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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 30, 1916)
Sty? iUmtlgmtwnf Mmxtm. VOL. XXXI NEGRO KILLED AT UVALDA Threats Made Against Geo. T. Gray Cost Negro His Life. A negro named Jenkins was killed in Uvalda Tuesday by Geo. T. Gray, a well known citizen of Toombs county. Accounts say that Gray and the negro had for merly had trouble, and early in the morning the negro called at Gray’s home for the purpose of continuing it. Mr. Gray had gone to Uvalda on business, but a telephone message to him gave the information that the negro was en route to Uvalda, with the ayowed purpose of killing him. When the negro arrived, about 11:30, Mr. Gray promptly fired a load of shot into him, the negro lingering until some time in the afternoon. Witnesses pronounce it a case of justifiable killing. Gray notified Sheriff Hester. He was to have been given a pre liminary trial yesterday, remain ing in Uvalda in charge of the town marshal. | 8.-P. I. ITEMS. ) & Names of children who have neither been absent nor tardy during the month of November: First Grade. Ben Conner, Louise Frizzelle, Clifford Hammock, Marguerite Johnson, Doutrlas Hughes, Les ter Smith, Schalah Stevens, John Henry Williams. Second Grade. Rosa Daniels, Gregory Hughes, Earnestine Underwood. Third Grade. Elizabeth Calhoun, Gaston Da vis, Murry Frozelle, J. Wade Johnson, Esther Wells, Bessie Hughes, Eula Williams. Fourth Grade. Adelaide Martin, Naomi Wells, Freda Segall. Fifth Grade. Helen Mcßae, Nell Wilson, La mar Wells, Monroe Davis. Sixth Grade. Matteal Martin, Johnnie Bald win. Seventh Grade, Section A. Carol Hutcheson, Elizabeth Mc- Rae, Vannie Leek Tyler. Headmarks in Spelling are as follows: Third Grade. T. A. Peterson, 2 Bessie Hughes, 3 Ralph Martin, 2 Elizabeth Calhoun, 3 LeCounte Adams, 3 Charles Buttersword, 2 Priscilla Stanford, 2 Bob Peterson, 2 J. Wade Johnson, 1 Wilmber Curry 1 Beverly Salters, 2 Esther Wells, 2 Murry Frozelle, 3 Jane Mcßae, 2 Sarah Morrison, 2 Eula Williams, 2 Robert McCrimmon, 2 Gaston Davis, 1 Frank Mcßae, 1 Annie Ruth Gray, 1 Headmarks in Spelling for two weeks are as follows: Second Grade. Earnestine Underwood, 2 Rosa Daniels, 1 Winnie Gillis, 1 Louise Kitchens, 1 Gregory Hughes, 1 Emmit Stanford, „ 1 Margaret Salter, 1 The attendance banner for last week was won by the Seventh Grade, Section A. Their average being over 98 percent. Misses Mcßae and Terrell visit ed the Vidalia High School Mon day. They report the school is in very good condition, having a competent corps of teachers and an active superintendent. They think Vidalia should be proud of her school this year. To School Patrons. There is a direct, positive, and close relation between a habit of punctuality and good school work. The teacher can give you an un limited number of concrete exam ples of this, and of the similar relation between tardiness and poor work. You care for good work? Send your children on time. Lord Nelson said: “I have always been a quarter of an hour before my time, and it has made a man of me”. The Reverend Fisk said: ‘‘l give it as my deliberate and sol emn conviction that the individual who is habitually tardy in meet ing an appointment will never be respected or successful in life”. Teacher. Conditions Good in Methodist Circles. Thomasville, Ga., Nov. 28. — Methodists are steadily reaching out into new territory and geting members, according to reports received today by the board of missions, headed by Rev. W. N. Ainsworth as president. Finan cial conditions seem better. Pre siding elders made formal re ports today and the board will report its findings at the opening session of the conference to morrow. Bishop Warren A. Candler is expected from Atlanta tonight. All of the Savannah preachers are here as well as several lay men. The committee on appli cants also met today, but the others will not meet until late this afternoon. Trustees of Or phans’Home meet tonight. About 300 members of the conference are here. CIVIC LEAGUE HAS DONE GOOD WORK Sponsor for Entertainment Scheduled for Spring Time.) The 13th of December will be the regular meeting day of the Civic League. We have entered on another year’s work and ask the hearty co-operation of all. We have accomplished some things. First, we signed for the Chautauqua, and others, seeing it was a good thing, followed our example, and again Mt. Vernon will enjoy this feast of good things next spring. Then we tried to help clean up the town but have had little help along this line. We have a circulating Library, containing 118 books. This will be found at the home of Mrs. W. C. Mcßae, open every Monday afternoon. We would be glad to enter any name for $1.50 per year, or ten cents per book. Members having paid dues get books free. All members will please bring dues to meeting or send full amount due to Mrs. A. G. Hicks before December 13th. Meeting will be held at Court House. Come one, come all. Member. Two Men Break Arms Cranking Same Car. Thomasville, Ga., Nov. 28. — That two men should sustain broken arms within two minutes of each other as a result of each taking a hand at trying to crank the same car is something un usual, but such was the fate of J. C. Chester, of Albany, and Carl McAllister, of Americus, here today. Mr. Chester in try ing to crank his auto broke a bone in his arm, and when Mr. McAllister attempted to follow up the job he broke his arm also. Both men are doing well, but will be minus the use of their right arms for some time. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1916. LARGE POTATOES BROUGHT MONITOR Also Sample of Montgomery County Syrup and Tomatoes. The editor of the country pa per may suffer some forms of hardship, but for the present, at least, the editor of The Mont gomery Monitor is not suffering for potatoes, several line lots having been brought to this of fice during the past week or so. A 11-pound potato, raised by Hardy Bell, a colored farmer of Ailey, headed this week’s con tributions. A larger one has never been seen at this office, and for size, as well as quality, Hardy should have the blue rib bon. Mr. J. J. Taylor, recently moved up on Route No. 1, a few days ago furnished this office with the finest lot of yams ever brought in. There were a dozen in the lot, and their weight amounted to almost a bushel. If there is a farmer in this county who can beat that he is welcome to enter. the contest. This is a remarkable lot, since this season is said not to have been so good for potatoes. Our agricultural display this week was increased by a bottle of fine syrup, brought in by Mr. S. J. Elliott of this place, who has been grinding during the past few days. Another contribution, which should have been referred to some weeks ago, was a lot of fine to matoes, sent over by Mr. H. D. Lee. This shows that the neigh borly spirit is still in existence. lloscmout School. Special Correspondence. Misses Carrie, Pearl, Lonnie and Ella Mae Jones, visited our school last week. Miss Essie Martin is the guest of Mrs. Nora Perdue. Messrs. George Ricks and Can non Cooper returned last week from a visit to friends at Alston and Douglas. We are sorry to note the con tinued illness of Jacob Conner. We hope he may soon return to school. The results of the examinations given last week were in some cases very gratifying. Follow ing are the names of those mak ing highest marks: Arithmetic—Eddie Odom. History—Tommie McGee. English—Vinnie Wood. Physiology—Gratis Horton. Geography—Tommie McGee. The family of Mr. John Man ning, Sr., enjoyed their annual reunion Monday, the occasion be ing that of Mr. Manning’s sev enty-third birthday. Besides his children and grandchildren many other relatives and friends were present to enjoy the hospitality of this home, and to partake of the feast prepared by the good cooks of the family. May there be many returns of this glad oc casion. Eleventh May Form Press Association. Waycross, Ga., Nov. 25.-Vol ney Williams, of The Waycross Journal, today invited the editors and publishers of the eleventh district to attend a meeting here on December 6, preparatory to the organization of a district press association. Franc Mangum, who was one of the active organizers of such an organization in the twelfth district, and F. C. Bell, president of The Savannah Morning News, were invited to attend. MR. FOUNTAIN HAS MONSTROUS HOG Weight Estimated by Many to be Over a Thousand Pounds. Mr. J. I. Fountain of this place, recognized as one of the most successful farmers in Mont gomery county, has at his resi dence what is said to be the larg est hog in this section—possibly in South Georgia. The immense porker is three years old, and by those who have seen him, his weight is estimated from 900 to 1100 pounds. He is of the Tamworth and Bershire mixture, but running to the for mer in shape and color. This hog has attracted unusual atten tion, and Mr. Fountain has taken considerable pride in his growth. This is a very clear example of what can be done, and it would behoove the stockraiser to follow Mr. Fountain’s example. Had this hog been taken to any of the Georgia fairs, it would have undoubtedly won the prize. Mr. Fountain enjoys the satisfac tion of having excelled in raising large hogs. Walker Bidding For The Christmas Trade. In this issue will be seen a new ad. for W. E. Walker, the jeweler, of Vidalia. His is a large and well assorted line, chosen especially for Christmas gifts. Goods bought of him are en graved free. The Walker store is a credit to his town, and his goods are reliable. Go to see him at Vidalia before the rush is on. Healthiest Year on Record for Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 29.—Dr. J. P. Kennedy, city health officer, said Monday that this is the healthiest year Atlanta ever has experienced. “We haven’t had a case of smallpox here for a year,” he said. “It only has been a few years since we had a smallpox epidemic every winter. Other contagious diseases are at a min imum.” Tax Collector’s Last Round. I will be at the following places for the purpose of collecting state and county taxes for the year 1916. Charlotte, Dec. 6, 9 to 11 a m. Uvalda, Dec. 6, 12 to 3 p m. Sharpe Spur, Dec. 7, 9 to 11 a m. Alston, Dec. 7, 12 to 3 p m. Higgston, Dec. 8, 9 to 12 m. McGregor, Dec. 8,1 to 3p m. Tiger, Dec. 11, 9 to 11 a m. Kubbee, Dec. 11, 12 to 3 p m. Tarrytown, Dec. 12, 9t03 dm. Barnhill’s Store, Dec. 13, 9-11 am. Lothair, Dec. 13, 12 to 3 p m. Orland, Dec. 14, 10 to 1 p m. Orianna, Dec. 15, 9 to 12 m. Geo. Spivey, Dec. 15, 1 to 3 p m. Soperton, Dec. 16, 9 to 3 p m. Mt. Vernon, Dec. 18, 19 and 20 when books will close. Yours very truly, H. C. Davis, T. C. M. C. Trespass Notice. This is to forewarn all parties against hunting, fishing, remov ing wood or timber, or in any manner trespassing on the lands of the undersigned. Said prop erty has been posted according to law, and all parties found tres passing thereon will be prosecuted as the law provides. November 29, 1916. L. C. Mcßae, Mrs. Florence McArthur. Godwin-Windham. Mr. and Mrs. James McNatt, of Vidalia, announce the engage ment of their niece, Miss Bessie Godwin, to Mr. William Robert Windham, of Dublin, the mar riage to take place in the near future. The above announcement will be learned with interest by many friends in this county, Miss God win having for many years re sided at Ailey. Mr. Windham is a prominent young citizen of Dublin. Honor Roll of McGregor School. Four new scholars, Eddie, Bes sie, Ophelia and Meedie Belle Morris, were added to our roll last week. We were delighted to have with us one morning last week, Mr. Geo. W. Stradtman, who made an interesting talk to the school on the subject of “Char acter Building.” A Thanksgiving program has been arranged for Thursday, and friends are invited to attend. Our honor roll continues to grow, and, for last week, is as follows: Amoret Conner, Kathleen Con ner, Sarah McArthur, Edna Con ner, Bessie Morris, Ophelia Mor ris, Henry McArthur, Magdalene Rowland, Meedie Belle Morris, Eddie Morris, Charlie C. Conner, Foy Mitchell, Theodosia Mitchell, Matthew Morris, Thurman Con ner, Harvey Rowland, W. T. O’Neal, Eugene Mitchell, Abbott Conner, Willie Rowland and Wade Carpenter. PRETTY WEDDING AILEY WEDNESDAY Mr. Kitchen of Savannah Weds Miss Fuqua of Ailey. On Wednesday afternoon, 4:30 o’clock, at the Methodist church in Ailey, Miss Oppie Lee Fuqua and Mr. James Remer Kitchen were happily married, the event being witnessed by a large num ber of friends and relatives. The ceremony was read by Rev. W. M. Carmichael, pastor of the Methodist church at Vidalia. The ring ceremony was used, and the occasion was beautiful through out. The altar was banked with ferns and quantities of Southern smilax, making a lovely scene. Before the party entered the building Miss Anna Morrison of Mt. Vernon sang most impres sively “Until”. The bridal party entered the church to the strains ot Mendelssohn’s march, render ed by Mrs. Herman Futrell of Soperton. Ushers were Mr. Jim Peterson and Mr. Julian Peterson. They were followed by Miss Jessie Peterson, maid of honor, and Mr. Charles Peterson, best man. The bride and groom closed the march before the altar. The bride wore midnight blue, with hat to match, and carried white chrysanthemums. Maid of honor was gowned in pale blue charmeuse combined with white tulle and silver lace and wore a large black picture hat; she also bore white chrysanthemums. Immediately after the cere mony the happy couple left for Savannah, where they will make their home. The bride is the on ly daughter of Mrs. Ann Fuqua of Ailey and is admired by many friends. Mr. Kitchen is a son of Mr. J. A. Kitchen of Ailey, but for several years a citizen of Sa vannah. Happiness and pros-! perity to them. | YEGGMEN BLOW POSTOFFICE The Local Office Robbed of Stamps and Money.— Safe Cracked. Yeggmen entered the Mt. Ver non postoffice last Thursday night, and after blowing the safe, got away with $271.81 in stamps and money, the greater loss being in two-cent stamps, while a variety of stamps were incldued in the haul. Entrance to the building was gained through a rear window by breaking the sash lock and other devices. This was done by pry ing from the bottom of the sash. The safe was apparently blown by the common nitro-glycerine method, a half-inch hole being drilled a few inches above the I lock for the introduction of the liquid, which is ordinarily fired by a fuse. The combination, lock and inner portion of the main door were shattered. The work was evidently done by experts, notwithstanding a full outlay of tools carried to the scene from the blacksmith shop. The Mt. Vernon nostoffice, dur ing the past ten years, had been robbed twice in a similar manner, tools being carried to the build ling from the local blacksmith shop. But little or no use, how ever, seems to have been had for these tools, in each case the drill ing'being done with implements carried by the robbers. The noise of the explosion is said to have been heard by one or two townspeople, supposed to have been in the early morning, but the loss was not known until Postmaster Folsom opened the office about 5:45 Friday morning. No clues have been obtained as to the guilty parties. The safe, in use only a few weeks, is a loss of about SBO.OO Savannahians Expect To Get Dr. Ainsworth. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 28. There is a great deal of interest and speculation in Savannah as to who will probably fill the pulpits of the Savannah Method ist church during the coming year. All the Savannah minis ters of this denomination left last night for Thomasville where the conference is to go in session tomorrow. It is expected here that Rev. W. N. Ainsworth, now at Mul berry Street in Macon will come to Savannah either as pastor of Wesley Monumental church or as presiding elder of the Savannah district. Rev. J. M. Outler, of Americus, it is believed will come to Trinity Methodist church. Rev. T. B. Stanford, of Trinity, whose term of service is up here it is believed will be put in charge of the Methodist college at Mcßae or will be made presid ing elder of the Mcßae district. The churches in Savannah have had a very remarkable year. All of them go to conference this year with their debts paid and their obligations met. It has been one of the best years in the history of the conference. Montgomery Teachers To Meet Saturday. The regular meeting of the Montgomery County Teachers Association, for the southern di vision, will be held in Mt. Vernon Saturday, 2d inst. This is doubtless the first meet ing of the scholastic year, and a full attendance is desired. Mem bership in this organization will be of benefit to teachers in the county, giving as it does an op portunity of exchanging ideas, methods, etc. NO. 31.
