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THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS. VOL. VI 1 1. NO. 5i. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA., FRIDAY, Sept. 17, 1909. $1.00 Per Annum A SO-CALLED RELIGIOUS BAND OF NEGROES CAUSEDDISTUBANCE AND WERE FINED IN RECORDER'S COURT Some month* ago a band of negro women, purporting to be a religious organization started holding street meet ings in Milledgeville near the center of the city and they were orJered to de sist. Last Saturday night it seems they started anew with their weird in cantation: out in the colored settlement. According to statements they frighten ed the neighborhood. Sunday morning the matter was reported and the may or ordered the proceedings discontinu ed, but on Sunday night it was repeat ed. lasting until near 3 o’clock in the Protracted Services To Start in Midway Next Wednesday protracted services at the Midway Methodist church will be commenced by Kev. O. R. McDerment and quite an enthusiastic meeting is planned. Mr. John Hendricks, of Newnan, who is known as a singer of rare ability will lead the singing and the public is cordi ally invited to take part in the services. morning. Accoiding to a statement from the city recorder the proceedings savored of a wild, heathenish harangue, distarb| ing in its every phase and Monday morn* ing in recorder’s court Sam King, lead' er of the organization was fined $50 and the owner of the house where the head quarters were located was fined $5.00. Vague stories have been told by many of the particiounts in the affair, but the above is the o.iicinl report and any stories to the contrary are fabrications, pure and simple. STATE BOARD HILL IDE! Baldwin roimly Snliaol (.ommlsslon- cr’s Place Subject fll Much Dis cussion And Mailer Delayed. KM00DW0RTH WEDDING. ; —— |. K *«.Li With Rev. Ford McRce officiating, the marriage of Miss Agnes King and Mr. James Oscar Blood worth was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents here Wednesday evening at half past eight o’clock. The event was one of much interest to the folk of the city as both parties are well and favor, ably known to a host of friendB. Mrs. Bloodworth is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. King and is universally regarded as a charming young lady, with a host of friends and Mr. Bloodworth is well known as a prominent young business man. The ceremony was impressive and quite a crowd of guests were present, though no cards were issued. A large number of handsome presents attested the popularity and esteem of the young couple. '1 hey were attended by Mr. Sidney Stembridge and Miss Julia Belle King and the bride carried a bi auliftl bouquet of white (lowers. They begin life with Lest wishes of all who know them Presiding Elder Will Preach Here on Sunday Dr. C. K. Dowroan, presiding elder of this district will preach at the Meth odist church here Sundav morning and the general public arc cordially invited to attend the services. The sermon will be the last regular one of the minister, but he will probab ly assist at protracted meeting. The friends of Col. Edward R. Hines plan to form a club tonight and a meet ing will be held at City hall at 7:30 o’clock and those favoring the local candidate for the judgeship are asked to be present A small human skeleton was found by Policeman Roberta yesterday out in the suburbs of the city, but no clue could be found to mystery. Appier Seed Oats For Sale We have 300 bushels of genuine Ap pier seed oats for sale. $1,00 per bushel the best oats to plant, pure and free from other seed. Apply at once. B. H. Jones & Co., It. F. D. No.4 City. The elegant line of hats, the beauti ful trimmings and other accessories to I high class millinery can bo found at Mrs Stanley's. All kinds of fish arrive at J. H. Ennis’ daily. Y/anted a 15 or 20 horse power boiler at once. Apply or see E. L. Barnes. Shrimp at J. H. Ennis’ today. Whether Baldwin county shall have an election for county schopl commiss ioner or not is to be decided by the state board of education, Divers op inions have been given concerning the matter and the regular examination has long since been given the half dozen candidates for the place, but they are on the anxious seat yet and will be for some time. According to the latest information it will be necessary for the state or ganization to meet ami discuss the question, before the matter is conclud ed. The board will meet this week and announce their decision. Electric Power Given To Operate Enterprises The Oconee River Mills has com pleted their power lines and the plant is now in daily operation. Several enter prises will be using the power by the first of next month and the state sani tarium will also use it. Electricity is the cheapest of all pow er and once it gains u foothold no city will be withoutit, especially a progress iye city like Milledgeville'. Fans, sew ing machines; churns, and in fact every thing can be operated by electricity, Protracted Meeting at Stevens Pottery Sunday MHKsanBncsac# 'i Lj.a'ffl SLa 1? Regular protracted services at the Methodist church at Stevens I’ottorv will commence Sunday and will con tinue through the Fourth Sunday in this month. Rev. Henry M. Quillian will preach and the public ia invited to come. Just What Dusy Kulliers Have Ecen Wanting. A full line of children’s underwear, well made and cheap. From 2 to 12 years. Miss Ellen Fox, Democrat Supplants in CTias. Akerman Deposed And Jinlsun Strickland Named tn Succeed Hltn. This City Not Considered SMill SUES MADEII71 CITl Oil IKE LAST IffitH III ;I< is authentically stated that Judson Strickland, of Griffin, has been named as census supervisor of 1 ho Sixth Con gressional District to succeed Charles Akerman, of Macon, who was first named. Akerman is a republican and Strickland a democrat, and he held the position ten years ago, When it was learned on the inside that a democrat was to be named three applicants from this city tried to get tho position but all were turned down an 1 it is claimed here that Mr. Bartlett secured tho aj- pointment of Mr. Strickland. According to rumors tlie action on the part of Mr. Bartlett was calculated to strengthen him in other sections of the district as it if.quite probable he will have opposition front this section. Mr. Cornelius Youngblood Died at Ripe Age Last Week Last week at his home in West Bald win county Mr. Cornelius Youngblood, aged 85 years, died after a long illness, which assumed soriousnes just a week before his death. Mr. Youngblood •ervArfooryears Tn the armv ai North ern Virginia, doing splendid work for the Confederacy. His burial was at Hopewell M. E. church. He leaves seven children, five whom reside in the county and two in Wilkin son. They are; Joseph, Maurice, James, C. A., C R., and Mrs. Elizabeth Uently and Mrs, Rebecca Hootten. In the death of Mr. Youngblood too com munity suffers a loss of one its most re spected citizens. "Oiffec which m thee the politician!! wine. Ami ie> thn.UK! all thing, with half-.hut .yc-«"-lw. O V ❖ O ♦ 4- < I 1 WE SELL v Gemims “EM Ash” Jelllco Lehiah Valiev Antatls Enrhaia Sffllim Coal Stove wood cut and split any length. f owier- lemister 6 oal omimj COFFEE j You could tell with both eyes shut that our CofTee is pure- the ar oma gives positive as surance of that. Coffee is either good or bad—it can’t he both and if it isn’t one, it is the other —there is no middle ground. Ours is good—the best in fact. You can take our word for it, or we’ll ^ive your money hack if it isn’t the best Cof fee you have ever tast ed. Agents for Chase Sc Sanborn Teas and Cof fees. Phone 152. BARNES & RICHTER, A1ILLEDGLVll.LF. QA. : A GOOD STORY Twill bear iREPEATING ❖ ♦ « ❖ ♦ ♦ ♦ * We claim that you cun ^ find here the precise ar- * tide you are looking for . * In Watches, * * Inf ’locks, « * In Rings, ♦ * Inf chains, ♦ * In Brooches, * In (’ut Class, * In Fancy China, In Diamonds, In Gems of ALL Sorts. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ^ lit \JCiJio wt iiJiuuui in, + ♦ Judge these by the highest * «, standard that you know of. ♦ . Judge them by the best that ♦ ♦ you ever saw anywhere. « ♦ Judge them as to quality, de- + + sign and price. . Then we will abide by vour * ♦ decision with confidence that you ♦ ♦ will decide that we are worthy + ♦ of your patronage. ^ ♦ Our New Goods Are Coming In ♦ O Daily—We luvite Vour luspec- ♦ tiun. ^ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ : DIXON WILLIAMS. Rloodworlli & HiootarHi Iteal Estate and Fire Insurance We are offering this beautiful and well located home of the late Hon. R.N. Lamar, corner Hancock and Jefferson streets. This lot is of good size and one of the best located pieces of property in the city, either for residence or busi ness. This property is to he sold at a reasonable figure. We are also offering a nice one story, four room house, cor ner of Elbert and Green Streets, resi dence now occupied by Col. Kenan, This is to be sold cheap. Investigate this proposition. Als;o three good tenant houses, all rented, on Montgomery street, good sized lot witli each. These we are of fering at a close price to sell quick. The home of Mrs. Frances I’erkins is for sale at the small price of $3,000. We can give terms on this property if pur chaser desires.| During the past week we have listed some of the finest farm lands in Bald win and Wilkinson counties that we have been instructed to SELL. These lands mnst go. If you wish to buy or sell real estate it will pay you to see us. We can rent your property to advantage. We have calls almost every day from renters. ’•Let us help you own your home.” BLOODWORTH & BLOODWORTH. Work on ThelMliodist Church Will Start Soon Arrangements have beeli virtually completed for work on tho new Me thodist church to commence the first of next month and within a short time material for the handsome structure will soon commence to arrive. The church will he one of the most handsome structures in tho City and will compare favorably with almost any church in Georgia. The building committee has been very busy during the past wcuk and there is now scarcely anything ,‘o do except to get actual construct’on work under way. Mr. Curran K. Ellis, of Macon, will surepvise the construction of the edifice. Blnford-Barnes Engagement. One of the delightful events of the early winter in Milledgeville will be the marriage of Miss Lucie Gladys Binford artd Mr. Thoedore Turk Barnes on Wed nesday November 24, next. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamir Wade Binford announce the same and the wedding will be a home affair to which quite a large number of friends will be invited. TL« news will no doubt ,be roceived with much interest here and m several other sections of the state. Miss Bin ford is a charming young lady who has won numerous friends in the city since the family came here anu Mr. Barnes is regarded by all who know him as a young man of sterling qualities and a sturdy gentlemen, will flttc-d to assume new responsibilities. To the young folk congratulations are extended in advance by a host of friends. Mr. Joe Woof ten sold his home yester- day to Col. L: Kenan and he tvill im prove the properly and move the house further down. Mr. Wootten will oc cupy the Feirell home until ho builds a new residence. Increase in Tex Keiitrns Ammin’s lo .T.I5ll,00li AbD Prospects Brlgiil For Future of UJllcdjjevSj!* • It may be regarded by many as an ex travagant slate, but according to the figures of I lie city clerk and treasnrec, Milledgeville has made more prog-mss:, comparatively speaking, than nlmiist any city in Georgia during .(J*e last year. The increase in tax rchanw • amounts to just a little more than ?)50.- 000, the total for the year being 686, of which $108,853 is owned bjr negroes, $1,617,445 by white people an* corporation taxes $64,384. V The big colleges owned by On# state and the various line public builtagn, <it course are not included in fbe •figarcj given. Tho splendid progress made bfi Milledgeville is without parallel in thi histo: y of the good old town. The outstanding indebtedness of Hut city is being wiped off rapidly at fitt present .ate of taxation. The total ex.- penses of running the city goveratenfe this year is estimated at $20,(W!> aal the income from taxes licenses ax* other sources will be in the nejgWue- hoodof $33,00. A GREAT RELIGIOUS MEETING IS PLAN!© «« l«R Within the next few months it ir planned to have a great interdenominr- ational religious gathering ia MiJMge- ville and a coterie of notable eva*g«t~ istic workers will be present, tnchii- ing such men as Campbell Morgan, Mip- Conkey, Broughton. Bishop Can Her and others. The meeting will be held at the Pres byterian church and later more definite information will be given concerning: tho matter. Don’t forget to visit Mrs. Btanyle new millin -ry store, latent style* asi- most approved shapes, Carr’s E ♦ “It is all right If you Boy from « ♦ WILLIAMS.” ♦ » ♦ Miss Blackstock, an experienced trim- mar, arrive 1 on iTuesJay. 14th inst., and will be with Miss Ellen Fox this season. Miss Blackstock comes highly recommended as to ability and skill, having been trimming in a leading wholesale millinery house of Atlanta, the past month. She is well posted as to styles and the latest ideas in Milli nery Art 1 The oldest Millinery Establishment in the city. 1 Has a complete and styl ish line of Millinery for this sea son. *11 Their stock has been selected with great care. EMPORIUM ♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦«♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ WANTED! 200.000 4-4 Dry Poplar 100.000 5-4 Dry Poplar 100,000 6-4 Dry Poplar Our representative, Mr. B. T. Beth one, is now located at Sandersville, Ga. Call, write, or phone him. We pay spot cash on our represen tative’s inspection. UPTEGROVE & POLHEMUS, No. 1 Madison Ave.,*NewJYork. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦A ■■■■■■■