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THE MILLEDGEYILLE NEWS.
VOL X NO. 17
MILLEDGEYILLE, GA., FRIDAY' FEBRUARY 10, 191.1
$1.00 PER YEAR
A GREAT
IE
MRS, A. J, MILLER PRES. PARKS WILL
ENTERS TO REST
Teachers. Parents And Children One ol The Mcst Estimable Christian National Educational Association Will
Gathered at Coart House to Hear
Progressive Methods Outlined.
The corn club of Baldwin county and
the Industrial league were organized at
the court house here last Saturday,
over a hundred people being present.
While the c ub and league are named as
two separate organizations they are in
reality one and the same, there being
simply two divisions of the work—one
for the boys and the other for the girls.
The boys are to do their best in grow
ing corn and making useful things to be
used around the home while the girls
will devote their time to making do
mestic articles and putting up canned
goods and doing some cooking for the
big school fair to be held in Milledge-
ville this fall.
Mr. N. H. Bullard, county school
commissioner opened the meeting and
prayer was offered by Itev. E. F.
Dempsey after which Prof. R. L. Nix
on, principal of Granite Hill Agricul
tural college was introduced. He made
a splendid address, outlining the princi
pal points to be observed in growing
good corn, liis address throughout
was one of much interest and will no
doubt do much good in developing corn
growing here.
Rev. Elam F. Dempsey was introduced
and in an eloquent manner outlined some
ideas of the lavman farmer and he ex
pressed himself as being delighted with
the progressiveness shown here and
urged the boys make Baldwin county
the best county in Georgia, to take the
expression literally and do their part in
the task.
Pres. M. M. Parks, of the Georgia
Normal and Industrial College, was t.he
next speaker. Mr. Parks is one of the
foremost educators of the country and
whatever he has to say along these
lines is always of more than passing in
terest. In hi* address Mr. Parks em
phasized the importance of the girls oi
the country making good homes.
Through his remarks he interspersed
logic and advice that will be beneficial
to all.
A pleasing feature of the meeting
was the attendance of over 100 students
of the G. N. I. C. during most of the
session and the grade* of the college
also made a visit to the meeting and
favored the audience with three splendid
songs, all well rendered. Mis^ Jennie
Weller directed the singing.
After this juncture Mr. Bullard took
occasion to thank the college authorities
while introducing J. C. McAuliffe who
made the closing rerrfarks of the meet
ing.
Unquestiorably the gathering was
the most representative of any of
similar character ever held here. It
was stated that prizes aggregating fuily
$300 would be paid out at the school fair
here next fall and possibly the amount
will reach £500. It is to be hoped that
this will he the case.
Mr. Charles Martin was elected presi
dent of the organization, Mr. Ben T.
Bethune vice president and Miss Mary
Finney secretary and treasurer.
Later on another rousing meeting
will be held here and a local manager
and board of directors for the fair will
be elected. When this is done the work
of progress will be well under way. In
the meantime the echoo's are continu
ing with their work and the boys will
commence in earnest on their tasks.
For the purpose of advancing the
schools of the county generally MIbs
Estelle Bozeman, supervisor for the
Peabody Board, will provide prizes for
the girls cooking and domestic work as
well as foi the beautifying of the school
grounds. In thys she has already re
ceived the support of local merchants
who are giving liberal prizes and these
will be announced in full in due time.
When the fair is held a gala week
Women of Milledgevllle Passed
Away Wednesday.
Wednesday at noon Mrs. Andrew J.
Miller, beloved wife of that gallant
gentleman of the old school. Capt.
Miller, crossed over the river after
years of suffering. Within three days
of 76 years of age, she spent all her
useful life in Baldwin county, and mar
ried Capt. Andrew J. Miller nearly 53
years ago. Before her marriage she
was Miss Lydia E. Shinholser, of
Scottsboro, and reigned as one of the
charming young ladies of her day,
carrying the same beauty of character
through all her long life. Her death
while not unexpected has caused u
distinct and severe shock to the com
munity, and hundreds of people have
expressed their sincere sympathy to
the grief stricken ones, all of whom
have an abiding faith in tha future
where rest is given to the wearv after
the long fight is finished well.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her has
band and six children. Mrs. Warren
Edwards, Mrs. A. D. Nisbet, both of
this city; Mrs. S. J. Stubbs, of Macon;
Mrs. Stella Holland, of Lakeland. Fla.;
Mr. Andrew It. Miller, of Florida; and
Mr. J. F. Miller, of West Baldwin.
Besides many other near relatives, in
cluding several grand children, she
leaves six great-grand children. Mrs.
Miller had been an invalid for many
years, but always able to have friends
call and they enjoyed her company,
while Capt. Miller, with unceasing de
votion, was with her practically all the
time to tell anew the stories of old.
A little more than two years ago-they
celebrated their Golden Welding and
gathered around them were children,
grand children and great-grand chil
dren, besides many friends and the
event was quite a notable one and Capt
pnd Mrs. Miller were the recipients of
many congratulations.
For the past few months Mrs. Mil
ler’s condition has been precarious and
while everything possible was done to
alleviate her suffering it was to no avail
and she passed away peacefully Wed
nesday just at mid day at the home of
Mr. and Mrs, Warren Edwards, sur
rounded by her children and grand-chil
dren.
Thursday morning at 11 o’clock lov
ing friends and relatives gathered to
pay their last tribute to her and the
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. D. W. Brannen, of the Presby
terian church, of which she as a
member, faithful unto death. The in
terment was in the city cemetery.
Hear Famous Local Educator Dis
cuss Agricultural Affairs.
On February 24, next, President M.
M. Parks, of the Georgia Normal and
Industrial College of this city, will de
liver an address before the National
Educational Association at its annual
meeting in Mobile, Ala. Mr. Parks is
one of the few southern men scheduled
to address the organization and his
appointment to the place is considered
quite a distinction and worthily con
ferred honor upon the energetic and
enterprising educator.
Mr. IVrks wilt speak on district agri
cultural schools irt the south and on this
matter he-is exceptionally well versed,
for he is at the head of one of the
greatest colleges of the country where
industrial training is a special feature.
Besides this Mr. Parki has devoted
much time and attention to progressive
movements throughout the south and
there is no doubt but that his address
will be a notable one and it will bo
heard with interest by those attending
the meeting.
MR. HATCHER TURNER
DIED HERE YESTERDAY
Mr. Hatcher Turner, aged about 55
years, died at Allen’s Sanitarium yes
terday, after a shott illness. Mr.
Turner was in fairly good health ur til
recently and it was decided to give him
the expert nursing and medical treat
ment, but he was at the institution only
a few hours before he expired.
lie was a brother of Mr. Wm. Turn
er, and has been associated with him in
business for the past few months. He
was well known in Milledgeville and
throughout Baldwin county, having
been a pioneer in the cotton warehouse
business here, but he removed frtom
the city seveial years ago, returning
last fall Funeral arrangements have
not been announced, but the interment
will probably be in the city cemetery
Friday.
WOODWORKING PLANT
TO BE BUILT HERE
Authentic information is to the effect
that a modern woodworking plant will
begin business here within the next
few weeks. It will be conducted just
above the Troutman Lumber Company
and several prominent business men
will be identified with the concern.
Window frames, door frames sash,
blinds and turned work will be manu
factured and there is no doubt but that
the enterprise will be successful, for
there is a great demand for this class
of work and there is none of it manu
factured in this city, or nearby.
IAL WELCOME
TO MR. SINGLETON
large Congregations of Different
Churches Unite To Honor New
Minister Baptist Church.
Rev. J. F. Singleton, who has taken
the pastorate of the Baptist church
here, was honored with an exception
al. y large congregation of the different
charcnes of this city Sunday night to
welcome him to his new field of work.
Rev. E. L, Dempsey, of the Methodist
church, Rev. D. W. Brannen, of the
Presbyterian church, and Dr. E. M.
Vittum, of tho G. N. & I. College, all
expressed their appreciation In behalf
of the people of Milledgeville in having
the now minister among them. It is
needless to say, even though this was
his first day of taking up his new duty,
Mr. Singleton has made an exception
ally favorable impression mid The News
joins hands with tho people of this city
in wishing him much success in his
future labor.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
FEAST LAST NIGHT
One of tho most important occasions
of the season with tho Knights Templar
of Milledgevllle was the visit of Grand
Eminent Commander, Right Eminent
Sir Joseph C. Greenfield, of Atlanta,
Grand Commander of the Knights
Templar of Georgia, to I’lantugenet
Commandery last night. In addition
to Sir C .‘onfield other distinguished
vi.vtors were Geo;: R. Argani, of At
lanta, and M. A. Weir, of Macon, both
of whom hold offices in the Grand
Commandery. Mr. Frank W. Coleman
was also here.
After the inspection and dismissal an
elegant bunquet was tendered at the
Baldwin hotel, the menu being one of
the most excellent ever put on by the
hotel.
ENNIS’ PHARHACY
will be arranged and prominent speak
ers will be invited here, among them
being Gov. Hoke Smith, State Treas
urer J. Pope Brown and State School
Commissioner M. L. Brittain.
i him iwwii*inmm*iiTiwi«ni«i>i*rnT
WOOD - WOOD - WOOD
Wood for Cooking Stoves
Cut and Split Any Length
’PHONE NO. 152.
Fowler-Flemister Coal Company
N EW Stock Pure Drugs,
Toilet Articles, P^r=
furriery, Stationery, Etc.
Full Line of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes
P RESCRIPTIONS pro
perly compounded and
promptly delivered.
Telephone Nos. ioo & 323
Cur. Hancock and Wayne SI, Milledgevllle, Ga.
DEATH TUESDAY OF
OBIE H. ROBINSON
Obie H. Robinson, aged 26 years,
died at Stevens Pottery Tuesday after
a lingering illness. Mr. Robinson was
the step-son of Mr. Ira C- West and
was well known here. He had been in
failing health for some time and the
end was not a surprise to those intimate
with his condition.
Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife.
The funeral occurred at Cooperville
cemetery Wednesday alternoon, Rev.
B. P. Searcy officiating.
How to look young and winsome.’’Pam
phlet, a postal will bring it,replete with
suggestions. Wigs, Toupees, switches
puff, combings. Acme Hair Co., Sa
vannah, Ga.
$5,000 OF BONDS
PAID OFF TUESDAY
Baldwin County’s commissioners of
Roads and revenues retired $5,000
of the outstanding bonds against the
court house at their regular monthly
meeting held Tuesday. This reduces
the bonded indebtedness of the county
to $15,000, of which $5,000 must be paid
annually for the next three years.
The county court house was con
structed practically on bonds and there
was no provision made for a sinking
fund at the time, but the great develop
ment of wealth in the county is making
it easily possible to pay off the bonds
without serious incovenience.
Definite Statement Received Announ
cing Coming ol Marshall A. Hudson
In This City in March.
Mr. Marshall A. Hudson, president
of the World-Wido Baiaca-l’hilathea
Union will be in Milledgeville about the
first Sunday in Murch. In a letter to a
local committee Mr. Hudson states that
he will be able to reach here at that
time and arrangements are being made
for his reception A reception com
mittee composed of Mr. J. C. Cooper,
Dr. W. B. Hutchins, Mr. Joe Moore
and Mrs. O. M. Cone has been appoint
ed to make necessary preparations.
Mr. Hudson is regarded as one of the j
greatest chris'is n workers of the age |
and his appearance here will bo quite
nn event. It is expected that all the
Sunday schools will unito in a service
to welcome him and tho Baptist church I
will be decorated in Baraca and I’hila-
tliea colors.
CITY’S POPULATION
BE OVER 5,125
Mlllcdgeville’s official Census Figures
to be Made Public Friday Will
Show Big Increase.
The official local figures for the popu
lation of the city of Milledgeville, as
will be reported to council Friday after
noon by Mr. Charles L. Moore, em
ployed to make a proper enumeration
of the census, will show approximately
5,150, according to the moBt authentic
information obtainable prior to com
plete consolidation of tho count. The
work will be concluded this morning
and the report made at a special meet
ing of council this afternoon.
The census figures of tho federal
government were not considered
reasonably accurate by council and
consequently the new count was made,
showing almost 1,000 increase.
OUTSIDE WORK NOW
FINISHED ON CHURCH
All outside work has been completed
on the new Methodist church here and
the debris has been cleared away, giv
ing tho public just a glimpse of what
the real new church will look like when
entirely completed. The structuio is
one of the most handsome in the state
and is a credit to the city and the con
gregation of 'Methodists.
The obstacle confronting the building
committee now is one with which all
church building committees have to
contend before work is completed, that
of lack of funds. According to authen
tic information there are many finan
cially able members of the church who
have not been cordial in the support of
the new enterprise, but it is thought
they will respond liberally to the
church's need and consequently it may
be but a short time before the edifice is
finished throughout.
YOU SHOULD DECIDE
ABOUT YOUR HOME
Today Whether You Will Always he a
Renter, or Will You Own Place
In the Near Future.
Do you know that the chance for you
to get a home, or a farm cheap, is get
ting less every day? Do you know that
in no section, and no town the size of
this one, can a home or a farm be
bought as cheap as in this county, and
this city, everything considered? Are
you going to let another day go by, and
not make up your mind to own some
thing besides your hat and your doc?
Did you over think of the difference
that eight, cent cotton and fifteen cent
cotton makes to the large land owner
who simply rents his land out?
litiV’o to tell v»u what it moans. It
means that that man can have all the
comforts of life thnt he has always had
from his rents, and in addition from the
same number of bales of cotton he can
m ike enough more money at fifteen
cents to buv ti new plantation every
i'-ir-
And when he gels it, and establishes
the tenant system on it, yon have no
chance in tho world to get it, he don’t
want to sell it and for the best of
reasons, it is paying him better than
any thing in the world that he can put
his money into.
Now you may not be able tobuya
farm or a home this season, but you-
can at least make up your mind to havo
one, and that is half the buttle. If you
have anv money at all, or any credit,
take ipy advice and get a bond for title
for a farm or a home; that secures the
price and you can work it out later.
Send me your name and tell me what
you want, either now or next fall. I
will find what you want and perhaps a
man to help you buy it. Some of you
can today get one of these placed; by
all means do it, for tho gold of the
Klondike can’t compare to this south
land for richness, if cotton stays for-
three years above twelve and a ha^lf
cents a pound.
Watch this list and get your pick of
bargains offered,
524 acres. The old Stubbs place in
Wilkinson county two and one half
miles from spur track of Central Rail
road, twelve dollars per acre.
Two lots of the old Scott home on
Columbia street. Two thousand each.
Lot 60x210 on Fast Hancock street-
next to Rev. D. W. Brannen's, price
$1,100.
Lot 70x210 on Jefferson street, next
to Brake property, $1,500.
Your choice of lots, 70x140, Jefferson
and Fine streets, $500.00.
CO acres, one arid one-fourth miles
from court house, $2,500.
850 acre farm 10 miles from city,
cheap at twelvi dollars and a half per
ac re.
71 acre farm in Scottsboro, $2,200,
7U0 acres, 0 1-2 miles from city, river
road, adjoining l-ihlev fdace, $20.00 per
acre.
One acre on North Wayne St., with
8 room dwelling, store room, cotton
seed house, spur track. Splendid busi
ness site—$8,000.00.
JAS. L. SIBLEY,
Milledgeville, Ga.
South Woyne market.
When you wunt high class meats,
sausage and other market supplies don’t
fail to call tho South Wavnej Market
telephone No. 303. Nothing but the
best products,at most reasonablepriees,
prompt delivery always. Satisfaction
will be sure to follow. Give them a
trial.
Sins Of The Fathsr
Opera House Tomorrow
Topics of the Town is crowded out
this week.
Thomas Dixon’s wonderful play,
probably ' vershadowing The Clansman,
will be at the Opera House here tomor
row night. It is “The Sins of the
Father,” and will be presented by the
strong company which has given the
production such splendid presentation
throughout the large cities of the coun
try the past season.
There is no question but that the
Opera House will be quite well taxed to
accommodate the crowds and much
n terest has already been evinced in the
coming play.
PEACHES IN BLOOM;
CROPJNN DANGER
For once the bugaboo of a lost fruit
crop seems to be a reality unless un
precedented weather coi ditions prevail
for the next two or three months.
Thursday morning Mr. F. W. Hendrick
son, one of the best know fruit grow
ers in this section of the state, an
nounced that many of his trees were in
full bloom and hundreds of others were
showing the red and green.
Nothing can save the crop now except
continued warm weathe.- and this hard
ly is possible. The situation will be
watched with keen interest throughout
the country and great loss will be en
tailed on the state if the peaches are
killed.
Phone 26, W. H. Montgomery’s Meat I s<)e w< A Wa)ker jf you WWJt t0
Market.
buv or rent a h. use cheap.
