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VOL. XXXVI.
BRIDGE OPENING
OCTOBER 14TH.
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Plans for Formal Opening
"Being Made by Authorities
ZSm K Os Two Counties.
T The big Federal aid bridge
built by Wheeler and Montgom
ery counties over the Oconee
river near this place is practical
ly finished, and plans for its for-,
mal opening are being made by
the authorities of the two coun
ties at interest and the engineers
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and contractors in charge.
The opening date has been
fixed for Friday. October 14, and
on this occasion a large number
of people are expected. The
local people of the two counties
are expected to bring baskets to
supplement the barbecue.
Details of the plans have not,
been announced, but it is quite
sure the occasion will be held at
or near the bridge, in order to be
assured of a supply of pure ar
tesian water.
This structure of the reinforced
concrete type, 2378 feet in length,
is a credit to the State—in fact,
it is the longest bridge of its ,
type in the eight Southern states
comprising this district. Work
was commenced in the summer
of 1918, but has suffered many
delays on account of high water
from time to time. The concrete
work was done by the Dawkins
Construction Co., of Jacksonville,
Fla., and the steel sections were
erected by the Southern Bridge
Co., Birmingham, Ala. When
finished it will cost in excess of
$200,000.
Sunday School Exhibit.
An interesting feature of the
Southeastern Fair, to be held in
Atlanta from October 13 through
the 22nd, will be the Sunday
School exhibit under the aus
pices of the Georgia Sunday
School Association. This will be
the sixth year that the Associa
tion has had charge of this de
partment at the Southeastern
Fair, and each year has seen re
markable progress in the materi
al sent from Sunday schools all
over Georgia.
The material exhibited includes
original Cradle Rolls, handwork
from the beginners, primary and
junior departments, such as pa
per folding or tearing, color
work, work books, model
ing, illustrated songs and stories,
relief maps, drawn maps; from
the young people’s and adult
divisions, there will be work
books, drawn maps, relief maps,
invitation cards and letters, sta
tionery used by organized classes;
from the whole school there will
be original calendars, honor
rolls, original souvenirs for spe
cial days, original posters for;
special days, original missionary
souvenir programs, missionary
posters, illustrated missionary
lessons, and original temperance
helps.
Further information regarding
the exhibit may be secured from
the office of the Georgia Sunday
School Association, 917 Hurt
Bldg., Atlanta. The premium!
lists are being sent to a number
of workers over the State. It is
expected that this will be the j
best exhibit yet arranged by the
Association.
Seed Oats.
We have on hand a limited sup
pi A of select Fulgham seed oats. ;
Conner-Dixon Grocery Co. I
Mt. Vernon.
For best results, ship your cot
ton to The John Flannery Com
pany, Savannah, Ga. Liberal!
advances made on consignments. I
Stye
V
! Married at Uvalda Last
I
Wednesday Morning.
Miss Alberta McNatt of Uval
da and Mr. H. J. Hulue of Co
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coa, Fla., were happily married
at the home of the bride in Uval
da Wednesday morning, the
ceremony being-read by Dr, J.
M. Outler, presiding elder of the
Mcßae district.
j The bride was daintily attired
in blue tricotine. She is a daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mc-
Natt, and one of the most popu
lar young ladies of the town.
They left after the ceremony
for Palm Beach, Fla., and after
a two weeks sojourn at this re
sort will move to Cocoa, where
they will reside, and where Mr.
Hulue is engaged in contracting.
Tax Levy for 1921.
Mt. Vernon, Ga.,
Sept. 6, 1921.
The Board of County Commis
sioners of Roads and Revenues
met today in regular session. !
Present, J. T. Walker, C. H. I
Calhoun and A. B. Hutcheson.
After giving the tax levy due i
consideration the following tax!
levy was made for the year 1921. I
Item 1. $1.20 on the hundred i
dollars to pay the legal indebted
ness of the county, due or to be
come due during the year.
Item 2. $ .25 on the hundred
dollars to repair the court house,
jail, bridges, ferries or other
public improvements according
to the contracts.
Item 3. $ .10 on the hundred
dollars to pay sheriffs, iailers, or
other officers fees legally enti
tled to, out of the county.
Item 4. $ .02 on the hundred
dollars to pay coroners fees that
may be due them by the county
for holding inquests.
Item 5. $ .06 on the hundred
dollars to pay the expenses of
the county, for bailiffs at courts,
non resident witnesses in crimi
nal cases, fuel, servant hire,
stationery and the like.
Item 6. $.lO on the hundred
dollars to pay jurors a per diem
compensation.
Item 7. $ .02 on the hundred
dollars to pay expenses incurred
in supporting the poor of the
county; and as otherwise pre
scribed by the code.
Item 8. $ .50 on the hundred
dollars to pay educational pur
poses.
Item 9. $. 25 on- the hundred
dollars to pay for working the
public roads of the County and
to pay any other lawful charges
against the county.
Item 10. The above levies
making in the aggregate a levy
of 125.00 on the the thousand
! dollars for county and'school
purposes for the year 1921.
J. T. Walker, Chairman
C. H. Calhoun,
A. B. Hutcheson.
Trespass Notice.
This is to forewarn the public
against hunting with gun or dog,
removing wood or timber of any
kind, fishing, or in any manner
trespassing on the lands of the
undersigned. Violations of this
rule will be prosecuted according
to law. This the 29th day of
September, 1921.
Mrs. H. H. Mobley,
Mrs. W. P. Calhoun,
W. P. Calhoun,
DeWitt Calhoun,
Wm, Calhoun.
Hemstitching.
Mrs. R. M. Stanley of Vidalia
has installed a Hemstitching
Machine in the store of the Vida
lia Hardware Co., and is prepared
to serve the ladies with work of
this kind. 9224
MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. SEPT. 29, 1921.
I
Premium List Montgomery
County Fair Association
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r LIVE STOCK AND AGRICULTURE.
Poland China Hogs
Boar over two years $3.00 $2.00 SI.OO
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00 i
- Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 6 mos., under 12 moB. 3 00 2 00 1 00
, Sow over two years 300 200 100
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 Oo 2 00 1 00
• Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
j Grand Champion Boar $2.50 Grand Champion Sow $2 50
r Mixed Breed Hogs
• Boar over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
! Boar over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Boar $2 50. Grand Champion Sow $2 50
Berkshire Hogs
Boar over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 12 mos. under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Boar $2 50 Grand Champion Sow $2 50
Duroc-Jersey Hogs
Boar over two years $3 00 $2 00 $1 00
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mo 9. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Boar $2 50 Grand Champion Sow $2 50
Hampshire Hogs
Boar over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 300 2 (X) ' 100
Sow over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 l 00
Sow over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 6 m 09., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 300 200,1 00
Grand Champion Boar $2 50 Grand Champion Sow $2 50
Spotted Poland China Hogs
Boar over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 12 mos., under 18 mos 3 00 2 00 1 00
Boar over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Sow over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 .2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Boar $2 50
Grand Champion Sow $2 50
Grand Champion Boar, all breeds $5 00
Grand Champion Sow, all breeds $5 00
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Hereford Cattle
Male over two years $3 00 $2 00 $1 (X)
Male over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Male over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Male over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
1 Female over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Female over 18 m 09., under 24 mos. 300 200 100
Female over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 300 200 100
Female over 6 mos., under 12 mos, 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Male $2 50
Grand Champion Female $2 50
Holstein Cattle
Male over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Male over 18 mos., under 24 mos 3 00 2 00 1 00
■ Male over 12 mos., under 18 mos 3 00 2 00 1 00
■ Male over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Female over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Female over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 300 200 100
l j Female over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 300 200 100
Female over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
! Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 (X)
Breeders Young Herd 3 00 2 00 1 00
Grand Champion Male $2 50
Grand Champion Female $2 50
Jersey Cattle
Male over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Male over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
i Male over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 300 200 100
Male oyer 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Female over two years 3 00 2 00 1 00
Female over 18 mos., under 24 mos. 300 200 100
1 Female over 12 mos., under 18 mos. 300 200 100
Female over 6 mos., under 12 mos. 3 00 2 00 1 00
Young Herd 3 00 2 (X) 1 00
1 Breeders Young Herd 3 (X) 2 (X) 1 00
f Grand Champion Male $2 50 Grand Champion Female $2 50
1 (Continued on page five)
j Bees Get Busy Very
I
Early in the Year.
Montgomery county bees get
busy very early in the year. In
: 1920 they began to work on ma
ple the 20th of January, and in :
11921 they were on that tree the I
j 4th of Jan. Through that month i
! the weather was favorable and
they lost few days. By Feruary
Ist young bess were hatching and
the hives soon became very pop
ulous. In rearing their young
they consume large quantities of
beebread or pollen of flowers.
They get this as well as nectar j
from maple bloom, which makes j
j this tree very valuable to the
beekeeper. Without it his!
! bees would .not be so very
strong when poplar blooms in
April and he would lose the sur-!
i plus he gets from that valuable I
I source. Success in the honey
business calls for lots and lots of
j bees in the hives when the flow- 1
lers come that yield the extra
I quantities of nectar. Along with
maple comes the alder blooms.
It gives no honey but furnishes ;
great quantities of pollen. These
two coming together give plenty
of beebread and that means plen
ty of young bees. In South Geor
gia the earliest surplus of honey
comes from theti-ti which blooms
in February. We haven,t much
of it. Liberty county is full of
it and they beat us in the very |
early spring, but we catch up
when poplar comes. This year
black gum gave a lot of nectar,
which it does not always do.
When it hits right we get a very J
fine honey from it just ahead of
poplar. F. M. Baldwin.!
Weekly Cotton Letter.
By Savannah Cotton Factorage
Co.
In our letter of September 20th
we stated that we saw nothing to
alarm owners of cotton, and sug
gested that banks and cotton fac-|
tors be called upon to help farm-|
ers and others market their cot- \
ton slowly, or hold it for higher
prices. Since this letter was'
written cotton has advanced
1 l-2c per pound, and we are glad
to say there is still no pressure i
to force sales. On the other j
hand the trade demand is improv-!
ing and offerings of cottton and
cotton goods are light. Specula
tors are afraid to sell short, and
investors get aboard on every
decline.
Many sections report that pick
ing and ginning are about over,
and low condition estimates are j
coming out daily most of them
predicting a yield of from 6,000,-
000 to 6,500,000 bales.
Let’s keep the following facts
before us: The J 920 carry-over
is now scarcely more than 6,000,- 1
000 bales, and if the 1921 crop;
proves to be 6,250,000. and
American consumption arid ex- 1
ports total 10,500,000, this will
leave practically no carry-over
next spring if every bale of the
present crop is marketed. If
history repeats itself, at least
2,000,000 to 3,000,000 bales will
be held into next season, and
there may be a lively scramble
for cotton during the next few
months.
Entertainment at Sadie.
On Friday night, the seventh
of October, at eight o’clock the
following program will be ren
dered at Sadie School house by
the Christian Endeavor:
Music—Violin.
Wooing a Widow.
Music-Violin.
“Axin’ Her Foder.’’
Music—Violin.
A Scene in Dear Old Dixie.
A small admission fee of 10
and 20 cents will be charged.
The proceeds going towards some
much needed improvements on
Sadie church. Come and learn
to laugh again.
MONTGOMERY FAIR
NOVEMBER 23=26.
Sub Chairmen of Advisory
Committe Appointed
Thursday.
i
The officers of the Montgomery
County Fair Association, at a
' meeting held last Thursday,
have definitely fixed the date for
holding the county fair for No
vember 23 to 26 inclusive. This
is the last Wednesday, Thursday,
! Friday and Saturday in Novem
; her.
This being the first Montgom
j ery county fair, with no early
contracts possible, it has been
necessary to defer the local date
until after a number of the larg
-ler fairs had been held, in order
to secure entertainment features
in keeping with the occasion.
And in other particulars the of
ficials deemed it best to hold the
first fair at a later rather than
earlier date.
The date having been agreed
on, th'e premium list will be is
sued from The Monitor office
| within the next few days. It is
carried in full in this issue, and
while an ample number have
been ordered, it would be wise
to preserve the paper for future
I use.
To serve as sub chairmen of
the advisory committee, depart
ment of Agriculture, the follow
ing have been appointed from
| the respective districts:
Mt. Vernon—J. A. Stacy and
M. L. Mcßae.
Alston District—Clifford Mc
| Bride.
Uvalda District- Alex Downie.
1 Higgston District— B. A. Con
| ner.
Tarrytown District —A. L.
Wheeler.
Kibbee-Tiger District—Arthur
Hamilton.
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Oak Grove Dots.
Special Correapondence.
Mr. D. O’Brien was in Vidalia
Tuesday on business.
i Miss Gladys Leggett is visiting
j her sister, Mrs. Jim Love, at
j Cedar Crossing this week.
A very large* crowd attended
prayer meeting here last Wed
nesday night.
Mr. Owen Walker has heen
visiting friends and relatives
here for a few days. He will
leave for Florida next month to
accept a position.
Mr. J. A. Reynolds and sons,
George and Felton, were in Vi
dalia last Thursday.
Messrs. Roy Wood and George
Reynolds attended preaching at
; Rock Springs Saturday night
1 and Sunday.
i Mr. Jim Love and family of
, Cedar Crossing visited at the
home of Mr. H. D. Leggett Sun
day.
Mr. J. A. Reynolds and daugh
ter, Annie, were in Aiiey shop
ping Friday,
Mr. J. T. Walker made a busi
ness trip to Cordele Saturday.
Rev. C. E. McDaniel will fill
his regular appointment here
next Saturday and Sunday at the
usual hours. Everybody invited
to come and be with us.
Get Hunting License From
County Warden Hester.
County Game Warden Hester
wishes to call attention to the
necessity of having license when
one hunts out of his militia dis
trict. No license is required by
citizens to hunt in their home
districts.
It has been reported that squir
rels have been killed out of sea
son. All violations of the game
iaw in this county should be re
ported to Warden Hester.
NO. 25.