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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 1918)
itmitonmen? JHflttttxir* VOL. XXXIII. ARMISTICE WILL END THE WAR Hostilities Brought to Close and Kaiser William Has Abdicated. Washington, Nov. 11.—Signing of the armistice with Germany was proclaimed today by Presi dent Wilson who also announced its terms at a joint session of Con gress. The terms heralded the end of the war because they take from Germany the power to renew it. Just before he went to the Cap itol the President, in a proclama tion addressed to his fellow coun trymen, said: “The armistice was signed this morning. Everything for which America fought has been accom plished; it will now be our fortu nate duty to assist by example, by sober, friendly counsel and by material aid in the establishment of just democracy throughout the world." Stripped of its malicious power, the military autocracy, its mas ters driven to exile, stand before uhe world’s court of justice, hav ing subscibed to terms of surren der which probably will be record ed in history as the most drastic and complete ever measured out to a defeated foe. Must Help Government Care for Soldiers. The United States Government is resolved to do its best to restore every wounded American soldier and sailor to health, strength, and self-supporting activity. Until his discharge from the hospital all the medical and sur gical treatment necessary to re store him to health is under the jurisdiction of the military or naval authorities, according ot the branch of the service he is in. The vocational training, the re education and rehabilitation nec essary to restore him to self-sup porting activity, is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Board for Vocational Education. If he needs an artificial limb or mechanical appliance the Gov ernment will supply it free, will keep it in repair, and renew it when necessary. If after his discharge he again needs medical treatment on account of his dis ability, the Government will sup ply it free. While he is in the hospital and while in training afterwards the soldier or sailor will receive compensation as if in service and his family or depend ents will receive their allotment. A wounded soldier or sailor, although his disability does not prevent him from returning to employment without training, can take a course of vocational train ing free of cost and the compen sation provided by the war risk insurance act will be paid to him and the training will be free, but no allotment will be paid to his family. Every Liberty Bond hold er who holds his bond is keeping up a part of this great work of restoring to health, strength, and usefulness the men who have suffered for their country. Held Inquest Over Very Live Negro. Waycross, Nov. 9.—When the coroner and his jury aopeared at the jail a few mornings ago V) hold an inquest over the remains of a negro who had died during the night, some excitement was created when, as the words, “We, the jury, find that this ne gro died from natural causes,” were being pronounced, the negro opened one eye, peered at the crowd about him and said: “You white folks jes don’t nigger to take his res’ even after he’s in the lock-up. I ain’t daid; I am jes taking a nap." IN THE: SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY Superior Court Carried Over to February. Superior court convened again Monday morning, and a one-day’s session was held only. The con tinued influenza in the county re duced the attendance, and the grand and petit juries were dis charged at the close of the day, after having transacted but little business. Judge Graham adjourned the court until the regular February term. It has been many years since it has been necessary to car ry over the November term of Montgomery superior court. Married in Macon; Moves to Perry. Mrs. Alma McQueen of this place and Mr. John Uhels of Perry were married in Macon Thursday afternoon of last week. The cer emony was performed by Rev. l H. C. Ewing, pastor of the Perry Methodist church, at the home of Mrs. B. B. Wood, sister of Mrs. McQueen, and only members of the family were present. Before her marriage Mrs. Uhels was Miss Alma Folsom, a daugh ter of Mr. D. W. Folsom of Mt. Vernon, where she had resided for the past sixteen years. Mt. Vernon friends regret her depart ure. She was active in the church and Red Cross and as such will be missed. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for their home in Perry. GERMAN SECRETARY SAYS IS STARVATION He Seeks to Have President Wilson Soften Terms Armistice. London, Nov. 11.—Dr. Sols, the German foreign secretary, has addressed a message to Sec retary of State Lansing, requsting that President Wilson intervene to mitigate “the fearful con ditions" existing in Germany. Dr. Sols says, according to a German wireless dispatch receiv ed here to day, that he feels it his duty to draw President Wil son’s attention to the fact that the enforcement of the conditions of the armistice, especially the surrender of transport, means the starvation of millions, and requests that the President’s influence be directed toward overcoming this danger. The President, he pointed out, has declared that he did not wish to make war on the German peo ple, and did not wish to impede its peaceful development. “The German government has received the conditions of the ar mistice," continued Dr. Sols. “We had to accept the conditions, but feel it our duty to draw the President’s attention most sol emnly and with all earnestness to the fact that the enforcement of the conditians must produce among the German people feel ings contrary to those upon which alone the reconstruction of a community of nations can rest, guaranteeing a just and durable peace. “The German people, there fore, at this fateful hour address themselves again to the President with the request that he use his influence with the allied powers in order to mitigate these fearful conditions." Trespass Notice. Georgia—Montgomery County. This is to forewarn the public against hunting with gun or dog, 'fishing, removing wood or timber of aDy kind, or in any manner trespassing on the lands of the undersigned; and all parties vio j latmg this order will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This the 7th day ot November, i 1918. Mas Dicy Phillips. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. i9lB. Montgomery Lags in War Work Campaign. Millions rejoice that the world wide war is practically over, but any one must realize that it will be impossible to return the sol dier boys at ftnce, and that their personal and moral welfare must be looked after for auite a while, even more carefully than has been the case while they were under very strict military discipline. In more tense moments, as orderly I men, fighting for their lives and | for the peace of the world, they have had neither time nor incli nation to vary from strict military conduct, but now, during a period of relaxation, it is extremely ! necessary, as never before, to have them safeguarded by in fluences which the government is not able to supply. Despite unfavorable conditions at the outset of the campaign, it is quite probable that Montgom ery county will raise its quota of 13725 for the United War Work. The movement was given a splen did impetus through the assis tance of outside promoters. The original quota for Mont gomery county was S3OOO, and this was apportioned to the vari ous districts according to the tax values of the county. Notwith standing the close of the war, the need for the combined causes be came more imperative, and Pres ident Wilson, who indorses the movement, asks that it be in creased. The county fund, then, has been increased practically 20 per cent., using even numbers, for each district as follows: Ailey District S3OO Higgston 275 Kibbee 150 Uvalda 450 Lothair 350 Mt. Vernon 550 Orland 200 Soperton 725 Tarry town 300 Tiger 125 Alston 300 Saturday three rallies were held in the county — in Mt. Vernon at noon, Uvalda and Soperton in SHERIFF AND CLERK WILL RESIGN OFFICE Division of County Reduces Fees County Officers to Minimum. It may be reliably stated that Clerk M. L O’Brien has tendered his resignation to the governor, effective January Ist. Mr, O’- Brien served two terms prior to the present, which is but half out, under the new four-year plan for county officers. He is a citizen of the new county of Treutlen; un less he removes within the bounds of the original county, he would be disqualified. Mr. J. E. Mcßae of this place authorizes the statement that he will be a candidate for the place, and his announcement will fol low. Sheriff I. J. Davis, it is under stood, will also resign the sheriff’s office, on the ground that the of fice does not warrant his eontinu uance from a financial standpoint. With the county dismantled, there is nothing in any of the pub lic offices but abundant honor, of the empty variety, and the ever present opportunity of employing a lot of valuable time for the ben efit of the public—something like running a country newspaper. Just unloaded, a car of fat, sleek Tennessee mules, very care fully selected for the needs of Montgomery county farmers, and j they can get them by seeing us l at once. W. J. & T. A. Peter ! son, Ailey, Ga. the afternoon. Judge J. B. Burn j side of Thompson and Dr. Staf | ford of the Y. M. C. A., stationed at Ft. Screven. These gentlemen made able addresses at the three points. Immediately after the noon hour of court Monday exercises were held at the court house. Judge Larsen delivered a telling address in behalf of the cause, after which a neat little sum was subscribed, most of the county being represented. Tuesday evening at the court house appropriate exercises were held. Rev. J. M. Outler of Sa vannah was the speaker of the hour, and his was a most fervid appeal to the people to contribute to the fund to be used in further ing the work among the soldier boys. Others who made talks were Miss Myrtle Young, chair man of the ladies’ branch, Col. M. B. Calhoun, Rev. F. M. Bald win and Col. L. C. Underwood, members of the executive com mittee. At this meeting a small subscription was received from the Mt. Vernon people. A number of gentlemen who had been appointed to conduct the drive in their districts have de clined to participate in the work; therefore the burden has fallen on a few —mainly the ladies. The northern section (the Treutlen county section) is having the very able efforts of Mrs. Jas. Fowler and her committees. Miss Myr tle Young, with an active com mittee of ladies, is canvassing the other districts of the countv. Rallies will be held at each school house in the county next Tuesday, 19th, when the cause will be presented, as a last effort toward arousing the people of Montgomery county to the need of doing something for the soldier boys. Most of the nearby counties raised their allotment the first day, and unless the people of this county do something, anoth blot will rest on its banners. Do not wait for committees to beg for a contribution. SIGNING ARMISTICE WILL CANCEL DRAFT Will Complete Classification of Younger Men Sept. Registration. Following the armistice with Germany, Secretary of War Ba ker has issued orders which will have the effect of canceling fur ther drafts for the army, and all local registration boards have re ceived instructions covering the 'draft regulations under the new order. Under the new orders all en trainment is halted and no men are being inducted into the mili tary service of the United States except those who had been called under the November draft and who were in the act of respond ! ing. i It is understood that classifica tion of registrants between 37 and 46 years of age was ordered discontinued, but detailed in structions will be forwarded to the men under this age, subject to call under the September reg istration, from local boards. The new rulings do not affect enlistments for the navy. » .. - - - - Cotton Ginned. 1 There was ginned in Montgom ery prior to November Ist 14578 bales of cotton, against 16851 to the same date of last year, accord ing th information given by Spe cial Agent J. W. Linder of Higg ston. A Citizen of Schley Kills in Self Defense. Americus. Nov. 9.—Smith Ea son is dead and his son, whose name could not be obtained to night, is badly wounded as the result of a shooting affray which ! occurred today at Midway, for merly known as Murray’s Cross ing, in Schley county, about twen to miles from Americus. Details of the affair are meager but from the best information obtainable, E. R. Smith and Eason met in the public road, when the latter precipitated a quarrel, at tempting to draw his revolver. Smith managed in some manner to get possession of the revolver in the fight that followed and shot Eason to death with his own weapon. Following the shooting of his father, Eason’s son attempted to to assault Smith, it is alledged. Smith then shot him. inflicting dangerous wounds, from which Eason may not recover. Smith and Eason had engaged in a for mer difficulty, for which the lat ter was indicted and tried in Schley Superior Court some time ago, and this is believed to have been responsible for the fatal shooting affray today. Mr. Smith is a brother of Mr. E. G. Smith of this place, and from the evidence in the case it is appears to have been justified on the part of Smith. BROWN AGAIN SAYS HOLD YOUR COTTON The Responsibility for Drop on War Industries Board. Atlanta, November—(Special) Following the meeting of the Cotton States Official Advisory Marketing Board, just held in Atlanta, and attended by gov ernors of cotton states, commis sioners of Agriculture, market bureau directors and Farmers’ Union presidents, Commissioner J. J. Brown, who is president of the board, feels that he must put it squarely before the farmers of Georgia and the south, that their salvation in the matter of cotton prices is in their own hands, if they will only put themselves in accord with the board’s action. At this meeting, which was one of the most enthusiastic and large ly attended the board has ever held, resolutions were adopted unanimously declaring that the recent break in cotton was wholly unjustified, and strongly urging farmers, bankers and merchants throughout the cotton belt to organize firmly for the purpose of holding all cotton, until it reaches a price which will cover the cost of production, plus a reasonable profit. Particularly were producers of cotton urged not to sell a single pound of cotton, until it reaches 35 cents or more, because it has been found that the average cost making this year’s crop through out the cotton belt was in excess of 35 cents. Responsibility for the drop in the cotton market was put upon the war industries board; and in a separate resolution it was de manded that the war industries board be dissolved immediately upon the declaration of an armis tice in Europe. , President Brown, w) o r resided, cordially favored the resolutions adopted, speaking in their behalf; and stated at the conclusion of the meeting his firm belief that its action would result in a holding movement throughout the South, that will soon bring to the pro ducer a just and fair price for the staple ju. S. MARSHAL WILSON KILLED : Officers Shot by Blind Tiger Suspects Wednesday Night. | United States Marshal J. Ben i Wilson of Savannah was mortally wounded four miles north-east of Tarrytown last night in at tempting to arrest parties sus pected of tiger stilling. After the shooting Mr. Wilson was car -1 ried to Soperton, where he was i operated on, and at noon was still ! living, but with no possible hope ! of recovery. I Mr. Wilson arrived early in the night, and in company with Dep uty Sheriff H. H. Adamsof Tarry ! town proceeded to the home of J. A. Alford, occupying one of W. M. Phillips’ farms. On arri val Marshal Wilson told Alford the purpose of his visit, asking that he accompany him to Savan nah. Alford, it is understood. 1 requested time to put on his shoes. ] Opening the door, he said to the j officers: “I won’t go with you tonight.” At this juncture Al [ ford and his son opened fire on I the officers, Wilson receiving two pistol bullets in the abdomen and Adams a load of buckshot in the right shoulder. Mr. Wilson sank to the ground and Adams went for assistance. Begore Adams returned with aid, Mr. Wilson is said to have beirged for a quilt and some water from members of the Alford family, which was refused with the reply: ‘‘You had no business here.” Alford and his son escaped im mediately. Deputy Adams and another officer each received a load of birdshot while raiding a still in this community about thirty days ago. Three weeks ago, however, he captured a 30- gallon still and one 80-gallon still in the same community. These were taken to Macon. Adams is not dangerously wounded. Sheriff Davis organized a posse early yesterday morning and went in pursuit of the Affords, but as yet no arrests have been made. Marshal Wilson expired about 1 o’clock yesterday (Thursday). During a conscious period he prepared a statement in which he set forth the details of the shoot ing in which he sacrificed his life in an effort to apprehend vi olators of the law. Mr. Wilson had many friends in this county, and the tragedy is deeply regretted. Charlotte. Special Oorr»*«i)on»lenue. Miss Nellie Gordon visited friends and relatives near Seward last Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Gordon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Moss, near Uvalda. Mrs. Norina Mosley of Broxton spent Sunday last with friends and relatives here. Miss Ora Lee Vaughan is spend ing a few days with Miss Hattie Conner. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gordon spent. Tuesdav with Mrs. Lula Gordon. Mr. F. M. Gordon has accepted a position in Dublin. Miss Mae Cody visited Miss Nellie Gordon recently. Mrs. A. S. Gordon visited rela tives near Seward one day last week. Sabbath school begins again next Sunday, 3:20 in the after ! noon. All urged to attend. The family of Mr. Noel Denton are recovering from the influen | za. Rainbow. NO. 28.
