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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1918)
alip JMnntgotttmj iftmtitnr. VOL. XXXIII. SPECIAL ELECTION IS SET FOR DEC. 23 Three Candidates Offer for Sheriff and One for Clerk. In this issue will be seen a call for a special election in Montgom ery county December 23, for fill ing the vacancies in the offices of Clerk of Court and Sheriff, caused by the resignations of M. L. O’Brien, and I. J. Davis, sheriff, to become effective January 1, 1919. Mr. O’Brien’s resignation, it appears, becomes effective De cember 2d, and for the interim Judge Alex McArthur will ap boint a clerk, For the clerkship Mr. J. E. Mc- Rae of this place is the onlv an nounced candidate. Former Sheriff Jas. Hester is a candidate for the unexpired term of Sheriff Davis. Mr. Hester, while sheriff, made a good officer. Another well known candidate for the place is Mr. E. E. Burch, who has had considerable experi ence as an arresting officer, hav ing formerly served as deputy sheriff. Still another aspirant for the place is Mr. H. H. Adams, now serving as deputy unddr Sheriff Davis. Mr. Adams has made good in his capacity. Cards of announcement by Mr. Burch and Mr. Hester appear in this issue. Mr. Adams states that he will announce next week. It is clear that only qualified voters within the new bounds of the county will vote in this elec tion. It is possible that other candidates will offer for both the places. Instructions To Registrants Atlanta. —All registrants between the ages of 18 and 36 years, inclusive, must fill out their questionnaires and return them to their local boards, Maj. Joel B. Mallet, selective service offi cer states. There has been some lit tle confusion as to whether men in these.ages should fill out the question naires and return them. Men over 36 years of age must return their ques tionnaires. They should not sign nor fill them out, however. Five Are Injured By Flames Nov. 15 Atlanta.—Three white women, a ne gro girl and a white man, were bad ly injured, a number of other men and women were almost overcome by smoke and hundreds of the working force and spectators were thrilled when Swift & Co’s plant here caught fire November 15. Educational Sunday In Georgia Atlanta. —Educational Sunday was observed in churches throughout the state Sunday, November 24. Minis ters had been urged by Governor Dor sey in a proclamation to tell of the advantages of education to the youths of the state. University Leads In War Work Athens. —The leaders of the United War Work campaign at the University of Georgia have received two tele grams from national headquarters saying that the University of Georgia was leading all American colleges In the per capita gift from students. New Bank For Quitman Quitman. —Quitman is to have a new national bank, which will be ready for operation early in the new year. Application for organization, with a capital stock of $50,000, has already been received in Washington. Hun Prison Cqmp Inspected By Swiss Fort McPherson. —A delegation from the Swiss legation at Washington, which has charge of German affairs in this country, inspected the German prison camps at Fort McPherson. The delegation, which is composed of Dr. Charles Vuilleumer, Swiss consul at Philadelphia; Bernard Sarfasin and E. O. Humble, of the legation, arrived from an inspection visit to the Fort Oglethorpe barracks, where civilian enemy aliens are confined. Doctor Vuilleumer says he has found no cause for complaint at any of the barrack* Ford for Sale. One used Ford in excellent shape; good top; crown fenders; new radiator. A bargain. See Hicks Bros. & Peterson, 103tf Mt. Vernon, Ga. IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY Perkins Give Life Sentence In Pen Barnesville. —The October term of Pike superior court adjourned after a busy week, during which many crimi nal cases were disposed of, the most Important of which was that of the state against Marcellus Perkins, who was charged with killing old man How ard in the northern portion of the county some months ago. Perkins was alleged to have shot Howard and then . hid in an outhouse, where the body was found in a barrel. Perkins was found guilty of murder on circumstan tial evidence, as there were no .eye witnesses, and Judge W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., gave him a life sentence in the penitentiary. Masons To Meet In Macon Macon. —Twelve hundred Georgia Masons will gather in Macon, on Oc tober 29th, for the annual sessio of the grand lodge of Georgia, with Grand Master William G. English of Cedar town presiding. The matter of invest ing the half million dollar endow ment fund for the Masonic orphans’ home in Liberty Bonds will be dis posed of at the coming meeting and the indications are the suggestion will be overwhelmingly adopted. The in terest from the investment will give $22,000 a year for the support of the home, which is located in nortth Ma con. Already the four Macon lodges have approved the plan, as have many other lodges throughout the state. Canning Factory Kept Busy Waycross.—The Folkston canning factory has recently installed a lot of new machinery, and is now running full time, canning sweet potatoes. The present indications are that the plant will be kept busy until the early part of March. The directors of the plant are enthusiastic over the outlook, as they state that the demand for canned goods was never so great as at the present time. The sweet potato crop in this section is the best on record. Cornerstone Os. New Church Laid Sale City.—The cornerstone of the new $25,000 J. L. Hand Memorial Meth odist church at Pelham, was laid by the Masons. Quite a concourse of peo ple attended, a barbecue being served by the church to the membership and visitors. This handsome church was made possible by the munificent gift of SIO,OOO by Mrs. J. L. Hand. FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT: To the People of Montgomery County: I am a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Montgomery ccunty, to fill the two-year unexpired term caused by the resignation of Clerk M. L O’Brien. My candidacy subject to such rules as may govern the special election to fill this vacan cy. The consideration of my fellow citizens earnestly solicited. Respectfully, J E. Mcßae. FOR SHERIFF: I beg to announce to n>v friends and the people generally that I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Montgomery county, to fill the two-year nnexpired term of I. J. Davis, resigned, effective January Ist, 1919. lam especial ly anxious to serve the people in this capacity, and if favored with the office it shall have strict, fair and business-like attention. My candidacy subject to such rules as may control the election Decem ber' 23, 1918. Respectfully, E. E. Burch. FOR SHERIFF: To the Voters of Montgomery County; I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Montgomery county, to till the unexpired term of I. J. Davis, resigned. My candidacy is subject to the rules of the elec tion Dec. 23. While lam grateful for the consideration shown me in the past, 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 j the people generally for support, I beg to remain Yours very truly, James Hester. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. R. W. Cone has applied for letters of guardianship of the per son and property of Wra, Edison l Williams, minor child of Dr.; and Mrs. W. E Williams, late of said county, deceased; this is therefore to notify all concerned that same will be heard on the first Monday in December, 1918. j Alex McArthur, Ordinary. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1918. Third Rounds of T. C. I will be at the following places on the dates named for the pur pose of collecting state and coun ty taxes for the year 1918: Charlottee, Dec. 9, -9 to 11 a. m. Uvalda, 9, 12 to 3 p. m. Sharpe Spur, 10, 9 to 11 a. m, Alston, 11, 12 to 3 p.m. Higgston, 11, 9 to 12 m. Ailey, 11, 1 to 3 p. m. Tiger. 12, 10 to 12 m. Kibbee, 12, 1 to 3 d. m. Barnhill’s Store, 13, 9t012 m. Lothair, 13, 1 to 3 p. m. Tarrytown, 16, 9 to 3 p. m. Soperton, 17, 9to 3 p. m. Orland, 18, 10 to 2 p. m. Mt. Vernon, 19th and 20th, when books will close. Respectfully, H. C. Davis, T. C. M. C. Notice of Election. Georgia—Montgomery County. Whereas, There exists vacancies in the offices of the Clerk of the Superior Court and Sheriff of said county, caused by the resignations of M. L. O’Brien and I. J: Davis, Clerk and Sheriff respectively. In pursuance of an order granted by the Governor of said State, ORDERED: That an election be held in said county of Mont gomery’ on Monday the 23d day of December, 1918, for the purpose of electing successors to fill the unexpired terms of M. 1.. O’Brien, Clerk of Superior Court, and I. J. Davis, Sheriff, beginning on the first day of January, 1919. Qualified voters residing within the recently formed bounds of Montgomery county will vote in said election at their several pre cincts. In witness whereof I have here unto set mv official signature, this the 28th day of November, 1918. Alex McArthur, Ordinary Montgomery County, Ga Administrator’s Sale. Georgia—Toombs County. By virtue of an order granted on the 2d day of September, 1918. by the Ordinary of said county, J will eell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in December, 1918, between the legal hours of sale, at the court house in Lyons, said county, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate to wit: A1 i that certain tract of laud situated in the 1567tti district G. M. of Montgomery county, Ga., containing two hundred and six and nine tenths (206.9) acres more or less, bounded north by lands of J. E. Palmer, Mrs. Media Hilton and I). A. Jackson, east by Mrs. Medie Hilton and D. A. Jackson, south by D. A. Jackson, A. B. King, John Hall and J. E. Schumpert's land and west by lands of the estate of W. H. Mc- Queen. The above described prop erty is sold subject to a debt ow ing to The Second investors Mort gage Security Company of $890.00, due Nov. Ist, 1919, and $1,620 00, due Nov. Ist, 1920, by the lute J. E. Schumpert. Said property sold for the purpose of paying debts and distribution among the heirs of the deceased. This Oct, Ist, 1918. W. S. Boatwrigbt, Adr. de Bonis Non Estate of J. E. Schumpert. W. M. Lewis. Attorney. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. L. M. Williams has applied for letters of guardianship of Che per sons and property of Owen Wil liams, Jr., and Kate Wilburns, minor children of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams, late of said county, deceased ; this is therefore to notify all concerned that same will lie heard on the first Monday in December, 1918. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. Lost Cow. Two and a-ha!f year old heifer; bteck sides; back and under part white; buttheaded; unmarked; strayed from my place north of Sharpe Spur some time in April. A suitable reward will be given for information leading to re covery. J. W. Mclntyre, 8-22tf Mt. Vernon, Ga. Conference Will Meet In Atlanta Again Atlanta. —With the decision to meat here again in Wesley Memorial church for its next annual session the North Georgia Methodist conference came to a close with the reading of the new appointments for the preachers during the coming twelve months. The con ference not only determined to meet here next year, but also decided on self-entertainment, the commission on finance authorizing a levy of 3 per cent on the churches on the amounts paid pastors to defray the expenses thus incurred. The amount thus to be raised for self-entertainment will approximate $8,500. W. S. S. Meets Have Been Ordered Atlanta.—New “pep” is expected to be put into the war savings stamp campaign in Georgia by the holding of meetings in every congressional district, upon direct orders from the treasury department at Washington. The redemption of pledges to pur chase war savings stamps has been so far behind the large amount of in vestment pledged in the campaign last summer that the treasury department has felt it necessary to take some di rect method of reaching the public. It is working through the state head quarters in Atlanta, which is arranging the meetings. More Jobs To Fill In Peace Than War Atlanta. —That there will he more “jobs”.now that peace has come, than there were while the war continued, is the opinion of Hal M. Stanley, com missioner of commerce and labor and head of the United States Employment Service in Georgia. Special consider ation will be given to wounded soldiers by tire employment department, states Mr. Stanley. Souther Field Aviator Sets Record Americus.—Fourteen thousand five hundred feet, believed to be the high est altitude in a training plane, is the record attained by Lieut. Emory Rog ers at Souther field, the aviation train ing camp here. The flight during which this unparalleled altitude was attained was navigated alone by Lieu tenant Rogers, who is officer in charge of the flying field at the camp. Record Peach Crop In 1918 Atlanta. —The Georgiy peach crop of 1918 greatly exceeds that of any year previously, as approximately 8,- 000 carloads of the fruit were distrib uted and only 191 out of the available 250 cities were used, according to the annual report of W. B. Hunler, presi dent of tiie Georgia Fruit exchange, which held its annual meeting here. According to Mr. Hunter this is the greatest record in the history of the stale, as the crops represented fully one-third of all the cars of peaches noving in the country. Administrator’s Sale. Georgia—Montgomery County. Under and by virtue of an order granted Gy the Court of Ordinary of said county, will he sold before the court house door of said coun ty, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in Dec ~ 1918, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property towit: One hundred und twenty-one acres of land more or less, situa ted in the 275th G. M. District of said county and state and hounded as follows: On the north and oast by lands of W. A. Conner, on the south by lands of W. T. McArthur, and on the west by lands of Walden and G. C. Con ner. Said property to he sold as the property of the estate of J. R. Conner, for purposes of pay ment of existing claims and for distribution. W. A. Conner, K. L. Carpenter, Adrs. Estate J. li. Conner. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Georgia—Montgomery County. All parties having demands against the estate of J. R. Conner, late of said county deceased, are hereby notified to .present them, properly attested, and all parties indebted to said estate are hereby required to make payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October, 1918. W. A. Conner, E. L. Carpenter, Adrs. Est. of J. R. Conner. Storage Batteries Storage Batteries recharged and rebuilt. Rebuilding a specialty. Batteries exchanged. Agents for Willard Storage Batteries. Tarrytown Storage Battery Company, Tarrytown, Ga. Carload of Tennessee Mules just received, and they will not be with us long. Drop in and get yours. W. J. &T. A. Peterson, Ailey, Ga. Notice Tax Levy. State of Georgia—Montgomery County. Office of Board of Commission ers of Roads and Revenues for said County, in session ou Sept. 3, 1918. After considering the proposi tion of levying and assessing a tax rate for said county for the year 1918, it is ordered and ad judged that the following tax rate be and the same is hereby levied to wit: Item 1.—25 cents on the hun dred dollars, the same being fifty per cent, of the State tax levy tor the year 1918, to pay the legal indebtedness ot the county, due or to become due du ring the year 1918. Item 2. —6O cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 120 per cent, of the state levy, to build or repair court houses, build bridges or ferries or other public improvements according to contract. Item 3.—20 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 40 per cent, of the state levy, to pay sheriffs, jailers or other offi cers’ fees that they may be legally entitled to out of the county. Item 4. 2 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same, being 4 per cent, of the state levy, to pay coroners iill fees that may be due them for holding inquests. Item 5. —l6 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 32 per ceut. of the state levy, to pa}’ the expenses of the county for bailiffs at court, non-resident witnesses, fuel, servant hire, sta tionery and the like. Item 6. 1 2 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 24 per cent, of the atute levy, to pay juries a per diem compensa tion. Item 7. —5 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 10 per cent, of the state levy, to pay expenses incurred in support the poor ot the county and as is otherwise prescribed by the Code. Item 8.—45 cents on the one hundred dollars, the same being 5)0 per cent, of the state levy, to pay charges for educational pur poses, to be levied only in strict compliance with tho law. Item 9.—40 cents on tho one hundred debars, the same being 80 per cent, of the elute levy, for road purposes. Item 10 Making in the aggre gate the sum of $22.50 on the thousand of taxable property of huid county for county and school purposes for the year 1918. This Sept. 3d, 1918. I. L. Lowrey, C. D. Greenway, 0. H. Calhoun, J. 11. Dees, A. B. Hutcheson, Clerk. Lily’s Rapid Growth. The great water Illy of the botanic gardens In London usually has u long season. In the spring It disappears beneath the water of Its tunk. I low the Illy vanishes and Is re produced Is explained by Mr. North, the curator. The thick root stock gradually rots away and the fruits, which are about the size of a baseball, remain at the bottom of the tank. They are fished up In the spring and the seeds are extracted. A single seed, though no larger than a pea, will In four months produce a plant that will cover an area of 1,000 feet. In Its na tive district, the Amazon, the Victoria Regia Is largely used by the natives as food. It grows on the lagoons and Is perennial. Purpose in Her Song. Betty was spending the summer at Aunt Kate’s, where Mary, the eldest daughter, was her special favorite. When Mary announced one day that she was going away for u visit Hetty was quite inconsolable, and as the time drew near for her departure she went uhout looking sad and doleful. How ever, Just as the ear drove up to the door to take Mary to the station Betty began to sing at the top of her voice. Alary turned laughingly to her and said, “I don’t believe you feel so very bad, after all, that I am going away, If you can sing like that.” Said Betty, In the most pathetic way, “I’se Just singing to keep the tears uway." Highest Prices Paid! for Live Stock. We are constantly in the mar ket for cattle and hogs. Many years experience qualifies us to ( offer superior advantages to the producers of this section. We are in position to handle your business in a most satisfactory manner. Get our prices. W. D. & C. W. Peterson, 9192 m Ailey, Ga. LIMITED PARER FOR THANKSGIVING DAY Dawn of Peace Should Call for a Nation-Wide Thanksgiving. This week’s Monitor is issued in brief form through choice and by necessity. Ordinarily Thanksgiving week is not observed by issuing a small paper, but this year the call for a more complete observance of the occasion demands it. The call for a world-wide thanksgiving should be heeded by all. Again, believing in the idea of working while you pray, the week will be devoted very largely to finishing np contracts which have been in hand for several months, and which could not be executed with the limited force nowon the paper. Every individual who does not observe the day in some appro priate form must not appreciate the dawn of peace and the advent of liberty to all people. This war is not stopped merely by the hand of man, however great his efforts; but to the contrary, a Di vine hand is forging the sword into plow shares and man should be thankful. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. James Herndon, as administra tor of the estate of W. M. Hern don, deceased, has applied for leave to Bt-,li all the lands of said deceased; this is therefore to no tify all concerned to file their objections on or before the first Monday in December next, else leave will then be granted said applicant as prayed for. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. Citation. Goorgia— Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. b. M. Williams has in proper form applied for letters of admin istration on the estate of Dr. W. E. Williams, late of suiil couuty, deceased ; this is therefore to no tify all parties concerned that Kind application will he heard at my office on the first Monday in December, 1918. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. Citation. Georgia—Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. Whereas, J. E. Hall, adminis trator of the estate of M. J. Hin son, late of said county, deceased, represents to the court in his pe tition, duly filed and entered on record, that lie has fully adminis tered said estate and now prays for letters of dismisiou; this is therefore to notify all parties concerned to show cause if any they can whv said appl leant should not receive letters dismissory and be discharged from his trust on the first Monday in December, 1918. Afi x McArthur, Ordinary. Citation. Georgia— Montgomery County. Ordinary’s Office, Nov. 4, 1918. b. M. Williams has in proper form applied to the undersigned for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Annie E. Williams, bite of said county, deceased ; this is therefore to notify all parties concerned that said application will be heard at my office on the first Monday in December, 1918. Alex McArthur, Ordinary. Stock and Supplies for Sale. Three hundred bushels of corn, 2000 bundles fodder; one good milk cow; good farm mule; one yearling; a full-blooded Jersey bull; full-blooded Chester White sow; sow and six pigs; 1 cradle; 1 harrow; 1 Joe harrow; buggy pole; 2-horse Oliver middle burst er; 2 crescents; 1 sixty-two Chat tanooga plow; 1 Junior; 1 guano distributor; one 1-horse wagon; noin's, bolts, etc. May be seen at Wm. Connell place. C. L. Moore, 10243 Rt. 1, Mt. Vernon, NO. 30.
