Searchable Digest of Charlton County Herald
August 1924
August 1, 1924
OKEFENOKEE TRIP. It was our pleasure to be in the party of the Ga. Press Assn. and Waycross people who made the trip in the Okefenokee Swamp with Billys Island as the destination last week. The guiding hand of Mr. A.J. Armstrong, general manager of the Hebard Cypress Co., made every moment of the time from Waycross and return pass pleasantly.
The special train was composed of the wood burning "cabbage head" as it is known to the people of the Okefenokee, one "dog house", the name commonly given to the observation car of the Okefenokee Railroad, one box car furnished for the occasion and seven flat cars which were fitted with railings and seats.
Hopkins is a genuine lumber mill town. Great stacks of lumber of all dimensions,
cypress and pine, were seen. Yes, acres of lumber ready to be shipped to the
building contractors. Five smokestacks sending the smoke to the sky silently
told the story of the labor being used to convert great big logs into beautiful
boards. We left Hopkins and journeyed to Billys Island over water through the
dense growth of vines, bushes and majestic trees from which Spanish moss hung
in great...(not legible)...the air with fragrance, brilliant colored butterflies
flitting by as the engine labored to carry the party to their destination.
At last Billys Island was reached and a more beautiful spot will be hard to
find. They just made in the heart of this fresh water swamp an island covered
with the largest trees, beautiful flowers and ferns. The little city of Billys
Island has two hotels, one well stocked general merchandise store, a restaurant,
a moving picture theater, a barber shop, a church, a community school, an electric
light plant and a water works system. The island was turned over to the party,
surrendering to the editors the
curiosities of the place and telling them the historic traditions which hover
over the old hunting grounds.
Barbecued pork and beef, pickles and bread were served at the dinner hour. Mr.
Armstrong had made preparations for more than 500 visitors and the meat was
brought out on wooden serving boards and placed upon the picnic tables. Huge
barrels of lemonade and ice water, whose supply seemed inexhaustible were the
center of attraction all day.
Harrison Lee, a pioneer of the Okefenokee, exhibited a bear cub caught early Wednesday morning several miles from Billys. It was our pleasure to meet several of the citizens of Billys Island ...(not legible)...known in Folkston, Hamp and Sam Mizell, W.L. Chancey, Mrs. Rhoda Mizell-Spaulding, valuable employees of the Hebard Lumber Co.
We are delighted that we had the opportunity of making this trip, glad to
shake the hands of our neighbors and subscribers. Long may they live and always
be as happy and prosperous as they are now.
The last business session of the Press Assn. was held in the moving picture
theater.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. The undersigned has sold all his interest in the partnership
known as the Racepond Turpentine Co. to R.H. Adams of Marianna, Fla. and the
undersigned will be bound for no further indebtedness.
JOE M. SHINGLER
TEACHERS EMPLOYED FOR THIS YEAR. The following will teach in the Charlton County High School and Folkston Consolidated School for the new year: John Harris, supervising principal, science, civics and classics; Mrs. J.D. Roddenberry, assistant principal, English and Latin; Mrs. C.D. Thaxton, mathematics and history; Miss Mayme Askew, 6th and 7th grades and physical training; Miss Eleanor Ross, 5th grade and song leading; Miss Leola Grant, 4th grade and penmanship; Mrs. W.R. Courtney, 3rd grade and home economics; Miss Agnes Grant, 2nd grade and games; Mrs. W.J. Jones, 1st grade and beginners.
SARDIS SCHOOL. Saturday morning bids will be received at Sardis schoolhouse for building an addition to this building according to state plans. --G.S. RODDENBERRY, Chairman
PRESBYTERIAN FUND RAISER. The chicken supper given by the Junior Auxiliary
of the Presbyterian Church was a great success. $50.00 clear of all expenses
was made by these girls. This money is the beginning of the church piano fund.
August 8, 1924
TOBACCO MARKET OPENED. Folkston had a deserted appearance Wednesday because so many people were in Blackshear for the opening of the tobacco market.
LITTLE FRANCES LOUISE WRIGHT IS BORN. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wright announce
the birth of a fine six pound baby girl, Frances Louise, in Jacksonville on
August 6th.
(Nothing of interest in issue of August 15, 1924)
August 22, 1924
LITTLE MORRIS WHITAKER MILLS IS BORN. Morris Whitaker is the name of the fine baby boy who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sol P. Mills August 16th.
MR. GIBSON INJURED IN WRECK. Mr. H.G. Gibson, an esteemed farmer of Folkston District, was painfully hurt Wednesday evening a mile and a half west of Blackshear when a Ford truck driven by T.W. Wrench turned turtle down a five-foot embankment on an approach to the creek bridge. The truck was loaded with 800 pounds of tobacco and Mr. Gibson, Ralph and Howard Wrench were on top of the load. Mr. Wrench was driving and Mr. Toy was on the seat with him. The lights on the truck burned out at Waycross and Mr. Wrench thought he could make Blackshear before too dark to see. Passing a car with glaring lights blinded Mr. Wrench who could not see, and he turned into the embankment. Mr. Gibson was thrown out of the car against a stump and the boys were caught under the truck. The high frame prevented their injury. Mr. Toy got a bruised shoulder. Mr. Gibson was rushed to Blackshear for first aid and then to Waycross to the King's Daughters Hospital. Dr. Hawkins of Blackshear and Dr. Folks attended him. Mr. Gibson had two ribs broken and today's report states he had a good night's rest and if no other ill effects arise, he will soon be up.
PUPILS MUST BUY BOOKS EARLY. High school pupils who wish to have their books
ready for the opening of school should see Mr. Harris at the school Monday so
that the order may be sent early.
WEDDING. Miss Margaret Garrison and Mr. Carroll Wright were quietl
y married last week surprising their friends as only a few knew the marriage
was to take place at this early date. Mrs. Wright is the charming daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Garrison of Homeland. Mr. Wright is a young man with admirable
traits of character and is connected with his father in Wright's Garage.
ST. GEORGE TEACHERS. Teachers for the St. George school this year will be John
Harris, supervising principal, science, literature and advanced mathematics;
J.B. Drew, assistant principal, high school subjects, athletics and hygiene;
Fannye Rodgers, 6th and 7th grades, physical training and singing; Eleanor Cockrell,
4th and 5th grades, home economics and penmanship; Mary Enyedy, 2nd and 3rd
grades and reading; Ruth Dumas, beginning and first grade, games and drawing.
August 29, 1924
NEW BABY. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Stephens announce the birth of a fine ten-pound baby girl on August 26th.
Compiled by Lois Barefoot Mays
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