gians for no other puroose than to pay tribute to the memory of one of Georgia’s most noble pa triots. Callous must be the heart that is not enobled by the touch of this hour’s inspiration, sluggish the soul that does not kindle with new aspiration as the morn ing sun catches the gleam of this marble, and this mute interpreta tion of a great life is given to the morning air: and if in the mercy of God that great soul en throned beyond the skies, if per mitted to look upon this thrilling scene and the hearts of this loving multitude, in that one chapter of fathomless iove it would find recompense for the crosses and trials of an arduous life, and the agonies and suffering of a heroic death. Modern Priscilla Club Os Uvalda Entertained. Tne Modern Priscilla Club was delightfully entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. 0. J. Whipple, on Friday, 10th. The rooms were cheerfully and artistically decorated with many pot plants and cut flowers. On entering the reception room the guests were served with'hot coffee and sandwiches. After serving for awhile and enjoying a musical program ren dered by Mrs. Whipple, Misses Beulah Moses, Minnie Wells, and Ada Langford, every one was again served a course of delicious refreshments and presented with a dainty little flower. Those present were, Mesdames Arren Moses, William Moses, Misses Minnie Wells, Belle Mc- Allister, Beulah Martin, Lyda Gibbs, Alma Mills, Andie Moody, Manona Campbell, Beulah Moses and Ada Langford. Gold Found on Farm In Eastern Florida. Tampa, Fla., March 16.—There is mild excitement in the eastern section of this county over an nouncement of discovery of gold on the farm owned by Fred Ken ner at Valrico. Renner, who is an old-time gold miner noticed what he believed to be traces of gold in a deposit of marl rock on his place. He sent samples to an assayer at Cripple Creek, Colo. The analysis of the three sam ples showed $3.20, $11.20 and $17.60 of gold per ton, respective ly. Renner will determine whe ther he really has a gold mine on his place or a freak pocket. Mr. Robert Gay Died Tuesday fcvening. Mr. Robert Gay, an old and highly respected citizen of Higgs-j ton, died on Tuesday evening at the age of near 80 years. Mr. Gay was an honorary member of Mt. Vernon Lodge, 239, F. & A. M. and the Lodge had charge of the funeral service. The inter ment took place at the McCrim mon cemetery, near McGregor, yesterday at noon. Aged Citizen Departs. On Tuesday of last week, Mr. William Cooper died at his home on Bear Creek. He was a native of this section and had lived to the ripe old age of 83 years, not withstanding the fact that he had suffered about twenty years with cancer on his neck. Mr. Cooper was a gallant sol dier, having fought through the conflict for four years in the cause of the Confederacy. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. In the presence of neighbors and friends, the remains were laid to rest at Red Bluff cemetery beside those of his wife, who preceded him to the grave by a few years. In the words of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” no truer words were overwritten, but she missed it when she added, “Weep and you weep alone.” No, ah, no, the golden chain which links heart to heart and soul to soul stretches all the way from the spring of of laughter to the fountain of tears. When Dickens laughs you laugh; where the tears blot the pages upon which he wrote yours blur the pages where you read. When we look over the past life of this great character we enjoy the beautiful traits in it, hut as in all lives there are some blurs. When we look upon this neglected spot today, and recall that in this cold sod lies ail that remains of one who once stood as a sentinel to his state, and one who endured much, that you and I might find life's pa’hway sweeter, we are made to feel that we as true Georgians have failed in what was our duty. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. MARCH 23. 1916. The Booster Chautauqua Proves Grand Success The Booster Club Chautauqua made its first annual visit to Mt. Vernon, this week closing its three days session Wednesday night. Everything in it was an unqualified success from begin ning to end, and the enthusiasm of the community is unbounded over it. The entertainers were of the very highest class, the en tertainers were royal folk, the platform manager and auditor were genial and helpful to the utmost limit, in fact everything was ideal. The Chautauqua really began with the union service at the ! Baptist church Sunday night. To a packed church Dr. Albert Mari i on Hyde preached a great sermon on “The Unreaped Corners of Life.” Many said after the ser vice they had already received the worth of their season ticket. Monday was one of the best days of the Chautauqua, with its concert and lecture. The lectures were given by Col. George A. Gearhart, in the afternoon on the “The Coming Man” and at night on “The Relation of Chris tianity to Modern Progress.” The lectures were well received. It was evident to every attendant of the Chautauqua that Col. Gearhart is one of the most brainy and polished speakers in the lecture field that no one visit ing this section has surpassed him in brilliancyandsoundser.se. The Columbia Concert Company were one of the most popular attractions. Miss Stanford the violinst, a member of the faculty at Peabody Conservatory, Balti more, carried her audience to the greatest enthusiasm. She was called back again and again. | Miss McLean, the soloist has one of the finest voices ever heard in Mt. Vernon. Os pleasing pres-j ence, and gracious manner she responded heartily to the many! recalls given her and pleased everybody. Her repertoire inclu ded many familiar songs pleasing to common folks and these met the response they are sure to have when sung by one who can bring out their best. Mrs. Kel-1 IN MEMORY. On Tuesday night, Feb. Bth, the entire community was shock-1 ed to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Nancy Peterson. Sister Peterson was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist church and was greatly loved by her co-workers, always carrying a sunuy smile and a hearty hand shake for them wherever she met them. True it is she shall.be missed and it was hard for loved ones to give her up, but could it have been right for us to ask for her to linger here amid the cares and heartaches of this sin-cursed world, when there was a home awaiting her where God is the light, and the inhabitants there shall not say they are sick, and God shalljwipe all tears away? Being Miss Nancy Sharpe be fore her marriage, she was a member of one of the oldest and j most prominent families in Mont gomery county, a family in which there are now five surviving generations. Sister Peterson was born March 28th, 1843, and united with the church in 1892. She was married to Mr. M. D. Peterson. Died Feb. Bth, 1916 at the age of 73 i years. She leaves seven children and | a host of relatives and friends to : mourn her death. Etta Mae .Jackson, Lou Ella Walker, Mrs. J. M. Downie. log, the reader was one of the : best ever heard here. We do not wonder she is called one of the “favorites of the South.” She wouid be a favorite any where. Her selections were es pecially fortunate, bringing as i they did inspiration as well as pleasure. The laughs which 1 came so fast were laughs at fol lies which ought to be left be hind, and the tears which fell were tears of resolve for some j thing bigger and better. The second day fulfilled all Dr. Hyde had claimed for it. It is | safe to say any wrinkles which remained in the face after that afternoon and night of fun are there to stay; all scowls and , shadows which would yield to any kind of treatment came out before the’ day was over. Durno, , the magician puzzled and mysti fied in every turn and every word. The people laughed at him and laughed at one another until their sides were sore. Lockhart was a favorite from the first. He had not opened his mouth in his first | appearance on the platform be fore a smile began to run around | the house. His combination of the humerous and the serious, pianologues and readings drama tic interpretations and child im personations was most entertain ing. His picture of his German I friend at the phone with his wire troubles and his trouble with “Fritz” was one of the funniest things we have heard. It had to be repeated by request at the night program. The third day brought the lec tures by Dr. Hyde, in the after , noon on “The Richest Man in |Town,” and at night, “Should the Corners of the Mouth Turn (up or Turn Down?” The lectures were received with the greatest enthusiasm by all who heard them. Dr. Hyde’s work has been fully appreciated by all, and he has done much to make the Chau tauqua the success it has been. The Swiss Alpine Singers and Yodlers brought the third day to a fitting elimax. Advertised as one of the best attractions on the platform today, they met all ex pectations and gave the third day a musical program hard to equal. The solos of Mr. Frank Graus, “Asleep in the Deep,” and “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep;” the violin solos of Miss Graus, “Humeresque” and “America, I Love thee,” and the yodling solos by Mr. Ohsener, were especially enjoyable Thomasville to Build Two Roads to South. Thomasville, Ga., March 17.- The people of Leon and Jefferson i counties, Florida, seem to have agreed to disagree concerning the route to be taken by the Dixie highway between Talla hassee and Monticello, and in spite of all efforts there has been found no way to reconcile them. As Thomasville people feel that it is imperative for them to have an outlet south for the highway jit has been decided to put the roads both to Tallahassee and Monticello in good condition, so that automobilists can take either. Monticello and Madison have agreed upon a route between those two cities and are building it and if the Tallahassee people | fail to construct a road to connect with Florida points further south via Monticello, there will at least j be a route through Monticello. j In this way there seems a certain ity of two routes from Thomas ; ville, as Tallahassee will without I doubt build a route even if it ' does not go via Monticello. Chairman Merrill and Vice Chairman Cooper of the Thomas ville council of the Dixie high-1 way, went before the county commissioners this week and i stated the situation and they | agreed to have both roads put in fine condition. * I Col. J. B. Geiger was a busi ness visitor to Savannah Tues day. | t Mr. J. A. Williamson Died Near Alston. After a long illness, Mr. John A. Willamson died at his home near Alston on Friday last,. Mr. Williamson was a leading farmer |of his section, and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He had reached the ripe old age of 77 years. He is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. The remains (were taken to Emanuel county i for burial on Saturday. Mr. Williamson was the grandfather of Mrs. Archie M. Hughes of Mt. Vernon, and father of Mr. baw ton Williamson, also of this sec | tion. I Wreck at Vidalia Delays the Mails. On Tuesday evening while the Seaboard Air Line passenger train going west was discharging and receiving passengers at the depot in Vidalia a freight train on the Georgia & Florida road I pulled across the Seaboard track and stopped on the north side. (Just as the passenger train started and was crossing the Ga. & Fla. track the freight train backed into it, the hind car striking the baggage car and causing a general mixup of poplar logs and baggage. A moment more and the freight car would have punctured a passenger coach, and probably caused the loss of several lives. Fortunately no one was hurt. The delay caused a loss of several hours in i the Seaboard schedule, the night i mail and yesterday morning’s mail being several hours behind time. Editor Rhoden’s Home Is Destroyed by Fire. Reidsville, Ga., March 19. The dwelling of L. M. Rhoden, editor and propietor of The Tatt nall Journal, was totally de stroyed here last night by fire. The origin of the blaze is un ki o.vn. Mr. Rhoden wasoutof town when the fire occurred, but his family was at home and barely escaped, saving only their wearing ap parel. The loss was partially covered by insurance. Church Notice. Rev. W. D. McGregor will preach at the Mt. Vernon Metho dist church on next Sunday at II o'clock. Mr. McGregor is a native of Montgomery county, and his coming is always a source of pleasure to our people. As this appointment does not conflict with any other church service it is expected that a good congregation will be out, all oth er churches being invited to join in the service. Would-Be Suicide Cut Arteries in Wrists. Dublin, March 20. —Sidney Stevens, a horseshoer, went into his room, put a wash bowl by the bed, opened the arteries in each wrist with a safety razor blade and lay down with his hands crossed over the bowl with the intention of bleeding to death. Friends in the house found him shortly afterward and prompt measures saved his life. Despondent over the separation from his wife was the cause of the attempt at suicide. Planters for Sale. The famous Plain View Plant- j er is guaranteed to plant corn, ' velvet beans, peanuts accurately,! in plain sight, without bruising! or splitting the seed. lam in position to furnish planters for ! this section. This is the Cole, a high class tool, and the price is $12.50. J. T. Brack, Mt. Vernon, Rt. 2, Phone 6LSS. ! GEORGIA REGISTRATION LAW AS NOW IN FORCE Permanent Qualification is Shown by Book to be Kept. An Act to create permanent qualification book for the qualified j voters of this State, and to pro vide for the registration of such ! qualified voters, upon paying : taxes as required at least six months before the election. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of l Georgia, and it is hereby enacted !by authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this Act the Tax Collectors of the several counties of this State are required to keep a book to be called the permanent qualification book, upon which all persons de siring to qualify as now required by the Constitution and Laws of the State. Such electors, upon qualification shall sign their names in alphabetical order, and shall be subject to examination by the Board of Registrars as now provided by law. Such Board of Registrars shall have the right, and shall be charged with the duty of examining each two years the qualification of each electior entered thereon, and shall not be limited or stop ped by the action taken at any prior time. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That each year the Tax Collec tors of the several counties shall make up the registration lists for the year, as now provided by law by putting on such registration list the names of such electors as appear on such permanent quali fication who have duly paid all taxes due and required of them at least six months prior to the election for which the registra tion list is made up. Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That the electors who have qual ified and have signed the Per manent Qualification Book, shall not thereafter be required to register or further qualify, ex cept as may be required by the Boards of Registrars. And such electors shall in all cases be entitled to receive the same no tice and shall have the same rights as now given by law; pro vided, that no person shall remain registered longer than he retains the qualification under which he registered. Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the Tax Collector shall fur nish to the Board of Registrars the list of persons that he regis ters for each year as now pro vided by law for furnishing registration lists to such Board of Registrars. And the said board shall proceed as now provided to determine whether the list fur nished contains the names of all and only the voters or electors qualified and entitled to vote at such election. Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That when any person desires to vote he may be challenged and required to take, in addition to the oath now required, the fol lowing oath in writing: “I do solemnly swear that I am (here insert name, the same as on registration list.) That I am duly qualified as a permanent elector, and at the time gave my address as (here give address given in registration book); that I have for the last six months resided at the following addresses (here give detailed addresses during last six months with such particularity that the same can be readily verified or disproved), that J have resided at such places under the name of (here insert any name or alias used.)” Such written oaths shall be filed with the managers of the election and preserved. Sec. (J. Be it further provided, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are here by repealed. Approved August 19, 1913. ( From Georgia Laws, 1913, page 115. NO. 47.
