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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1916)
VOL. XXXI Wood rd w Wilson Wins Second Term ELECTION IN MONTGOMERY Court Adjours for the Day, Full Democratic Vote is Polled. Rather a large vote was polled in Montgomery county Tuesday, and the day passed without inci dent. Court having adjourned, most of the voters were at home. For president, Wilson received 1002 votes; Hughes, as a Re publican, 21; as a Progressive, 66 votes. No votes were cast for the Socialist ticket. Judge VV. W. Larsen’s vote in Montgomery was 1056. For governor, Hugh Dorsey polled 1096 votes. Pickett, the Republican candidate, (the man who ran for the rattle) received 12 votes. J. M. Outler, Re publican candidate for congress from the Twelfth district, polled 29 votes in the county, probably all colored voters. Most of the candidates for state house offices received the full vote, 1115. Candidates for county office receiyed practically the full vote, except in the sheriff’s race, in which the incumbent, Sheriff Hester, ran over as a result of the irregularities charged in the primary. I. J. Davis received 744, while Hester received 323 votes. Large But Empty. Yesterday morning there was brought to The Monitor office a mammoth pocketbook, with the suggestion that it was of the Democratic variety. The old billhook remained for several hours, and no one claimed it, or even admired it except for size. The owner not being in sight, some speculation as to what it contained was indulged in. Later in the day, however, with intense interest developed, the wallet was pronounced Re publican, and on being opened this idea was verified—there was nothing in it but empty flaps and a disappointed air. Deutschland to Carry Much Gold Back Home. New London, Conn., Nov. 7. Six and one-half tons of silver bullion from the mint at San Francisco were unloaded here to day at the railroad station by an express company and transported to the German merchant subma rine Deutschland, moored at the state pier, for shipment across the ocean. The metal was conveyed through the streets in five open wagons without armed guards. Sheriff Sale. Georaria— Montgomery County. Will be sold before the court house door in Mt. Vernon on the first Tuesday in Dec., 1916. be tween the letfal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, certain property, of which the following is a complete description: AH of two-sevenths (2-7) undivided interests of Asalena S. Mincey (being her undivided one seventh interest an an heir at law and the undivi vided one-seventh interest of her brother, Alex Farmer acquired by her by purchahe as shown by warranty deed dated December 31st, 1913) in the estate of her father, Richard Farmer, deceas ed, in and to all of the following described tracts or parcels of land containing in the aggre gate two hundre 1 ar.d fifty (250) acres, more or less, and which i.s situated, lying and being in the 275th District G. M. *»f Montgomery county, Geor gia, and being bounded on the north by lands of E. S. Gibbs and the waters of Milligan's creek; on the east by lands belonging to Dr. George T. Gray, B. F. Wolfe and P. J. McNatt; on the south by lands belonging to P. J. McNatt and on the west by lands belonging to P. M. Moseley and known as the Richard Farmer place, and being composed of three tracts, to-wit: An 85 acre tract conveyed to Richard Farmer by Hirarn Gibbs on April 26th, 1877, and recorded in Book “EE" folioa 689 and 690; a lOu a rre tract conveyed to Richard Farmer by Hiram Gibbs on December 28 th, 1877, and re corded in Book "QO“ folio 684; and a 50 acre tract conveyed to Richard Farmer by C. P. Moseley on September 19th, 1884, and recorded in B<x/k “EEE" folio 306, all of the records of Deeds in the oflice of the Clerk of Montgomery Superior Court. Levied on and will be sold as the property of A. S. Min cey to satisfy five justice court fi fas issued from the justice court of the 1313 dG. M. district o f said county as follows: One :n favor of The Mount Vernon Bank vs S. S. Mincey and A. S. Mincey, principals, and D. E. Mcßae security, and four fi faa in favor of The Mount Vernon Bank vs S. S. Mincey, principal, and Warren Crawley security. * Said property found in the possession of A. 8. Mincey and pointed out for levy by said defen dant. Levy made and returned to me byJ.R. Buttersworth, constable, and written notice given as require Iby law. This the 7th day of Novem ber, 19i6. Jas. Hester, Sheriff. M. B. Calhoun, Atty. for Plff. fJLmtgomerg iinmtnr- j Auction Sale of Mules and Horses. Messrs. P. J. & H. B. McNatt of Uvalda have planned a big auction sale of mules and horses for Saturday, 11th inst., and those in need of stock for the coming year should be present. Mr. P. J. McNatt returned Tuesday from the stock markets, where he purchased two carloads of Tennessee mules and horses, and they are now on display at Uvalda. These gentlemen, who have had considerable experience in the stock business, wish it clearly understood that theirs is a selected lot, and each animal is to be sold under their personal guarantee. They have nothing but the best stock, bought with a view of supplying the farmers with something dependable, and invite them to be present Satur day for first choices. CRIME INCREASING IN LAURENS CO. Grand Jury of That County Wants Circuit Out of Laurens. Dublin, Ga., November 5. —A sensation was sprung here by the grand jury presentments read in court here at the adjourning of the grand jury. These pre sentments recommended that the Dublin judicicial circuit be abol ished and that Laurens county have a judicial circuit of its own, for the reasons that many crimes in the county go unpunished, while indictments are nolle pross ed by the solicitor general with out investigation in court, and that Laurens county needs a so licitor in closer touch with the lawlessness of the community. The entire recommendation is below: “In view of the fact that so many diabolical crimes have re cently been committed in the county, to-wit, three of the foul est murders known to society, while the red hands of the slay ers have not been fettered, and other crimes of less heinousness in which the offenders of the law are never brought to justice, and in many cases bills of indict ments brought by grand juries have been nolle prossed without investigation in open court, we find from tha clerk’s record that 144 bills have beeh nolle prossed since October, 1915. “We have reached the conclu sion that the political arrange ment of the circuit is inadequate to meet the designs of the law, and in lieu thereof we conclude that the proper thing to do in the premises is the abolition of the Dublin judicial circuit and the city court of Dublin, and create a judicial circuit composed of Laurens county alone, giving this court the business of both courts, and by so doing give to Laurens county a solicitor that would be in closer touch with the lawlessness of the communi ty at all times. “Therefore, to this end we recommend that our representa tives in the next general assem bly introduce and pass, if possible, such legislation. “In making this recommenda tion we will have it understood that we have no criticism or fault to find with the present judge, and, on the other hand, we hold him before the world as a model judge.” Fleeing From Slayer, Negro is Killed. Perry, Ga., November 7.—A brier patch held George Yancy until Will Jackson, from whom he was fleeing, came up and beat him to death with a hickory club, according to the story told yester day to the coroner, who held Jackson on a charge of murder. The two negroes engaged in a fight over their wives and Yancy tried to escape when the brier patch held him to his doom. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 1916. WILSON HAS 253 VOTES; HUGHES GETS 239 VOTES Incomplete returns received up to 2 o’clock this after noon indicate very strongly the re-election of President Wilson. Giving him California, in which he was found to be over 4,000 voles in the lead, he has 253 electoral votes. Hughes 239. There yet remains eight states to be heard from, but every indication says that Wilson has carried New Hamp shire and New Mexico, with a lead in several doubtful states. 266 votes necessary for election. 1 8.-P. L ITEMS. I g jje The fourth grade won the punctuality and attendance ban , ners last week. Our records are i not as good as they have been. The Darents can help us in this matter. j The High School is considering 1 reorganizing their foot ball team, j Statesboro High has challenged them for a game. We hope the team will do this. The first grade has another new pupil. Nancy Garrett came in Tuesday. This makes an en rollment of 27. Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Davis visited the school this week. We are always glad to have visitors. Head marks in third grade spelling for last month are: T. A. Peterson, 1. Hob Peterson, 1. Claude Mcßae, 1. Edgar Hunt, 1. Robert McCrimmon, 1. Ralph Martin, 3. Elizabeth Calhoun, 3. Sarah Morrison, 2, Frank Mcßae, _ 3. J. Wade Johnson, 3. Jane Mcßae, 2. Le Conte Adams, 2. Beverly Salter, 1. William Mcßae, 1. Ester Wells, 1. A Leffler Company of Sav annah possess every facility for handling Cotton to best advan tage of shippers. They want the business of all honest and respon sible citizens of the County. Ship | your cotton to them. ad. Kosemont. The Rosemont school has just had one of the largest and best openings in its history. The en rollment is already above eighty and it is expected that before Christmas a hundred children will be in attendance. The people have a beautiful spiritof loyalty and co-operation. This was shown in the prepara tions for the school so cheerfully made before the arrival of the teachers, as well as in many im provements in the building and equipment made within the past two years. The people of Rose mont are awake to the cause of education. It is earnestly hoped that every child of school age may be en rolled and may attend regularly. A house to house canvass has been started with this in view. No efforts will be spared to make every person in the district feel the influence of the school. One of our hopes for the near future is the addition of another class room to our building which will give us room for another teacher and relieve our crowded primary department. With the continued helpfulness of trustees and patrons we hope for great things for this section, and trust that our school may prove itself worthy of the beautiful and his toric name which it hears. Messrs. Fred and Mack Mc- Allister and Misses Minnie Wells and Belle McAllister of Longpond and Miss Bessie Stuckey of Mt. Vernon formed an auto party to Macon Friday last. Orphan Boys Will Be Here Tuesday. The drum corps of the Mum ford Orphans Home, Macon, will appear in Mt. Vernon on the evening of the 14th inst. These boys have a very creditable drum corps, and will be remembered as former visitors to Mt. Vernon. They give a fine concert, and should be heard by a large house. The boys will be heard at the auditorium of the Brewton-Par ker Institute, and the perform ance begins at 7:30 o’clock. Go out. Catts Has Big Lead In Florida Election. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. B. Out of 36,000 votes counted, Sid ney J. Catts is leading over W. A. Knott by a plurality of 6,000. The indications are he will carry the State by 10,000 votes. George Allen, Republican, is polling a small vote. JOHN F. CURRIE DIED IN WHEELER Well Known Citizen and Mason is Laid to Rest Wednesday. Mr. John F. Currie, well known as a citizen of Montgomery coun ty prior to that portion now em braced in Wheeler county, being cut off, died at his home at an early hour Tuesday morning. His death came while asleep, and the exact time is probably not known, his lifeless form having been found by members of the family. For several days he had been slightly indisposed, but fa tal results had not been anticipa ted. Mr. Currie was born and raised in the Landsburg neighborhood, now Wheeler county. Born April 7,1839, being seventy-seven years and seven months of age. He was a member of the Baptist church, and had been a member of the Masonic fraternity since early manhood. He, along with other yountr men, joined Aural Lodge of Masons just before leaving for the war, in which he served with that valor known only to the Southern soldier. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Miller, to which union there were born eight chil dren—John L. Currie, Mrs. Jas. T. Geiger, S. W. Currie, W. L. Currie of Landsburg, Jas. F. Currie of Mt. Vernon, W. E. Currie of Glenwood, C. E. Currie of Florida and R. E. Currie of Chester. The two eldest sons died some years ago. Other sur viving members of the family are Mrs. Currie, who was before marriage Miss Kent, and two children, Miss Ruth Currie and a son, Kent Currie. The body of this good man waß laid away in the cemetery at Landsburg yesterday afternoon, attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. J. E. Taylor conducted the church service. The Glenwood Masonic lodge, of which he was a mem ber, conducted the rites of that order. Citation. Georgia— Montgomery County: Whereas, Duvid Hamilton, late of said county deceased, having died intestate, and the interest cf said estate demanding an admin istrator, notice is hereby given that said administration will he vested in (}. K Tyler, clerk of the superior court of said county on the first Monday in December, 1916. This the 6th day of No vember. 1916. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. MONTGOMERY SUP. COURT Criminal Docket Will Begin Today.—Will Have Two Weeks. Montgomery superior court opened Monday morning, with Judge E. D. Graham on the bench. Tuesday’s session was not held on account of the nation al election. This morning the criminal docket will be taken up, and this will doubtless be the order for the remainder of the week. A number of cases have been dis posed of, and a complete list will be given next week. Next week will be consumed with cases in which Judge Graham is disquali fied, but the visiting judge has not yet been announced. The grand jury is operating on full time, with S. D. Morris fore man and E. S. Martin clerk The following are among the visiting attorneys present: J. S. Edwards, Buchanan ;J. K. Hines, Atlanta: E. P. Johnston, Macon; E. J. Giles, G. W. Lankford, L. J. Cowart and Wimberly Brown, Lyons; D. C. Patillo, P. A. Wil liams, W. M. Lewis, Alex Mc- Queen, Vidalia; Eschol Graham and Tom Eason, Mcßae; A. C. Saffold and E. P. Dell, Alamo; L. B. Lightfoot, Adrian; Geo. B. Davis, Dublin. Solicitor W. A. Wooten and Reporter W. C. McAllister are at their posts of duty. As usual, they brought over a fine supply of happy smiles and genial sun shine. It is the purpose of Judge Gra ham to have another Judge here next week to hold court for him, and all disqualified cases, both civil and criminal, will be dis posed of. The criminal docket will be taken up Tuesday morn ing and all criminal cases not dis posed of this week will be in or der for trial at that time. Dr. McNaughton Moves for Pardon. Atlanta, Nov. 8. —Dr. W. J. McNaughton, the Swainsboro physician who is serving a life sentence at the state prison farm near Milledgeville, for the al leged poisoning of Fred Flanders, a well known Emanuel county farmer and business man, will, during the latter part of the pres ent week, renew his application for a pardon before the state prison commission, which is hold ing hearings this week. The McNaughton case has been before the commission a number of times. He was at first sentenced to be hanged, but his sentence was commuted by Gov. Slaton, and since then he and his friends have made a num ber of applications to the com mission for a pardon. Both Mc- Naughton and his friends con tend that he is absolutely inno cent of Flanders’ death. Sheriff Sale. Georgia— Montgomery County. Will be aold before the court house door in Mount Vernon on the first Tuesday in Dec., 1910, lie tween the legal hours of sale. to the highest bidder for cash, certain property, of which the following is a full and complete description: Two hundred and fifty acres of land more or less, situate, lying and being in the 16915 t G. M. district of said county and state, and bounded as follows: North by lands of John 11. Calhoun and a certain creek, east by Pendleton creek, south by lands of Alex Calhoun and Frank Phillips and ! west, by lar.dx of Mrs. J. M. Phillips ami others. I levied on and will be sold as the property of Mrs. Nanoy Phillips Smith and J. H. Smith to satisfy a tt fa issued from the justice court of the 16915 t G. M district In favor of the F. 8. Royster Guano Co. vs Nancy Phillips Smith and J. H. Smith. Pointed out for levy by plaintiff’s attorney and written notice given in terms of the law. This tba 7th day of November, 1916. Jas. Hester, Sheriff. W. J. DeLoach, Atty. for Plffs. Mrs. Sam Jones 111. Athens, Ga., Nov. 7. —Mrs, Sam D. Jones, who was to have presented the Georgia Baptist hospital work to the woman’s convention here today, was un able to be present, by coinci dence being in that hospital just this week for an operation. The claims of the hospital were pre sented by Mrs. Marris for Mrs. James L. Key, secretary of the committee. NO. 28.
