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UNION RECORDER. MILIEDGEV1LIE, CA^ DECEMBER 24,1925
ENNIS FOR GOVERNOR
Rumor has had It for some time
that Capt. J. Howard Ennis, of Mil
ledgevillc, Ga.. is to be a Gubermt
torial candidate when the next Gen
oral Election rolls around. Reliable
sources tend to confirm the rumor.
Such being the case we hencr forth
and forthwith declare ourselvc- for
Ennis, absolutely and entirely, hr*”*,
soul and body. Having cone on rec m
ord in this matter os stoutly as wo
know how. we herewith explain our
rcusoni* for doing so. tNot that w»
SERVICES HELP AT PRESBYTER.
IAN CHURCH ATTENDED BY
LARGE CONCOURSE OF PEO
PLE. j
LIGHT CANDLES ON THEIR
TREES OF HOPE
Wondrous rye* are blinking 1 ,
The funeral sendees of Mr. J. W.
McMillan were held at the Presby-
nir uuii .k w terian church Fyiday morning at half-
in the least, apologizing to any ? a/t rlev;n o clock,
ox fed
rcadtr* may hare the benefit of » »»»■>•* .»Join ,.ay.ng
hnnwledce of thb. man. nnd one *v ° f '“P** 1 t0 " ™“"
.... whom they honored and respected,
ng for him.) R ev . T G. Watts officiated and
firs* place Captain Fnnt<* * .... ...
, ,, , . . .mid a high tribute to the life and
-hbor; and has always be»n *.* ** *“*•' „ ...
iv.aracter of Mr. McMillan. The life
he had lived pleached Its own ser-'
mon. During the services the songs j
that were sung were of Mr. McMil-1
well
onr m*i*rhbor in act,
deed. He has been in and out of our
nnd county, knows us and we
nnd angels gathering nenr a myriad v Mm ha , |, cl . n , .
downy bed. Mother, pot their ba. und „ Dr m«xtim». h». upon •=■■'» ®<™ -dectinn. Tne floral of-.
- • ' - . . ferings sent by friends were great.
••merous occasion* befnenned our , . . ... ,
ri-lzrn,. an,, when we have been hi. *» and b ' a “
gnesf. we hove alway, enjoyed hi. arrangement The remain, were
V * A u .buried on the family square ui the
•.pen- ear. p ** .... city cemetery, the pallbearers being
In the second place Captain Ennis tJje deacons, and honorary paUbcar"
bii-s to sleep, their tender smiles
reusing cheeks of innocence. The
rives are laughing as they take
rest in drops of shimmering dew, «
all the world is ready for the coming
day—for this is Christmastide.
y lor Ulis tit v.,11 i-uiitwuut, , . .. .. J tnovw.iw, — — d »—-— I
Gaze then old nnd young into the ■* “ m “" who ha. unlimited rape - pr> the eWtw of lhc p re »byterian
irlit nigh, and « again the vi»io„ i
starlit night and see again the
of the manger—feel that spirit of the
Child King—Jesus—He who brought
to us the everlasting heritage *»f
Love and Peace 'and Hope. Out on
you. you greybeards, if you d<
* country in the General Assembly, t J uj|
nd his district in the Senate. In fact
aside the frown and hold a hand of 1
hearty welcome* to the coming Santa ’’
Claus.
The child is King—Long live the
King—for happy land when all the _ . . _ .
days shall be those of trustfulness * ,an '*** n ‘ nn
ho has ever lived here
, , , _ , ..ill be more greatly missed than Mr.
Pr >'” idt '" t of th ' of G " ,r - ! McMiK.n for he wa. the friend of aU
,l ." ri " C i .'“ UM , "“""' dur people, and alway., had . cheer-
i"t:*in ""I* service to ms . tate, g^.^g an d kindly words for his
p has. nt all tirn-s. served uj*on the
n*t important committees. There
no man in Georgia who is more
frrvlinr with the workings of the
and all Hie hours be those of purity *^ le time has certainly
of heart and tenderness of soul. The nffairs rf our State, when we
chilling blasts of warlike trumpet’s nced helm, a man of exper-
call transformed to melody of God '“ nc * a " d of P««ulinr qualifications,
like glory to ears not yet attuned to We nee d » roan who, regardless of
sounds of bestial conflict. h '< affiliations, regardless of his
ituplicity i. disarmed by gnzing , * Dd '' rraardlc,. of preare which
eye, of love th., comprehend only v !•“' ,0 iT*
that the truth i. ail in nU The ,h ” < ! ri " foll °" , the d,cta,c " of ■»■*
world i. in the heart, which at thl, i ™ pcrv *“ a * *“ ">'■
yuleUde «««.» i» .trengthened and ", he •» ri ^'
renewed hy the fpirit of the King Iho hert for oar firand Old
of Kings State. In our opinion Ennis is the
Let Christman chime. Hog oat. ar - ,BT - h ' <• «
echoing from meadow land, nnd n, " fi '" ioni1 M'tlcUna! in fact he i.
throughout the busy .treet. of great " »•««• »•» al "' d ' caperienee
iadurtriai center,. Let henrt, re f" d . b * St “ U " dln *< “
freshed take joy and gladne^ to J.' “ ** 1 v,,rwd lhc !’ oliU « «f
tho.e who ore heavy Inden. Can y J' " rcl ”' kno "' *' h *' n to !i,l ' n ® nii
to them your gift,, light the candle. Ha - ‘™veled
on their tree, of hope. Let .mile. , , old r " nd ’ omr ' , ' rn '' timM
ef love .hint- upon them, and be re- ” rd , n “ l *" h 1 ' div 'rted into inoe.
fleeted from the .ilvered globes thnt '." “I Al tim ' h< '
hang from many thou,and »hrub» -.f "ill not lie bambonzled or
green. ^ bluffed by the threats or promise*
Tbi, i, Christmas! Children', dav. t.-®?!. 1 ^ IW ” h " V ‘'
the yearly echo of the Child of God! h " ,U " *'”“
brought to a, that we may thrill in
the joy of service and loee of fellow.
Kind hearted, sympa
thetic. charitable and yet he wa* a
man of affair*. The forty years he
cpvnt here were years of activity, and
*” e C B P*tol» | h e has left hi* footprint* in the prog*
and advancement of thl* city
* n | and community.
The man who so lives that when
he reaches the end of his journey,
can fall on sleep honored and re-
•pected by his fellow man on ac
count of the good be has wrought;
his living has not been in vain.
occupied his full time.
Mow. as never before, we need
r nho is thoroughly familiar with
c quest'
DEATH OF MR. SAM B. COLLINS
Mr. Samuel B. Collins died at his
home in the northeastern part of
Baldwin county, Saturday, Dec. li*.
The funeral services and burial were
at Black Spring church Monday, Rev.
J. F. McCluney officiating.
Mr. Collins was born October Id,
1842, and was a few days over 83
years of age at the time of his death.
He was n Confederate Veteran, and
after the war engaged in farming
which he did j*ucce?«fuliy. He was
faithful, quiet citizen, and *n hon
est man. He wan a member of the
Baptist church and made a good
mighbor and friend. He has enter.
• d upon a reward prepared for tho-«e
walk uprightly, and die in
Presents^ At The Methodist Church
Last Sunday Evening
- J f Various institutions of j t _
Chririma, awoke! Salute the Imp- ‘ "’m well “or ^°I™ E CANTAT * WAS *
Vy r m the hou...-holder i. ,W one who! DEUCHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE*'" '*“ ri, ’ lr the l) “r d en- uoii that th-
NAME OF THE LORD THY """"" >" by withuol
COD IN VAIN. ’nraj his ju^t share. A man who
.lUf'ulfmfe!!, aro C °T* nd T’ nt “f' ™ au ” ^bm^moUan " l„"°o„°i Tl ” ! V™™*™ ° f ‘be Chriatma,
to^e a. „t l o7o P ffl^'determi' «> fnt.U JA Kmg Shall Reign.'
-<7* - ^ z:
ly aratmg'oar Zy Jverf'^ troUb,c " and a « d «' »" d one L °° t - ontani!l ° f charch ' was
»f oar girl,, ha. reached a point that *7 7 "** .1" ." d,, ^ ,,a . , ' nmonnt of
<eive l ^mrncdiale^co , rrcet d on^ 0,lld ".7* ° f
most delightful and inspirin'* and
'.ritnessed by a large crowu
The Cantata consisted of the
prophecies of the coming of Christ
an a the fulfillment of the prophe
cies. Miss Martha Bass read the
scripture story throughout the pre
sentation of the Cantata.
The singing was sweet and melod.
ious, and waa greatly enjoyed. 1 |
Those taking part were: |
Choir—Mra. R. E. Long. Mrs. LT|
«cive immediate correction Were h! " commonw, ' a,th * a " d not think so
*re t o reflect, not one of us would Tiu ~ ?l f a 5' ndlMmwt ' We
dream of using the name of our tU " k , C * pU,n Ennl * i# raan . we
father in the loose and offensive man- f ert * in,y commeT,d to your at-
ner in which wc hear bandied about. tlon “Ponton Messenger,
the name of Him who U father t« a ssnr.
each of ur. j ^ PROCLAMATION
The thought that profanity adds Office of the Mayor, City of MiL
^tnength to expression is one of the kdgcville, December Iff, 192&, • ...
fallacies. Great men, great women,' The y sad intelligence of the death|P- Longino, Mrs. W. A. Massey, Mrs.
great writers, irruut «n» n ir—. i.—~ -f «- t «• u-um.. ‘ «- h. Farr, Mrs. C. J. Conn, Mrs. E.
Harrow, Miss Minnie Grant, Ilea.
Winifred Crowell; Messrs. Lawson,
and Walter Blanks, L. H. Andrews,
E. Darrow. C. J. Conn and John
Grant.
Biblical Character.*—Miss Martha
Ba**, Mia* Ruby Farr. Miss Mary-
Joyce and MI** Dorothy Banks, As-
bury Farr, Ed Barnes, Jr., Wm.
Moore, Misses Mary Bell Gflstrap,
Evelyn Wilson, Martha Emory, Anne
Bone and Ruth Farr.
great writers, great speakers have of Mr. J. W. McMillan ha* brought
come to see that strength and power' sadness to the hearts' of all our pco-
• lie in zlmpUcity. and that iven the pie. and they hasten to give cipres.
use of adjectives should he avoided i »I° a of their deep sympathy,
when possible. That man is strongest Mr * McMillan, by his unstinted
Wh. holds hit anger in reserve. r r ' i "‘° a . nd hi ”
..... cous character, has endeared him-
Rigfateous indignation carries point to thi% connnnn f ty , and Ws un-
only When expressed In calmness— timely dinth has caused profound
the expression of mature and deiib- sorrow.
crate conviction set forth with firm- 1 The common desire of all our peo-
ness and regret i pi* 1* to offer some tribute of love
How terribly shocking to on, m ™7 ^
; noble man. As a suitable expres-
n> refinement to hear from almost «i„ n of our city’s bereavement, ! dl lCOL. SIBLEY HOST TO
v-hildi.h llgf the oath that ahould be I reel that the city offices be closed ; DIRECTORS OF KIWANIS CLUB
rew-m-d lor solemn and aacred oc- on Priday at eleven o'clock for one! 1
casions How disgusting to hrar ma- honr ' and 1 ,, " l! R eM u thr | The former and preaent directors
. , that during the hours of the funeral |of the Kiwanis Club were guests of
tore men and women set such nn.„ f Mr j w McMillan all uwrk. aslroi. Erwin Sibisy. at a turkey din-
example to their children. The care.! f . r , u „tl,| r . cease, and that all! ner spread at the Baldwin Hotel
less use of the name of God ha* places of business be closed. Monday evening,
reached that pass where it has hi- I direct that this proclamation be A delightful dinner was served
come almost a part of ordinary con-i kandsd 4,1 bu * ine ** *»»«•** ot the and afterward* several questions rel
A< * « .las. cit y ‘ ative to the interest of the KiwanLs
venation. I, make, rite flipping , Thi , mh dlJ , „ f
away pf M reverence for the divin- l925> ( J Mr. Sibley nroved a most congen
ity And of respect for the constituted , J. H. ENNIS, Msy.r. ial host ^rd as President oi the
authorities; it becomes at once as i[Attest: R. T. Raisdch, Clerk. Club, he wa* assured of the
first ccnhe at once as : \ — : and cnthuaLutic cooperation for the
diatarieful a. It is obnuainus. Let our . Th ' J , °“ r b* nk *, af MMWstervJIU- approaching year.
. have declared their regular semi- > ■ ■ ■ ■■
first and fixed resolution be to end Btinna j dividend, and mailed checks J vanes A Robinson have received
ihia thoughtleas and unpleasant prac- t . the atockholdera. AU »f them a car load of mules which they are
tke. _ , have had successful yean. 'offering for sale.
EVERYTHING
for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Ready for Your Selection at ROGERS’
The.ae Prices Good Until Christmas '
SH
FRUITS AND
We have a large assortment ordered especially for the holidays.
Among the good produce values tha twe offer are Apples, Oranges.
Bananas, Grapefruit, Grapes, Lemons, Lettuce, Celery Spinach.
Cranberries, Tomatoes, Onions, Turnip Salad and Rutabagas!
There are many more items of interest that we haven’t space to
■» * v * VB * ** c liesv cil i • BUdvG tO
Sf tl0n ’ We SUg8re8t you visit a R °S ers ’ stor e and see for yonr-
-GOODIES FOR THE CHRISTMAS FEAST-
and49? PUre PaU Candies -^c-20c-25c-Box Candles
Sun Maid Raisins, Seeded, Seedless, puffed Seeded, 15 oz. 15c
Dromedary Dates, 25c. Hallowe en Sugared Dates, 4 oz. 9c, 12 oz.
Funsten’s Pecan Halves, 2 oz. 25c—31-2 oz. 37c—8 oz. 71c
Diamond Shelled Walnuts, 3 oz. can 21c—8 oz. can 42c
Italian ehestnuts, lb. 19c-Drake Almonds, lb. 30c—Brazil
Nuts, lb. 32c.
Mixed Nuts, lb. 30c-Pecans, lb. 60c-Walnuts, lb. 30c-King
State Walnuts, 39c.
Special Reduction for the Holidays
Snowdrift tags
4Jlll/nUl III For CAKE BAKING
7QC No. 10 Pail $|.49
• 5f 8 Lbs. Net
No. 5 Pail
4 Lbs. Net
CAMPBELL’S SOUPS
All Varieties, Can |QC
LIBBY’S OLIVES
Plain, 3 oz 14c
Stuffed 3 oz. 16c, 6 oz 30c
Queen, 12 oz. 25c, 20 oz. ... 49c
ASPARAGUS
Medium Green, picnic size 23c
PICKLES ~ •
Amer. Sweet Mixed, 7 oz. .. 15c
30 oz 4j c
Heing, Sweet Mixed ... 23c
Sour plain a<r
CRANBERRY SAUCE
Ocean Spray, 1 lb„ 5 oz. can 28c
RICHLAND SUGAR CORN
No. 2 Can ,‘.J2c
YOU’LL NEE PALL THESE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
Libby’s Moist Mincemeat QAC
16 oz. Glass Jar JU
Atmore’s Condensed 1iC
Mincemeat 8 oz. W
MRS. WATSON’S PIE CRUST
Insures Flaky Crust 1CC
8oz. ,-r lu
BAKER’S COCOA 1-2 lb 23c
Fifths 10c
HERSHEY’S 1-2 IK 22c, 1-510c
ROGERS’ I IK Jar 30c
BAKERS’ CHOCOLATE 1-21K
23c, Fifths 10c
Hershey’s, 1-2 IK 22c
Fifths 9c
BAKER’S COCONUT
Southern Style, 4 oz. 18c
Blue Label, 10 oz. 18c
PREMIUM SHRED
Eights 9c Quarters, 14c
DROMEDARY
Shredded Cocoanut
Quarter Pound 18c
PLUM PUDDING
Libby’s No. I 35c, No. 1-2 . .19c
HEINZ Plum or Fig
Pudding
42°
EXTRACTS
Sauer’s Vanilla, No. 2 16c
Killer’s Lemon, No. 2 16c
gaby Pare Vanilla, 11-2 oz37c
gaby Pure Lemon, l j.g oz. 27c
gaby Vanilla, 4 ox. 36c
Price’s Lemon, 11-2 oz.... ,36c
Price’s Vanilla, 11-2 oz. .. .31c
Sauer’s Rum Extract.-8.oz. 51c
COMPLETE LINEOF '*
DURKEETS SPICES
MUSHROOMS
First Choice ...18c
EDWARD’S PRESERVES
Red Raspberry—Blackberry—
Cherry—Strawberry—Peaek
16oz.Jar.JgC
JELLO All Flavors.
W
KNOX GELATINE
Sparkling or Acidulated JQC
EDWARD’S JELLIES
Red Currant. 9az ’20 C
Jthore-s a ROGERS Slorangaryouj
al
f Where Satiilacllon U a certainly 1
mm