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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (April 3, 1919)
VOL. XXXIII. GEORGIA RECORD IN GREAT WAR Georgia Furnished Slightly More Than Her Quota of Soldiers. Special service to’Montgomery Monitor. Atlanta.—Georgia did her full share In the fight against Germany. She fur nished slightly more than her quota of men. Her percentage of exemptions ■was less than the national average, and although there were only five states that had as many district boards, the cost of operating the selective service system in this state was much less than the national average. These statements have been obtained from statistics and figures compiled by Maj. Joel B. Mallet, selective service of ficer for Georgia. Much of the infor mation is based upon the reports of Provost Marshal General Crowder to the secretary of war. Major Mallet gave an interview which was of es pecial interest in view of the fact that all district, local, medical advisory and legal advisory boards will officially pass out of existence by order of the secretary of war. “Georgia enjoys the enviable record of furnishing her percentage of the toial increment of armed forces and of furnishing this i increment at a cost to the government ! less than the national average,” said Major Mallet. “According to either population or registration, Georgia fur- j wished her quota of men. This is also shown by the fact that the national average of deferments and exemptions i in general was 65.29 per cent of the to- i tal registrations, while in Georgia only 60.39 per cent were exempted or de ferred. In other words, the average in class one in Georgia was greater than the national average. This fact is es pecially significant for the reason that in Georgia a greater per cent of the registrants were married and there fore presumably a greater per cent had dependents than in any other state in 1 the nation. Therefore, it would seem that Georgia should have had more ex emptions or deferments.” $2,500,000 Goes Into Two Big Projects Atlanta. —Atlanta is to get the larg est hotel anywhere in the South and | the biggest moving picture theater south of Washington through build ing operations of the immediate future, announcement of which has been anade here. The hotel will be the re sult of a two million dollar addition to the Ansley, while the picture show house will be constructed at a cost of five hundred thousand dollars on a f ite between the Aragon and the Grand theater. There will also be a garage with a capacity of five hundred auto mobiles in connection with the new theater. Atlanta Will Have Aero Landing Atlanta.—Atlanta will soon have a suitable landing for every known make of flying machines through the efforts of former Mayor Asa G. Candler and Hie county commissioners, at the old automobile speedway, between Hape ville and College Park. This has been assured after an investigation of the i ite by Col. Townsend P. Dodd, of the United States air service, and mem bers of the county commissioners who have given hearty approval of the plans. Emory Opened to Women. Atlanta, March, 31.—The Em ory University summer session will be open to women as well as men, according to announcement made by the dean, Dr. Howard W. Odum. The summer school, which will have a faculty com posed of many of America’s most noted educators, will be held on the campus in Druid Hills Park from June 25 to September 2. . The session will be divided into two parts. The first, which will extend to August 2, will include professional courses for teachers, as well as college credit courses. The second half continues college and university credit courses. The university will open one of its handsome new dormitories to women and all courses will be open to both men and women. At an early date Dr. Odum ex pects to issue a complete bulletin of announcement in reference to the summer school. Monumental Work. We carry a complete line of monuments. Please call at yards and inspect designs, get esti mates, etc. . Vidalia Monument Co., ts Vidalia, Ga. Sli? MmttiTcnnmj Monitor* IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR PEACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY Savannah Presbytery Meets Mt. Vernon. The April session of the Sa vannah Presbytery will be held in the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church, beginning Tuesday even ing, April 15th. Tuesday afternoon, before the opening session, there will be held in the church a ministerial and laymen's conference in which will be discussed the subject of Soul Winningand Personal Work. This service will be led by Drs. Neal Anderson, W. Moore Scott and A, L. Patterson of Savannah. The public will be expected to attend all services, and announce ment of hours will be made later. l On Wednesday, 16th, there will ! be spread a basket dinner on the ! grounds adjoining the church. I Thanks Mrs. Tyler. We take this privilege to thank Mrs. Tyler for the music furnish ed us by her orchestra at our semi annual meeting held at Ailey, March 26th. The members I !of this division from various parts of the 12th Congress ional District were delighted to I the fullest extent, and said this I was as good as they had ever heard, that Mrs. Tyler with her class reflected great credit on the community. We again thank Mrs. Tyler for her assistance on this occasion. Ailey Lodge, 229, I. 0. O. F. Tax Receiver’s Third Round. i The Tax Receiver will be at the following places on the fol lowing dates for the purpose of receiving taxes for the year 1919. Tarrytown, April, 14, 9a. m. to 4 p. m. Kibbee, Apr. 15, 9a. m. to 4. p. m. Tiger, April 16, 10 a. m. to3p. m. Longpond, Apr. 17, 9a. m. to 12 m Charlotte, April 17, 1 to 4 p. m. Uvalda, Apr. 18, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ! Sharpe Spur, April 19, 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. Alston, Apr. 19. 12 m. to 4 p. m. Higgston, April 21, 9a. m. to 2 p. m. McGregor, Apr. 21, 3to 4 p. m. Ailey, April 22, 9a. m. to 4 p. m. Mt. Vernon, first week of court. Thieves Active About Camp Hancock Augusta. —Complaint is made that thieves are carrying off everything from Camp Hancock except the land. It is announced in the newspapers that the few guards left there have been instructed to “shoot to hit” in order to protect the property. Gen. Oliver Edwards, who has charge there, under 1 orders to report for duty with the American forces in Europe. Strikers Return To Work Atlanta.—The strike of 200 railway clerks against the Western and Atlan tic railroad in Atlanta, called March 111, and which had resulted in a general 'strike of clerks on other roads, and threatened to bring about a tie-up of traffic through sympathetic walkouts, was definitely called off and the men reported for work. Highway Meeting To Be Held In April Macon. —A general conference of state highway commission officials, county commissioners, commercial sec retaries, county officials and business men from every county in Georgia, has been called for April 10, for the pur pose of discussing proper methods to pursue in obtaining a permanent sys tem of highways in Georgia. Another object of *he meeting will be that of explaining how Georfgia counties can participate in the federal fund set aside tor building permanent roads. Notice—Stray Cow. One certain cow, taken up at my place, near Allmond Station, about the first of December, 1918. Animal has been properly cared for. Owner can describe cow, prove ownership, pay expenses of keeping, etc., and get same, otherwise the cow will be sold by legal process. J. T. Davis, Rt. 1, Vidalia, Ga. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. APRIL 3, 1919. ;TO PROMOTE THE * M. E. CENTENARY Col. Eschol Graham Speaks Ailey and Mt. Vernon Sunday. In the interest of the Methodist Centenary, Col. Eschol Graham of Mcßae will deliver an address at the Methodist church, Mt. Ver non, Sunday evening. 6th inst. In the forenoon he will appear at the Methodist church in Ailey, 12 o’clock. The service at Mt. Ver non will begin at 9 o’clock. Mr. Graham is a speaker of recognized ability, is familiar with the subject, and his talk will I prove interesting and inspiring to all who attend. He is the campaign manager for the Mc- Rae district, and has already appeared at a number of points in the district in the interest of the movement. Mt. Vernon and Ailey people appreciate his abili ty, and will doubtless give him full houses. The official members of the denomination urge all members to attend, and the public is cor dially invited to hear the ad dresses. Labor Meeting In Brunswick Brunswick.—The Georgia Federation of Labor will meet in annual session in Brunswick, April 16, to consider reconstruction problems, the spread of Bolshevism and the proposed “No beer, no work” strike. Unusual interest is being manifested over the coming ses sions and leaders believe there will be a record-breaking attendance on ac count of the growth of the labor move ment in Georgia and the great inter est in the reconstruction plans. The legislative program for the next year will be one of the most important things that will come up for consider ation. Dealers Warned Os New Narcotic Atlanta—United States Attorney Hooper Alexander has issued a state ment outlining a number of the im portant changes made in the Harrison narcotic act, amended under the re cent revenue act. Mr. Alexander points out that the changes would be careful ly noted by all persons affected by the Harrison narcotic act. The new law, he declares, will be found even more valid than the old. New Budget Plan Considered Atlanta. —A new plan, which has been favorably considered by the bud get and investigating committee, pro viding that the amounts of the appro priations for each item in the general appropriation sheet cannot be changed one way or the other without a two thirds vote of the legislature, will be presented to the state legislature at the next session. From Vidalia Advance. Mrs. Robert Mcßae, Mrs. F. Fee Mcßae and Mrs. Frank Mc- Rae of Mt. Vernon were in the city shopping Monday. Col. and Mrs. A. B. Hutcheson of Mt. Vernon were visitors in the city last Friday. Mr. J. W. Mclntyre, a promi nent citizen of Mt. Vernon, was a visitor to the city Wednesday. Lieut. W. C. Langston, who has been with the 82nd Division in France has been signally honored by being appointed to attend the University of France in Paris. His friend 9in this city are glad to know of his success in the government service. Col. F. M. Harris of Mt. Ver non was the g jest of his mother, Mrs. Harris, last Sunday. Dr. W. M. Moses of Uvalda was a visitor to the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McArthur, Jr., announce the birth of a son. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Dees of Alston were visitors in the city last Tuesday. Strayed or Stolen. Disappeared from my place March 23, one Short Horn Bull, about two years old. Has ship ping tag ring in one ear; slender shape: dark red. A suitable re ward will be paid for informa tion leading to recovery. H. J. Wright, 43tf. Rt. 2, Mt. Vernon, Ga. LIGHT AND WATER FOR MT. VERNON Citizens Hold a Meeting and Plan for Two Needed Enterprises. Mt. Vernon is in favor of the town putting in a modern and adequate system of light and water, as expressed through a number of enterprising citizens in a meeting at the court house Friday evening last. Dr. J. C. Brewton presided over the meeting, and Mr. H. L. Wilt was elected secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by Col. L. C, Underwood. Messrs. G. V. Mason, S. V. Hicks and Fred M. Harris were appointed a committee to inspect plants suitable for a town of this size, ascertain cost of installation, etc. At the approaching session of the Legislature there will prob ably be passed an amendment to the charter of Mt. Vernon per mitting the floatation of bonds, with which the plants will be in stalled, unless the enterprise may be financed by a corporation or individual owner. The sentiment is very strong for light and water, and the movement should gain sufficient strength to consummate the en terprise before the year is out. It is a very progressive movement, and should be encouraged by all progressive citizens. State Guard Up To Congress Atlanta. —Upon announcement of congress of the future policy of the United States regarding military .training hinges the future of the Nu-' tional Guard of Georgia, and every ■other state. Plans for reorganizing the Georgia guard are at a standstill at present, and probably no action will be taken until Congress takes the first move. If universal training is authorized by that body, then t lie Na tional Guard will be unnecessary. It Js pointed out, for the federal govern ment then will be supporting a sland ing army of from 500,000 to 6000,000 men. In case universal training is not ordered, it is understood that Georgia, with practically all other slates, will advocate before congress a plan for re-establishing the state guard under {national control, but dealing directly with the secretary of war, as an inde pendent branch of the military serv ice, and functioning under its own of ficers and in the militia bureau. This plan, according to eUorgia officials, jwill get rid of the handicap suffered |by the pre-war National Guard organ izations, in that they were under di rection of the regular army, and that, the spirit evinced between the two was never of the best. As matters now stand the stale cannot get machine guns or any other equipment front the government except, haversacks and a few other small articles needed. The legislature having failed to appropri ate enough money to support, the or ganized guard, the state military au thorities cannot proceed with its or ganization until federal aid is obtained. Higher Phone Rates Allowed Atlanta. —The state railroad commis sion has allowed the Hawkinsville Tel ephone company to increase its busi ness and residence telephone rates 50 cents per month. The company had asked for an increase of $1 on the busi ness telephones and 50 cents on the residence telephones. The commission allowed the petition of the. Hahira and the Kay City Telephone companies, asking for a 50-oent Increase on both business and residence telephones. The petition of the American Hallway and Express company to discontinue I Us offices at Deerlngs, Vinlngs, Tilton, ; Graysville, Cass, Emerson and Mc ! Daniels, was denied by the commis ! slon and the company was ordered to I reopen within thirty days Its offices In ' Jonesboro, Guyton and Cary. The pe ! Ution of the Western Union to be al j lowed to close Its offices at Social Clr -1 cle was denied. Twiggs Farmers Organized. Jeffersonville, March 31.—The Twiggs county marketing bureau 1 has been organized to assist ' farmers in placing their products, W. E. Hoyle, cashier of the Twiggs County Bank, is chair man, and A. M. Gates is secre tary. Each school district of the county has a sub-chairman, A representative of the Georgia Bureau of Markets attended a meeting of farmers and business 1 men here on Saturday and assist ed in the organization. Officers Find Swamp Full Os Liquor Macon. —A swamp stocked with “moonshine” was discovered by reve nue officers working out of Macon. The liquor was poured into the creek which flows through Putnam county near Eat onton. A man, giving his name as “Fate” Morgan, was arrested as the awner of the whiskey and bound over under bond of $1,090. The officers found more than two hundred gallons In cans, kegs, and barrels buried at different points in (lie swamp and hid den in the bushes. Pardon Os Spence Favored Thomasville. —The state prison com mission lias recommended a full par don for O. C. Spence, sentenced Sep tember 9, 1915, from Grady county, to serve seven years in the penitentiary. Spence was tried and convicted in con nection with the failure of the Bank of Whighain of which tie was cashier. The case attracted much attention and there was considerable feeling in re gard to those who were connected with the bank. Ramsey Elected Member of Legislature Augusta.—H. D. Ramsey won in the election in Columbia county to fill the vacancy In the state legislature caused by the death of L. V. Ballard. SIO,OOO Judgment Against Bibb County Macon. Judgment against Bibb county In the sum of ton thousand dollars was rendered by a jury in the city court of Macon in the case of Mrs. M Irani L Williams, of Montioello, who brought suit alleging responsibility of the county lor the death of her bus band, J. Walker Williams, who was kill ed in an accident on the Clinton road In February, 1918, when his automo bile was forced olf a bridge after the hub rail of the banister on the oppo site side of the bridge had fallen on the bridge and was struck by the car. Will Hold Cotton And Plant Less. Reidsville, Ga., March 29. The financial statements of the five banks of Tattnall county show that the citizens are un usually prosperous in spite of the fact that a majority of the farm ers are still holding cotton. At a meeting held here the farmers attending resolved to hold their cotton for better prices and pledged themselves to plant a much smaller acreage this season. These pledge cards have been circulated throughout the county, and Chairman Joseph W. Smith is expecting a great many to be signed and returned to him be fore planting time. Less Cholera —More Hogs. An important result of hog cholera control work, begun by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1913, and which has resulted in a steady decline of the disease, has been the stim ulus given the development of swine raising in the South. With other activities of the department in this line, the assurance given to southern farmers that hogs can be produced without fear of losses from cholera has encourag ed growing not only larger num bers of animals but also better types. This has been noticeable particularly in Georgia. A few years ago that State purchased about 40,000,000 pounds of pork more than it produced annually. But efforts for the control of hog cholera have gradually extended over the entire State, with re sulting confidence in hog raising. By 1918 Georgia was producing pork enough to make shipments to outside points besides supply ing a large number of hogs to local slaughtering establishments. Similar progress has been made in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Turner’s Tobacco Industry. Sycamore, April I.—C. H. San i bury, tobacco demonstration agent for the Southern Railway, after a visit to Turner county, ! said the outlook for the crop this ! year was bright. He thinks Turner is one of the best counties in South Georgia and has sug gested that the new tobacco warehouse at Ashburn be called the “Banner Warehouse.” PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOCAL SCENES Visiting Editor Compliments Ailey, the 8.-P. I. and Mt. Vernon. Midway between Ailey and Mt. Vernon sits the college and build ings of the Rrewton-Parker In stitute on a high elevation, with of course a beautiful campus and a drainage unequaled for perfect school conditions; and although it has been hampered by war conditions, it has pulled through until this good day when it is coming forth blossoming as a rose with the curriculum of its own designs being successfully taught by an efficient corps of qualified instructors. Lingering motherly and gentl by on either side are two splen did towns to whose generosity and assistance the school owes most of its historic success, and which today are manipulating the course of the college in a more substantial way than ever, we are told Ailey and Mt. Vernon are good, hospitable little cities, growing proudly and prospering substantially, with whole-souled, enterprising citizens, beautiful girls, happy wives, contented husbands, good doctors, splendid people—just the bulwark to a successful educational institution, of any description. It was on the occasion of the meeting of the I. O. O. F. at Ailey Wednesday, the 26th, that ye Editor appeared on the scene to take a perspective view of the situation and bask in the sunlight of this happy community and enjoy that hospitality which only such a people knows how to ex tend. And this is directed main ly to the idea of civic improve ment, community uplift, unstint ed endeavor along all progressive lines and it is a rare treat to en joy the outpourings of kindness emanating from the innermost heart-throbs of these folks. It was a rare treat to sit under the melodious strains of entranc ing music of that beautiful, ex pert ladies' orchestra of R-P. I. All of which occasion will live with us. For emanating from each and every pulsation of the vioiin, guitar and mandolin, as well as from the sweet voices, shown out vividly those three virtues for which the I. 0. 0. F. stand, Friendship, Love and Truth.—Wrightsville Headlight. Week’s Meeting Will Begin Next Sabbath. There will be held at the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church, be ginning next Sabbath morning, a week’s service, conducted by Dr. M. McG. Shields, superintendent of homo missions, Georgia Synod. Services will begin at twelve o’clock Snnday morning and will be continued through the follow ing Sabbath, and the public is cordially invited to attend all services. Dr. Shields is recogniz ed as a minister of unuspal pow ers, and his coming will doubtless mean a spiritual uplift to the town and community. He was to have been with this church at an earlier date, but sickness and a multiplicity of local engage ments forbade it. Emanuel Third In Cotton Ginned. Swainsboro, Ga., March 29. — Up to March 20 there had been ginned in Emanuel county 46,645 bales of cotton as against 35,842 for the same period last year. | Emanuel still remains third on the list, Rurke and Laurens being 'the only two counties in the state to grow a larger number of bales. . - T DUROC JERSEYS.-ForSale, sow and nine Duroc Jersey pigs, (Hampshire sired), H. L. Wilt, i Mt. Vernon, Ga. NO. 48.
