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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 1918)
(Eh? Urnttamm? Mtmxtur. VOL. XXXIII. HOSPITAL SHIP j . SUNK BY SUB British Ship, Returning With Wounded, is Victim of Germans. Special service to Montgomery Monitor. New York. —The Germans now are Imposing strong opposition to the fur ther advance of the allied troops along the Vesle river from the east of Sois- I sons to the region west of Rlieims. Meantime, however, the main bodies I of the enemy army continue to make their way toward the Aisne, to the . north of which stream they hope some where to reach a haven of safety from i the persistent onslaught of the Amer- ; ican, French, British and Italian 1 troops, who in less than three weeks have all but bottled up the Soissons- i Rheims salient. Notwithstanding the bringing into play by the enemy a large number of machine guns and artillery of heavier caliber and the employment of large numbers of picked troops, including the well-tried Prussian guard and the Bavarians, and in spite of the fact that the rains have sent the Vesle out of bounds and turned the lowlands into quagmires, the Americans and the other allied troops have forced crossings of the river at a number of new points and on the north side of the stream are engaging the enemy. ! U. S. Troops In Archangel Landing Kandalaska, Russia. American | troops participated in the landing of ■ the allied forces at Archangel. The first detachment of the international forces included members of the Rus- I sian Officers’ League. The participa tion of the Americans in the landing has been greeted enthusiastically in northern Russia. The people consider that *the United States is absolutely without selfish interests as. regards Russia and look upon the Americans as a guarantee of the friendliness of the allies toward Russia. Raiding U-Boats Sinking Steamers Halifax, N. S. —The Standard Oil company's tank steamer Louis Blan chet, was torpedoed and sunk forty miles west of this port, after a thril ing three hours’ battle with a German submarine. The crew took to their small boats, where they were shelled by the submarine, but escaped without being hit. The chief cook and the chief steward of the tanker, however, were killed when the explosion of the German’s torpedo smashed the steam er’s stern. The Brantley Farm Brings Good Price. The real estate firm of Johnson & Co, has recently sold the M. J. Brantley place, south of Mt. Ver non, to Mr. M. L. McLemore for $13,000 being an average of S4O per acre. This is an example of farm values in Montgomery county, now recognized as one of the best farming sections in the state, and shows the demand for high-class farm property. Death of Pioneer Citizen. Dr. T. A. Scar boro, a pioneer citizen of Lyons, died Saturday afternoon at his home here at the age of 62 years, after an illness of several years with pellagra. Dr. Scarboro came to Lyons many years ago and was one of the pioneer citizens of the town. He was for several years in the drug business here. He is sur vived by two sisters, Mrs. R. C. Spell of Toombs county and Mrs. Hall of Emanuel and several brothers, among them being Rev. Henry Scarboro and former Bheriff Frank Scarboro. The remains were buried in the city cemetery in Lyons Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted at the grave by Rev. Jones of Appling county.— Lyons Progress. FOR SENATOR. To the Voters of Montgomery County; I beg to announce my candidacy for Senator from the Fifteenth Senatorial District, to lie govern ed by the rules and regulations provided by the Democratic Ex ecutive Committee of Montgom ery county. While lam grateful for the consideration shown me in the pust, in serving my people, 1 feel that if I should still lie fa vored with their support I can be of still greater service. Thanking the people generally for support, I beg to remain Yours very truly, Ellis Hammock. IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY I Superior Court is in Session for Week. Montgomery superior court convened Monday morning for a week’s session, the first three days having been consumed with civil business. Quite a number : of cases were disposed of up to i the close of business yesterday afternoon. This morning the criminal dock et was taken up in regular order, and the remainder of the week i will doubtless be consumed with this class of cases, of which there j are several. Judge A. L. Wheeler of Tarry- j town is foreman of the grand j 1 jury. Respond to Call For Special Service. The local board has accepted the response of three men for special training at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and they will report for duty August 15. These men are Roy Coleman, Willard Adams and Ellis Hamil ton, who go to take the special course in mechanical training. As far as Montgomery county Jis concerned class one now has the requisite number of men of the 1917 registration anticipated !by the government, nractically all single men having been placed in this class by the reclassification of the local board, acting with the district board. Most of the appealed cases were disregarded on account of government de mands. A CONGRESSIONAL MEET IN DUBLIN Endorse Wilson and Adopt Regulations for Primary Sept. 11th. At a meeting of the Twelth congressional district executive committee in Dublin, July 26, the following endorsement of the national administration was pass ed: Whereas, on account of a selfish desire of the German Empire for conquest and territory, the na tions of the world have been forced into war and are now en gaged in the most dreadful con flict that ever confronted mortal | man, and Whereas, Democracy, the free dom of mankind, and the right j of the nation to enjoy that liberty purchased by the sacred blood of our forefathers, and the sword 1 shall not be sheathed until the I world is forever freed from the evil purposes and designs which forced the war upon us, there fore be it Resolved, That we express our faith and confidence in the Con-j gress of the United States, that Iwe most heartily endorse and commend our beloved president | for his unselfish patriotism and wise administration of the na tion’s affairs, and that we pledge to him our support and undying devotion to the cause for which , he labors. The following counties were represented: Twiggs, Dodge, Wheeler, Johnson, Pulaski, Bleck ley and Laurens. After the business meeting the . entire delegation was dined by i Congressman Larsen at the New Dublin Hotel. Chairman 0. J. Franklin of Eastman presided and J. H. Johnson of Jefferson ville acted as secretary. The congressional primary will be held 1 Sept. 11, with the state primary, ! and the congressional convention ’ will be held in Dublin Sept. 25. Entrance fees of S2O were fixed for each county in the district. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 8. 1918. William J. Harris in j Mt. Vernon Monday.! Hon. Wm. J. Harris, leading candidate for the United States Senate, arrived in Mt. Vernon at an early hour last Monday morn ing, and immediately was the center of interest on the part of a 1 large number of Montgomery county citizens assembled here in attendance on court. Mr. Harris was given a reception almost over- I whelming in its cordiality, and it was a busy but pleasant day for j the distinguished visitor as he enjoyed the hospitability and assur ance of support from the majority of the hundreds of Montgomery county people here that day. Among those who greeted Mr. Harris were a number of gentlemen who had formerly voted for Senator Hardwick, but who do not hesitate to renounce him now. Such men put country’s honor above friendship for a man who, by con j tinued opposition to the government and the Democratic adminis tration, has brought shame on the fair name of Georgia. Immediately after the noon hour of court, and to an audience | estimated at 600 people, Mr. Harris delivered a strong and im pressive speech at the court house. He was ably introduced by I)r. J. W. Palmer of Ailey, a very ardent Harris supporter. The speaker was given generous applause, very pronounced at the mention of Mr. Wilson’s name. Mr. Harris reviewed the causes leading up to the war, paying a tribute to the valor of the American soldier and sailor, foretelling victory for the allies with the aid of America. Mr. Harris recited briefly his record in the state, from the school room, as Chairman of the Democratic executive com mittee of his native county, as state senator, as director of the census and as a member of the Federal Trades Commission. Again referring to Hardwick, the speaker said. “1 detest a man who brags about himself. ” He cautioned the audience against the slick tongued political orator. His was a strong arraignment of the record of Senator Hard wick in opposition to administration measures, particularly the ni trate bill and the shipping bill, showing that Hardwick’s opposition to the latter had caused delays which cost the farmers of Mont gomery county alone SIOO,OOO, on account of the lack of shins for shipment of cotton. Referring to the opposition of Hardwick to the nitrate bill, and the slight regard in which he holds the farm ers, Mr. Harris quoted Hardwick as saying. (See Congressional Record): “The farmers remind me of little birds—always going around with their mouths open. I would not vote for that bill if every farmer in Georgia would ask me to.” Continuing, Mr. Harrs said: “But Senator Hardwick himself will be going around with his mouth open Sept. 11 asking the farmers to vote for him, hut he will find that the majority of them will not, because there is no more loyal class of men than the Georgia farmers.” Mr. Harris referred especially to Hardwick’s speech in Toombs county July 31, in which he (Hardwick) expressed his opposition to negroes being drafted into the United States army, advocating in stead a fixed salary of $1('0 for each soldier, asserting that this would raise a sufficient army. “But I am not running for office on Mr. Hardwick’s poor record. Do not vote for me unless you think I can do more for your soldier boys and your sailor boys than any other candidate in the race, and do more to help win this war, and more for your business and agri cultural interests,” said he. . Dealing with Mr. Hardwick’s former pretended friendship for the administration, Mr. Harris remarked: “I do not know who ought to know more about riding into office on some one’s coat tail than Senator Hardwick, who rode into Congress on Tom Watso" s coat tail and then repudiated him. He rode into the senate on Woodrow Wilson’s coat tail and then repudiated him. And in grave despair in the present campaign he tried his hardest to get back on Tom Watson’s coat tail. Hardwick worried Watson so much that he had to go to Florida for a rest and when he returned he no longer wore a frock-tailed coat, but a coat with no tail at all.” 1 his was followed by laughter. . Mr. Harris’s address was strong and well received, leaving no doubt of the attitude of Montgomery county, every section of which was represented. Immediately after the address the several Harris clubs were consolidated, H. B. Folsom being elected president and A. B. Hutcheson clerk. Spring Hill News. special CorreHpomlence. Mr. R. H. Miller has returned from Lyons where he spent sev eral days with friends. Miss Irene Anderson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clark, of near Dublin. | Miss Lula and Eddie McGaheeJ lof Liberty county are visiting j their brother, Mr. J. H. McGahee. Misses Maude Editha Dees and ; Mamie Lilliott of Lumber City! were pleasant visitors of Miss' I Ella Mae Miller during camp-: meeting. The Spring Hill camp-meeting came to a close last Wednesday evening on account of thedis-j j agreeable weather, although we had a very successful meeting. Several of the best preachers of the South Georgia conference were with us. The singing was enjoyed very much, being led by Bro. Sumner, a very successful leader. The hearts of the people were stirred as they listened to the wonderful sermons which these Godly men brought to us. Nine united with the church through faith and by certificate. And' many were brought to realize their duty toward their church j and God. j Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. Odinary’s Office, Aug. 5. 1918. 1 Eliza Mcßae, as administratrix of the estate of Hen Mcßae, de ceased, has applied for leuve to j ! sell all the lands of said deceased, j This is therefore to notify all con- ! cerned to file their objections, if! any they have, on or before the ' first Monday in September, next, else leave will then be granted said applicant as applied for. j Alex McArthur, Ordinary. Longpond Dots. Special CorreHpondence Miss Nellie Johnson has return ed home after a two week visit to Miss Maggie Collins of Cobbtown. Miss Lota Nell Southwell of Reidsville is visiting her cousins, | Misses Ruth and Ora Mobley. Mr. Henry Carpenter spent last Saturday and Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wade Johnson and Miss Young spent Saturday night with Mrs. J. C. Johnson, i Miss Grace Bush has returned to her home in Dublin after a visit to relatives here. I News was received here Mon day last stating the arrival of Messrs. Austin W. Bendimire and Frank A. Mobley in France. Their many friends are more than glad to know they are safely “over there.” Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McAllister of Statesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moses of Lumber City and Mr. | Fred McAllister of Dublin were! guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc- Allister Sunday last. Mr. Columbus Wooten of Cor dele is visiting the home of Mr. iC. C. McAllister, Sr., this week. Mr. Davis Enters Business. - Mr. H. C. Davis has recently purchased the grocery business of Mr. O. H. Morrison and will continue both the retail grocery and beef market. Mr. Davis is a merchant of many years experience, having conducted a successful mercan tile business at Orland before moving to Mt. Vernon. He will carry a complete line and invites the patronage of his many friends. I New Officers for Red Cross. 1 At a meeting of the Red Cross | held on the 2d inst. the follow | ing officers were elected: | Mr. M. B. Calhoun. Chairman. Mrs. A. B. Hutcheson, Co . chairman. Mr. H. L. Wilt, Treasurer. Miss Stella Morris, Secretary. Mrs. Alma McQueen, Cor. Sec. Mrs. A. G. Hicks, Quartermas ter Work Room. Mrs. W. C. Mcßae, First Assis tant. Mrs. M. B. Calhoun, Second Assistant. Miss Frances Watt, Chairman Juniors. The secretary was instructed to draw a resolution of thanks to Miss Young. Another Candidate Out For State Senator. In this issue will be seen an nouncement of the candidacy of Dr. Ellis Hammock for the state senate from this district. This gentleman has served the county as coroner, and is well known throughout the county. He is a resident of Sopertoii, hut for many years has served people in different parts of the county. He is a clever gentle man, and in his former races has carried an enormous vote. « FOR STATE SENATE. I hereby announce myself u candidate for the office of State Senator from the Fifteenth Sena torial District, subject to the Democratic primary to be held Sept. 11th, 1918. Thanking my triends in advance for any con sideration they may bestow upon me, I am Respectfully yours, J. 15. O’Conner. ALLIED ARMY FORCES CROSS VELSE RIVER Germans Concentrate Artil lery and Prepare for Resistance. Special service to Montgomery Monitor. A British Port. -The torpedoing of the British ship Warilda was one of the most harrowing disasters in the history of submarine warfare. The number of dead is variously estimated from 105 to 130, and upward, and in cludes several women nurses. The ship carried 000 sick and wound ed. Among them were seven Ameri cans, two officers and five enlisted men, all of whom have been accounted for except one private. There were aboard 89 nurses and members of the voluntary aid depart ment and the crew comprised about two hundred men. More than six hundred and fifty sur vivors brouhgt here were given first aid treatment, food and clothing. The patients were placed aboard special trains, which had been waiting to re ceive them, and sent to hospitals in variousp arts of the country. The torpedo struck the after part of the engine room, killing the third en gineer and two other members of the engine room force. The dynamo was destroyed, plunging the vessel into j darkness. Just over the dynamo was the ward ! room, which contained more than one hundred patients. Most of these were killed outright by the explosion and the others, many of whom had been > freshly injured by the torpedo, found ; themselves trapped. It was impossible | for outside aid to reach them, and all, . except a few who jumped overboard and were picked up, perished. This i part of the ship quickly settled and water flooded the ward room, drown j ing the men caged there. Stories of the fearful struggle in the darkness to rescue the helpless inva j lids are told by survivors. The ship 1 remained afloat more than two hours, but for a great part of the time con- i tinued under headway because the en gines could not. be stopped. This con dition greatly hampered the rescue work and in addition three or four 1 boats were smashed while being low ered, throwing their occupants into the sea. All the soldier patients and the nurses testify to the heroic efforts of the officers and crew. Notwithstand j ing the excitement and confusion which were increased by the inky darkness, the crew under the master ! ly direction of the officers went coolly 'iand methodically about the difficult | task of bringing the sick ahd wound i ed upon deck. ! MASSMEETINfi HELD MONDAY Primary Plans to be Made at Second Meeting Today. At a massmeeting held here Monday morning a new county ! executive committee was elected, j one each from the several dis [ tricts, by the voters of that respective district. Mr. I. H. Hall of Soperton was chosen temporary chairman and Mr. U. S. Barnhill temporary secretary. The election of permanent chair man, by ballot, resulted in the choice of Col. A. B. Hutcheson. The election of permanent secre tary was deferred until meeting to be held this afternoon (Thurs day) three o’clock, at the court house, when plans for the pri mary will be adopted. Important among this afternoon’s delibera tions will be the assessment of entrance fees and the appoint ment of committees and election managers for the primary. Rules for the state primary will doubt less obtain. The following are the com mitteemen from the different districts: Mt. Vernon. E. G. Smith. Soperton, S. Courson. Lothair. J, B. Dukes. Orland, J. B. Davis. Higgston, B. A. Conner. Tiger, E. Willis. Uvalda, A. I). Hughes. Alston, J. E. Braswell. Tarrytown, J. T. Warnock. Ailey, Louis Roberson. Kibbee, G. W. Hamilton, l Following the business meeting Monday the house adopted by a rising vote a strong resolution commending the national admin istration, presented by Col. A. L. Lanier of this place. Will Begin Week’s Meeting at Ailey. Rev. J. I). Rabun, pastor, will commence a week’s service at the Ailey Baptist church this evening, Bth inst. Mr. Rabun is thoroughly known to the people of this entire sec tion, and it is hoped that his ef forts will have the co-operation of the church-going people. The Monitor is not advised of the hours of service, but this will be announced at the service this evening. Mr. Jas. B. O’Conner Announces for Senate. In this issue will be seen a card of announcement for the state senate by Mr. J. B. O'Conner of Kibbee. For some time it is said that Mr. O’Conner’s friends have been prevailing on him to make the race for senator of this the Fif teenth district, and yielding to the demand, he is now actively into the campaign. Mr. O’Conner is a substantial business man and a successful j farmer. He is vice-president of The Bank of Soperton and a large stock-holder in the Soperton Fer tilizer Works, and is well known 1 ;n this his native county. During ; the past year he served on the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. “ Citation. j Georgia—Montgomery County, Ordinary’s Office, Aug. 5, 1918. The appra sers on the applica tion of Mrs. Elizabeth Odom, widow of J. N, Odom, deceasjd, for 12 months support for herself find her six minor children having filed their return, all persons are hereby cited to show cause, if any they have, at the next regular term of this court why eaid appli cation should not he granted, j Alex McArthur, Ordinary. I NO. 14.
