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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (July 11, 1918)
®Jtp jUmttompHt fftmutm*. VOL. XXXIII. PRICES ARE CUT COTTON GOODS Market Figures are Reduced From 20 to .30 per Cent. Cotton Goods. Special Service!tolMonitor. Washington. Prices for cotton' products showing reductions of from N to 80 per cent, as compared with quoted market prices were approved hy President Wilson. The prices were agreed upon at conferences between; the price-fixing committee of the war industries board and a committee rep resenting cotton goods manufacturers. The new prices are: 86-inch 48x48 3.00 yard sheeting, 60 cents per pound. 36-inch 56x60 4.00 yard sheeting, 70 cents per pound. 881-2-inch 64x60 5.35 yard print cloth, 83 cents per pound. 381-2-inch 80x80 4.00 yard print cloth, 84 cents per pound. Prices on standard wide and sail duck were fixed at 37 1-2 and 5 per cent from the list, and standard army duck 33 per cent from the list. The war industries board announc ed that a committee is at work on a list comprising a full line of staple cotton fabrics for the purpose of es tablishing prices. The list is expect •d to be announced, in a few days. The prices announced are to remain in effect until next October 1. Before that date the industry will meet with the price-fixing committee to agree up-' on prices for a further period of 90 j days. The new prices affect chiefly cotton piece goods, of which the government is a heavy purchaser. They apply, however, to civilian as well as govern ment purchases. The price-fixing committee’s action with regard to finished cotton is be lieved to be the forerunner of price fixing on virtually all other commodi ties of which the government is a large purchaser. Alley. Special Correspondence. (Intended for last week.) Mrs. Gibbs of Collins spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Arlia Yeomans. Mrs. E. T. Mcßride and chil- ; dren of Vidalia visited here Sun day. Dr. J. W. Palmer has gone to Atlanta on business this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Alcorn visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. Max McGregor of Lyons spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. George Mcßride and baby of Lyons spent Sunday afternoon with their sisters, Misses Mcßride. Sheriff George McLeod of Lyons spent Sunday afternoon with his sister, Mrs. Allen Kitchen. Mr. Bill Sessions spent Sunday and Monday with home folks in Dublin. • WrrVTTTTTTTTTTTTTYYTTTTTT* ▼▼▼▼TTVTTVTTTTTVVT'TVTTVT’r* : . 3 : Brewton-Parker Institute « : 3 MT. VERNON, CA. 3| • 3 t Prepares students for Sophomore class « ► j ►in the leading colleges. Thoroughly « t «! t trained and experienced teachers se- \ ► * l lected for special departmental work. < ► i ► < J In the Music Department Piano, Stringed and Wind Instru- 2 l ments and Voice are taught. * “► Bible study will be a special feature in the curriculum; also « j ► Domestic Science. J : l The buildings, furnishings and equipment are being repaired « ► and renovated and will be in perfect condition. ► j! * Prices of board and tuition are quite reasonable in comparison * * to the prices of other things. ► The best and surest investment you can make for your son or * daughter is a good, practical education, that will give him * ► or her vision and strong purpose in life. * ► For further information write * : 3 ► J . C. BREWTON, President J : : .AiAiiiIAAiAiIAiiiAAAiiiA*4AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA>« IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY. FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY 'Succeessfui Play for Benefit of Red Cross. The play “Claim Allowed,” presented at The Brewton-Parker Wednesday evening, was one of the most complete amateur per formances ever given in this sec tion and was thoroughly appre ciated by a full house. The play was given under the direction of Miss Myrtle Young, of the department of expression of The Brewton-Parker Institute. The performers were in the main pupils of Miss Young, and their excellent work may be attributed to her faithful interest in the success of the occasion. Only two or three of the older set par ticipated. About eight members of The Brewton-Parker orchestra, led by Miss Eva Conner, rendered ap propriate music. The theme was intensely patriotic, filled with pathetic scenes, depicting con ditions as they now exist on ac count of the war. Human inter est was reflected in true form, and those present no doubt re ceived an inspiration by having heard the charming performance The proceeds of the play, about SIOO, go to the Red Cross, and to Miss Young is given the credit of having made so brilliant a success of the venture. The company will give the play at the school auditorium in Glenwood this evening. Marriage in Mt. Vernon Last Sunday Afternoon. Sunday afternoon, three o'clock, at the home of the bride, Miss Marie McQueen of this place and Mr. Fred E. Ray of Lumber City were happily married, the cere mony being performed by Rev. A. G. Brewton of the Methodist ! church. I The event was witnessed by only the immediate family and a few friends. The happy young couple left immediately for a tour of Florida, and on their return will reside at Lumber City. The bride is a daughter of the ilate W. H. McQueen, and a young lady of charm and grace. Mr. Ray is a successful traveling salesman and a young man of sterling qualities They have the congratulations and best wishes of many friends. Teachers’ Examination. The regular State Examination for teachers will take place the 2nd and 3rd of August. Please j let all the applicants for license who reside in this county be on hand. T. B. Conner, I c. s. s. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. JULY 11. 1918. Result Stamp Campaign in Montgomery County. In making plans for National War Savings Day the National War Savings Committee in Washington used the School District as the basis, or unit, for making allotments. It is well known that in Montgomery county the white and colored school districts are not the same, territorially. The allotments were made on each school district as laid off and filed with the State Superintendent of Schools. The question naturally arises as to how to equitably prorate the ■ pledges received to the territory upon which a definite quota was! laid. I have figured on the question from every angle and am un able to arrive at a satisfactory solution, due to the fact that the | colored schools are frequently on or near the school district lines, | and draw their patronage from two or more white school districts. I have therefore decided that the only practical thins 1 to do for the present is to give the amount of the pledges just as they have been received from each place of meeting. The following is the allotment for each school district and the pledges received so far: White School Districts. I Name School. Supervisor. Allotment. Amount Pledged. Seward C. M. Jeans $ 6000 $ 805 Charlotte W. F. Glosson 5000 1010 Uvalda Idus Jones 15000 10745 Longpond A. S. Johnson 9000 1825 Hack Branch A. D. Hughes 6000 1420 Alston W. G. Williamson 8400 9165 Sharpe Spur Dr. J. M. Smith 5000 1095 Sadie Roy Peterson 3380 685 Mt. Vernon- { J. Wade Johnson Ailey S D. J. W. Palmer 48380 22610 McGregor Miss Erin McArthur 5000 1260 Higgston B. A. Conner 8000 4940 Taylor Springs J. D. Taylor 4000 965 Swift Creek Archie Morris 6000 1590 Kemp Lester Canady 5500 1725 Hancock J. E. Horne 6000 1815 Kibbee J. B. O’Conner 9000 9130 Tarrytown M. E. Burns 12000 3565 Poplar Head J. P. Mixon 5000 3180 Soperton R. E. Ward 18000 13500 Zaidee Perry Blount 8000 1840 Willis J. T. Moxley 1880 815 Hutcheson M. Hutcheson 2000 2350 Lothair T. L. New 8000 1045 White Oak W. H. Fowler 8000 3110! Violet Hill Green Smith 1000 1040 Ruth’s Chapel W. B. Hilton 6320 1715 Crooked Run Willie Gay 8000 1855 Cauley C. W. Cauley 3000 290 Orland C. D. Greenway 7000 3340 Orianna-Thigpen J. D. Wilson 8000 No report Red Bluff Clarence Dukes 5000 2140 Oak Grove (Tiger) C. J. Phillips 6000 1540 Rosemont D. S. Barnhill 15000 5560 Colored School Districts. Name of School Supervisor Amt. Pledged Mt. Vernon M. E. Cawthorn $4440 McGregor Mack Gilchrist 970 Ailey Grant Flowers 1885 Higgston T. W. Roberson 1450 Horne’s Chapel Will Horne 2860 Fuller’s Frank Fuller 1110 Sand Hill Abe Burch 715 Uvalda J. E. Hoffman 2925 Union Hill Dock Joyce 730 Longpond J. D. Jasper 1650 Bell Baptist Geo. McLeod 370 Soperton Joe Durden 2100 Love’s Aaron Baker 1500 Cedar Grove John Outlaw, Sr. 1085 Red Bluff John Outlaw. Jr. 1080 Courson Grove Amos Warren 830 Lothair J. W. Mack 1300 McLendon’s Virgil McLendon 1560 Tarrytown Calvin Wright 3710 Central Jim and W. A. McLendon 1610 Mosley Town Toney Mosley 850 Sharpe’s Chapel Willie M. Sharpe 2150 Adamsville Bart Adams 1540 1 Rock Aill J. M. Bellamy 1835 Total amount pledges received in county $157,925.00; Amount allotted to Montgomery county 1270,860.00 The districts oversubscribing their quota were Uvalda, Alston, Kibbee, Violet Hill and Hutcheson. It will be seen from the above that we failed to subscribe our quota of $270,860.00. This is to he regretted: but I cannot help hut ! have faith that the people of Montgomery will yet buy the full quota. I attribute our failure to the fact that the people did not know what effect the boll weevil would have on the present crop, and to the further fact that so large a proportion of our citizens best able to subscribe did not take an amount in keeping with their ability. It would surprise the people to see the names signed to j some of the $5.00, SIO.OO, and $20.00 cards. This is said with no intention to reflect on those unable to take more than these amounts. The man who takes all he is able be it ever so small is entitled to just as much credit as a man who takes the limit. I wish to take this opportunity of expressing my aporeciation of the unselfish, devoted and faithful effort put into this campaign by the members of the different committees, by the speakers for the day, and by the young ladies assisting in mailing out cards, and in fact to all who contributed in any way to the campaign. I cannot refrain from expressing my gratification at the splen did showing made by the colored people. I take pleasure in con gratulating them. It is the concensus of opinion among all with whom I have discussed the matter that we should put on another campaign later in the fall when we can determine what effect the boll weevil will have. It is believed that the full quota will then be subscribed. All committees are therefore requested to hold themselves intact and in readiness to put the county over. Very truly, W A. Peterson, Chm. Montg. Co. ! Do not forget that War Savings | Stamps are not for children only. Most of the squandering is done by the grown-ups. The Government needs your j money; you need the stamps. Buy War Savings Stamps to ! the utmost of your financial ca pacity, and then increase your capacity by saving more. The philosophy of the W. S. S. is save, save, save. Farmers’ Institute to be Held Statesboro. Principal F. M. Rowan an nounces a four day farmers’ meeting to be held at the First 1 District Agricultural School, Statesboro, on July 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th. The meeting will be divided into sections to in clude the Farmers’ Institute, the! , Home Demonstration for Women. ! the Girls’ Club Work, the Boys’ Club Work and the County i Agents’ Conference. Special i programs have been prepared for each of these sections with lec tures and demonstrations that will meet the needs of the en tire population of the district. Every county in the district willj be represented by delegates toi ! attend each of these classes of j work and the school is preparing to board and lodge these dele gates in its dormitories and mess halls. Noonday meals will be provided for all daily visitors at a reasonable price. The lectures and demonstra tions will be conducted by special ists from the Georgia State Col lege of Agriculture, Athens, Ga., by members of the staff of the District Agricultural School, by Special men and women demon strators, by County Agents and others. Livestock Production, Field Crops, Fertilizers, Farm Machinery, and Marketing will be some of the principal subjects fur men and boys, while Canning, Cooking, Dairying, Poultry Pro duction and War Work will be •important phases of the work for women and girls. This meeting is especially in tended to help increase food pro duction and to further food con servation as a means of helping to win the war, and the public is requested to attend any and all of the lectures and demonstra tions. Stereopticon at Alston. There will be given astereopti con exhibition at Alston tomorrow (Friday) evening, for the benefit of the Red Cross. This is the series of views showing condi tions in Belgium and France, accompanied by a descriptive lecture by Rev. F. M. Baldwin of the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church. The outfit is owned by the Sabbath school, and during the past month a number of very creditable exercises have been! given at a number of points in the county. The ladies of Alston have the arrangements in hand, and it is i hoped that a large attendance : , will respond. I , ~ i ■■' - —ii. . ■ ■ I | j M First Dist. A. & M. School STATESBORO, GA. A Boarding High School for hoys and girls, giving six f teen units and teaching classes corresponding to the Bth, « | 9th, 10th, and 11th grades of the public schools. » Thorough literary training in given, with the addition » of agriculture, mechanics, expression and military training h t for boys, and domestic science, domestic art, manual train- || ing, music and expression for girls. ; The First District School is fortunate in having a well : ; trained faculty, members having degrees, or having B specialized in their department at the best colleges and :: ' universities in America. This being a state school, the terms are cheap; board will not be over $13.50 per month and fees not over $7.50 j > 'll per year. ! Athletics—baseball, football, tennis and track for boys, : basketball, tennis for girls are encouraged, but not allowed ; to interfere in any way with the regular work of the insti- » tution, | Every convenience is afforded the student: —electric » lights, hot and cold water in the dormitories, automobiles § and horse vehicles for their convenience in going to town 8 | and church. A school of this kind serves the needs of the times by « I fitting young men and young women for the practical a duties of life. . a All practical wo’k and military training are required. ft i The fall term opens Sept. 2, 1918. • j; For further information apply to | F. M. ROWAN, Principal : j | STATESBORO, GA. j; HAROLD C. GEIGER DIED IN FRANCE Was Son of Judge Geiger— Over Year’s Service in France. i Mt. Vernon is saddened by the i death of Harold C. Geiger in France. Notice of his death was received by his parents, Judge and Mrs. J. B. Geiger, in the form of a dispatch from the War Department on Saturday, June 29th, followed by a wire from the Savannah News to The Montgom ery Monitor. To date details of his death have not been received, i Harry Geiger was the second ] son of Judge Geiger, and was a favorite in the town and commu nity. He was born March 30, 189 S, having just passed his twentieth year. He enlisted in the U. S. Marines, Savannah sta tion. April 12th. 1917, and after a few months training at Paris Island, S. C., was sent to France, where he saw practically a year's service, in a branch of the army which has done some noble fight ing, and of which has been writ ten a lasting record. Peculiarly sad is the fact that the elder brother, J. Carlton Geiger, three years older, died in a hospital in Philadelphia March 12th, after having seen almost a year in the marine and aviation service. His body rests in the new cemetery in Mt Vernon, and after the close of the war the ashes of his brother, fallen too in defense of his country, will rest beside him. Strangely co-incident that these noble sons, after having offered their lives for country and honor, should both be taken, but such is the will of the God of all destiny. They died most honorably, and in yielding their happy young lives a heritage is left fond pa rents, little brothers and sisters and friends. Never again shall we hear their happy voices or enjoy their com panionship; they have paid the debt to bless humanity, and the world, yearning for peace, is their debtor. In after years Mt. Ver non will look with pride upon the graves of these brothers, first from this town to answer the summons of the Great Chieftain, in a struggle against a heartless enemy. This family could not have given more to the cause of liberty, and while they and their friends grieve for those who will never return, the memory of ( these young lives laid on the country’s altar will be a recom | pense of which we shall be proud. They were young, yet received the honors of old —the death of la soldier for his native land. Ours is the grief; theirs is the I honor. NO. 10.
