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THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS. VOL. IX. NO. 12. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.. FRIDAY, Dec. 24. 1909. .00 Per Annum Superior Court 1$ Just Two Weeks Of! BIG SUIT IS FILED AfifllNSTJA. B. B. Famous Port Rate Case Developed Through Compress Question As sumes New LocalJFeature. The Georgia railroad must' pay S12, 673 damages to the Milledgeville Com press Co., or give a satisfactory reason why not. The huit has been filed as the result of the allegged failure of the , tinue for two weeks. The Milledgeville Georgia road to comply with certain | ^ ar ossociation held a meeting Wednes- agreements made in connection with The Wheels ot Justice Will Begin to Turn The Second Monday In Jan uary And Much to be Done. Just two weeks from next Monday the January term of superior court will convene here and it will probably con- FUNERAL MONDAY OF MR. C. W. McENDREE will have his cases readv for trial every instance on the day assigned. I Several big cases are on docket and j there is no doubt but that the coining f term will be one of the most interesting ! held here in some time. the erection of a compress here. R L. Wall and I. W. Richardson, as part ners composing the concern, are plaintiffs and they state in their suit they had expended virtually $2,500 in money, berides loss in business and on j contracts, before the railroad refused to further carry out its agreement. ! ’ The case is one feature of one of the | Ernondl Cnn most important matters that has been I ulilibFjljb (jvlftiuu IT ill brought to the attention of the public in many years and the famous Port Rate question is involved in the affair. This latter feature.is now pending be fore the commission and will no doubt be quite an issue incase of contest in the next state campaign. Hines and Vinson are attorneys in the case. Mr. C. W. McKendree, who died in Norfolk, Va., last Thursday, was buried in the city cemetery Monday, His death was peculiarly sad as he was a sterling young man. only 30 years of ago and his future was exceptionally bright. He was sick only four days be fore ho succumbed. He was the son of Mrs. W. T. Mc Kendree, who lives near here, and he been north only a few years, He leaves, besides his mother, three broth ers, Mess.s. S. M. and W. T. McKen- day afternoon and assigned cases for | l * ree ’ Augusta, and Mr. C. M. Mc- , , . ,, I Kendree, of Macon,and one sister, Mrs. the term and virtually every attorney Just Received: — Car No. 1, Heart Pine Shingles. Fowler-Flemister Coal Co. R. H. Wootten has on display the prettiest line of willow and collapsible leather doll carriages in middle Georgia. Huyler’s fine candies for Xmas. Cul ver & Kidd. Christmas Holidays ' | Harper, of Uevereux. All attended the funeral and the services were held at the cemetery, the funeral occurring from the home of Mr. E. P. Lane, and Rev. S. P. Wiggins officiated. The pall beams were: R. I!. Moore, Charlie Conn, J. C. McAulilfe, Isbon A. Gid- dens, E. J. Lane and, W. M. Booze. ^ In addition to Ins other relatives he leaves a wife and young child. To the family sincere sympathy is ex nded. The Georgia Military College and the Georgia Normal and Industrial College are closed for the holiday season. Ap proximately a thousand students have left town to spend Xmas at home. The absence of tho boys and Kiris from town makes quite a decided chance in appearances and while there are a large number of visitors here still they do not come half way up to even tho girls of the G. N. I. C. Tho institutions will open the first week in January. 10c for cranberries, at Chandler Bios Seasonable We wish to call your attention to our large assortment of Gift Goods, selected especially to meet the demand of the Holiday Trade. Have you selected your gifts? If not, you cannot afford to wait until our stock is picked over if you would he exactly suited. Let us help you - Mail orders solicited. Christmas Shopping Memorandum In Gold Jewelry Signet Rings From $i oo up Set Ring From $2 co up Diamond Rings From $2000 to $40000 Thimbles From $3.50 to $7.0 o Cold Band Thimbles at $1.50 Neck Chains From $2 50 to $25 00 Bracelets From $5 00 to $45 00 Scarf Pins From $1.00 to $15.00 Brooches From $2 00 to $200.00 I ockets From $4 00 to $20 00 Hearts From $1 00 to $2 50 Ilat pins From $2 00 up Cult Buttons From $2 50 to $15.00 Handy Pins From $125 up Watches in Great Variety Tie Clasps, Collar Buttons, and Stud Buttons, Good S’cck in Filled Links, Handy Bins, Iiat Pins, Vest Chains, Fobs Watch Chains, and Belt Pins Cut Glass Pieces From 25cts. to $20 00 Sterling Silver Table-Ware in Attractive Patterns Silver Waiters, Berry Bowls. Tea sets. Syrup, Sugar and Creams, Candles Fern Dishes, Lemon Trays, Butter Dishes, Bonbons, Bread Travs Fountain Pens, Sliver Mesh Bags, Fraternity Card Cases, Whisk Brooms, Military Brushes, Shaving Mugs and Brushes, Comb. Brushes Miirors Sets, Manicure Sets, Razor Strops, Match Boxes, Key Rings, Hat Marks, Bag Tags, Kodaks, Clocks, Electroliers, Gold and Silver Handle Umbrellas and Canes. DIXON WILLIAMS, Jeweler. “It is all right if you buy it from Wlliiams,” Accident With Many serious Possibilities in Or. Atkinson I Tho protectin; band of Fate pro 1 bably saved Dr. John P. Atkinson from I being seriojsly injured lust Friday morn- j ing. While come down the grade from I Midway in his automobile and just as ! lie prepared to release hi 1 brakes part of tho steering gear broke and the machine dashed into the first Jitch at hand, smashing the front wheels, It was almost miraculous that the ac cident occurred at the time it did, for Dr. Atkinson generally comes down tho long grade at something like 40 miles an hour and had it been a minute later the consequences would no doubt have been vastly different. Electric Company Target For Large Damage Suit The electric department of the Oconee River Mills has been made defendant in a damage suit by OLis Cardell, of this city. In his complaint he avers that last summer his two children were badly burned by a live wire with which they came in contact. As usual in such cases negligence and carelessness, to gether with other deficiencies nre nam ed as tne cause, all due on tho ..art of the defendants Mr. Cardell asks re stitution in the sum of $35,000 arid the case will be tried at the January term of court unless settled before that time. Of course, it may eventually find its wav to the supreme court before it is concluded. She Was One of The Prominent Aged Ladles In This Section it The State And Admired Here. At the advanced age of 75 years M rs. G. T. VViedenman, one of the best known ladies in this section of Georgia, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, E. J. Flemister, last:; Sunday after noon. The end enme peacefully after an illness of little more than a week. Mrs. Wiedenman was widely known for her charity and the Christian spirit she exhibited in everything won for her admiration in every heart, Mrs. Wiedenman was married three times, the first being to A. W. Calla way, and two daughters survive this nuptial contract, tht so being Mrs. E. J. Flemister and Mrs. T. L. McComb. Her second marriage was to Isaac Now ell, who lived only a short time. Tho last was to Mr. G. T. Wiedenman, founder of the Milledgeville Banking Co., who died seven years ago. She is is also .survived by two half it lord Mrs. L. H. Thomas and Mrs. Jemima Smith. In addition to these arc many other relatives, The funeral was held Tuesday morn ing from the Baptist church, Rev. Lamar Sims officiating, assisted by Kev. D. W. Brannon. Tho pall bear ers were Messrs. A. J. Carr, I. W. Richardson, J. B, O’Quinn; J. T. Jack- son, C. W. Richter and C. E, Greene, tho interment being at the city ceme tery. I11 the death of Mrs. Wiedenman the city loses a valuable woman and tho sympathy of tho entire commut ity goes out to the relatives. She will bo much missed by the recipients of her charity and her place will be hard to fill. Will m ill IMPROVEMENTS SOON Partial Observance ot Christmas Holiday Most of the grocery, hardware, furni ture and stores of this class will close here tomorrow, but the drugstores will observe only part of the dav, remaining open during the morning. The novelty stores will be open during the entire day. Splendid weather is promised for the whole Xmas season and rio doubt folk will thoroughly enjoy it. Military hair brushes Xmas, Culver £. Kidd. in cases for We are ngente for Huylcr’s (i.T •undies. Culver & Kill. gZKuT.LX’agmCD. YES! YES! Y E S! Annual Bp.!! to b! Bj Young Men’s Club Bare The members of the Young Men’s CoGillion Clun are arranging for their annual New Year’s bull, which will be given on the evening of Dei .rnher 31st. Music for the occasion will be furnish ed by llaughev’s Orchestra from Athens and invitations will be sent out io a few days. There are some people in Milledgeville who are not using — «n Tennessee Young Mules We recicved a carload December ltth, and will received another Saturday Decem ber 18th. YwU are cordially invited to come in and make ycur selection at an early date. Jessies $ Robinson coal. Good people too—and that’s the reason we keep on advertising.* “Our coal makes warm friends.”,) Fowler- I lemister 6 0al omoaoy Fine boxes of cigars for Xmas. Cul ver & Kidd. Corn Club Wilt ba Organized in Baldwin A strong movement has been started to organize a corn club among the stud ent? of the rural schools of Baldwin county and there is no doubt but that proper encouragement will be given the work. The United States department of agriculture will willingly assist in the promotion of corn growing and Mr. Warren Edwards has received u splen did letter from Mr. Thos. A. Early, government agent in charge of the de monstration work for Georgia offering to help, Mr. Edwards will go to Athens the latter part of January and study the conditions as shown at the Univers ity and he will try to give Baldwin coun ty the benefit of any experience he may be able to gain there. An effort will be made to enlist the countv board of education and the por- gressive business men in obtaining suf ficient prizes to warrant’the offering of quite a number of splendid prizes. The movement is a deserving one and no doubt will be properly supported. Some Changes Musi Co ne and Ad vancement Musi he Male hy This City And New Life Wilt he Noted in a Short Time Tomorrow Milledgeville observes the greatest day of all the year. The failures and the successes of the year gone by belong to yesterday and the New Year will mark tho beginning of the present that will open up a now era in Milledgeville. The city is cramp ed with age an 1 in the century-worn rut many a good movement is smashed before its gets a good start. But times are going to change. In the first place commercial pro gress wifi bo noted and this oily will do more business than it lias done any year in its history. Electric light, power, and heal, day midnight, is a great factor and Mi!- 1 lodgevilie will hardly bo without this, ".cat advantage. NECK BROKEN IN A WILD RUNWAY Fearful Fata Pursures Family, Mr. Ben Adams Losing His Life by Be ing Thrown From Buggy. Mr. Ben Adam?, living just over tho county line between Jones and Baldwin, had his neck broken in u runaway Wednesday morning, The particulars of the affair are somewhat meager, but it seems that in the cold the horse he was driving became Lightened and un manageable and before Mr. Adams cou'd 0 > anything t) save himself he was hurled from the vehicle qnd his neck broken, killing him instantly. It was only a mmnsnt between time and otorn- itV d_r him. Coupled with the undoes of the tragic 1 here is 0110 thing certain and that: death of Mr. Adams is the story of Milledgeville will lose its laurels for ! fateful character that clings around tho having the poorest telephone service in the state. There must he groat im provement and this will surely come. Polities Will stir up things consider ably, but you c«n count on the bett men being elected and they’ll get a 1 the publicity they need. Tho othi r kind will also get the same—more than they need. The peoplo of Baldwin county nnd family. Just a year ago, almost to the day, Mr. Adams lost his little girl, about a dozen years old. Sho was play ing in a straw path which caught (ire and sho wan encircled by tho blaze, burning fearfully before sho was res cued. Her father burned his hands in trying to rescue her and it was probably duo partly to this fact that he was un able to managed tho horse, [|his hands Milledgeville are in better shape in still being somewhat sore, every way than they have been in many years and that is a good start, Last, but we hope not least, we are going to try to give you the best news paper of its kind published in tho state and wo solicit your cordiul support. The funeral occurred Thursday morn ing, several relatives and friends from this city attending. And then in closing we wish you a Morry Christmas and we expect to give you Now Year greetings next week. ABBREMTON h appreciate the confidence imposed in this Hank hy our customers during the past year. We desire to show our appreciation by giv ing to you the best service possible at all times. ■5 rTS-^ji ■**>> 7' M -‘ *#*- «*t» ft* J- * ** ’ A* • (ttt> Va.* • : vji s ' E wish you a prosperous 1910 and hope to merit a continuance of your patronage. We shall be pleased to serve you. : : : : : MiiMvilie BanKina goihd’u D. 13. Sanford I'renident Miller S. Bell V-l'rcH, arid Cunhier i>:k> XMZTTMXr. A large line of Christmas bo:: station ery from 25 cts. to at R. H. Woot- ten’s. ♦ ❖ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ IF YOU WANT YOUR WORK DONE and DONE RIGHT NOW See Jackson. Electrical Wiring properly and promptly finished, Supplies furnished Telephone No. 330 J. W. JACKSON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.