Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, May 29, 1906, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textiliune LXXVI Federal Union Established in 1839 Southern Recorder 44 44 iSrg r Consolidated 187*. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA., MAY 29.1906. Number 49 J-MLS MUST BE DISPLAYED. Ru le for Patrons Alone Rural Routes. G. M. C. COMMENCEMENT. FREE DELIVERY A CERTAINTY. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. YOUNG GETS ANOTHER TRIAL. G. N.&I.C. COMMENCEMENT. 'The Serenaders,” by Prof. J. S. Atkin* son, a Prominent Feature. A The opera night of the Georgia Mf The Names of the Streets to be Posted and Houses Numbered. Uniter tlio posted laws, Milledgeville I in them for carriers to ostmaster Sibley has rece lowing notice concerning the . from tU Postal Department : Postmasters: On ami after July 1, 1906, patrons the ratal delivery sendee will be mired to display signals on their Ls when they leave mail in them for ricre to collect, as, after that date, rrion when serving their routes, will r be required to open and examine v mailboxes except those to which v have mail to deliver and those on iich signals are displayed to indicate to is mail for carrriers to collect. Those patrons whose boxes are it provided with signals most attach iok to some device which, when dis ced, will plainly show passiag rriers there is mail to he collected, is not necessary that such device ail be either complicated or costly; a rvsimple arrangement will answer •purpose. i. Carriers most lower the signals boxes after making collections, ;nded no mail is left therein j and r5t display the signals when they posit mail for patrons, unless the itrous have made request to the infrary. The carriers must be instructed to •ornptly inform patrons of their routes iri; regard to this Order, and you lonld, without expense to the Depart ed, nse such other necessary means r informing them as will secure (mplete understanding and full oom- ianee by all patrons on the date tioned. frfW the first of July patrons ot the * 1 Routes v.'ill be required to display I tarv College commencement will be a is entitled to free delivery of mail, the u on their boxes when they leave j great special feature. Prof. Reynolds , re ceipts at the post office having reach- pia ' collect^ i has again engaged the services of Mr. J. ( v x)D0r annum ■ecei^d the ! S. Atkinson, who staged “Echoes” last ’ year. Mr. Atkinson will produce this One of the conditions required to be year the beautiful musical fantasy, met before the system will he established “ The Sercn&dersJ>' is that the names of tire various streets This prodwCfTRnis more elaborate than : ghall be posted at the coruer s, and that the one given last year, in every detail. ! fche bouse8 shall 1)e nnmbe red. At a re- The music is all of a popular order, and cent meoting o{ the city Council a corn- very beautiful. mittee was appointed to take the uecess- Mr. Atkinson arrived yesterday and ar y s t; eps f 0 ] laV e this done, will enter upon his duties at once. This committee lias chosen Mr. Char- The cast this season will include two B rown to do tire work and lie has al- liundred and fitty people, and the col- j rea j y commenced the task. The person The Business College Bought by Messrs. Kennedy and Houck. Supreme Court for Third Time Gives An Interesting. Program Announced New Trial. President M M Parks. by THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH. The movement to erect a new Met!lo st church is progressing satisfactorily, le amount subscribed has passed the 2,00(1 mark."' Ou last Thursday evening, a largely tended called meeting of the Quar- rly Conference was held at the Par- uage, by the authority of the Presid- £ Elder. In the absenceof Dr. Heidt. ie pastor, Rev. Joel T. Daves,presided. A resolution was passed authorizing ie presiding officer to appoint a Build- ig Committee, which should be com- sed of five members. This Committee to have power to col- rt the subscriptions as they fall due, ud to expend the same. to the business interest of the city. The present management will make it one of the best business colleges in the lege chorus will be augmented by a vesidinc in each bouse will be assessed and the prospects are that the Lr vasHtirig \p eacn nonse wm De ust* sseu number qfpupils in attendance will _ The Supreme court has again granted The American telegraph and Com- a new trial in the case of the State mercial College of this city is under new Albert Young. management. 1 Young was arrested in April, IS Mr. J. H. Dickinson, who has charge 1 charged with killing Gus King, who | of the institution since its establishment, was found dead in the public road near has sold to Messrs. Jerome Kennedy, of McComb’s mount in East Baldwin, liav- Alabama, and Thomas H. Houck, of ing been shot to death. Young was Florida. The new owners took charge placed on trial at the July term of court, yesterday morning. found guilty with, recommendation to Both Messrs. Kennedy and Houck are mercy, and sentenced to the penitentiary thorough in their business, and the for life. His attorneys, Messrs. Hines school will be kept up to the highest A Vinson and John R. Cooper, appoaled standard. Since the establishment large the case to the Supremo Conrf, and the numbers of students have been in atten- negro was granted a new trial ou tlio dance, young men and young ladies oom- ground that, tlio evidence produced by tlio ing here from all sections of Georgia and State was not sufficient to warreut tlio other Sfates. It lias added a great deal 1 conviction. At the next term of Super ior court lie was again convicted and given a life sentence in the penitentary. His attorneys appealed his case, to the Supreme court, and lie was again grant The fifteenth session of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College is draw ing to a close. The college lias had a prosperous year, and both teachers and students will enjoy the coming vacation. Y large adult chorur. of our most popular ladies and gentlemen from the town. HfcYffiispoctor will be here this week, Everything points to a great success l to make an investigation of the claims, from every sense of the word. Tire , Qf the city for the system, and will make setting in one instance will be a large b j s repor t; olio Department at Wash- field of Easter Lillies and the “Dauoe ingt0I1 Tliere is uo (loubt he will re- of the Lillies,’ will also be execucted. C o mmpn q the establishment of free de- The rehearsals will be conducted iu sec- bvery tions. All are looking forward with a There were a number of unnamed great interest iu the special feature of struets iu the lCityi and t h e committee, with Mayor Horne, has named them as crease. We welcome Messrs. Kennedy and 1 Houck to the city, and wish them success iu their efforts. the commencement, on Monday June 18th. No pains will be spared to make this the most elaborate event ever given in Milledgeville. NOTICE:—My stock of Daniel Miner al Spring Water was exhausted again on Saturday, but 40 gallons have arriv ed since, and I am filling orders prompt ly. W. H. ROBERTS. follows: First street south of Screven street and running parallel with Screven, east and west shall be known as Creek street. Second street south of Screven running east and west shall be known as South Boundary. First street east of Lincoln street and running north and South parallel with Lincoln shall be known as East Boun- Electric Light Plant Will Not Be Sold, dary A meeting of the stockholders of the First street north 8l Montgomery Milledgeville Electric Light Company street, formally known aB North Boun- was held yesterday afternoon, for the dary running east and west parallel with puri»ose of adjusting plans for the j Montgomery, shall be known as Wall settlement of the mortgage held by the [ street. Milledgeville Banking Company. ' Second parallel street north of Mout- Mr. Horne, who is one of the largest j gomery shall be known as Branch street, stockholders, says .that the plant will Third parallel street north of Mout- not. be sold at public outcry next Tues- gomery shall be known as Poplar street, day, and that the stockholders will Fourth parallel street north of Mont- settle every cent of their indebtedness, 1 gomery shall be known as Pine street, and continue to operate the plant. Fifth parallel street north of Mout- This is good news, for it would be a ' gomery shall be known as Railroad blow to Milledgeville if the plant should ' street. be compelled to shut down. Sixth parallel street north of Mont. Mr. Horne says that the Electrie 1 gomery shall be known as Oak street. Light Plant has not paid a dividend in Seventh parallel street north of Mont- several years, and that the $12,000 was 1 gomery shall be known as Elm street. borrowed for the purpose of making im provements. ATTENTION, BALDWIN BLUES. The Committee will also take under , Armory, Co. E, 3rd Regiment Infantry, ivisement the location of the new I U. G. G. ructure, and report to the Church Con-i . ... * ,, WW! rence as to their judgment concerning i Milledgeville, G&-, - .> »• tie most available 6ite. The Church j To officers and enlisted men: (inference by majority vote shall de- Meet at your armory Thursday, May mine said location and its action shallj al( at 3;3(J p m f to atteu d target prac- Mr. Daves has not yet announced the I Fine. The uniform worn will be khaki, unmittee, but will probably do so next | with white gloves. undav - : The target practice will take place on the range at the Prison Farm. The ttention, Camp Doles No. 730, U. C. V. citizone are iuvited to attend - ’ j D. S. Sanford, Capt.-"' Attend meeting at the Court House. ! otiJay morning, June 4th, at clock, to celebrate the birthday 'resident Jefferson Davis. Ky order of the Commander. Andrew J. Miller, , G Grieve, Adjutant. 8eeretarv. Eighth parallel street north of Mont gomery shall be known as North Boun dary street. First street west of Tatuall street, running north and soath, formally known as West Boundary, shall be known Walnut street. Second parallel street west of Tatuall street shall be known State street. Third parallel street west of Tatnall street shall be known Wootten street. Fourth parallel street west of Tatuall street shall be known as West Boundary'. r GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE ed a new trial on n technical point. At the January term, 1906, of the Superior court, lie was tried for the third time. In the meantime, the State had strength ened its case, and Solicitor Pottle was determined that there should be no grounds for an appeal. His oonsel were determined to take advantage of every technicality, and the trial of tlie case was stubbornly contest ed, and full of colloquies between the at The Faculty lias formally adopted the , torneys and the court, which made it last Sunday in May as the Commence ment Sunday. The opening of the ses sion will vary slighfly from year to year, as each session will consist of thirty-eight weeks, counting backwards from tlie Wednesday following the last Sunday in May. Occasionally the open ing day will fall in August, between the twenty-seventh and thirty-first, but as a rule it will come about the first of September. For several reasons this permanent arrangement will prove sat isfactory. full of interest and spice. Tlie jury brought in a verdict of guilty and Young was for the third time sentenced to th penitentiary for life. His attorneys again appealed to the Supreme court for a new trial, which was granted ou a technicality, in a decision handed down Thursday. This has been one of the most stub bornly fought criminal cases ever in this county, and hns attracted much interest, on account of the number of times it has been before the courts. The evidence x x x against Young is almost entirely circum- According to the perpetual calendar, stanlial, and his atttorneys liavo not left as recently adopted, the calendar for a S1UR }° P oud unturned to clea The commencement exorcises will begin on Saturday night, with the Junior Promenade ou tlie Mansion lawn. 0 The commencement sermon will be delivered at tlie now Presbyterian church on Sunday morning, June 3rd, at eleven o’clock, by Rev. L. L. Knight, of Atlanta, It is probable that Rev. Mr. Knight will also fill the pulpit on Sunday night. g y* ” 'j .> will be him. They have shown unusunl determination in defending their client. At the last term of the Supreme court Col. Carl Vinson made an able argument, hand ling the case with great skill. Young will be tried for the fourth time at tlie July term of court, and again every inch of ground will be warmly contested by bis attorneys and Solicitor Pottle. 1906-1907 will be as follows Thursday, Sept. 4th —Opening Day. Thursday, November 29th.—Thanks giving Day—Whole Holiday. Friday, December 21st.—Christmas Holidays Begin. Wednesday, January 2nd.—Exercises Resumed. Saturday, January 19th.—Lee’s Birth day. Monday, January 21st.— Mid Term Examinations. Friday, April 26tli.—Memorial Day] Monday, May 10th.—Final Examina tions Begin. Sunday, May 26tli.—Commencement Sermon. Tuesday, May 28th.—Commencement. Day. Wednesday,May 29th..-Barracks Clos es. X X X X While uo final decsiiou lias been reached, it is altogether likely that this cadet uniform will hereafter be adopted: Bine Blouse and. Trousers, witli white Btripes, Bell cap, goods of best Cbarlotts- ville woolens; one Khaki uniform with Bell cap. of same material; two pairs white dnek trousers, six pairs of Berlin 1 these games would be played during the gloves. According to best estimate pos- first week in June, but the exact dates sible the outfit will cost about twenty- were fixed only on last Monday. The six dollars—possibly a little less. This B. H. S. undoubtedly had the strongest uniform will prove more satisfactory, it: team in the northern division of tlie is thought, than any that could be sug- prep league. The team was suspended gested. The blue uniform will be dis-1 by the autocratic executive committee, On Monday, June 4th, the following exercises will take place: 1. 8:30 a. m.—Exhibition of work of Physical Training Department. 2. 9:15 to 11:()o a. m.—Exhibition of Collegiate work, of Model School work, of Drawing Department, and Book keeping, Stenography and Typewriting, of Dressmaking, and Millinery. 3. 11:00 a.m.—Meeting of Alumnae Association. 4. 4 p. m.—Exhibition of Domestic Science Department. ^8:00 p. m.—Annual Concert. Tuesday, June 5th, the following will be the program: 1. 10 a. m.—Graduating Exercises. Essays by Misses Colquitt Newell. Russell Lasiter and Julia Wiseubaker ; Addresses by Miss Martha Berrv, Rome and acting Chancellor D. C. Bar- row of tlie University of Georgia Presentation of Certificates and Diplo mas. 2. 4 p. m.—Laying of Corner Stone of the new Chappell Industrial Building, with Masonic ceremonies, Max Meyer- hart, of Rome, officiating, and assisted by Masons of Milledgeville. Andresses by Governor Terrell, Capt. Newell, Col, John Temple Graves, Chancellor Bar row, State School Commissioner W. R, Merritt, Miss Martha Berry and others.. 3. 8 p. m.—Alumnae Banquet. that they will contribute of their tal ents to the success of “The Serenaders.” The training received in rehearsal is in valuable, more than comirensnting those who take part for the trouble and the work. Tlie college has never yet count ed in vain upon the help of the young people of the city, many of whom re ceived their academic training within its walls. Nor will this year prove an exception to the rules. “The Serena ders” must be made the greatest hit in the history of Milledgeville. X X X X The Atlanta Boys Higli School team is coming to this city for three games with the cadet team June 7, 8, 9. It has been known for some weeks that tinctive, this being the only military school in the country, certainly in Geor gia, to adopt it exclusively. The blue and witli as little ceremouy as was met ed out to the G. M. C. team. After the suspension of his team, Manager Sparks 11 MRS. HINES’ RECITAL. rt^The recital given by Mrs. Edward Roberts Hines at the Georgia Normal | and Industrial College on Wednesday blouse and white trousers will make a determined to make a tour of the state, | decidedly neat and dressy uniform for ! playing college teams wherever he could ' commencement and other special oeca- j secure games. Tlie team comes from sions. The Khaki can bo worn from j Barnesville to this city. It goes witli- ^Coi. Joseph E. Pottle, Messrs. B. I. j evening was one of the finest musical Fraley. Samuel Evans, C. F. Barrett,; performances ever given in the city. Terrence Treanor, C. W. Robson, Carl Mrs. Hines is one of this year’s gradu- Viuson and J. B. Malpass left yesterday | ates iu music, and her finished manner for Albany, to attend a meeting of the ! and artistic rendition of the most Elks. JUNE WEDDINGS HAWK** No piece without the trade-marlt on it ie genuine. can be most appropriately decorated with ::::::::: : : Cut Glass, Sterling Silver, and Hand Painted China, such as you will find at Dixon Williams’. Also the young girls and young men gradu ates will delight to wear some of our Handsome Selections suited to the occasion. The pnblic is cordially invited to look at these goods, and let us assist in the matter of selec tion. Its alright if you buy it from DiXON WILLIAMS J difficult compositions was equal to a professional pianist^/' Mrs. Hines waS assisted by a doable quartette, composed of Misses Duggan, Kittrell. Ware, Ward, Smith, Cobb, Tappan and Glosier, and who elicited much well merited applause. The following was the PROGRAM. Concerto. (F Sharp Minor)—Hiller. Andante Expressivo.—Mrs. Edward R. Hines. —Orchestral parts on Second Piano. (a) To the Sunshine—Schumann (b) When at Dawn in a Dress of Green— Schumann.—Double Quartette. Sonata. (Moonlight)—Bee t li o veu Allegretto and Presto.—Mrs. Hines. Crucifix—Pulesbrina—Double Quar tette. (a) Voices of Spring—Sinding (b) Impromptu—Chopin—Mrs. Hines. Bobolinks’ Song — Emery — Double Quartette. Presto Agitato—Mendelssohn— Mrs. Hines. Serenade—Schubert — Double Quar tette. Staccato Etude — Rubinstein—Mrs. Hines. tlie opening, well into i November, and from early in April to the end of the session. For rough usage in the daily drills and for field service iu en campment, there is nothing that can supply its place. Besides, it is the only uniform that can be worn with any out saying that there will be a battle royal when B. H. S. meets G. M. C. ou the latter’s diamond. Both teams will fightjdesperately for the victory. The people of Milledgeville and the sur rounding country—even as far away as Sparta and Eatonton—should crowd the comfort during the hot months. The l grand stand and overflow the bleachers Berlin Glove costs little over half as much as the kind now in use and will last twice as long. The use of this glove will prove a great saving to the cadets and be more satisfactory in every way. x x x x Prof. J. S. Atkinson reached the city Monday morning and at once reported to President Reynolds, at the college. He and Mrs. Atkinson have taken np the work of preparation for th6 dramat ic entertainment to be given as part of the commencement, Monday night,* June 18th., with their characteristic en ergy. Prof. Atkinson is a past master in the difficult art of entertaining the pnblic with dramatic jierformauces. This year lie will put ou “The Sere naders,” a more elaborate production than the “Echoes from Operas,” which gave such pronounced pleasure last year. In a few days the cast of the characters will be made and the work of rehersal begun. Under the direction; imum. He can do more, and do it bet ter, in ten days] than the ordinary man will accomplish iu a month. X X X X ~Last year a goodly company from the city generously came forward and gave very valuable assistance in the enter tainment. Indeed, tlie wonderful suc cess of the affair was due in no small measure to these outsiders, It is ex pected that these and other good people will be no less generous this year, and during each of the three games. The boys deserve a regular Commencement Prize Drill crowd. Gov. Terrell and a party froiffAnlauta will arrive in Milledgeville Mchchiy night and will leave Wednesday morn- ing. ________ Death of Mr. J, S. Traynham. Mi 1 . J S. Traynham died at his home in Columbus last Friday, 1! is remains reached this city Sunday and were car ried to East Baldwin, where they were buried yesterday at Black Spring ceme tery. Mr. Traynham was a resident of this county for a number of years, and was a successful farmer. He left here four or five years ago and moved to Colquitt county.where he lived for a short while, and then went to Columbus, where he lived until his death. The news of his death was heard here with deep regret. MRS. HARRIETT WALKER. Tlie remains of Mrs. Harriett Walker were brought to this city Sunday after noon from Jewells, Ga., and interred iu the city cemetery. Mrs. Walker was well known in this city, having resided here a number of years. She was a sister of the late Rev. Wm. and Mr. James Shea. She was a good woman, kind hearted and true, and was controlled by the highest impulses. Her life was made up of good deeds, and she will always be remembered by a host of friends, who loved her devotedly. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE EXCHANGE BANK Located at Milledgeville, Ga., at the close of business April 6th, 1906. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $70,223 86 Demand Loans 2,300 00 Overdrafts Secured 674 73 Overdrafts Unsecured 1,330 14 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 3,000 00 Banking House None Furniture and Fixtures 657 37 Due from Banks and Bankers in the State 2,11803 Due from Banks and Bankers in other States 2,680 64 Currency 0,505 00 200 00 Gold Silver, Nickles and Pennies. 2,423 46 Checks and Cash Items 296 08 Total 1 $92,409 31 LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid in $25,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 6,844 46 Dae to Banks and Bankers in this State 270 82 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 60,294 03 Notes and Bills Rediscounted. None Bills Payable, Including Time Certificates representing Borrowed Money None $92,409 31 innty ol Before me came Otto M. Conn, Cashier of the Exchange Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank. OTTO M CONN, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of April, 1906. E. P. GIBSON, J. P.

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Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, May 29, 1906, Image 1