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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 1916)
Mmxi gnmmj Mmltar. 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. 9 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. i MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 17, 1916. i 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. i 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. ' f 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. NO. 16.
