VOL. XXXV.
NEW PUNS FOR
LOCAL SCHOOL
1
Public School Department to
be Removed From B.
P. Institute.
The following resolution was
unanimously passed by the Board i
of Education in regular session i
on July 6, and was ordered spread
upon the minutes and published
in The Montgomery Monitor:
"After hearing from Dr. M.
L. Brittain, State Superintendent
of Schools, relative to the rela
tionship now existing between j
the Towns of Ailey and Mt. Ver- j
non and the Brewton-Parker In- j
stitute, in which he advised that j
the contract between citizens
representing the towns of Ailey j
and Mt. Vernon and the Trus
tees of the Brewton-Parker In
stitute would probably be con
sidered not in accord with the
constitution and laws of Georgia;
the Board of Education decided,
in accordance with the advice
given, that the relationship now
existing would be terminated as
soon as plans could be determined
upon for the erection of a new
school in the Mt. Vernon-Ailey
school district. Furthermore, this
new school is to be a free public
high school as well as for instruc
tion in the elementary grades.
Also further that the Board of
Education would endeavor to;
make this a county public high
school and would apply for the
annual one thousand dollars bo
nus for this purpose and open
same for county pupils in high
school grades as well as high
school pupils from Mt. Vernon
and Ailey. The present arrange
ment with the Baptist authorities
is to be regarded as temporary
only and within a reasonable time
the co-partnership now existing
is to be terminated entirely.
Further, the Board of Education
will ask proper Baptist authori
ties to return the amount of
money originally given to the
Baptists for the purpose of lo
cating the Brewton-Parker In
stitute at its present location,
which if complied with should be
used as a nucleus for the erection
of a new school building. In
addition, the Board of Education
goes on record favoring providing
funds by bonds or otherwise for
the completion of the proposed
school building, the whole amount
to be at least $30,000.00. The
above plans are to be carried out
within a reasonable time: some
thing like a year. The local!
trustees of the public school de
partment should take the initia- j
tive in this movement.
Done by order of the Board of
Education. This July 6, 1920.
Thos. B. Conner, C. S. S.
Married in Mt. Vernon
Fourth July Week.
Miss Mattie Mcßride of this
place and Mr. J. R. Watkins of
Stevens Pottery were married at
the home of the bride in Mt.
Vernon Tuesday morning, Gth
inst. Rev. F. M. Baldwin of the
Presbyterian church read the
ceremony.
The happy event was witnessed
by only the members of the fam
ily.
After the ceremony the couple
left for Stevens Pottery where
Mr. Watkins has a successful
mercantile business. The bride
is the eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Mcßride, and is a
young lady of rare charm, enjoy
ing the love of a large circle of
friends in this county. For many
years Mr. Watkins was a well
known traveling salesman, and
las many friends throughout the
state.
After a few days at Indian
Springs, they are at home to their
friends at Stevens Pottery. Mt.
Vernon, through the choice of
Mr. Watkins, is robbed of one of
her most popular young women.
(SlMmtyamrg Monitor.
(ADVERTISEMENT.)
HAWKINSVILLE BAR
ENDORSES BOYER
County Officers Also Strong
ly Endorse Him for Solici
tor General.
Hawkinsville, Ga., May 18,
' 1920.
We, the undersigned members
of the Bar and Officers of Pulaski
County take this means of pre
senting to the people of the
Oconee Circuit as a candidate for
Solicitor General the name of
Hon. M. H. Boyer, who for the
past twenty-five years has lived
land practiced his profession in
our midst. It is with entire con
! fidonce in his professional ability
and integrity, and with that j
respect for his conduct and
character which only a long ac
quaintance can give, we whole!
heartedly recommend a most
serious consideration of his can
didacy to the suffrage of our
fellow citizens.
We believe that with his equip- j
ment, his long experience and
his ideals concerning good govern
ment and the enforcement of
law, we present the claims of
one who will, in the event of his
election, which at this time seems
assured, render to the people of
our circuit and of the State most[
satisfactory and valuable public
service. We are confident that
in the discharge of his official
duties he will be found to be
[vigorous, intelligent, skillful, and
fair, knowing neither friend nor
foe, but always reasonable and
impartial to all.
We wish ihe entire circnit to
know that Pulaski, his home
1 county, is behind him in this
race, and that his candidacy re
ceives among the people who
know him best the most loyal
enthusiastic and unanimous sup- j
port.
ATTORNEYS:
(Signed) W. L. Grice,
H. E. Coates,
H. F. Lawson,
M. S. Means,
D. R. Pearce,
Marion Turner,
L. C. Ryan,
J. M. Lanier,
W. A. Mason,
W. C. McAllister,
COUNTY OFFICERS:
H. A. Haskins, Ordinary,
Israel Mannheim, Clerk Su
perior Court,
J. B. Lewis, Treasurer.
J. J. Pollock, Tax Collector,
P. K. Ridley, Sheriff,
W. J. Ferguson, Tax Receiver,
Morgan Thompson, County
| Commissioner,
B. M. Sangster, County Sur
i veyor,
J. L. Stevens, Coroner,
A. W. Fountain, County School
! Supt.
Take Notice.
That there will be held with
the Oak Grove Baptist Sunday
School an institute, or Sunday
school rally on next Sunday, the
18th inst., beginning at 10o’clock
la. m. All the following Baptist
Sunday schools are invited and
urged to send as large delegation
as possible, consisting of their
Sunday school workers: Cedar
j Crossing, Uvalda, Alston, Sharpe
Spur, Longpond, Oak Grove, Mt.
I Vernon, Ailey and Higgston,
those composing the schools of
the Second Division of the Dan
iell Association.
There will be both a forenoon
1 and an afternoon session An
1 interesting program will be ar
ranged, with our State Field
Worker, James W. Merritt, and
. other interested Sunday school
woi kers to furnish the instruc
tion.
Dinner will be provided in the
homes of the hospitable people
i of Oak Grove for those attending,
i Come and let us make this new
venture in attempting to put our
Sunday school work upon a high
■ er plane a decided success.
J. M. Davis,
Vicelr -s. 2d Division Sun
day Schools of the Daniell
Association.
MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. JULY 15, 1920.
; HEART-TO-HEART
i WITH THE PEOPLE.
Sound Facts and Conditions the Reason.
■j Enjoying the confidence of the people of Montgomery county
as your humble servant believes he does, perhaps a little heart-to
heart chat, without any frills or fancies, may not be out of place at
this time, and you will have the story in a simple and earnest style.
My desire to represent Montgomery county in the General Assem
! | bly of Georgia is based on one fact and one condition- nothing
: more, nothing less.
The fact is this: During a residence of nearly eighteen years
in Montgomery county we have labored faithfully (and unquestion
ably) for the betterment of the county and the people. How suc
-1 cessful we have been is shown by the present status of the several
interests to which considerable attention has been given, and which
, i is acknowledged and we believe appreciated by the people generally.
The condition is this: Thirty vears actual contact with public
; affairs, including a life-time of study and application to mv profes
sion, amply fits me for serving the people of my adopted county as
l representative in the halls of state, and this is the one request now
■ being made of the people whom we have served efficiently and un
' tiringly.
In the line of facts it may be stated that we have, during the
! troublesome years through which this county has passed, spent
more time in the state capital in the actual interest of Montgomery
! county than any representative the county has ever had, and that
without expense to the people. Our fight to preserve this county
from continued division is too well known for detailed reference:
our efforts formed the subject of favorable comment far beyond
, the bounds of Montgomery county, and while very costly, is a rec
lord of which we will ever feel oroud, and one which we still believe
i the people of this county will appreciate. The people were power
less to help themselves.
Must Protect Interests of County.
It is true that Montgomery county is now but about one-fourth
the size of its former self. Its territory has gone to the formation j
of other counties, and as they grow, the parent county should also;
be developed. No county or community is higher than the standard I
of its citizenship; and, as far as its regard from the state, through
I the legislative branch of government, is concerned, is no higher;
[than the ability and faithfulness of its representative.
But, however small in territory a county may be. its municipal
and educational interests must be maintained in keeping with its j
resources; therefore, it is highly important that Montgomery coun '
ty look to higher forms of development. Its educational interests
must be maintained on the highest possible basis. The school sys
tem of a county is a part of the county government, yet it must
be fed by the state, and its representative should have more than
ordinary contact with the state department in order to insure his
county’s best interests along educational lines.
ii Education for the masses has ever been w'ith us a favorite
'theme, and the educational authorities of Montgomery will doubt
! less agree that the county paper, aside from business viewpoints,
has contributed more toward the success of the cause in this coun
i ty than any factor or individual not having official connection.
Made a Record Fight for the County.
We have fought for this county when not a man raised his
I hands, and asked no remuneration. Did not want any, and do not
'appeal for actual or material aid, but simply the privilege of vindi
; eating our position and showing the people of Georgia that Mont
gomery county is still possessed of sufficient gratitude to allow such
! a man to represent the county in the halls of state. The people of
the county, we believe, will grant this, and we have not a shadow
of a doubt to the contrary.
Gratitude and politics may not always mix; and it is to be re
gretted that such compliments necessarily come through political
channels. Political treachry may some times rob a man of his rights,
but we do not believe the people of Montgomery county, in this
particular instance, will stand for it. As earnestly as we desire
this little complimentary position, and euually as Milling as the
people seem ready to grant our appeal, it can only come through
the suffrage of the people of the county.
Let the People be on Their Guard.
Therefore, in short, let the people of the county be cautioned
against any possible combination to deprive me of this honor, which
has been fully earned, if a man ever earned anything. My candi
dacy was not announced until the people generally had been con
sulted, and that long months ago. No man in the county doubts
■ our ability and our fidelity, and likewise no one man or set of men
can claim connection or political dictatorship over our candidacy.
And certainly, after our election, no individual in Montgomery
county will have occasion to demand for himself or for any political
clan any privilege or favor above that which will be shown the peo
ple of the county as a whole, and that in the broad open daylight.
Direct Appeal to the People, Free From Dictation.
Our candidacy is a straightforward appeal, free from clap-trap
political schemes and incumbrances, and is not tinctured up with
i i promises. It is not weighted down with political secrets. Our
r! contact with the people is not beclouded with the fear of any man
r J or set of men, for what they are or what they may be in the future.
> We ask no terms; we want no terms; we want nothing but our
rights and the rights and God-given privileges of honest men in a
1 free country. We ask no one man for this honor; it belongs to the
['people of Montgomery county; and if our record of service arid our
, : ability to fulfill its every trust, to county and to state, meet the
• approval of the people, then, fellow citizens, stand free from the
• dictates of political bosses and dead politicians and give it to me.
. | Let us win this fight, (and we will) regardless of the political
' i whims of a few sore-heads and political quacks who have no ma
terial interest in the people of the county, as your experience will
r no doubt agree, except that which comes to them. Let us win this
‘ fight for God and for native land, and for the better interests of
the county in which we live, as free people, with regard for com
i mon rights and higher and better ends.
Respectfully, Horace B. Folsom.
Successful Meeting.
1 i
1 The protracted meeting at the 1
- Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church, I
[conducted by Rey. A. D. Wau-;
i! chope, came to a close Sunday j
i; evening last. The meeting was j
. a success from every standpoint, j
i and there were a number of con- |
r versions and accessions to the j
-1 three churches of the place.
Mr. Wauchope is a man of un- j
usual force, of untiring energy
and of deep spiritual gifts, and
his coming was a blessing to this
town.
i
[Election on Cow Ordinance.
Pursuant to a petition from a
Inumber of citizens, the Town
j Council has called an election on
[ the question of allowing cows to
i run at large on the streets of
Mt. Vernon. Along with this
[they include the privilege of
j testing the rights of the hogs.
| Under the town charter the
I count i has the right to exclude
stock from the streets, but in the
election to be held on the 21st
the people will vote on the ques
jtion.
Longpond Dots.
Special Correspondence.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McAllister,
! Jr., and son are visiting relatives
• at Ocilla.
Miss Marv Snider of Macon is
the guest of Miss Mary Louise
McArthur.
r Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McAllister
of Statesboro visited the former’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc-
Allister, last week.
Miss Carrie Mae Peterson of
r Vidalia is visiting at the home of
Mr. B. A. McArthur.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Bush and
baby of Dublin are visiting rela
. | tives here.
I Mrs. A. W. Mobley is the
, guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry
Strickland, at Claxton.
, j Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Ledford
anti children of Tennille visited
,| relatives here the first of last
week.
Mrs. E. C. McAllister was
, among relatives at Scotland and
Lumber City last week-end.
J Mr. Albert Sidney Johnson was
among friends at Hazlenurst Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McAllister
and son of Scotland spent part of
last week with relatives here.
Mr. Robert Adams of Charlotte
was a visitor here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Moses and
children of Lumber City spent
the first of last week with rela
tives here.
Mrs. A. W. Bendimire has re
turned to her home in Odum
| after visiting her parents here.
Offer Support
for Democracy .
! The Town of Alston puts itself
on record as being strongly in
support of the Democratic admin
istration, as will be seen from
the following endorsement of
the candidacy of James M. Cox,
the Democratic nominee for the
presidency. The majority of those
signing are citizens of the Alston
community, and the endorsement
having been forwarded to this
office, is doubtless for publication:
"We the undersigned hereby
agree to support the Hen. James
M. Cox, Democratic Nominee for
President of the United States,
and pledge our undivided support
in his behalf:
"E. S. Martin J. T. Walker
W. I). Peterson M. A. Peterson
K. M, Johnson J. G. Morris
L. T. McDaniel J. M. Daniel
C. G. Garrett F. B. Mcßride
H. G. Mcßride W. N. Clark
W. H. Sharpe J. M. Downie
Clifford Mcßride E. L. Carpenter
; D. W. Martin J. G. Martin
! W. G. Williamson E. Wilkes
A. T. Johnson M. P. Mcßride
E. F. Clark H. V. Thompson
A. H. Mclntyre G. B. Mclntyre
E. L. Mclntyre J. Litt Price
W. D. McDougald G. Y. Ricks
i! Lee Cartrett Ed McDougald
I. A. Stewart W. T. Mcßride
J. C. Clifton”
Oak Grove Dots.
S.d cml ClirrcHponilence.
Mr. J. B. Roberson and family
of Savannah are pleasant visitors
in this section.
Quite a large crowd attended
preaching at Oak Grove Sunday
last.
i Misses Annie Reynolds and
i Gladys Leggett and Mr. Carl Mc
• Daniel were the guests of Miss
i Sudie Graham Sunday last.
There was quite a large num
•! her from Oak Grove over at
l Uvalda Tuesday last to the Sun
• day School Convention. Dele
• gates appointed were Mr. W. D.
■ Peterson, Mr. Leggett and Miss
■ Annie Reynolds. Oak Grove won
the banner.
I We were very sorry to hear
■ j that little Earnest O’Brien got
I his arm broken Thursday last,
t We hope he will soon be well
? again.
Mrs. J. M.-Downie and children
spent last Sunday with her moth
er, Mrs. J. T. Walker.
Mr. Dan Lett and wife is visit
ing in this section.
Mr. J. M. Downie has made
[ several trips to Vidalia this week
i 1 to see his sister, who is real sick.
i We hope she will soon be home
,! again.
r Our Sunday school and B. Y.
i P. U. were good Sunday. We
f i hope to see a large crowd present
I each meeting.
U The district Sunday School
■ Convention will meet at Oak
■; i Grove next Sunday, July 18, be
t ginning at 10 o'clock a. m.
. j Everybody invited to come and
| be with us.
j FENCE WINS OUT
IN AN ELECTION
>ißut Meagre Support for No
Fence in Show Down
, Wednesday.
There was held in Montgomery
f county on the 7th inst. an elec
; tion on the question of Fence or
No Fence. As a result of this
I election, it is quite clear that the
time for putting into effect the
, no fence law has not arrived in
■ this county.
Later it is possible that the
sentiment will change, as condi
tions change.
The result by districts is as
i follows:
Mt. Vernon:
For fence, 85. Against fence, 24.
Ailey:
For fence, 66. Against fence, 16.
Higgston:
For fence, 59. Against fence, 9.
Kibbee:Tiger:
For fence, 69. Against fence, 7.
Tarry town:
For fence, 44. Against fence, 8.
Uvalda:
For fence, 84. Against fence, 15.
Alston:
For fence, 83. Against fence, 6.
The vote stood 490 to 85 in fa
vor of fence. Only about half of
the county’s vote was polled.
Charlotte.
Bpetdal Correspondence.
* Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kavakos
and little Loraine of Vidalia and
the latter’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Cordon have returned
from a very pleasant trip to
White Springs, Fla.
Miss Allie Adams is spending
the week with Miss Winnie Smith
in Mt. Vernon.
The revival meeting will start
at the Methodist church Monday
night. Everybody invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Love, who have
been visiting relatives in Ala
bama, have returned to their
home at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gordon,
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kavakos,
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cordon visit
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. C. Cordon Sunday last.
Messrs. Chester and Clouise
Pool and Misses Effie and Ellie
Cordon and Julia Mae Adams
were out riding Sunday after
noon.
Mr. Byron Carter went over to
Hazlehurst Saturday.
Mr. A. C. Gordon made a busi
ness trip to Vidalia Monday last.
We are very glad to learn that
1 the babe of Mr. and .Mrs. J. W.
Dowling is improving at this time.
Mr. Horace Folsom, candidate
for representative, was among
friends here Saturday afternoon.
Messrs. Harold Carter and
Clayton Davisand Misses Tommie
McCoy and Ora Lee Vaughn of
this place motored toMt. Vernon
Sunday after Sunday school.
Misses Effie and Ellie Gordon
entertained a number of their
friends with a sing at their home
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown have
recently moved to Vidalia.
Married June 30.
Montgomery county friends
have received announcement of
, the marriage of Miss Tressie
Fitts and Dr. James Arren Mc-
Allister of Atlanta, the event
having been celebrated June3oth.
Dr. McAllister is a son of
I Judge and Mrs. John C. McAllis
j ter of this place and has been
practicing medicine in Atlanta
I for several years, being ranked
as one of the city’s leading physi
cians. Mrs. McAllister is the
daughter of Mrs. Tullie Fitts
! ' Ryckeley, and is oneof Atlanta's
■! most popular young ladies. They
• j will visit Mt. Vernon later in the
5 1 summer.
I
Post Your Lunds.
t!
Open your woodland to the pub-
I lie and soon there will not be a
I I stick of wood or timber on it.
Put the public on notice by past
ing up printed notices. Get the
1 printed notices at The Monitor
j office, 10 cents each.
NO. 11.
