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THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS. VOL. ;v 1 1 1. NO. 20. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA., SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 1909. $100 V'Per* Annum UTTIE GIRL FATALLY <* »*• II Died Last Sunday IN THE FIELDS Seven Year Old Daughter ot Nr. and Mrs. Ben Adams Perished In Hames From Burning Grass. >• 9 JUT Qne of Jthe saddest deaths wr re corded in Baldwin countv occurred last Friday in which the little sevea year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Adams, wba live in the western part of the county, was the victim. The child was out in the field where her father was engaged in work and in some way she was caught in the turning gross and before assistance could r$»ch her she was fatally burned. Medical assistance was summoned at once, but no amount of loving cure could relieve the awful pain from which she later died. Her father was fear fully burned in tiie attempt to exting uish the Hames which destroyed his child’s life. The symnathv of the entire communi ty is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Adams in their great bereavement. The Lyman Twins are to appear here Thursday in the high class musical com edy, “The Yankee Drummers,” carry ing a large company and chorus, toget her with beautiful scenery and effects Papers may come end papers may go, but The News-The Milledgeville News-expects to be in at the finish and we are trying to make a gond paper of it. Are you helping us do it Mr. Head er, Mr. Advertiser? Ha Was Gallant Confederate officer and after War he Was Instru mental In Advancing This Section. Capt. William Caraker, seventy seven years of age and one of the best known men in this section of Georgia, died at his home here last Sunday after a lingering illness eovering a long period of time. While his friends and relatives knew it was only a question of time before the grim monster would triumph over the old hero still has death brought sorrow to all. The funeral Monday afternoon was very impressive, the sermon being preached at the Methodist church by Rev. Ford McCree and at the cemetery the Masonic ritual was carried out, the local lodge bein' present on the oc casion dressed in funeral regalia. The pall-bearers were Messrs. C. L. Morris, John t,onn, L. C. Hall, F. A. Davis, W. W. Stembridge and C„ M. Wright. Mr. Caraker was universally known as a citizen of steriiug worth and dur ing his entire life he lived so as to win friends wherever he went. He was born in Upson county, but in earlv youth he .came to MlUedgeville and established himself in business with his brother who died some time ago. He is survived by one brother CapL Geo. W. Craker and in addition to him he leaves several other near relatives, including Mr. Sam K ramer, who lived with him. The whole city and surrounding country will miss Mr. Caraker. Dur ing the Confederacy lie Was an officer and served the state well in that capac ity. JUDGE EMORY SPEEBjf • '• '• ON THE LIFE OF 1 ABE EIOCOEH Famous Georgia Jurist Delivers Ad dress In New York In Which he Tells of Great Work of Martyr-President. Well Known MlUedgeville Lady Answers Summon to Great Peyond After Only a Short lllr.css. Yesterday was Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and among the hundreds of ad dresses made j»n that occasion it is doubt ful if any were comparable with that de'ivered by Judge Emory Speer, of Georgia, at the armory of the 12th re giment of the Now York National Guard. In his usual eloquent way Judge Speer told of the life of Lincoln and Us trials, finally deprecating the fate that took him away by an assassin’s hand at an untimely hour. In all his speech Judge Speer remembered the South and said in part: “Let inefay, that whatever their dif ferences o.i questions of National poli cy, it is true that Southern myn worthy of the name ever cherish a common and tender sympathy for the homogeneous population, which there hands down from father to son the primitive virtues of the brave and kindly American stock. It is an impassioned sentiment. It is expressed in the only intelligible words of that martial Southern lyric, which above the crash of the rifles and th$ swift thudding of the guns often thrill ed the thin gray lines to deeds of de-. { sperate valor-now, 1 trust, the undivid ed heritage of an undivided people “In Dixie's land I'll take my stand, And live and die for Dixie.” Gun shells at coat W. H. Leonard. Most Desirable Residence Prop= —erty in Milledgeville Offered— | FOR SAFE!! j —Front 2(K) feet on Columbia street, runs back 210 §! feet. Magnificent old Colonial home with all con veniences. 'I'bis property is centrally located in the most fashionable residence portion of the city,- Of fered for sale for the first time and sold because owner w ill remove from the city. Apply at once to T, W. s. S c o Death claimed its second toll in Mill- edgeville last Sunday in the person of Mrsc Rosa S. Whitaker, wife L of Mr. J. ' C. Whitaker one of the most prominent citizens of this city. Mrs. Whitaker was attacked by pa ralysis on the Wednesday preceding and though everything inhuman power was dona to aid her, she never railed from the time she was stricken and she died Sunday night, surrounded by the family and friends. 3The funeral was held at the Episcopa church Monday afternoon Rev. W. S. Soarritt, D. D., 'officiating. The pall beast's wore Messrs. J. L. Harper, R. W, catcher, 1). W. Biown,J. A. Horne A. JWCarr and Prof. Wardlaw. Mrs. WhLaker was the daughter of the late WnAEI. Scott and was born hero. MjS. fWhitakor is survived by her husband and six children, these being Mis: Gertrude Whitaker, of Washing ton* *trs. Severance, of North Carolina, . a* Miskus Scott,Marion and Orrio Whitaker and Mr. J. C. Whitaker, of Columbia, S. In addition to these she leaves live brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Whitaker was known as a lov able hnd industrious woman, having a large-circle of friends who will sorely miss hor. Sho was an earnest worker in religious and charitable causes and to the family the entire community ex tends* heartfelt sympathy. INVESTIGATING NEW PLAN FOR CITY WATERWORKS Mr. A. H. Kneen, Expect Engineer For Local Water Company, Was Here This Week Looking Into Situation Milledgeville may soon have better water to drink if it is found possible to change the source of the supply, The Baldwin caunty water company at the instance of Mayor Bell sent Mr.JA. H. Kneen, of New York, down here last Tuesday to go over the grounds and he will render his report to the company at once. There has been quite a lot of dissatisfaction over the water now furnished the city on account of it com ing from the state farm branch where it is extremely lianle to contamination and for this reason a change has been demanded. The feasibility of getting the water HIS SWEETHEART DEA fl NEGRO ENDS HIS LIFE Dublin, Ga.,—Following the suicide of Mamie Rozier, the daughter of Monro# Rozier, one of the best known negroes in the county, Sapp Cummings has taken his life. Cummings brooded over the sad end of his sweetheart. from fuJ3S lH ’ U P the Btream does not appeal to the water company for th« simple reason that the uncleanliness may extend further up at any time. The acceptable plan to citizens would bo to got Oconee river water, or water from Moran springs over the riyer. The wat er company owns these springs and at good supply of water could be secured from them. It is quite probable that something will be done at once to remedy the- situation existing at present, or in the event it is not done the city council will' investigate the question of establishing a municipal plant. The birds ihat sing the sweetest songs buUJ their nests low. Chandler Bros. DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Horse, Cow and Chicken Foods. The largest buyers and sellers of all kinds of Country Produce, Chickens, Eggs. Etc. Buyers and sellers of all kind of I’eas. We pay the hLaest cash prices. We sell at prices that can not be lowered for the same quality of goods and the same number of ounces to the pound. Yours for fair and honest dealings, PHONE 52 Chandler Bros. MILLEDGEVILLE. GA. Mr. J. H. Roberts Hurl in A Wild Runaway. Mr. J. R. Roberts, who is well known Milledgeville and Baldwin county, was quite badly hurt in u runaway last Sun day at Midway, near Oooperville. The horse he was driving became frighten ed throwing him out of the buggy. Ho was not seriously injured, but his wounds were painful anil he has been kept in the house during the past few days. Now Planned For lil Nabob Peas, Corn, Asparagus and Lima Beans, can’t tell them from those fresh from the Garuen. J. F. Bell’s Pure Food Store Sole Agent. HOARDERS 1VAMKI). Gentlemen Boarders wanted at Mrs- Malone's 10ti N. Columbia St. How About your Coffee! Bell’s Beat Roast the Coffee that satisfies, 2 pound Tin 00c., ask your neighbors. J. F Bell’s Pure Food Store. The City Gaocery Co. will move next week to the store just above the Elks’ building, formerly occupied by the Western Union Telegraph Co. FOR SALE CHEAP. 20 Homing pigeons. Apply to Mrs. J. S. Stovall. Miss Mamie Vinson has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Macon. Buckwheat. Cake3, Pure Ga. Cane Svrup and Mrs.LTreanor’s Butter makes a Breakfast Fit for the king. J. F. Bell’s Pure Food Store. I have one car best black Jellieo Coal to sell call at oqce and get reduced prices. C. M..Wright. Conslruclinn May Star! Within Next Few Weeks And Attorney Acker man was Here Friday Examin ing Matter. The new postoffice building for Mil- ledgcville will be constructed of marble according to United States District Attorney Ackerman, of Mae on, who was in Milledgeville Thursday after noon. The building will bo only one story high with a basement, but it will be exceedingly beauti ful in architectur al design. As soon as possibla [dans will be drawn for the structure and bids will be advertised for by the government. The appropriation for ihe lot and building has all been made and virtually all the regulations of the department have been complied with so there will be but little further delay. The Lady Minstrels Took The Town And a Great Company in the BIG MUSICAL COMEDY WITH A REAL STORY THE YANKEE DRUMMERS. OPERA HOUSE FEBRUARY 18th. A PRETTY CHORUS, BKAUTIFUL COSTUMES ANI> GORGEOUS SETTINGS ALL FUN AND MUSIC PRICE $1, 75, 50 ANI) 25cts. Fagg’s Lady Minstrels played to good house here Monday and Wednesday night, the heav down pour of Tuesday night preventing a play at that time. The company literally took the town, so to speak, as is was not expected by many that it would measure up to re quirements. However, the troupe behaved in an excellent manner, put- Florida Cabbage, Celery and Cauli-; ting on a clean show,and delighting the flower at J. F. Bell’s Pure Food Store. | audience. It was a popular priced Genuine Indian River Oranges 26c. j show but it was worth as much as and 30cts. per dozen at J. F. Bell’s | mand another show charging double the Pure Food Store. j timiaaom We Have The £>a\es\ In Enamel. Handy and Veil Pins—also a big Assort ment of Ladies Belt Pins (buckle shapes). A GOOD STOCK TO SELECT FROM-- DIXON WILLIAMS Jeweler. “It Is all right if you buy it from Williaa*.’