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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1919)
3 lht iMmttnmnmj iHmutnr. VOL. XXXIII. ORDINARY CHOSEN IN ELECTION 14TH J. C. McAllister Won Over D. M. Currie and A. L. Lanier. Tuesday’s election for ordinary, to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Alex McArthur, pass ed off without incident. The vote was very light. The three candidates were Mr. J. C. McAllister, former clerk of the court; Col. A. L. Lanier, a well known attorney; and Mr. D. M. Currie, formerly tax collector. Mr. McAllister was elected by a large plurality. The vote by districts was as follows: McAllister —Mt. Vernon, 84; Alston, 29; Uvalda, 49; Higgston, 24; Ailey, 21; Tarry town, 13; Kibbee. 14; Tiger, 8. Total, 242. Currie —Mt. Vernon, 15; Alston, 13; Uvalda, 28; Ailey, 12; Higgs ton, 6; Tarrytown, 38; Kibbee, 13; Tiger, 3. Total 128. Lanier—Mt. Vernon, 7; Alston, 1; Uvalda, 5; Higgston, 1; Ailey, 0; Kibbee, 8; Tiger, 0; Tarry town, 1. Total, 23. The unexpired term of the ordinary’s office is for the pres ent and next year, and Mr. Mc- Allister will assume its duties as soon as his commission arrives. Popular Alston Folks Married Last Week. Miss Margaret Pearl Mcßride and Mr. Daniel W. Martin of Alston were married January 9th at the home of the bride’s broth er, Mr. Hugh Mcßride of Lumber City. The young couple left immediately for a trip to Florida, after which they will reside in Alston, where Mr. Martin is in business. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. W. Colson, presiding elder of the Mcßae district. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ala Mcßride, and has a number of relatives in this county. She is a young lady of rare charm and grace. Mr. Martin is origi nally from Hinesville, a brother of Messrs. E. S. Martin of Alston and H. G. Martin of Uvalda. Happiness and prosperity totharr. Cotton Acreage Will Be Increased Thomasville. —It is said that there is going to be more cotton planted in South Georgia this year than there has been since the boll weevil made its first appearance. The high price com manded for cotton in the past year or so is, of course, the great reason for the increased acreage, and there now seems to be some idea that the boll weevil will not do as much injury or be so plentiful this season. It was thought that the cold of last winter decreased the numbers of the weevil and that of last week should have about frozen out those members of the weevil family that still survived. What ever the reason, the general belief is that the cotton acreage of 1919 in this section will be larger than of last year. Three Buildings Burn At G. M. C. Milledgeville.—Fire destroyed the two barracks buildings of the Georgia Military College and the laboratory, a loss of $50,000 on buildings alone. The old state capitol, used for class work, located a hundred yards away, was saved. Four hundred students from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Tennes see, were seated in the dining room when the flames were first discovered at 7 p m. on the second floor of one of the new buildings. The flames gained great headway before firemen reached the scene and the students who occupied quarters on the second and third floors lost everything that they had. Georgia Synod To Meet January 28th Gainesville. —The meeting of the synod of Georgia for 1918, which was originally fixed for November 12, in Albany, but postponed on account of the influenza epidemic prevailing at that lime, has been called to meet in Atlanta at Central Presbyterian church Tuesday, January 28. H. H. Dean of this city is the retiring moderator and Rev. J. G. Herndon of LaGrange is the stated clerk. Travelers Select Columbus For Meet Savannah. —At a meeting of the tate board of directors of the Trav elers’ Protective Association Columbus wait selected as the next meeting place for the state convention, which will probably be held in April. IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY To Have Large Tobacco Warehouse in Vidalia. Mr. V. V. Moore, of the firm of Moore and Williams, is ar ranging to convert his mammoth stable on Mclntosh street into a tobacco warehouse in ample time to take care of the crop that will be grown in this section this year. Mr. Moore is greatly interested in the growing of tobacco and proposes to do what he can to provide sufficient room for caring for the crop. His large stable will be overhauled and made into one of the most-up-to-date tobac co barns in the country. The tobacco industry in the Vidalia section is arousing much interest among the farmers and many acres will be planted in that crop this year. With a mammoth warehouse in this city to take care of the crop the farmers need have no fear of going ahead and growing just as large a crop of tobacco as possi ble.—Vidalia Advance. Great Highway System Outlined Atlanta—A state highway system comprising 5,000 miles of hard-sur faced, graded and top-soiled roads radiating throughout every seetion of Georgia and connecting all the large cities, with branches linking up coun ty seats and commercial centers, was given approval at a gathering of busi ness men held here at a dinner giv en by the Georgia Automobile Associa tion. The plan of construction, as outlined by Dr. C. M. Strahan, mem ber of the special commission appoint, ed at the last session of the legisla ture to investigate the good roads projects of the state, contemplates an apportionment of good roads based on the population of each county. Repre sentatives were present from all sec tions of Georgia. State Engineer W. R. , Neel, who has prepared a map showing the proposed system of state highways, explained the plan in detail, showing how counties now hav ing one representative In the general assembly will have two roads of the state system passing through them; counties with two representatives will get six lines of the state system.. It is also proposed that all communities of more than 5,000 population not provided for in the specifications shall be joined to some point in the high way system by the most direct route. 'Senators Named In Six Districts Atlanta. —According to date receiv ed by Major D. F. McClatchey, secre tary of the Georgia senate, the follow ing candidates, were successful in the senatorial race in the newly-created 4tith, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th and 51st senatorial districts. Forty-sixth dis trict, J. K. Larkin, of Hoboken; 47th district. Judge J. H. Parker, of Moul trie; 48th district, W. H. Dorris, of Cordele; 49th district, Ben Y. Wilkin son, of Claxton; 50th district, W. H. Iteynolds( of Leington; 51st district, Walter L. Bell, of Duluth. There were a number of interesting contests. The elections in these districts were held by order rs Governor Dorsey on Janu ary 7. Seven new districts were creat ed by the legislature in 1918, and the people ratified the creation of these districts at the election in November. Then the governor called a special election of senators from these dis tricts. Ducktown Case Settled Atlanta. Attorneys representing the stake of Georgia and the Duck town Copper company, of Ducktown, Tenu., have submitted to the United States supreme court an agreement concerning the settlement of claims for damages to vegetation by sulph uric acid fumes along the Tennessee border. In submitting the agreement both sides ask that the court make this agreement its order in the case. The agreement reached is similar to an agreement in force between the state and the Tennessee Copper com pany, of Copjter Hill, Tenn., that pro vides the claims for damages are to be submitted to a board of arbitration and-that the company shall pay the board's awards. Should the company at any time fail to carry out the terms of its agreement, the governor of Georgia is authorized to renew pro ceedings in the United States supreme court. Trespass Notice. Georgia—Montgomery Comity. This is to forewarn the public against hunting, with gun or dog, fishing, removing wood or timber of any kind, or in any maimer trespassing on the lands of the undersigned; and all parties vio lating this order will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This the 21st day of November, 1918. Mrs. Florence McArthcr, L. C. Mcßae. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. JANUARY 16. 1919. The American Red *************************** **** ** * * * i When a Feller Needs a Friend __ _ __________________________________________ Contributed by Briggs. FO CONTINUE WORK OF THE RED CROSS Civilian Relief a Prominent Feature for Work The Organization. With the close of the war th< demands upon the Red Cross ar< none the less urgent. Their work s not ended, and likewise the support of the public should be continued. There are yet thousands of American soldiers in Europe; there are thousands in the camps awaiting discharge; there are many at home from the service, and all are due the continued support of the Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A. and kindred organi zations. There has just been organized for every Red Cross chapter the department of civilian relief. Through this branch the returned soldier and his family will receive attention. For instance, some of the families have not received their allotment of funds; some of the soldiers may desire special correspondence relative to their insurance. These demands are served by special committees from the Red Cross, and they invite calls from those who may need their services. For the Montgomery County Chapter Miss Anna Morrison is chairman and Miss Minnie Abt secretary. Appeals addressed to them at Mt. Vernon will be given due attention. Week of Prayer for Missionary Society. The Ladies Baptist Missionary Society will observe the week of prayer next week, beginning Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. All the membars are urged to attend each afternoon. The con tributions go for foreign mis sions. Monday afternoon the meeting will be held with Mrs. Edgar Smith. Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. D. Lee. Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. L. D. Rackley. Mrs. J. B. Geiger. Mr. John Conner Died Near Higgston Friday. Mr. John Conner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cook Conner, died at his home near Higgston Friday last, following an illness of sev eral weeks. It appears that Mr. Conner was first taken with in luenza, and this developed into other ailments from which he suffered for the past month or more. Mr. Conner leaves a wife and four children, besides his parents and other relatives. He was a member of the McGregor Presby terian church. Remains were laid to rest in the McCrimmon cemetery Saturday afternoon last, the service being conducted by Rev. F. M. Bald win of the Mt. Vernon Presby terian church, and attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Seven More States Ratify Amendment. Chicago, Jan. 14.—Seven states today completed ratification of the prohibition constitutional amendment and brought the number taking such action to thirty. The number necessary for ratification is thirty-six. Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina and Alabama were the states joinining the “dry” column. In additional, the Nebraska Senate and the Utah House voted for ratification. In California, however, attor neys for the Grape Growers Pro tective League, filed suit for an injunction to restrain the Gover nor from certifying the ratifica tion. In support of the suit it was argued that all acts of the California Legislature must be submitted to a referendum. The states which thus far have ratified the amendment are: Virginia, Kentucky, Mississip pi, South Carolina, North Dakota, Maryland, Montana, Arizona, Delaware, Texas, South Dakota, Massachusetts, Georgia, ' Louis iana, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma. Tennessee, Idaho, Maine, West Virginia, Washing ton, California, Indiana, Arkan sas, Illinois, North Carolina, Kansas and Alabama, Total 30. APPORTIONMENT FOR THE STATE SCHOOLS Ordered to Shoot Military Deserters at Sight, an Officer is Shot. Specifil nervic© to Montgomery Monitor, Atlanta. —At a meeting of the state board of vocational education, held in the office of Superintendent of Schools M. L. Brittain, the 1919 tentative state budget was made out. and the federal fund of $80,984.94 was apportioned among the schools of the state. In order to obtain the federal funds un der the Smith-Hughet! law dollar for dollar must be appropriated by the state or the local authorities for the same purpose. By local taxation in the ninety-eight counties now without such, it is hoped that the federal fund can be greatly increased within the next. year. The board appropriated the federal fund under the three gen eral heads, teacher training $19,929.73, secondary agriculture $31,106.84, trades and industries and home economics $9,552.37. Os the amount to be devoted lo the training of teachers in the state, 60 per cent or $11,957.84 will be used in agricultural work at the State Col lege of Agriculture at Athens, Savan nah State Industrial College, Albany Normal and Industrial School. Military Goes After Deserters Blairsville.—With orders to shoot at tlie first show of resistance and to lake no chances in the nest of de serters and slackers who have sought refuge i nthe Blue Ridge mountains, United States deputy marshals, sup ported by a military expeditionary moved towards the point where they will establish a base. Special orders from headquarters to run no risks and to “shoot without hesitancy,” where there was the slightest show of armed opposition, were received by Deputy United States Marshal Tom Curtis, on whose head there is already a price by the outlaw band in Union county, of which lie killed two In 1918 -Bob and Oscar Henderson, notorious moon shiners, who were shot by Curtiss in a spectacular pistol duel. Deputy Marshal Ben F. Dixon, who was fatal ly wounded when attempting to arrest George Crawley, a deserter, who was hiding with four other men, for three of whom the deputy marshal had war rants, died of his wounds. Mules for Sale. Two match mules, 5 and 6 years old. Weight about twelve hundred pounds each. J. W. Palmer, M. D., l-16tf Ailey, Ga. | In stock a car load Wire Fen- 1 cing. For limited time we pay i 30c a pound for cotton. Alston Mercantile Company. COTTON DEMAND WILL INCREASE No Profit to Farmer if He Sells it Under Thirty- Five Cents. Atlanta, January 12. —Upon his return from South Georga, President J. J. Brown of the Cotton States Marketinß Board, which is to hold an important I meeting in New Orleans on Jan uary 13-15, deprecated the dis position shown in a few sections to follow the usual custom of sell ing cotton the first of the year, regardless of the market. “It is sincerely to be hoped that producers and others who have cotton, will not let the cus tom of winding up their year’s business, interfere with the cot ton holding movement inaugu rated by the bureau, and which now promises such splendid suc cess. “Every indication now points to the fact that in the very near future, buyers both from home and abroad will be in the market for the supplies of raw cotton which they must have. They have already acknowledged the existence of the cotton shortage; and we confidently believe if the holders will properly house their cotton and insure it, where pos sible, it is only a question of a short time when it will bring above 35 cents a pound. “The coming meeting of the marketing board, January 13-16, will arrange for a propaganda for the curtailment of cotton acreage over the entire South, of at least 25 per cent, and the planting of food and feed pro ducts instead. The board fur ther proposes to devise ways and means for holding indefinitely 26 per cent, of the cotton now on hand. Every well informed man knows that the suggestion from some of the non-cotton producing states, that the South is making tremendous profits at present prices, is false. There is no ma terial profit to the farmer in the present crop below 36 cents. “The letters we are receiving from every cotton state are unanimous in their approval of the proposal to curtail the cotton acreage this year. Especially, in view of the demand for food products, do they feel this would he wise; and they point out that it would clearly show to those who are inclined to think the South is ‘profiteering’, that we are not anxious to produce cotton at the prevailing prices.’’ Refugee Garments Ready for Making. There is in the work room one hundred and fifty children’s Iresses, (two-year-old size) cut and ready for sewing, as soon as full directions for finishing are received. The ladies are urged to call and get as many as will be possi ble for them to make up. If you cannot call at the work-room, hey can be sent to your homes. How many will you take? The destitute children are badly in need of them. Mrs, A. G. Hicks, D. W. W. Found—A Cow. Taken up at my place, since April last, brown cow with white pieds; horns originally long, but tips sawed off; had on bell; rather old. Owner can secure cow by proving ownership and paying cost of keeping, expense of ad vertising, etc. Green W. Brantley, 1164 Rt. 1, M». Vernon, Ga. NO. 37.
