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VOL. XXXI.
WOULD PREVENT
FURTHER TROUBLE.
A Prominent Citizen and Taxpayer Calls Upon the Voters
of Montgomery to Choose a Representative Who Can
and Will Relieve the People of New County Plague.
Editor Montgomery Monitor:
Since Montgomery county has
been infested for the last while!
with two of the worst plagues
that could be sent on us. namely:
the new county craze and mos
quitoes, and September 12th be
ing close at hand, I think it be- j
hooves the people who haye real
estate in and around Soperton, j
and who crave no office in a new !
county so small it would not pay |
expenses, to start from now to
prepare for Sept. 12th. On this
date we can get rid of at least
one of these awful plagues that
has so marred the peace of the
county for several years.
To do this, we must look around
for a man whose heart has been
right for the last four years, and
not allow some one so young that
he hasn’t a hair on his upper lip
to make us a promise that he will
do the will of the majority of the
people, and then forget it by
Sept. 13th by 12 o’clock, and can
never be made to remember it
any more.
We want a man whose heart
has been right all these years,
THE REMEDY FOR THE “PLAGUE.”
Voters Must Protect Their Interests.
The above communication is written by one of the best known
citizens of Montgomery county. It is very fitting, and calls to mind j
the deplorable conditions which have prevailed in this county for
the several years past, relative to the county’s representation in the
State Assembly. The unsuccessful move to again divide this coun
ty has aroused the State of Georgia, whose people openly charge
Montgomery county with a lack of civic pride. The Assembly has
just dealt a blow to the new county plague, but in the future will
insist on the people of this county protecting their own interests.
The People Must Know Platform.
The gentleman suggests the remedy, and this is undoubtedly
concurred in by the majority of the voters. Montgomery county
must send to the Assembly a representative who will do the will of
the people, and in the future Montgomery county cannot afford to
err in this important matter; the dignity and honor of the county is
at stake; the people of Montgomery county must act for themselves,
or remain slaves to the whims of individuals; the time is ripe for
decision and action. The people demand a positive statement from
the various candidates for the exalted office of representative as to
their views on the issue of county division which has held our peo
ple in shackles for many years, and which has cost the county and
citizens thousands of dollars, and entailing strife which nothing
short of a united citizenship, working for the common welfare of
the county, can obliterate. He may likewise refer to any other is
sues pending.
No Expense to Publish Platform.
In order for the people to learn definitely and irretrievably
the platform and intentions of the several candidates for represen
tatives, The Montgomery Monitor, as heretofore, opens its columns,
free of charge, as far as the new county issue is concerned, or other
issues of paramount interest, to each of the candidates, in the race,
or who may enter the field, for a statement setting fourth, in brief
manner, his platform and intentions regarding county division. The
people have settled this question; the General Assembly of Georgia
has settled it; and yet, it remains to be again settled for all time.
Must be No Further Uncertainties.
The people demand truth and light—no further quibbling and
uncertainties; they must have it now. No citizen of the county
should cast his vote for a man who hesitates to make known his
views on public questions, and that in no uncertain terms. Each
candidate has the opportunity, through the county paper, and that
without cost. Let it be done; let the people rule; let individual in
terests be crushed forever. Light and truth will clarify the politi
cal atmosphere, and the plague will disappear: the people of Mont
gomery will be free.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MET ON FRIDAY LAST
Assessed Candidates For
Expenses of Pimary
September 12.
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A meeting of the Executive
Committee was held August 11,
1916, with the following mem
bers present:
J. E. Hall, Soperton,
E. G. Smith, Mt. Vernon,
W. R. Phillips, Uvalda,
J. W- Linder, Higgston,
J. R. Adams, Kibble,
J. P. Mixon, Tarrytown,
E. S. Martin, Alston.
On motion of J R. Adams,
seconded by E. G. Smith, the
candidates were assessed the fol
j and whose memory is not a per
fect blank to everything on
! earth except new county. Let
him be broad between the eyes
and have a long face—so long
that it reaches almost to the
back of his neck. If you owe
j the tax collector a debt in politics,
pay it; the sheriff or any other
i county officer, pay it. That is
! all right, but when you come to i
j the man who is to rid us of that
1 new county plague, if you owe j
! him a debt, ask yourself the
question: If I pay that debt,
will I bring a burden of tax not
only on myself and my neighbors,
but on the generations unborn
for years to come?
Remember, boys, we want a
man to rid us of this new county
plague, broad between the eyes,
face extending well over to the
back of his neck, wears a broad
smile and his memory clear, and
be sure his heart has always been
right, and we will be ridden of
at least one these great
plagues and be able for the next
few years to sleep to our hearts’
content. —Taxpayer,
j August 14, 1916.
lowing amounts:
Congressmen, $25.00
Judges Superior Court 25.00
Solicitors General 25.00
Representative, 15.00
Motion was made by J. P. Mix
on and seconded by J. W. Linder
to give all candidates till August
20, to pay assessments.
On Motion of J. R. Adams and
seconded by W. Phillips, Execu
tive Committee was to hold elec
tion on September 12, in each
! voting precinct. J. E. Hall,
E S. Martin, Chairmn.
Sect.
Mt. Vernon, Ga., Aug. 11, 1916. i
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rogers of
Reidsville spent Sunday night
with friends in Mt. Vernon. They
were accompanied by their little
nephew, S. C. Rogers, Jr.
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MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 17, 1916.
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Longpond Wins From
Uvalda, Score 12 to 7.
Longpond defeating the fast
Uvalda base ball team here Sat
urday in a one sided game by the j
score of 12 to 7. The feature of
the game was the hitting of Goff
and McAllister for Longpond.
Batteries: Longpond, McAllis
ter and Bush. Uvalda, Brantley,
Moses and Craft.
Umpire Lowrey.
Sea Island at 30 Cents.
Hahira, Aug. 14. —The first
bale of sea island cotton reported
in this section of Lowndes coun
ty was ginned today by the Ha- 1
: hira ginnery for J. G. Martin.
It was sold to R. W. Starling !
for 30 cents a pound.
TREUTLEN BILL
KILLED IN HOUSE
Bold Effort to Divide This
County Again Falls
Flat.
Having failed to secure the
constitutional number of votes in
the House Thursday, the bill
creating Treutlen county will not
pass, and as far as this session of
the Assembly is concerned, was
killed. With Senator N. L. Gil
lis of Emanuel advocating the
bill in the' Senate and his son,
Representative Jim Gillis, manag
ing the House end of it, this bill
had every advantage on earth, as
far as promotion is concerned.
But it lacked the one essential,
I merit, and the endorsement of
the people of Montgomery and
Emanuel counties, from which it
was proposed to create it.
In the latter day history of
new counties in Georgia, dating
from 1905, no such proposition
has been before the Georgia As
sembly. And yet, the audacious
idea of cutting Montgomery coun
ty in "half, regardless of the small
remaining territory, after three
divisions, gained considerable fa
vor in the Assembly through
what is commonly called “legis
lative courtesy.” Because the
Emanuel county senator and the
representative from Montgomery,
his son, wanted the new county
made, many pledges were ob
tained for support, regardless of i
a lack of merit, or the conse
quences (having the words of a
number of Representatives to
this effect.)
Never was a new county move i
backed by such resources as were ,
summoned by the advocates of
this bill, or rather bills, for it
was the Senate bill which came
to a vote in the House, after hav
ing been rushed through the Sen
ate at its opening. This measure ;
was passed by the Senate with
out a hearing before the commit
tee on constitutional amend
ments, as far as the people of i
Montgomery and Emanuel coun
ties were concerned. Many of
the senators say they would not
have given it support had the
true conditions been known to
them; but be that as it may. The
House bill was lost in the shuffle,
and the Senate bill was killed in
the House, having been voted on
first August 3d, 54 to 112, when
reconsideration was moved for.
The vote on the 10th inst. stood
56 to 122.
The people of Montgomery are
against the creation of Treutlen
county, and have so said by their
votes; the General Assembly of
Georgia has seen fit to uphold the!
rights of the people of Montgom- 1
ery county, and this body has
spoken its sentiment. Now let 1
the people of Montgomery comej
together and make an effort to- 1
ward the upbuilding of the coun
ty’s every interest. Let there be !
an end to strife and political un
rest. There is no demand for I
division; there is great need fori
i union and progress.
Judge W. W. Larsen
Spoke Here Friday.
Judge W. W. Larsen of Dublin ;
candidate for Congress, address-;
;ed the citizens of Montgomery
county at the noon recess of
court here on Friday last. His
1 speech was along lines laid down
in his platform, and presented no ]
new features, except a bid for
votes by a vague allusion to the
appointments made by Congress
man Hughes of postmasters at,
Perry, Dublin, Lyons and Mt.
Vernon. His attempt to ridicule
the work of his opponent in Con-
J gress, was a flat failure, Mont
gomery county people knowing
i too well the record of Dudley M.
J Hughes.
One Killed, Two Hurt,
In Auto Accident.
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Nichols, Ga., Aug. 15.—1 nan
i,auto accident at Nichols today
one man was killed and two in
jured. The car was driven by
L. C. Edenfield, of this place.
The man killed was Ira C. Alley, |
a brick mason, from Nashville,
Tenn., who was employed on the
construction of the new Masonic
building. Those injured were Mr.
Luther Davis and the driver.
J. C. Court to be
Held Saturday.
The regular August session of
the Justice Court of the 1343 d
district will be held Saturday,
19th inst. Cases in which Col.
J. B. Geiger is concerned will be
carried over on account of his
illness. Jurors and witnesses
will please take notice.
G. J. Stanford, J. P.
Dr. Barwick Announces.
Dr. Geo. M. Barwick sends us
his card this week, announcing
for the legislature. Dr. Barwick
is a prominent physician and far
mer of Montgomery county, and
will receive the support of many
friends. Dr. Barwick announces
his platform in part, and his card
appears in this issue.
STOCK YARD AND
DIPPING VATS
Citizens of Mt. Vernon Build
Dipping Vats, Free to
Public.
The Seaboard railway has just
completed a well-arranged stock ,
yard west of the depot at Mt. <
Vernon. This convenience has
been needed for years, and will
be appreciated by the public, as j
it will afford every advantage I
for shipping or unloading stock j
at this place. It is of the im-;
proved type, with platform, etc. 1
Somewhat in connection with
the new stock yard, but built and
owned by the town of Mt. Ver
non, is the new cattle dipping
vat which is being constructed
near the cattle pen. This will be 1
finished in a few weeks, and will ,
be absolutely open to the public,
free of cost. On behalf of the
public-spirited citizens of the
place who furnished the money '
for this enterprise. The Monitor
is urged to invite the farmers i
and cattle shippers of this section ,
to use the vats as frequently as
desired, without charge or fees.
In other words, carry your cattle 1
there and rid them of ticks.
With this literal offer, every
farmer within several miles of
this place can drive up his cattle !
and take advantage of this literal
offer. Work on the vat is under
headway, and The Monitor hopes
to announce its completion in a
! few days. There is a com
mendable move, and a venture
; to be approved.
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Mr. Jerre D. McDaniel of <
j Stuckey was among his friends
I here Tuesday.
NOW BURY THE PAST;
LOOK TO THE FUTURE.
People of Montgomery County Urged to Settle Differences
and Unite in a Common Effort Toward Upbuilding
of the County on Progressive and Educational Lines.
Political division, occasioned by factional or individual aspira
tion, is largely responsible for the deplorable conditions which have
existed in Montgomery county during the few years past. Before
relief is had, and before progress can enter into the political and
civic fabric of this county, political unity, backed by country pride,
must be adopted by our people.
The eyes of Georgia are upon Montgomery county; the people
at large hope for a change, that this county may no longer be look
ed upon as a hot-bed of strife and unrest. Yet, no outside factor
can promote the change; the people of .Montgomery county must re
tract* their steps. Progress has no backward trend, but the watch
word, in this advanced age, is forward.
There is one solution of the dilemma: Political and civic unity,
and unselfish effort toward progress. Other Georgia counties, un
burdened with political strife, are advancing along progressive
lines. Montgomery can obtain such ends, if her people will but lay
aside the bonds of prejudice and selfish interests, and labor for the
common uplift and educational advancement of the people -build
ling for the future, and not placing barriers for the coming foot
steps of the next generation.
This appeal is not written in the interest of any one man, or
set of men, but with the interest of the people of Montgomery at
heart, the county paper begs for a reckoning on conditions which
have led to our lack of progress and harmony. Wise men profit by
errors of the past. Montgomery county can stand in the forefront
lof progress if her people will but unite in all common causes, look
ing to harmony and progress. Unity will cast ofT the curse of di
vision; it will remove the lethargy of political domination.
Let the people free themselves by uniting, and the love of com
mon interest will be a voice calling them forward to a higher and
better platform of endeavor and achievement. The strength of
union is too clear to be misunderstood -too noble to be disregarded
by an enlightened people. A thought and an effort will bring peace
and advancement to our people. The opportunity, and likewise the
duty, is upon us. Will we act and enjoy the benefits of freedom
and progress or sleep the sleep of the unfruitful—which?
Tarry town.
Special Corrcapondenco
Miss Alger Rhodes, who has
been the guest of Miss Frankie j
Calhoun, returned to her home!
at Crawfordville Monday.
Messrs. Hillary Calhoun, M. E.
Burns and I). F. Warnock made
a business trip to Rockledge on
Monday.
Miss Ula Belle Ricks of Adrian
was the guest of Mrs. Frank Si
mons Sunday afternoon.
Mr. John Fisher of Soperton
was a pleasant visitor to our city
Friday last.
Miss Minnie Canady from
Kemp and her guest, Miss Greer,*!
were the week end visitors of;
Miss Francis Beaty.
The many friends of Mr. R.
Andrews, of near Lothair, will
regret to hear of his death, which
occurred Sunday afternoon. Rev.
S. I). Walker of Mt. Vernon con
ducted the funeral exercises at
the Baptist church Monday after
noon, after which interment took
place in the town cemetery. We
extend to the bereaved family
our sincere sympathies.
Mrs. I). E. Holliman, who has!
been at her father’s, near Soper- ]
ton, for the past month, returned
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Timmerman of Vidalia was
a business visitor to the city I
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack New of
Lebanon attended the funeral of
Mr. Andrews.
Mr. D. F. Warnock returned
last Friday after spending sever
al days at White Springs, Fla.
Mr. Carl Adams of near Mt. !
Vernon was a church visitor here
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Phillips
are receiving congratulations ov
er the arrival of a son.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodney Almond j
of Kibbee attended the funeral,
here Monday.
The B. Y. P. U. meets every,
Sunday evening at 6:30. Every-j
body cordially invited, especially'
all the members. B.
Mr A J. Burch of Atlanta is]
here for two weeks visiting rela
tives and friends As a native of!
old Montgomery and ex-sheriff
of the county, Mr- Burch enjoys
the friendship and esteem of a
large circle of acquaintances.
BRIGHT PROSPECT
FOR THE B.*P. L
i Unusual Interest Manifested
by Citizens and All
Patrons.
The term about to open prom
ises to be one of the most suc
cessful in the history of the
Brewton-Parker Institute, A
large number of inquiries are be
ing received, and an exception
ally large enrollment is expected
iat the opening of the school,
] Sept, Oth.
There is now a general awak
ening in all educational matters
in the State. With the coming
of compulsory education, Georgia
is taking a step toward the front.
Parents who feel a vital interest
in the future of their children
have teen aroused to the value
and importance of intellectual
training byway of preparation
for the serious duties of life.
Even business men who have on
ly direct concern for the advance
ment of this cause, have mani
fested in many practical ways a
I larger appreciation of education
as a force for broader achieve
ments and higher material devel
opment.
The Brewton-Parker Institute
has kept pace with the progress
lof education in Georgia. The
‘school has first-class equipment,
has laboratories that favorably
compare with any in the State,
has an up-to-date course of study,
has an excellent teaching force,
engages in sane and wholesome
athletics, has lyceum attractions,
I offers work in special depart
ments of Piano, Voice, Violin,
Orchestra, Expression, Art, etc.,
and in other ways is keeping step
with the times. The school ranks
"A,” and is taking the lead in
the “A” class.
Spanish will be added to the
j course of study, the authorities
1 seeing the demand for this sub
) ject caused by the closer relations
jof the Americas. The Brewton
i Parker Institute is a leading in
stitution of learning in this sec
| tion of the State, and it is the
aim of those connected with it to
i keep it so.
Miss Ruby McGahee, who has
teen visiting Miss Jeddie Cock
field, returned to her home Wed
nesday.
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