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VOL. XXXVI MONTGOMERY COUNTS EXECUTIVES MEETS PRIMARY FOR REPRESENTA TIVE TO BE HELD SEPT. 13TH— REPRESENTATIVE FOLSOM IS NOT IN RACE THIS TIME. The Montgomery Qounty Demo cratic Executive Committe met at the court house in Mt. Vernon Saturday- The meeting was presded over by Col. A. B. Hutcheson, chairman, and the following members were in attendance: J. M. Downie, A. L. Wheeler, S. L. Morris, M. H. Darley and A. B. Hutcheson- Mr. Darley is secretary of the committee. The committee fixed Wednesday, September 13th, as the date for the Montgomery county primary election, this agreeing with the date of the state primary. All candidates for representative are assessed an entrance fee of $25, payable before midnight August 7th. No other assessments were made. Under the rotation system, which has been in effect for many years, Toombs county will nominate the sen ator from the Fifteenth senatorial dis trict, composed of Wheeler, Mont gomery and Toombs counties, and for this office no assessment is made in Montgomery county. Assessments for congressional can didates having been fixed by the 12th congressional district convention, held in Dublin some time ago, the county makes no assessment for such can didates. It is understood that Hon. H. B. Folsom will not be a candidate to succeed himself as representative of Montgomery county, and he \4ill no doubt transmit to the people of the county a card to this effect in the j near future. CITY TAX ASSESSORS NOW HARD AT WORK The board of city tax .assessors, composed of W. A. Jones, Geo. L ,Thomas and J. S. Jenkins, began work this week going over the re turns of city property owners. Daily sessions are being held in the office of the Dixie Cotton Co- and the work will require several weeks. UNMUZZLED DOG GOES MAD BITES SEVERAL CHILDREN The wisdom of the cty law requiring the muzzling of all dogs kept within the city was proven last week when an unmuzzled poodle developed ra bies and bit twelve or fifteen chil dren before it was finally killed. The dog’s head was sent to Atlanta for examination, the state health authori ties wiring Monday that it was suf fering from hydrophobia. Local physicians have made arrange ments for administering the Pasteur treatment to all who were bitten. '?* ’»**?■* ’»• *l* '!**** *!* j t * j Ship Your Produce Direct I f + % Chickens, friers> per pound 36c * * Chickens, h«ns, per pound 21c * | Chickerts> roosters, per pound 10c + |> Estrs. per dozen 25c £ t Cree'n Salt Hides, per pound 9c % % Green Hides, per pound .* c * * Drv Flint Hides, per pound ‘ 11c .> * Clear White Wool, per pound 25c .j. t Wax, per pound 20c I Tallow, per pound * 6c 1 Honey, per gallon 50c X y T | We handle everything grown on the farm. X 1 CATTLE AND HOGS IN CAR LOTS ! •J- *s* 4* ... ♦> t A trial shipment will convince you it pays. •> j GEORGIA COMMISSION CO. | X 29 Jefferson Street Phone No. 151 + % SAVANNAH, GEORGIA | iHm rnrnf Monitor. VIDLAIA MERCHANTS TO TAKE HOLIDAY JULY 4TH The following merchants of Y'idalia have agreed to observe July 4th as a holiday and their places of business will be closed for the entire day: Warthen’s Grocery, Vidalia Market, H. Estioff, B. W. Godbee, Vidalia 10c Company, L. L. Lowe, Annie Stone, Lee Hardware Co., Dickerson & Holton, Rushing Bros-, john N. Patrick & Son, A. Estroff & Co., Leader & Rosansky Co., Vidalia Hard ware Co., Louis Shifrin, Bailey & Da vidson, G. C. Smith, Hackel Bros., H. B. Elijah, J. G. Williams, Mod ern Farm Implement Co., J. J. Don aldson,S- R. Shuman’s Market, J. R. Love, B. W. Mclntyre, D. C. Harris, C. H. Mclntyre. I. O. O. F. HOME AT GRIFFIN NEARING COMPLETION Griffin, June 27.—The R. T. Daniel Memorial Home, which the Odd Fel lows of Georgia are building here, will be completed and open for the admis sion of widows and orphans in a few weeks. They have erected a splendid admin istration building, well located on a tract of one hundred acres of land just outside the city. Cottages are to be erected as needed. This institu tion is designed to rank among the best in the entire country ana is a valuable asset, not only to this great Order, but to Griffin and all Georgia. That it may be dedicated and opened entirely free from debt, the Grand Master of the Order, Hon. James A. Perry, by direction of the Grand Lodge has issued a proclamation designating the Bth day of July as Orphans Home Day and calling upon every Odd Fel low in Georgia to observe this day by making a contribution to the Home. HUGH PETERSON JR. TO RUN FOR REPRESENT! POPULAR YOUNG ATTORNEY OF AILEY MAKES HIS FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK FOR THE OFFICE. In this issue will be found the an nouncement for representative on the part of Col. Hugh Peterson, Jr., of Ailey. Mr. Peterson is a son of the late W. J. Peterson and is one of the most popular young men in the county. After finishing the course at the Brewton-Parker, he became a student in the State University, and just prior to the close of the late world was was a student at West Point- Mr. Peterson has been practicing law for the past six months and is a promising young attorney. He will no doubt put on a thorough campaign before the September primary in an effort to win the place to which he aspires. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. ip. i. mm nr \ COMING YEAR NAMED I PRACTICALLY ALL PLACES ARE FILLED BY TRUSTEES—MAN Y | IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE DURING COMING SUMMER. The faculty of the Brewton-Parker Institute has been completed, and the fall term will open with every detail arranged for a successful school year. The faculty is as follows: Academic Department. A. M. Gates, President. W. H. C. Dudley, Vice-President and Director of Athletics. W. R- Lanier, Dublin, History and Latin. L. S. Barrett, Mt. Vernon, Depart ment of Bible. Miss Lillian Douglas, Camilla, Math ematics. Miss Inez Smith, Sylvester, English and Voice. Miss Elizabeth Lee, Mt. Vernon, Piano. Miss Eunice Burkhalter, Reidsville, Expression. Director for the department of Vio lin and Wind Instruments remains to lie supplied. The authorities are in correspondence with a competent di rector for this department, and their selection will doubtless give entire satisfaction. Public School Department. First, Grade —Miss Catharine Currie, Mt. Vernon- Second and Third Grades Miss Cassie Yomnans, Lyons. Fourth Grade—Miss -Mary Mann, Lyons. Fifth Grade —Mrs. F,. O. Dickson, Mt. Vernon. Sixth Grade Miss Marie Brown, Sandersville. Seventh Grade —• Miss Sarah Mae McWhorter, Winder, Principal. Mrs. Dickson and Misses Currie, Youmans, Brown and McWhorter were re-elected. Instructors in the public school de partment are elected by the local hoard of trustees, two members from Ailey and two from Mt. Vernon, as formerly. The faculty of the acad emic branches is elected by a board of trustees drawn from different sec tions of the Daniel! Association- Since its organization in 1905 the two departments have been maintain ed along the lines indicated, and is considered a very unique arrangement. The towns of Ailey and Mt. Vernon supply the greater part of the public school patronage, while the patronage of the higher grades is drawn from the southern part of the state at large, with proper respect to associational hounds and the demands of the Mer cer System, of which the Rrewton- Parker forms a part. Before the fall ooonlrtg the grounds and building* will be nlaced in read iness with new additions and im provements. to be made durmrr the rumme- months under the direction of President Gates. ■> CLARK-HERRING. A very interesting event was the marriage of Miss Velma Inez Clark to Mr, Charles Wilkins Herring, which was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Clark of Nor mantowr. on the evening of June 28th. The impressive ring ceremony was performed by Rev. J. T- B. Ander son of .Vidalia. The bride was very pretty in a suit j of tan triiotine, with acccsso'ies to match. She was a very popular! young lady and a graduate of the State Normal School. The groom is a successful business J man of Houston, Texas. They left immediately atfc" the cer emony for an exten led trip through the west, and after July 4th will bej at home in Hcoston, Tex- DELEGATES RETURN FROM STATE B. Y. P. U. MEET Rev. J. T. B. Anderson, Mrs. G'is ■on and Miss Olin Bland returned Satu r dav from Athens, where they attended the State B. Y. P. U. con vention as -delegates from the local union. They report one of tV best conventions the organization has ever j had. WHEELER COUUIV MAN DIES FROM OIYU HAND HERMAN SIGHTLER OF NEAR STUCKEY COMMITS SUICIDE NEAR BREWTON-PARKER IN STITUTE—DIES FRIDAY. Mr- Harmon Sightlcr, a prominent Wheeler county farmer, died Friday afternoon at his home near Stuckey as a result of having shot himself with a heavy caliber pistol on the high way near Mt. Vernon. No reason can be assigned for the act, as Mr. Sightlcr was a prominent farmer and had a very interesting family, includ ing a wife and seven children. Mr. Sightlcr was returning from an all-day trip to Vidalia, where he had been for the purpose of getting some wheat ground, and was accompanied by Mr. 1,. C. Coleman and son, his neighbors, and in whose wagon they were riding. It is said that he told one of the men that as soon as he got home he was going to his pond and stay until brought hack. A little later he asked Coleman if there would be any danger of their being accused should he kill himself. Llpon being told that such was probable, Sightlcr took a piece of paper and pencil and wrote, “I done it myself.”Hc handed this note to Mr. Coleman and im mediately fired the fatal shot which went through both temples. During the several hours that he lived, at no time did he regain consciousness- The suicide occurred near the Brew ton-Parker Institute, and medical at tention was immediately summoned from both Mt. Vernon and Glenwood. UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC AT GORDON BRIDGE The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools of Vidalia enjoyed a picnic at Gordon Bridge Wednesday. Trucks and automobiles carried the large crowd to the picnic grounds and games, fishing and bathing were en joyed- A bounteous picnic dinner was serv ed at the noon hour, with great quan tities of ire cream and lemonade to delight the youngsters. Picnic At Tiger Spring. Tuesday the North Thompson Sun day school held their annual picnic at Tiger Spring, a large crowd being present and a very pleasant outing was enjoyed by those present. MELON SHIPMENTS HEAVT NEXT WEEK wt- *- » LOCAL DISTRICT EXPECTED TO snip 60 TO 75 CARS NEXT WEEK FEW CARS GO FORWARD THIS WEEK. According to Mr. F. G. Clarke, man ager for the local district for the Southwest Georgia Melon Growers Association, shipments will be heavy next week, from 69 to 75 cars prob ably going forward. The first car from the district was. loaded at Lyons last week, and Mon day a car of 32 pourn. melons left ' Ohoopee. Tuesday a 30 pound car j was shipped from Ailey, a car of 28 | pound melons leaving Mi’an the same ; day. Fairly satisfactory prices are bo ng secured by the Association, Mr. i Clarke says, and indications are that i the. growers who raise large melons 1 will be pleasec with tlie flnancia 1 re turns,. Grading is very strict and the association is dr ing its utmost to : build up a reputation for the Sowega me on throughout the north am. west and in many sections of Canada. Mr. S. R. Shuman, who ha -a kind spot in his hea-' for the physician ■ !,d nurses at the Vidalia Hospital, for ’h<- attention given him during hi ill ness there some weeks ago, compli mented th<- management and mire with an enjoyable fish fry at Gordon’- Bridge Tuesday evening. The affair was greatly enjoyed by all present. T. L. W. MacDONALD WILL MOVE TO KINGSPORT, TENN. Mr- T. L. W. MacDonald, one of Vidalia’s most popular citizens, has accepted a position with the Kingsport Stores Company of Kingsport, Tenn., as manager of their hardware depart ment, and will leave about the 10th of July for his new home. The news of the approaching de parture of Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald was learned with sincere regret by the people of this city. Roth are tal ented musicians, have taken a promi nent part in church work, and their going, will be a distinct loss. PARENT-TEACHER MEETING- Friday afternon at 4 :.I0 there will j be a meeting! of the Parent-Teacher. Association at the school auditorium. I This week a canvass of the town has! been made for members. At this meeting we shall be glad to have ev ery member present. Plans for the year’s work will be outlined. There are some things the P. T. A. must do before school opens. If you are interested in our school get in line and help make it the best to be found anywhere. MRS. T. R. LEE, Pres. BOY SCOUTS TO HAVE WEEK’S CAMP JULY 17-24 Mr. W. L. Downs, scoutmaster for the Vidalia troop Roy Scouts, announ ces that the local troop will go to the Houston Factory camp near Macon j for a week’s camp on July 17th. A| large number of troops from over the j 12th congressional district will be in j camp at that time. The camp is an ideal place and thej members of the local troop are look ing forward to a great time. CHICKEN SALE AT VIDAUAJULY STH FARMERS OF THE SECTION TO STAGE CO-OPERATIVE SALE— EXPECT TO SECURE CARLOAD OF POULTRY FOR SALE. The first co-operative chicken sale io be held in this immediate section will take place at Vidalia Wednesday, July ath, when it is expected a full carload of poultry will be secured. The sale has been arranged by Mrs. L. V- Thorpe, home demonstrator ot ioombs county, and she will have the assistance of officials from the State Agricultural Colege at Athens. The best market price will be secured for the poultry brought to Vidalia on that day, as there wili be a number of buy ers on hand and by having a carload of poultry for sale prices will be much higher than where the poultry is sold in small lots. Mrs. Thorpe urges the people of this section to bring in all friers, stags, roosters, hens, guineas, ducks, turkeys and geese that they have for sale at this time and thus make a success of this first sale. It is* pos sible that a carload sale may be put on here at least once each month.. Checks for all poultry bought will be given just as soon as they are put on the car, thus avoiding a long delay and farmers can dispose of their fowls promptly and return home. Mrs. Thorpe suggests that the peo ple of different communities assem ble their poultry at some point and have one* or two people haul them in. FILE APPEAL BUT LEAVE VIDALIA BEFORE TRIAL Ruth Horne and Ethel Jackson, con victed last w< *k when tried before Mayor Jackson on a charge of running a disorderly house, and being found guilty of disorderly conduct, who gave notice of appeal to the city coun cil, left the rity before the time set for the hearing of the appeal, for feiting a? 100 cash bond which had been deposited with Clerk Duggan. The case was worked up by Chief Mallard, after many complaints bad reached him from people living in the 1 neighborhood as to the conduct of. •these two women, and hows the pur pose of the city authorities to clean 1 j up the city of unde irable character.. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL HAS BEEN ABANOONEO AFTER THOROUGH STUDY OF; SITUATION, MEMBERS OF KI WAN IS CLUB BELIEVE CHANGE UNWISE AT THIS TIME. After an exhaustive study of the sit uation, a committee from the Vidalia kiwanis Club, which for some time has been investigating the advantages' and disadvantages of a large consoli | dated school around Vidalia, reported ■to the club Monday night that in their | opinion it would be unwise to attempt (the consolidation at this time. The club adopted their report and no at tempt to secure the consolidated school will be made this year. The finding of the committee fol lowed a close study of the tax values in the section which it had been sug gested be formed in a large consoli dated district, and computing the amount of money which would be available for the support of the school at 10 mills, which would be the high est levy allowed under the state law. The committee considered the cost of supporting the Vidalia school the past year, estimated the additional costs which would arise from the consoli dation, and found that the revenue j which would he obtained would not j be sufficient to keep the school up to I its present standard. | The committee also felt that the I | slowness in collecting county taxes I might seriously embarass the school, and they reported that many citizens outside of Vidalia were opposed to a consolidated school at this time, owing to the fact that it would mean in creased taxation, and taxes for the past two years have been very bur densome on the people. Consolidated schools are rapidly growing in favor in Georgia and it is felt that it will not he many years be fore the territory around Vidalia can be formed into one large consolidated school district, and the children out side t.he city limits given the advan tages of a nine-months term in a high rank grammar and high school. Plans Made For Improving Local School. With the matter of consolidation abandoned, city authorities lost no time in taking up the matter of im proving the Vidalia school building for next term. Together witli Su perintendent Downs, Mayor Jackson and members of the council inspected the school building Tuesday morning and agreed to install sewerage in the building, put in modern drinking founts and to repaint the interior of the building- A class room, with movable partitions, will be built in the rear of the auditorium, which will make it possible for the school to ac commodate an increased enrollment and thus relieve the overcrowding in some of the rooms. A science labo ratory will also be constructed in the rear of the aud'torium, which will make it possible for the Vidalia school to secure higher rank as an accredited school. -i j Councilman Ragan was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the work and at an early date the council hopes to let the contract and have cveiything completed by the opening of the school in September., TOOMBS CO. S. S. CONVENTION SHARPES t HAI'KL HT.V 12!h _— ... . The Toombs Co. Sunday S hool Con v* .ition will be li 1 at Snarpes Chapel on WediieHi.ay.July 12th and all Sun day School in the county are expected to b<* represented at this convention. Two state workers, Mika Hatchclder, Children Division Super Intendent of the Georgia Sunday i School Asi-if ciati n, i n. .J. O. Webb, of Waverly, Ala., will be prr ent and speak at both m • n :;g and afternoon sessions. Mi s Hatchclder has had splendid training and experience in Sunday School work, ain her address er, will be helpfu ti all Sunday School I workers. Mr. Webb Is ab rother of •the State Genera' Superintendent, It. I). Webb, and <s superintendent of his Sunday School in Waverly, which is considered one of the most efficient schools : n that state. NO. 8.