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———— THE MILLEDGEYILLE NEWS. «n VOL. .VI 11. NO. 50. M1LLEDGEV1LLE, GA„ FRlQAY, Sept. 10. 1909. $1 .CO Per Annum ALL HOT LIGHTS LISTS OPERA HOUSE T0 Council Planning to Furnish Street • famous Plays Will be Put on Here 111 &I. COLLEGE VETERANS TO MEET START IN HD HAD FINE OPENING Lights Throughout Night And Contract May be Closed. If the city council ot Milledgevilie can reach a satisfactory agreement with the electric department of the Oconee Sams as In The Largest Cities. List oi Some oi The Plays. Work oi Looking into Aiiairs oi SanI- Six Hundred Girts Faced Rostrum tariuin Will Not be Started SamcTlmo-Yet.- For For the first time in history Milledge ville will have regular Dookings from a great theatrical syndicate. Manager Kiver Mills this city may have electric j McCombs has succeeded in closing a lights all night by the first or middle of contract whereby Klaw and Erlanger October. Much interest is felt in the will put on many of the greatest plays matter by the public generally, for it! here this season and the strenuous effort will enable the light compnnv to operate their plans for the benefit or patrons all night also and consequently the out come will be doubly beneficial. As is welt known now the electric company will operate light and power from 6 o’clock in the morning until midnight anyway and the continuance of light and power during the balance of the night would be a comparatively small matter, but it would result in great good to the city in general. The matter will probably bo closed with the company with in a short time. Kf* p City Primary Rules Fixed by Democrats displayed by him should win the patron age of the public and insure by such de monstration of appreciation the coming ot the shows next year, The opening number will be “•St. Elmo” on October, 8, ‘‘Human Hearts” on October 15, “The Lion arid the Mouse” on Octoper 124, “John Griffith” on November 15, "Coburn's Minstrels on Nov. 24,” Sis Hopkins on Decem ber 3, and a musLcial comedy on Dec. 81. Other bookings will be made for a few other dates and some splendid produc- I tions will be put on in the early part of next year. The news given here with will no doubt be received with much in terest in the city and surrounding sec- tion and the merit of the plays will win a large patronage for the opera house. li „'.;a A Rare Exhibition of Rapid Assessments Levied And Limit Made For Date ol Entry. All Candidates Must Comply. Work on North Pole Options The enterprising real estate firm of ■ Blood worth.#. Blood worth are rum ling With five members of the city demo- nec { c an j neck w ith Dr. Cook end Lieut cratic executive committee present Wednesday night rules and regulations governing the coming city primary for Sept. 29 were made. The polls will open at City Hall at 7:30 o’clock and close at 5 o’clock and Messrs. P. W. Brown, A. J. Miller. J. J Wootten, Sr., were named managers and Guy D. Compton and C. L. Moore clerics. The candidates for mayor were assessed $10 and clerk ihe same. The candidates for aldermen will have topay $1.50 each. The limit for ei.try was made Sept. 22 and all candidates must qualify by pay ing their assessment to the secretary, J. C. McAuliTe, before that date. The former rules governing the city primary were adopted and full particu lars concerning same can be obtained. The special investigating committee appointed by the legislature to look into tiie affairs of the state sanitarium met in Atlanta Monday and organized, de ciding to start their work the Second Monday in November. . The committee perfected its organ ization by^electing Senator J. L. Mc Lean, of the Second district, chairman; "Representative J. A. J. Henderson, *o Irwin, vice chairman; Representative Carswell, secretary; G, K. Vason, set - - geant-at-urms. The chairman and tho vice chairman were empowered to select a stenogra pher to thke the evidence. The committee discussscd the most feasible plans of getting into tho work which has been mapped out, and it was. agreed that the chairman und vice chairman should be intrusted with the duty of securing the names of wit nesses, summoning them to appear be fore the committee and to take any other steps which msy be necessary’ to get information concerning tire conduct of afltirs at the asylum. Speaker John M. Holder, of the house pf representatives, attended The meet ing of tho oommitteo a short while, but was compelled to leave to altend an other meeting. Wetadiiy/Morniny and Splen did Exercises Marked The (Iccaslon. The investigating committee is mSm l, WE SELL Mi; “Red Ash” Jellieo Lehiah Valley Aitlractte Durham Smithiai Coal Peary in their North Pole career and they have just closed an option on a section of the most desirable building lots in the North Pole country and they will hold a sale there soon, giving free airship trip3 to prospective purchasers. They also plan a grand barbecue and entertainment, only one condition being attaclied to the trip and that is no one must cut off a piece of tho North Pole for a souvenir. While perfecting arrangements for the North Bole sale Messrs. Bluodworth El Bloodworth will continue to sell Mil ledgevilie real estate and Baldwin coun ty farmat low prices and on easy terms. Shrimp at J. H. Ennis' today. posed of Senators - M '.-.bean, •fcorgh' Akin and Conley, Representatives KWv derson, Brown of Fulton, Brown of Murray, Baker, Carswell, Tuggle and McCrory. Tho new year for the Georgia Norm al and Industrial College commenced Wednesday morning and approximately COO girls were-present at the opening exercisos. President Parks and mem bers qf the faculty had arranged alfuirs so perfect ly^iat the ceremonies at tendant upon chapel exercises were car ried out \yf^perfect order. Scripture reading by Rev. D. W. Branned was followed with prayer by Rev. Lube G. Johnson, of Augusta. Rev. Lamar Sims made a splendid little address of welcome to the students arid he was followed by Judge Richard B. Russell, of the stale court of appeals, who eulo gized the school and mentiened at length tho great good possible to come of tho excellent work of the institution. There was no delay in getting tho students classified and this season about 40 more girls than ever before will en joy the privileges of education at the college. Tho faculty is now complete, many improvements on tho grounds and buildings have been made and tho college is now in good shape tj do bet ter work that evqr, With the Opening lib cf the G. N. & I. College and tho G. M. C. the city has started a busy fall and winter season arid activity is noted on every side. ■ i«i—m. i t Capl. k II. Coombs HP And Baldwin County Will Have Many Old Heroes ot vSlate Re-Union Tills Year. . 3 — The'local camp of Confederate Veter ans is preparing to send a large delega tion to the state reunion and indications are that the boys who wore the gray will have a great time. Tho re-union will be held the last week in this month, Sept. 28 to 30. More than a thousand of “the bows who wore the gruy” are expected to attend the reunion and the Classic City is going to give them a good ti.ne dur- nj their stay. The citizens are taking great interest in the approaching reun ion and committees have been appointed to arrange for the entertainment of the veterans while they are hero. A mass meeting of the citizens at the city hull was recently held und com mittees on arrangements wore selected and have gone to work to prepare for the coming to the veterans. A feature of the reunion will bo tho parade of the veterans, accompanied by the Clarke Rifles, the recently 1 - organiz ed military company of Athens and tho cadets of <ho University of Georgia. Superintendent ol Stole Farm dive up Place And J. M. Burke, of Wilkin son County Succeeds Him. .Capt. A. B. Coombs, superintendent of the state prison farm here lias resign ed his position, becoming effective the first of October, Tho resignation of Capt. Coombs came ns a surprise to many of his friends here and his future plans have not yet been made. It is understood that Mr. J. M. Burke will succeed Capt. Coombs as manager of the stole farm and lie has the repu tation of being one of the best farmers in the state. New Baptist Church Was Organized al Deveretix Last Friday a new Baptist church wa3 organized at Devoreux with a member ship of 27 ami indications point to an enthusiastic body. Revs. Lamar Sim, R • E. L. Harris,of Sparta were present at organization meeting and assisted in the work. Dinner was served on tho grounds. THE filNNERS REPORT LESS COTTON GINNED THIS YEAR WASTED. Wanted to rent a piano for the school year. State torms and address “Piano” care News. -Wo nre over stocked on beBt Singapore- Shot Pepper, will sell you a pound for 25c. Chandler Bros. knights of Maccabees to Organize Tuesday Nigh! "Goff** which make a the politician? x An«l ftee through al! thing* with h cyea"-Popc. State Commander A. C. Hamrick, of the Knights of Maccubecs, has succeed ed in forming a local organization of the well known order and a lodge will be instituted here next Tuesday night. About forty charter members will be admitted and it is predicted the order will flourish as much enshusiasm has been evinced. Tho installation of officers will be held also and all members, The census report on cotton ginned to Sept. 1, was issued Wednesday and showed 377,552 bale3 ginned this year against 402,229 last year. The state of Georgia furnished 105,927 bales of the amount, or nearly one third. Cotton dropped twenty points Thurs day and sales in Milledgevilie were for 12 to 12 1-2 cents. NOTICE OF ELECTION Thodite for entry into the City Demo cratic Primary is limited to Sept. 22, 1909, on, or before which date all candi dates must qualify with the secretary of the executive committee in order to pros- have their names on the ballot. Carr’s Emporium If The oldest Millinery Establishment in the city. 1 Has a.complete and styl ish line oi Millinery for this sea son. 1 Their stock has been selected with great care. CARR’S EMPORIUM * ♦ ♦ : pective members, are urged to be pres- j P. W. Brown. A. J. Miller and John Stove wood cut and split any length. f owier- lemister 6 oal oniDanu Phone 152. COFFEE You could tell with both eyes shut that our Coffee is pure- the ar oma gives positive as surance of that. Coffee is either good or bad—it can’t be noth and if it isn’t one, it is the other —there is no middle ground. Ours i s good—the best in fact. You can take our word for it, or we’ll give your money hack if it isn’t the best Cof fee you have ever tast ed. Agents for Chase &i Sanborn Teas and Cof fees. ent. The ceremonies will be held in Red Men’s hall at 8 o’clock, Milinery opening Wed nesday and Thursday Sept. 15and 16. Misses keil & Ivey. J. Wootten have been named managers and Guy D. Compton and C. L. Moore clerks, the primary to bo held from 8:30 a. m. to 5 o’clock p. m. Sept. 29, next. Further rules and regulations, includ ing assessments, can be obtained trom the secretary, phone No. 33. By order of the executive committee. J.’ E. Kidd, Chiarman. J. C. McAuliffe. Sec. Treas. Milledgevilie Man Accomplishes A Slupenduous Task in This City thing came puffing up, but the auto wasn't afraid. Mr. Jordan was appris ed of the approach of the dreaded thing, but he didn’t worry. The whole train crew attempted to move the auto, but the brakes stood fast. It seemed that enough effort to move locomotive- was exerted, but still the machine didn’t To Lee Jordan, the will known travel ing man of this city, belongs a distinc tion which many citizens of Milledge- ville might well crave as their own. The new honor crowning Mr. Jordan is tliat of stopping the famous “Dummy" which operate, incessantly upon the various business streets of Milledgevilie.! budge. For years legal talent, so they say, has j Then the pleadings of been busy looking into laws galore, try ing to find some wav, to prevent the promiscious perambulations of the in vincible “Dummy,” but all to no avail. But Jordan has accomplished what all others have failed to do. Last week he drove his auto up to the po3toffice and happened to stop it across the the trainmen were brought to bear upon the sympa thetic Inature of Mr. Jordan and after tying up traffic for about fifteen lie stepped into the machine, threw on She power, released the brakes and the track was clear once again. But the fame of Jordan will live until the “Dummy” is gone for aye, and there’s “Damipy” track. Directly the scary no telling when that’ll be. WANTED! tS3eaiSSEL!’.'J aZ!5!EEHaB3!0KtyE&T! 22 , iLXL..14.3Sil)i9aZ'5XI 200.000 4-4 Dry Poplar 100.000 5-4 Dry Poplar 100,000 6-4 Dry Poplar Our representative, Mr. B. T. Bethune, is now located at Sandersville, Ga. Call, write, or phone him. We pay spot cash on our represen tative’s inspection. UPTEOROVE & POLHEMUS, No. 1 Madison Ave., New York. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ A Lot oi People Should wear glasses who don’t. That is a safe statement'to make. Our experience has been that peopl# do not give the first signs of coming eye troubles the prompt attention they should. They seem to put th» matter ofT as long'as possible, and it isn’t the right way to do, not by any means. We are always ready to attend to the examination of your eyes. We have a long list of satisfied customers to our credit. HOW ABOUT YOU! DIXON WILLIAMS Jeweler and Optician “It is all right'if you buy'it from Williams.’