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THE MILLEDGEYILLE NEWS.
Vul. iV1 1 1. NO. 18.
MILLEDGEYILLE, GA., SATURDAY, JAN. 30. 1909.
.00 Per* Annum
Teachers’ Meeting
At Midway Was
Great Success
Stale School Controlstloner, Jere M.
Pound, Was Preseit and Many
Interesting Papers Were
Head by Teachers.
T^»e gathering of the teacher* of the
piblie schools of Bald win county held
at the Midway school yesterday was one
of the most interesting ever held by,the
organisation despite the fact that the
day was very disagrecble. State school
commissioner Jere M. Pound delivered
an address to the teachers and ceunty
school commissioner Richard N. Lamar
also rear! a paper. In addition to these
several teachers read papers an the
differeat phases of school management
aad oa the whole the meeting was ex
ceptionally interesting.
It was planned to make the occasion
one of social pleasure as well as profes
sional and literary value, but the windy
weather curtailed this feature con
siderably, though the day was pleasant
ly spent.
A plessaat surprise was the visit of
Mm. Walter B. HiH, who delivered a
splendid talk pleading for the organisa
tion of school improvement clubs in
Baldwin county.
Prof. Reynolds, president of the G.
M. C. also made aa interesting talk and
introduced Commissioner Pound.
Miss Kate Roberta, of Salem school
read an interesting paper and so did
Mr. Hammondtrec. of CooperviHe. A
splendid dinner served ea the outside
completed the day's meetiag.
Mr. P. M. Ayker spent Sunday ta the
city.
Walter J. Vaughan
Again Enters The
Newspaper Field;
Former Fdltor and Proprietor of
Milledgeville News Will Operate
Middle Georgia Farmer
at Griffin
Mr. Walter J. Vaughan, of this city,
well known throughout the state as u
newspaper man, has purchased the
Middle Georgia Farmer at Griffin and
states that he will go to that city next
week to take charge of the paper. For
beveral weeks he has been considering
the proposition and Thursday concluded
the deal bv which he takes .charge of
the publication.
Mr. Vaugkan will parchase a com
plete new oitfit for the operation to the
paper, getting new presses, type and so
forth. In addition to operating the
paper he will also do commercial job
printing as neither paper in Griffin
gives much attention to this class of
work.
Mr. Vaughan will not move his family
to Griffin for some time yet and conse
quently they will still be citizens of Mil-
ledgevJMc for the time being. Mr.
Vaughan has many friends here and
elsewhere who will wish him great suc
cess iia his new undertaking.
GapL Wili Garaker is
Seriously III.
The many friends of Capt. Wm
Caraker will be pained to learn of the
critical Illness of the veteran at hoc
home in Mllledgeville. HU triends con
sider it only a qeustion of time before
the end comes.
Most Desirable Residence Prop- |
—erty in Milledgeville Offered— 1
FOR SALE!! |
—Front 200 feet on Columbia street, runs back 210 ^
feet. Magnificent old Colonial home with all con- §
veniences. This property is centrally located in the &
most fashionable residence portion of the city. Of-
fered for sale for the first time and sold because fj
owner will remove from the city. Apply at once to fj
W. S S C O T T, |
Geo. H. Bell Failed
to Get Release
Through Court
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Before
Ordinary Stembrldge Resulted In
Sending Plantlfl Back to Asylum.
Geo. H. Bell, who has for nearly three
years been an inmate of the stato sani
tarium, was given a hearing] before
Ordinary W. H. Stembridge Wednesday
on a habeas corpus writ sworn out by
L. J. Kilbum, of Mncon. The investi
gation continued throughout the day
and into the night before a verdict was
reached by the jury, but he was sent
back to tiie institution on a vote of 4 to
7, a majority verdict ruling in cuses ot
character.
Many prominent citisans of Swains
boro. Bell s old home, w ;iiesent an.
testified in his behaii. them bi-
ing Jud,e Frank H. d also th
clerk -of Emanuel county superior court,
and Ben’s brother, Ur. i>eu. J'n« r
animation of witnesses consumed mo
of the time, Bell’s own testimony tn
ins over an hour, but ir, was clear e
and to the point in the estimation t
many people.
The writ was 01 outfit against Dr. 1.
M. Jones as superintendent of th
sanitarium and he testified in the cat.
«s did Drs. Little and Green, of the
medical staff. Dr. Allen was also
witness as Bell was confined at Allen
sanitarium prior to going to the stat
institution. The testimony of all tl.
alienists went us u unit against Bell
sanity, they claiming Bell was laborin
amder Jefesion* of the fixed type.
Judge Allen and Poetln of this cltv
assisted by Juc’ge G. D. Lawson, o
Eutonton, president uf the board o
trustees represented the state in th
case und attorney W, I). McNeil, o
Macon represented Mr, Bell.
The trial was only a beginning of i
series of fights that will be made tc.
-obtain Bell’s liberty and Mr. McNeil
states that other proceedings will tak.
place at once.
During his incarceration in the san
itarium Bell has written numerous
letters to the press of the state and to
individuals appealing for aid, rfaiming
that he was sane and that he had never
been legally committed. Other phases
of the case will he brough; out later.
SAD DEATH OF »MISS
SINCLAIR CASON
LAST SUNDAY
Was Sick for Only Few Days Before
End Come.- Student at G. N. I.
College and Well Beloved
by Playmates.
At the tender arc ot fourteen years,
Miss Sinclair Cason, only child of Mrs.
Lily Cason, diod last Sunday after an
illness of only about a week. Her
ailment was in the form of indigestion
which -induced heart trouble and she
crossed Over the river despite best med
ical aid and the attendance of toying
hands.
She was an exceptionally bright
girl un i took high rank ut the college
whore she was a student. She was a
member of the Baptist church and had
scores of friends in school and out who
regret deeply her death.
The funeral services were held Monday
morning and the interment was at
Lagrange, Georgia. To her relatives
and friends the community in general
extends heartfelt sy mpathies.
Postoffice Lot Hasl A RIFLE » "»
PROPOSED FOR THE
Again Been Decided
BALDWIN BLUES
An Honest
Confession
It has ever been our object to deal
fairly and honestly with all. We are
not groveling for the dollar but we are
striving to gain the confidence and
good will of every one by earnest, hon
est endeavor.
We have installed in our place the best computing scales
and promise to every one, one hundred cents worth for every dol
lar spent with us
Again, we have not only offered goods for sale but have al
ways made it a poiot to buy any and everything from our friends
WHENEVER possible for us to do so. We are headquarters tor
country produce.
MT We earnestly solicit your patronage.
Chandler
Brothers
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
Rev. D. W. Brannan
To Preacli in Augusta
lie Will Fill Ur. Guide's Pulpit Willie
Mr. j. II. McCoukey, Noted Bible
Scholar Will Preach Here.
Rev. D. W. Brannan, pastor of the
Presbyterian church here will fill the
pulpit at Greene street Presbyterian
church in Augusta tomorrow for Dr.
Geo. E. Guiiie.who is now in Gainsville,
Fla., for a few days.
Mr. Jas. H. McConkey. of Wrights-
ville, Pa., one of the most famous Bible
authorities in the country will preach
for Mr. Rrannan here tomorrow and it
is quite certain that a large crowd will
be present to hear him.
Dr. Guille is well known os a minis
ter of much ability, but those who know
Mr. Brannan feel sure he will fill hie
place quite acceptably. Mr. Brannan
is quite well known in Augusta and Dr.
Guille also has a large circle of friends
and acquaintances here.
Mr, J. A. Horne has just purchased
an elegant automobile ana it is one of
the finest in Milledgeville. Several
other prominent citizens of the city will
purchase within the next few weeks.
PROTRACTED MEETING
CLOSED WEDNESDAY
Will be Located on Corner Lot In
Front of Court House as Was Origi
nally Planned In First Report.
Announcement is made direct from
Secretary Corielyou that the United
States pootoffice building for Milledge
ville will be] located on corner of Han
cock and Wilkinson streets directly in
front of the county court house' This
is the lot originally decided upon by the
postal authorities and the secretary of |
the treasury has ordered that necessary
steps to secure title bo taken.
Messrs. Fralev and Barrett sold the
lot to the government and yeateiday
measures were taken to secure neces
sary pupers for transferring the pro
perty to the lederal authorities in Ma
con. As soon as the preliminaries are
over bids will be called and the actual
construction of the building will proba
bly soon bejstarted as the appropriation
has already been made for the pur
pose.
Famous Local Military Organization
May Have Practice Grounds
Established by State.- It
Will be Useful
Interesting and Helpful Series ol
Religious Gatherings Ended
at Presuyierlan uiiirch Here
service■ Presb-
cos haVe SsRn^TOltiemh t (tf
very much good. The congregations I
have been large at every service, fre- I
quently taxing the seating capacity of I
the church. j
It is not vet known how many mem
bers will join the various churches as u
result of these services chough it is
known that several have definitely de
cided to take this step. No effort has
been made to estimate numbers.
Rather, the dgsire has been on the part
of those incharge of the services, to
arouse Christian forces to their privil
eges and responsibilities It is believed
that, in large numbers of instances, of
lnctunceH, this has been accomplished.
Rev. Richard Orme Flinn preached
every day during the meeting His sor-
mons were able, fervent and effective.
They made a deep impression upon his
hearers.
Mr. Flinn left Thursday morning on
the Central train for Atlanta, bearing
with him the warmest good wishes of a
host of old and new friends.
While in the city he was the guest of
his aunt, Mrs. C. 1\ Crawford.
Mayor Miller S. Bell is spending a
few days in New York. He left Thurs
day morning and will return the latter
part of noxt week.
It is authentically stated that pre
parations are now under way for the
establishment of a rifle range here for
the Baldwin Blues. The stato will
build the range if a suitable site can be
secured and there is no doubt but that
this can be done,
I addition to its value to the local
militia it could also be used by the G.
M. C. cadets and for this reason there
aro many outside the military who are
anxious to see the range established.
(’apt. J. II. Eennis, commander of
the Baldwin Blues, is now busy drilling
the bovs getting th * n i >r the
annual inspection whi . •.-early in
March. The militia . • >g a good
showing and on drill nights create much
interest by there manouv u-
It will no doubt be of much interest
to Milledgeville folk to learn that Rev.
B. F. Fraser, of Atlanta, has been ap
pointed Presiding Elder of the Augusta
district of the Methodist Episcopal
church to succeed Dr, John W. Heidt,
whose death is announced in another
column of The News todav-
...The... |HHjiHj
Mill of Circumstance
and YOU
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Pensions Coming
forVeterans Soon
Annual Stlpened Will be Paid In Lump
Sum and Baldwin Gets $6,230. j
Pension Commissioner John W. Lind- '
sey has signed the state pension vouch
ers for $932,302.60 and the part set aside
for Baldwin county amounts to 16,280,
which amount Jwill soon be ready for
distribution.
The pensions will be paid in one surr
this year as the quarterly payment plar
did not meet with approval. Rcpre
sentive-elect, Carl Vinson, of this Co.
was in favor of the plan now being used
and it was a part of his platform in the
last local campaign.
In this city, as everywhere, the Mill of Circum
stance is grinding away 24 hours a day—and, today,
it may be grinding YOUR GRIST. It may be
turning one of the incidents of this town’s daily life
into an opportunity for you —into an advantage for
you.
When a merchant gets caught in “the Mill,”
and is pressed for cash, YOU benefit in the enfor
ced sacrifice of some of his stocks—that is, YOU
BEN KFI J, if you keep posted on what is going on
at the Mi re 1 li > i,i The News.
He o obiles. securities,
businesses, mi i and carriages, type
writers, office lixlures, houses, books, pictures—get
into this old Mill of Circu nstance, and out of their
troupes come your op ' i.-s I’bey the
toll.
Incidentally, it’s better watch'the ad:., m five
News and to profit by the products of “the Mill"
than*to get caught in it voui elf. Although, if vouf
turn should co ne, an ad. will usually get you out
safely.
niLLEDQEVILLE
News.
Mias Mamie V neon is visiting rela
tives in Macon.
How ard, Hamilton
Elgin, Waltham
and Illinois
Watches.
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