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THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS. •VOL. IX. NO. 9. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA., FRIDAY, Dec.?, 1909. $1.CO Per A mum Samuel Evans, Sons & Co. Make a (Plain Statement to the Public A. McCraw StiH Preside! And All Old Force Retained. V.t. J. F. Bell Joins Firm And Big Wholesale Business Will be Conducted Under Bis Direction. Extensive Trade Expected Next Tear. ■ The following nutice issued by the ; will use every means to make dt to the firm in question ^vill po doubt be rend interest of the farmers to gire us a lib- with much interest bv the commercial leral share of their patronage. We will, people of this o:ty and by the people uf I on January 1st, open a first class whole- this county »n£ aujoining seouoG-c I sale deoartment in connection with our I warehouse business, and it is our inten- The Samuel"EvansTsona * Compare- j ‘ ion to ™ rr * «*edful to the , , | farmers and sell at a prices that will be desire to annrunce to their friends «"•! j t( , their interest to see us before pur- the public that on January 1st, Mr. J. j chasing their supp'es. F. Bel! will be associated with the pres- j Mr. Bell needs no introduction to the ent management of their basmese. The I Deo P^ e °f Baldwin county, having been report that "Mr. M. A. McCraw would I aolively ,*"*'*<* •* the merchant!!, retire is without foundation, fie wil , | Business in the cty for more than 29 continue as President of the corporation | ar ‘ alil J 1 " 1 e< ' o t' nlL0 1 *Y the people and active in the management of its af- j as l) emg absolutely correct in his busi- fairs.- He will have absolute control of " e * 1 * deal,n ?’ 11 18 h.s purpose to give the classif cation and selling,the cotton, j 1,18 ent,re Umc and attention to our in- Mr. McCraw is recognised as one of iht I best cotton men in Georgia, as is well known b» our friends and customers. The present force that has serve 1 our customers so well will continue with us. There’tMie no departure from the lioernl policy of the past. We wish to assure our customers that the management terests and invites his friends to call and see him at our offices after Jan. 1st. We take this method of thanking you for your liberal patronage in the past and assure you that we will appreciate your business in the future. Yours truly, Samuel! Evans, Sons & Co. Milledgeviiie Cotton Rate Wifi be Resided It re probable the Railroad Commis sion will reach decision this week in the Milledgeviiie compress case which in addition to the question of the possibili ty of operating an independent com press at Milledgeviiie, 'involves the questions of rates on cotton from the interior to the ports and a differentail late-cn compress and “soft" cotton. There was practically only one side -to the case when it was argued befoip the-commission and it looks like 'an ea»v-matter to guess what the decision will be. The general opinion seems to be that there will hardly beany change made in the present states according to tnfovmation from Atlanta. Fine boxes of cigars for Xmas, ver-fc Kidd. Cul- Elks Lodge o? Sorrow to be Held Here Sunday The annual memorial of the Elks will beheld at the Opera House Sunday afternoon and the program for the oc- cason is one of the best of its kind ever made up here. Splendid music will be rendered and the occasion will be very impressive in every way. Editorial mention of the memorial is given in The News this week and there is no doubt bat that the opera hou>c will be filled with people when the Lodge of Sorrow begins session Sunday ufter ‘ noon at 2 o’clock. Of coursu, the pub lie is cordially invite 1. Fine combs ar.d Culver & Kidd. brushes fur Xmas. l)i. b‘)i‘ With ! I i:i t Hie Jjaniiaricm Dr. Bernard Cline, of this city, has beer.-mi-.de on - of the physicians of the state .sanitarium and he enters on his new duties the first on January. I)r, Cline has a large number of friends here v.-ho will be gla I to learn of his appointment. He enjoyed u splendi I practice, and there is n-> doubt hut that he will be rapidly promoted in his new work. Charles Warren Killed In Saturday Night Fight C. . !c i Vferr n, j ,v • 1 * , v n ,. of i ion: or less notorio is character, was shot in a free-for-all light at Hope- well church about five miles out of town lust Saturday night and died Sunday night a.-} the result of his wounds. Whil; there were many witnesses a coroner’s inquest was hel l over the remains, but the authorities seem unable to rea-h a solution of the problem of who did the fata! shooting. It is quite probable that a thorouuh investigation by the grand jury will bring the alfair to u culmination and a number of witness will star in the case. Rev. Ford McRe; Has Been Sent- to August*! Solution of Trouble in Methstf ^4 Church Affairs Made hy Sending' Milledgeviiie Man to St. John. Because there seemed to be an end less amount of trouble in sight fontthe Methodist church management on ac count of dissension of the Atlanta’ clergy and laiety and the Augusta stewards over the appointments of the North Georgia Conference and develop ments following same, Bishop Henerlx Tuesday afternoon assigned Rev. Ford McKee, of this city to St. John church, Augusta. Mr. McRee was originafiy assigned to Newnan. The change presents an unusual stat - of affairs in Methodism and has created a great amont of comments throughout the whole country and especially in Georgia. St. John is one of the great est churches in the North Georgia Con ference and there is no doubt but that he will Hill his new appointment with due credit and the people hore see him leave with reluctance. Later developments show that the airair is not yet settled, except so far as Mr. McKee is concerned. New Offices For The Electric Light Plant The electric department of the Oconee River Mills has moved into new offices just above the Hatcher building ar.d the business of the electric light company will be operated from there. Mr. Conn Carr, who has beun associated with the A. J. Carr Co. heretofore, is now with the electric light department and will be in the offices. The company has fitted up nice quarters and with the beginning of a new season and ^modern equipment in every way they expect to greatly extend their business throughout thl i city and aurrouniing section. Huyler’s fine candies for Xmae. Cul- ver & Kidd. ’ The Best Gift You Can ,straved-two Give Is Xmas Pictures steers and one cow - j Branded with figures The Gate between now and Christmas .44. Notify J. H. EnniS is limited. If you will favor us with a I a n pj receive rPWPrH sitting immediately we will be able to! fV. re( - elv e reward, complete vour order in time. Don’t! " 1 n yOUT pOSeSSiOn? delay. We’ll do our part if your do I yours. Misses Ellison. Western, or Ga. beef at J. H Ennis. COMING! Friday Night, December 3, OPERA HOUSE, 'WVlgev’I'e sip. IHi ;«U:5 .\£W EMtfifift PLAY Joshua Simpkins GUEST ftlll SN11 fiHISISUl SHOW. Scenery and Meehun- icnl Kfft-cis. See Hie Great Saw Mill Scene. Hear the .Joshua Simpkins, Orchestra. Best of sinking and dancing Specialties. WATCH FOR THE Burlesque Band Parade. Popular Prices; 25c, 50c, 75c. Reserved seats at Haw kins Drug store. TWO FIRES OCCURED HERE MONDAY NIGHT Opinion Expressed That Firebug May be Causing Trouble And Watch Will be Kept Hereafter. An unusual occurrence in the way of two fires in one night has caused much comment in Milledgeviiie the past few davs. Monday night about 12 o’clock Dr. J. P. Atkinson’s barn was destroyed and only by hard work was adjoining property saved from destruc tion. Just after 4 o'clock the fire alarm again called out the department and the Newell house, corner Clark and Greene streets, occupied as a dormitory for the Georgia Normal and Industrial Collego, was ablaze. The character of the building wa3 such that the flam >s rapidly envelope! it and valiant effort was required to prevent the structure from completely burning down The alarm system at the college dormitory worked well and the score of girls in the building were safely out long before the danger point was reached. Virtually all their property was saved, though some few lost their belongings, The bulk of the college property in this building was dostroyol. The girls are no-.v in the different halls ■>f the collego and will remain there throughout tha remainder of the season. On account pf the two fires in one night and the imnrobubilityof fire at the hours named there has been a suspicion aroused that the blazes resulted from the work of some firebug and close watch will be kept on this score in tho future. PRISON COMMISSION ASKING FOR BIDS FOR REFORMATORY The Prison Commisson of Georgia is advertising in The News for propos als for the construction of the new build ing for tho state refomatory. A local concern obtained the contract for build ing the present structure and it is under stood that it is quite likely Milledgeviiie folk will put up the new building. With tho construction for the new building the reformatory will do more and better work for elevating the erring youth and with the improvement will come changes for which The News has con tended for some time and it will he gratifying to the general public to learn of the progress of the work under con sideration. Gillette Safety razors for Xmas'. Culver & Kidd. TO THK PUBLIC On and after January 1st,- 1910 our practice will be limited to limited to ; cash practice only. E. A. Tigner, J. H Shurley, Dentists. A Buggy Smashed hy The Dummy on Hancock Sfreel Because, according, to statement, a coupler failed to worn properly, a car became detached from the “Dummy” last Saturday afternoon and started on mad career down Hancock street when it suddenly came in contact with I)r. T. 1!. perry’s buggv an 1 stopped. Thi ll.>rao, by almost human intelligence, avurated harm by striving to keep off tho track while tho buggy was smashed under the car wheels. The horse was virtually unharmed and did not appear to bo so badly frightene I. Handsome hand Culver & Kidd. mirrors for Xmas. THIS HOLIDAY SPOON FREE Buy for cash wt rt Great New England Play at Opera House Tonight The "Joshua Simpkins’* company with a fine brass band and splendid orchestra, will be 1 seen at the Opera House hero to-night, Friday, Dec. I!. The pluy is made of fun and realism combining the pleasing , features of realistic melodrama and the ever popu lar rural play. Tho character sketches are said to be very clever, while there is an abundance of good music, singing and dancing in it. Those lovable old country characters are introduced and their saying and doings create much amusement. Tha company comes to us pucommendod as a good ona-through out. The saw-mill scene in the third act is said to be wonderfully realistic, a genuine circular saw being seen motion, with Uncle Josh’s son lashed *o a log by the villains and started to ward the glittering teeth of the rapid ly revolving saw. V Military hair brushes in cases for •ly - 5. Kidd. m and upwards at my store before Dec. 31st jet one of these b a n cl s ome Souv’nir Hol iday Spoons Free. k-V _j 1 was Polled In Election Wednesday Dixon Williams, JEWELER Gut Glass Values ■■ ■ I I I Kgnnarffwirara iann.™«M The regular city election Wednesday was one of tho moat quiet in the history ol Milledgeviiie. The full vote was only fifLv one. Miller S. Bell was elec ted mayor W. Stembridge city clerk and treasurer and It. S. Alford, S, B. Fowler. J. E. Kidd, J. G. McAuliffe, M. A. McCraw and R. L. Wall aider- men. 1 hey will assume office January first, next. , <$ Board of Stewards at Jackson Pass ed Resolutions Commending Rev. S. P. Wiggins For His Work. ltev. S. F. Wiggins, the new paator of the Methodist church will preach here Sunday and he is expected to arrive in Milledgeviiie today. He comes assured of hearty welcome and tho board of stewards at Jackson, Ga., where h? was stationed last year has sent tho following to the Milledgeviiie church: The human heart clings with great tenderness to the object of its cffec- tions, and there bounds within us deep emotions of gratitude when wo contemplate the helpful deeds of a benefactor; the thought of a severing of tho relations of christhn fellowship with those who have boon our spiritual helpers make us sad. ’I’ -ete opiotion are GjJ given and should make u ; truer to Him. Since the North Georgia Conference in its mutual session just closed has found it best to remove our pastor Bro. S. P. Wiggins to another station, where it be I i ores the nee I calls for his labors, wo th ; Board of Stewards of the Jack- son Methodist Church with in this way and at this time to express to him our Toolings. Wo believe that this strong Christian charocter and Ids Codly walk day by dav has made an impression on all the people of our town that will bo lasting. We thank him for his earnest and faith ful work in the effort looking to our spiritual betterment and christion in terests in our own church and to his good wife who has been his faithful helper in all his labors. Wo commend him to our Sister church at Milledgeviiie as a faithful minister who knows God uad serves Him, and as one whose heart yearningHare for the salvation of l.is people; and we assure him in going ho carries with him our prayers that God will abundantly use him in his now field of labor. It is our desire that a copy of these- expressions be sent to the Chairman, of tho Board of Stewards of the church at Milledgeviiie. • t Fine boxes Xmas stationery. Culver & Kid 1. 8-in. Bowl $3.00 You can always count on us to have Real Val- 8-in. Bowl $2.7^ ues in Cut Glass, Each year we have a better value than we had the previous year. This season we aie offering you such values as these: 8 inch bowls at $2 75 and S3.00; set or six tumblers at $5.00, 10 inch vase at $3.00; mayonaise at $4.00; 8 inch pitcher at $3.75; 7 inch fern dish $5.00; 6 inch handled nappie $1.75. Let us show you our stock Dixon Williams notice to contractors Sealed bids will be received by the Prison Commission until Wednesday, December 15th, 1909, for a brick build- mg to he erected on the State Farm Milledgeviiie, Ca. Plans and specific ations can be seen at the office of the Prison Commission at the Capitol in the city of Atlanta, also at tho Auditor’s office at the State Farm. A bond and one half the amount ef tho contract will be required of the successful bid der. The right is reserved to reject any and all hide. This is to he a two story brick building to be used as an addition to the reformatory. G. H. Yancey Secretary, JG. R. Hutch* ins, Chairman Prison Commission. A Cord of Thanks I desire to thank friends in Milledge- ville who have so kindly assisted us dur ing the severe illness of my daughter, w- i u*.t their a . woul 1 hire been m,ch harder .md 1 'snjrpicr'i ,n of qp. predation is hcar’.i-e.l and necro. Mrs. J. H, Lary, Pay your state and county taxes now. Books close Dec. 2,6. K. P. Hawkins, Tax Collector. • - ILfr'Cli <1 i'TVUldl/p YES! YES! • YES! i here are some people in Milledgeviiie who are not using— “lie Gem’’ coal. Good people too—and that’s the reason we keep on advertising. “Our coal makes warm friends.” We are agente for Huyler’s fine candies. Culver & Kidd. JEWELER ATCOST My entire stock of Mihnery and art needle work. Miss Ellen Fox. “It is all right if you buy it from Williams.” j M idonna Xmas post cards at Culver Kill’s. owier- lemister G° al ompanu Phone 152.