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Three Montha for Lavender.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Go, Hoy S3,—Ed Lavender,
of Dublin, who pleaded guilty Tuesday
to the charge ct forcibly obstructing
a revenue offloerln the execution of the
power and authority rotted in him by
lawk was sentenced .Wednesday morn-
leg to serve a term of three month!’
Imprisonment In the Bibb county fall.
Cost ef Draining Pond,
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga. May 23.—City Engineer
7. W, Wilcox submitted a statement to
councU Tuesday night showing that the
work of draining Dempsey pond was
not very expensive, oostlng only I2SI.50.
The cost Is to be charged by the city t o
the owners of the property.
Tm going to put a fender on the front
.bout." "So you won't run over
of tny runs!
•one one?” _
redlator when
•ome‘one?"~ J ‘aiope. So it won’t hurt the
1 do."—Clovelsnd Plain
ROME MAN IS DEAD
FROM INDIGESTION
Special to The Georgian.
Rome, Ga., May 23.—M. C. White
died at his home on Broad street this
morning at 8 o'clock from an attack
of acute Indigestion. Mr. White, until
recently, has been engaged In the news
paper business, coming here from Co
lumbus, Ga., to accept a position with
The Rome Herald. For the last few
months he has been with the State Mu
tual Insurance Company, of this city.
The remains will be carried to Co
lumbus for Interment.
SIXTY INDICTMENTS
RETURNED BY JURY.
Special to The Georgian.
Sylvanta, Ga., May < 33.—Superior
court convened here Monday, with
Judge B. T. Rawltnga presiding. The
docket of civil matters Is small, but
the criminal docket Is some larger.
About aixty defendants have been. In
dicted by the grand Jury at this term.
Three murder cases were set for a
hearing: Sam Cook, a negro, charged
with murdef, was acquitted; Llge
Miles, murder, was convicted of volun
tary manslaughter, being defended by
Hon. James Tillman, of Edgefield, S.
C.; a white man, charged with killing
a negro, is also Indicted and will prob
ably be tried this week.
There are a number of smaller cases
on the docket, about twenty or thirty
negroes having been caught In a raid
and Indicted for gambling. The blind-
tigers are also being handled by the
grand Jury.
Charged With Larceny.
Dr. J. L. Lehr, of Birmingham, gen
eral agent of the Standard Trust Com
pany, was bound over to the state
courts Wednesday aftornoon by Justice
of the Peace Klngsbery on the charge
of larceny after trust. Hts bond was
fixed at 1400. The case was prosecuted
by Mrs. Nannie Thompson, who al
leged irregularities In certain business
dealings.
Acting Inspector.
Special to The Georgian.
Mkcon, Ga., May 23.—Until the next
meeting of city council. Engineer J. W.
Wilcox will act in tba capacity of build
ing Inspector, and the finance commit
tee will, during the same time, con
sider a proposition to Increase the pay.
OF MACON
BILL WILLIAMS
PLACE!) ON TRIAL
Noted Moonshiner Is Ar
raigned in Court at
Macon.'
Special to The Georgian. *
Macon, Ga., May 23.—The hearing of
the case of "Wild BUI" Williams, who
has served one sentence for "moonshin-
lng” and who Is held on three Indict
ments for the same offense, began yes
terday In the United States court. At
torney McNea], representing the de
fendant, presented a demurrer to the
form of the Indictment, which he ar
gued before Judge Speer. This Is pure
ly a technical question and Judge Speer
now has It under advisement.
WlUJams Is one of the most famous
characters in the atatc. and Is known
as one of the most daring "moonshin
ers” lq Georgia. A distillery which
was conducted by him was recently
destroyed In Hancock county by United
States ofllcers, and “Wild Bill” was
himself subsequently ' captured near
Eastman, Go.
Inhabitants of German
of 1900 (Ires 2
and over 7,B00,<
there.
_ The cenaus
as born lu Germany
whose parents were born
Jacobs 9 Prescriptions
There Is more to the proper filling of a prescription than Is appar
ent at first glance. The sueoess of the physician, the health, the very life
of the patient Is dependent upon the care and judgment of the com
pounder, and the quality of the material he uses.
Accuracy Is everything, and the pharmaceutical chemist must give
his entire mind and thought to this one psrticular line, If he is to give
the best that Is In him.
Jacobs’ Prescription Department
ha* prepared for this contingency» and In fthfa department maintains four
e *pert pharmacists who devote their entire time to the filling of prescrip
tions. They have no other duty and no other thought f and their experi
ence, coupled with the use of the most complete laboratory of drug* and
chemical* In the United 8tates, supervised by the tame executives whose
c *re has been the cause of our euccess» assure* both physician and pa
tient
Accurate Service—Fresh Drugs
Reasonable Charges
In building up this unusual establishment we have borne In mlpd that
th « rudiments of the druggist's tuceeei ie the proper dispensation of druge.
Our service it prompt. We maintain a meeeenger service that will call
for and deliver your order.
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
6-8-10 Marietta Street.
23 Whitehall Street.
GORDON GIVEN ONE YEAR
IN THE FEDERAL PRISON.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga,, May 23.—Remus R. Gor
don, charged with using the malls for
a fraudulent purpose, was found guilty
yeaterday In the United States court
and sentenced by Judge Speer to serve
a sentence of one year and a day In the
United States penitentiary.
It was charged against Gordon that
he secured money from farmers as a
retaining fee for loans which he claimed
he was agent to secure from the "Eas
ter Loan, Building and Investment
Company."
About twenty witnesses, who claimed
to have been victims of Gordon, gave
testimony.
HOLDING EXAMINATIONS
AT MERCER COLLEGE.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Go., - May 23.—Examinations
are on at Mercer now. Both the law
and senior classes are in the midst of
them—the ph&rlnacy class having fin
ished.
The law department has two more
examinations. A. W. Lane will exam
ine the class on next Friday on real
property, and Judge W. H. Felton, Jr„
will hold his finals on evidence and
criminal laws May 30.
The senior class has only two or
three more to pass and they will be
ready to don the caps and gownB and
other dignities which are wont to clus
ter around this time of the collegiate
year.
Both classes (Will be graduated to
gether June 2 to 6.
JUDGE SPEER TO ENTERTAIN
MERCER LAW CLASS.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga. May 23.—Judge Emory
Speer has Issued invitations to the law
clast of Mercer University to attend a
reception to be given In his honor at
hit home on the evening of the 23d.
It Is the custom of Judge Speer to
have each class out to his home. In
Vlnevllle. during the graduation session
and It Is an occasion that Is looked for
ward to with pleasure by the young
’colonels.”
COL. HARRI8 TO 8PEAK
AT THE UNVEILING.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Colonel Nat E.
Harris Is to deliver the speech of pre
sentation Saturday at the unveiling of
the handsome monument that has been
ereoted In Atlanta to the memory of
the late General John B. Gordon. Col
onel Harris will be heard with a great
deal of Interest
OFFICER8 ON LOOKOUT
FOR MADAME MANTELL.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga. May 23.—A warrant has
been taken out In Justice A. P. Jones'
court by W. E. Raley, charging Madame
Mantell, the palmist, who laat week
shook the dust of Macon from her feel,
with larceny after trust. For a whllo
Tuesday morning It looked to the au
thorities at police headquarters that
the woman had been arrested In Atlan
ta but It was the wrong woman. The
one arrested was a reader of the past,
present and future, but not the one so
badly wanted In this city.
Police In all surrounding states have
been notified and are on the lookout for
her.
Solicitor Resumes Work.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon. Ga., May 13.—Solicitor Wil
liam Brunson, who has been III at his
home as the result of overwork, was at
his office yesterday and was receiving
the congratulations of his friends.
Mr. Brunson has about yielded to
the Insistence of hla physician and
friends and will take a much-needed
trip to recuperate.
Little Boy Dead.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ga., May 23.—Merrell P., Jr.,
•on of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Callaway,
died yesterday, after an Illness of sev
eral weeks. He had been sick for some
time, and was carried to the city hos
pital, where everything possible was
done for him.
Thomas Troy In Mseon.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Ox, May 21.—Thomaa
Trey arrived In- Macon early Wednes
day morning and atated that he had no
statement to make, but wished to thank
his many friends for the kind treatment
and courtesy shown him during hla re
cent unfortunate trouble.
Mr. Troy was deeply affected when
speaking of the affair, and stated that
the treatment shown him by the people
of Miami was the best that could be
shown. Mr. Troy will remain In Macon
for some time with his wife and chil
dren at the home of Mrs. Lee Worsham,
on High street
Discharged as Bankrupts.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon. Ga, May 22.—W. H. Toombs,
of Wilkes county, and W. J. D. Taylor,
of Abbeville, were both discharged from
bankruptcy yesterday by Judge Speer.
The firm of Roundtree, Knight & Cole
man. of Rents. Ga.. woe adjudicated
bankrupt by Judge Speer.
HIGH’S.
HIGH’S.
HIGH’S.
GREAT MAY SALE
101
MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR
Undermuslins of the sort
that appeals to the woinan
with fondness for dainty
lingerie. This now stock
was mado exclusively for
us in the best underwear
establishments in the
country. These garments
are conspicuous for the
materials, which are fine
and dainty ;for the sewing,
which is strong and Ann;
for the styles, which are
beautiful, and for the
shapes, which, though
generously large, fit per
fectly. Traveling sales
men tell us that they see
the equal of these values
in no other retail store on
the continent.
Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Chemises, lace
and embroidery trimmed; worth a third more; choice
Counter of Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers and Petticoats;
worth to $1.50 garment; at
Counter of beautiful Muslins of Cambric and Longclotli, elaborately lace and
embroidery trimmed; worth to $1.25 gar
ment, at
50c
,98c
ice and
89c
Women’s Corset Covers in numer
ous charming styles, trimmed in
dainty laces, ribbons, etc 50c
A great special in a white Petticoat,
•made of Cambric or Lingerie cloth,
strictly tailor made with deep tucked
flounce, etc; $1.50 value, for .... 98c
WOMEN’S WASHABLE
SHIRT WAIST
Splendid Corset Covers of Cambric,
beautifully lace trimmed; 45c value;
special 35c
Women’s splendid Cambric D r a w -
ers, open or closed; beautifully tail
ored; worked button holes, etc.; 39c
value 25c
SUITS
-SPECIAL-
$1.25
Short Kimonos and
Dressing Sacques of
Batiste
We’ll place on sale tomorrow on second
floor a new shipment of Women’s Washa
ble Shirt Waist Suits or House Dresses of
light and dark Percales and figured Lawns,
faultlessly tailored, plenty full, etc., at
$1.25 Each
These comfortable House Dresses are just
what you want for warm weather wear,
and are worth one-third to one-lialf more.
On sale after 8:30
For $1.25
LONG KIMONOS 89c
Women’s Long Kimonos of large flowered Organdies and Bastiste, with the
large loose sleeves, trimmed in bands of plain material, full length and just as
cool and comfortable as you please, in the prettiest of patterns, all fast wash
able colors.
Special
J. M HIGH CO.
\GRAND
MADAM QRAZIANI
and
MR8. IDA NEVIN PATTON
Mra. Melkleham, Aooompeniat,
Will glvo concert at the Grand Friday
night, May 24, umlr-r auspices
Shorter College
Admission 50c
NEXT WEEKi Matln.es Wednesday
and Saturday.
Opening of t-iumer Season
GEO. FAWCETT CO.,
Presenting the Delicious Comedy
“THE HENRIETTA”
Perfect Stage Bettings. Superb Company.
CASINO
Tonight—Matinee Thursday
The Merry Laughing Comedy .
“A RUNAWAY MATCH,”
NEXT WEEK:
LITTLE CHIP and MARY MARBLE.
Sale at Bijou Box Offloe.
[ Mir
im MUSIC FESTIVAL
ST. NICHOLAS AUDITORIUM,
MAY 20, 30, 31 and JUNE 1.
Schumann-Helnke, Campanarl, Bessie
Abott Single seats, $1.00, $1.25 $1.50,
on tale at_Haynee‘_Jewelry_ store, 37,
Whitehall. One fare plus 25 cents,,
round trip. Address mall order* to W.
1
2gggggJ|j
MATINEES AT 3 AND 4 P. M.
Children, 6 cents* Continuous Show
7:30 to 11:00 p. m.
This Week’s Billi
A. Corte. Brown, black face comedian.
Owen and Devernon, singing and danc
ing.
Rosa Mayo and Leonard Rose, In "Kll-
ty'a Letter.”
Ti:r- n y Wilkin., li'u.tr-.tedBong.
NO. 43 WHITEHALL 8T.
Friday and Saturday,
‘Ski Competition at St. Moritz.”
“Three H’a’Parth of Licks.”
“A Square Deal.”
“Signs of the Times.”
AMUSE U
No. 7 VIADUCT PLACE.
Friday and Saturday,
“La LOIE FULLER, Dancer.”
“Two Mischievous Boys."
"Phial of Poison.”
St Nicholas Auditorium
PONCE DE LEON PARK
SKATING THREE TIMES DAILY.
MU8IC EVERY NI3HT AND TUES*
DAY, THURSDAY AND SATULDAYl
AFTERNOONS. || ^
ATLANTA’S PLAYGROUND ,
PONCE DELEON PARK
A CAR A MINUTE
NOWOPEN
BAND CONCERTS AFTERNOON
AND NIGHT. EVERYTHING
FOR EVERYBODY.
HOTELS AND~RE80RT6.
GREENBRIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
WEST VIRGINIA
(The "OLD WUITH” Sulphur.) Now
open. Famous tor It* sulphur baths,
tlod.ro improvements, with private
both.. Permanent orchestra. Terms, IIS
to S3 week, ISO to m per month. Write
(or Illustrated booklet. Addreae,
GEO. A. MILLS. Jr- Manager.
Itrr. n'irt.T White Sulphur Spi 11.K<■ W. Va.
TAX NOTICE
State and County Tax
Books now open. Moke
your returns et once end
avoid the rush. Books
will close in a few days.
T. M. ARMISTEAD,
Tax Receiver.
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