Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, October 07, 1926, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Texttiimt VOLUME XCVU ta ‘JR, ^dcmlle. (U., 7/1926 Consolidated ia 1172 No. 8 BIG PREP CLASH HERESATURDAD SOUTHEASTERN CHAMPS TO IN VADE DAVENPORT FIELD FOR early SEASON CENTURY BATTLE. AULLEDGEVILLE METHODIST CHURCH OFFICERS NAMED proudly wearing the crown of the Champions of the Southeast, won after defeating the best of this sec tion la* 1 season, the football war riors of the Academy of Richmond County, down in Augusta, will invade Davenport Field to clash with the G. M.’ C. Cadets in the big Prep Classic of the season. The visitors rated as one of the best prep elevens in the country come here Friday, favorites oyer the local school. The Academy boys have a tea mthat lost season went through without once bowing to an opponent. They met the best in -the Southeast and in equal regularity they sent the invaders back with heavy defeat. In bringing the Au gusta team here Coach Rents has brought the best in the state in a prep class and the big mountain in his path to championship honors. The Cadets .after defeating the Aggies last Friday have bee n drilled and scrimmaged for the approaching buttle. They are primed for their hardest fight of the season and will meet the visitors to give them their best. The game gets underway at 3:30 .Suturduy afternoon with Coach Blair of Macon handling the game. An overflowing crowd is expected to at tend this game. The people here will have the opportunity of seeing *.he best game of the season. Fourth Quarterly C»(mM S«»day AltwiMa The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Milledgeville Methodist church was held Sunday afternoon. The full report of the year’s work could not be made as the North Georgia Conference docs not assem ble until November 10th. The following officyn, wet*, re named for the ensuing year: Stewards—E. W. Allen, R. S. Al ford, J. F. Bell, Jr., E. E, Bell, M. S- Beil, H. G. Bone, D. W. Brown, H. G. Banks, O. M. Conn, C. M. Davis, J. C. Grant, C. R. Harper, J. L. Harper, Geo. W.Hollinshead, E. R. Hines, J. E. Kidd, E. C. Kidd, L. P. Longino, W. A. Massey, D. F. Montgomery, W. H. Montgomery-, R. B. Moore, M. M. Parks, S. D. Sternbridge, W. W. Stembridge, E. A. Tigner, -H. S. Woottcn, R. H. Women. Church Lay Leader, J. C. Grant. Sunday School Sutp., M. S. Bell; District Steward, M. S. Bell; Rec. Sec., R. B. Moore. Resolutions expressing apprecia tion of the work done by Rev. W. G. Crawley, during his four years as Presiding Elder of the Oxford Dis trict were passed by a rising vote. SUPREME COURT DISMISSES CONVICTS WILL CONSTRUCT ROAD TWO AND ONE-HALF MILES OF THE HIGHWAY TO MACON WILL BE BUILT BY CONVICTS OF STATE PRISON FARM. The County Commissioners und the ] State highway Department are go- I0HNS0N-BE.NF0RD CASE 1 ni|f to build " hifth "'”>' f™ n ‘hi* ciyt to the Jones county line. Rule. It H». No Jo »:.r e d££, s r ra ‘ c r,‘ «, nday d',m,„edI he appeal of of thc SU(e rrism , Form Aade Johnson and Jarrntt A. Ben ford for want of jurisdiction. The attorneys of Johnson and Benford sought a new trial, alleging ihat they had not been granted a proper opportunity to consult coun sel before their trial. W. A. McClel lan. of Macon, was stopped in the midst of his argument by the mem bers of the Court and told that the ease was not in the jurisdiction of the United States Court Mr. Mc- ( lellan hud been accompanied to Washington by W. O. Cooper who is also employed. Johnson and Benford were con victed in May, 1924, in the Jones county Superior Court on the charge assaulting an aged white woman and have been denied a new trial ell the courts of the State. it is estimated that it will be about •twenty days before the remittur :hc ca8c is received at the trial court and the men resentenced. not known what yrill be the next step taken by the attorneys An agreement has been reached between the Commissioners, the State Highway Department, the Pris on Commissioners and Superintend- J>una»ay,-by which the ifimntcs Ail) struct two and one-half miles, mencing at the limits of the city of Milledgeville. The work will be commenced at i early date. e| western union telegraph office HAS NEW FIXTURES Thu Western Union Telegraph of- , ' ,n thiB cit Y ■» now on. of the ' it equipped among the small cities m the State. New furniture ha, ju,t sen Installed, among which are xr,„ to t , :, I r [ b ' M ' ** * -tc. The , 'g r rt,c ° rd8 - no » <*«"> dually attractive 0 '‘ prosents “ un - inrrLr . appearance, and ’nr.cgcr Fred Datsn.. i- . i has mudeTZ '■ render the mo.t ,ff , ” " the public ‘Tmlent service C. S. C. W. STUDENT BODY ENJOYS ANNUAL HIKE Several Jfour* Spent at Treanor’* Meadow by Girts The student body of G. S. C. W. enjoyed their annual hike Monday afternoon. .More than a thousand of Georgia’s b.ightest and sweetest girls lefw the college in a formation of two and two, chaperoned by members of the faculty and marched to the Treanor Meadow on the east side of the Oconee river. Dr. M. M. Parks, President, had arranged a perfect program to make the occasion one long to be remem bered. He placed relay stations along the route, n^d each of the girls, as they passed, were given packages of peanuts, pop corn, fruit, etc. When the mendow was reached and a breathing spell had been taken, songs were sung, stunts were played, humorous talks made and a royal good time enjoyed. Weiners and ice tea were served, and after night had let her curtain down and pinned it with a star, the return march to the college campus was commenced. There ice cream and cake were serv ed, thus ending an occasion that will always be a pleasant memory when college days are recalled. ’ * THECOUNTYFAIk NOW IN PROGRESS LARGE NUMBERS OF EXH1BTS ON DISPLAY. LARGE CROWDS THRONG THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS. The Baldwin County Fair which is in progress this week is c®**- The exhibits on display have beer, a revelation to the crowds of visitors which thronged the buildings and grounds during the week. » The agricultural exhibits show that a great variety of products have been made in the county during the year. The poultry display shows that in terest in this display is increasing in the county, as there are a large num ber of fine strains on exhibition. reat sue- ] ed pastor of the Baptist church at i meeting of the congregation held Wednesday evening. Mr. Wnraock has served as pastor of the Baptist church for five years, and under his pastorate the church has been both spiritually and mater ially at i high standard. It is well organized and aggressive and pro gressive in carrying o n its work. Mr. Warnock has identified him- Relf with religious and social life of [the community and his influence has The exhibits by the school com- j been felt for good, as he has gon* munities are most increditable and in and out among our people. «how that the patron,, teacher, un8 ] The following officer, were elect pupil, entered mo,t enthtwiaaticniiy) ed at the meeting Wcdncudny niitht into the work of preparing them. —»• Several of Milledgevil . .. chants have booths in which are dis played their wares. This adds to the attractiveness of the fair. Large crowds throng the Midway, but there are only two shows on the ground. The other midway attrac tions consist of games of chance. THE MILLEDGEVILLE CIRCUIT CONFERENCE HELD SATURDAY y Pra.idin, Elder. >di Report* Made Dir. Deacons (a Serve Three Year* J. R. Smith, J. T. Day, T. H. Clarke, E. H. Scott, J. B. O’Quinn. Registrar Committee—J. C. Coop- i J* T. McMullen, E. B. Jackson. W. H. Minor. Finance Committee—J. T. Day, L. M. Jones, P. N. Bivins. W. H. Rives, J. C. Cooper, T. H. Clarke, D. M. Rogers, Fred Rickctson, J. R. Smith, Trustees—W. A. Walker, W. J. Chandler, W. H. Jewell, J. B. O’Quinn, J. C. Cooper. Custodian—Warren Welch. Treasurer—J. T. Day. Clerk—S. A. Boone. Organist—Miss Eliznbeth Jones. Publicity Director—Dr. E. T. ' ■ JHOMAS AGAIN IS S t REET OVERSEER OF CITY ! J- T. Thomas on October lit, the duties of street overseer .I,., city, fhomas filled this position for er of years, but resigned more year ago to accept another po- • ® is a capable and exper- man to direct the work on the • as his experience qualifies lor the work. U. D. C. MEETING 1 Be United Daughters of the Con- :| cy will meet at the home of W Hatcher o n next Tuesday ' th * ,lt f our o’clock in the af- All members are requested ■ ^resent. •HEALTH PRECAUTION NECES SARY Every precaution to guard th$ health of the people of a community The Fourth Quarterly Conference for the Milledgeville Circuit was held* Hopewell church Suturduy. Services were held i n the morning id Rev. W. G. Crawley, Presiding Elder preached an able sermon. After services dinner was spread. _Jle repast that wus spread was plen tiful und tempting and .satisfied the appetite of the large number present. The Quarterly Conference' was held in the afternoon and the reports of the various churches made. The -«•»•«■ e -cwm, airs. ur. saye following are the officials for the ap- ^ r *- & J. Conn and Mrs. Chandler, proaching year. | Y. P. U.—Selma Shurrer, Pres.; Trustees ,Louise Anderson, Secy.; Into, Elizu- Pleasant Grove Church—A. I. }® >eth Steward, Pres.; Mrs. Sarah Blue Horne. M. E. Webb. N. F. William- Le * dc * - . n. U.—Miss Manic Jones, Bethel .Church—G. D. Myrick^Dr. ^* re5,: Mrs. C. J. Conn, Vice Pres.; T. E. Hubert, T. C.' Humphries. ^ Hargrove, Sec.; Mrs. w Matilda Chapel— J. H. Stev Ushers—L. C. Wall, Chnin.; W. II. Buumgartcl. A. C. Lugand, E. B. Jackson, Ralph Simmerson. E. L. Barnes, Jr. Sunday School Officers—D. M. IEogt.ru, Gen. Supt.: L. C. Wall, Sec.: S. A. Boone, Trcnn.; J. A. Moore, Superintendent of the Senior Cia*»; iM-.s. L. C. Wall. Mrs. J. T. Stewart, ! Mrs. Jeanne Jewell. Mrs. Dr. S-tye, TWO NEGROES CAUGHT ' STILLING BY OFFICERS Both War* ArmtH mud Gmv* Ummd Far Their Apfasmc* ia Caart bAFiiSi £IM THEIR OFFICERS REV. H. Dr WARNOCK AGAIN NAMED A5 PASTOR AFTER Special officer J. T. Terry made a FIVE YEARS SERVICE. DEA> raid in the northeastern part of the CONS AND OTHERS ELECTED, county Monday of last week and captured a bran new seventy-gallon Rev. H. D. Warnock was re-elect- copper still and arrested Sol Harris, * ***“ “ u - and Lyman Butts, while they were engaged in making liquor. Harris made a race for his freedbm but was in down by the officer ind caught. They also destroyed 150 gallons of beer and 60 gallons of low wine. Harris hak been let out o n a |500 and Butts on a $300 bond for their appearance at the Superior court^n January HARDMAN GETS BALDWINCOUm COMMERCE PHYSICIAN GIVEN LARGE MAJORITY OVER JOHN N. HOLDER i CARRIES EVERY PRECINCT IN COUNTY. DR. HARDMAN IS ANEASYW1NNER SWEEPS THE STATE OVEE HIS OPPONENT, HON. JOHN N. HOLDER, CARRYING ONE HUN- DRED AND TEN COUNTIES. Baldwin County, la the primary held Wednesday gave Dr. L. G. Hard man the largest majority ever given' a candidate for Governor over his op ponent The precincts throughout the coun ty ware opened and everyone of them swung in the Hardman column. Baldwin County'in the primary held September the 8th, gave Hon. Geo. Carswell a large majority, and hia vote swung to the Hardman column in the primary held Wednesday. The total vote polled in the coun ty was 746, of these Hardman re ceived 638 and Holder 108. The vote by precinct was as fol lows: Diat Hardman Holder ^ 105 5 1 16 361 1 321 1714 145 BEST INTEREST OF STATE IS AIM OF HARDMAN Tkmak* P**pl* *f Stmt* i Fl*df** Self to Service of All Dr. L. G. Hardman, of Commerce, on the Democratic nomination for Governor in the primary which was held Wednesday, defeating his op ponent Hon. John N. Holder, by a majority of two to one in the county unit votes. j Dr. Hardman carried 110 counties Noi with 284 unit votes, 76 more than necessary to elect. Mr. Holder _ carried 51 counties with 130 unit j Commerce, Ga., Oct. 6. “I am ,tes - ' i ver y grateful indeed for the expres- The result of the primary will he '*ion through the people of Georgia ratified by the Democratic conven- in the interest of a plain, busines* tion which meets in Macon October administration, that has been so clearly demonstrated in both the firsf The campaign between Dr. Hard- • • un and Mr. Holder since the Sep tember primary has been an unusual ly accrimonious one. Charges and counter charges being made by the candidates und>fheir friends. Mrs. F. R. Hnrgro R- Malpas, Treat*. A. B. Echols, Dr. Fred Hall. j W. A.—Miss Mary Burns. Montpelier—R. G. Smith. Jtfarion —Miss Ruth Stone. Stembridge, Mrs. T. E. Pugh. | Sunbeams—Mrs. O. A. Thaxton. Union Hill—C. R. Minter, W. \\\ Junior G. A.—L. L. O’Kelley, Hall, J. M. Lee. j Leader : Miss Laura Shirley, Director. Hopewell—-W. A. Cook, M. C. Harrington, B. F. Anderson, Rogers Smith, Carlton Resseau. Parsonage Trustee-—J. H. Stev- is, A. B. Echols, M. Webb. G. D. Myrick, Mrs. J. B. Stiles. Stewards P!ea?ant Grove—F. E. Watson, M. E. Webb. C. R. Digby, J. H. Strip ling. Matilda Chapel—J. H. Stevens, A. B. Echols. Bethel—G. D. Myrick, J. S. Scog- s. J. E. Stiles, R. H. Harper. Mrs. J. B. Stiles. Hopewell—M. C. Harrington, Mrs. L. Barnes, G. T. Harrington, R. F. Anderson. Montpelier—Mrs. T. E. Pugh, Mrs. J. W. Stembridge, Mrs. L. B. Babb. Union Hill—C. B. Minter, E. L. Flanders. W. W. Hall. Recording Steward, M. E. Webb; District Stew ard, F. E. Watson. Sunday School Superintendent* Pleasant Grove—M. E. Webb; Bethel—W. C. Green; Montpelier— P. T. Layfiold; Union Hill, C. R. Min- Lay Leader* Charge Lay Leader, W. F. Wil liamson: Church Lay Leaders: Beth el, Mrs. R. H. Harper; Hopewell, Mrs. I. L. Barnes; Matilda Chapel, Mrs. A. B. Echols; Montpelier, Marion Health of the people of a community I ‘ cno,s : Montpelier, Marion should be safeguarded. Therefore st ®»« br i d R e '• Union Hill, E. L. Flan- peoplc should be willing to listen to der8 * the warnings that come from the * ^cording Steward, M. E. Webb; y with his i Steward, F. E. Watson. health officer, and comply with his suggestions. In this way an epidem ic of disease may be prevented. WORK ON EDDY HIGH ^SCHOOL PROGRESSING Mr. J. B. Chafin, contractor, has 1 series commenced work on the Eddy High und RED CROSS FUNDS CONTINUE TO INCREASE C.ll for H.lp F.r Hurries. Victim. Still Com. I. Stowlj The wee* he shown a eraduni In- creaae in the fund, being campaign ed fnrtfcy the Red Croa. Chapter here to give relief to the victims of the Florida hurricane. The local chapter will continue their request.in hope that the peo ple here will open their purse to this worthy cause. Forty-five dollars had been sent in to date and this week fifty-three dollars have been id last primary,*’ said Dr. L. G Hardman, the gubernatorial nominee hia home here tonight. “It Khali be my purpose to carrj out, as far as it Ls possible, as th« governor of Georgia, the interest ol the entire state; the looking for th« PAVING BONDS TO , development of the state i n its grenl BE SOLD FRIDAY diversified resources and enterprises, ^ .Riving to every individual and to ev- id* To Be Opened on Bond Sal*'fry section and to every interest the At Noon greatest consideration based upon Bids will be opened Friday at noo„ [righteous, honest, business raethodi i the Baby Paving Bonds and will | that will be conducive to the greatest be sold to the highest bidder in prep- [Possible progress and happiness of aration fo rthe paving to begin Nov. the whole people—giving the great- 1st, on the First Zone. jest consideration to both foe and The contract Jet several weeks ago ,friend; hoping Georgia may go for- calls for the completion of the work i w ard in her development as never be- in 100 working days. The Council f°re, and asking the loyal support ol is anxious to have this work begin so ©very citizen to this end. that it may be completed early in the “I want to express my profound ycnn thanks and gratitude that the peor’- have given to the clean campaigni ORGANIZATION fF MISSION. ARY UNITS PERFECTED ]ntcr«.ti B g Meeting Held at M*tk*. diet Church Past W*ek The ollowing are utingi this week: A. J. Carr Cash . Mrs. Alice Goodman W. Green N. V. Sanford I. Chandler Mrs. L. B. Jones Jno. T. Day Mrs. F. A. Powell Mrs. Julia West those contrib- — $26.00 2.00 - 2.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLETED On laat Wadneajay the Woman - , Missionary Society of the Methodist church hod as their sucsu Mrs. C. C. Jarrell, of Atlanta, Miss Klorric Har well, of Covin*ton, and Miss Bert Winter, of Elberton. The occasion was to organize the county units. A bountiful dinner was served in the Sunday school room, after which the organisation wns perfected. Miss Florrie Harwell the District Secre- tary presiding. Mrs. L. J. Rozar was elected president; Miss Sophie Rich- 'irdson, vice president and Mrs. Rob. ;rt Harper, recording secretory nnd treasurer. A circuit missionary 'society was •rganized. The officers are: Mrs. J. 8. Stiles, Pres.; Mrs. F. E. Watson, .Vice .Pres.; Mrs. It, H. Harper, Sec. ind Tress.; Mrs. Alice Barnes, Social Service Work; Mrs. J. H. Farr, Bi- ble Study. Mrs. Chas. Jarrell than gave a Bi- blc talk which was followed by an inspirational talk by Misa Bert Wln- Misa Winter ia full of enthu- She has been The new athletic ffeid at G. M. C. |ST^ bus been comploted and the instruc- [school at .Nashville the past year and tion in mass athletics has been be- she tu,d ut many interesting things WORLD SERIES CROWD LISTENS * U "' The d,fferen t companies and j” b ° Ut S ' arntt * TO GAMES c,a ” e * have organized football | ne Women s Societies are mak teams and begun practice for the Adams Electric Company is daily games to be played after Thanksgiv- receiving the account of the world ing. Games and other sports that it was my desire to give to Geo gia. “My sole purpose is to serve Goo gia and her citizens, in a m*rm conducive to her greatest progrei and development’’ At Hardman headquarters in ll Kimball house hundreds of friem *nd zupporters thronged the offici end corridor, of the hotel Wednoede night, congratulating Alex S. Chen lee, cumpuign moneger, Mn H. ( Carrington, Dr. Hardmsn - ! secrete; for more then 20 year*, and oth< members of the campaign force her ■■It wee a gnat victory,•• 1! Chamlee declared, while Mra. Cei rington said, ""It is a wonderful vii tory and a deserved tribute to great man." Mr. Chamlee issued a statement s follows; deeply grateful tor ;ho n suit of today's election. Dr. Hurc man will not diaappiont Georgia. H is ail we have claimed fo; hint. -- CITY BUYS NEW TRACTOR The latest Improved rood tree; has been purchased and delivered the fity this week. The tractor used in the road work in the cil The side streets of the city have be and are being graded. The pavi will relieve a good bit of the wo the main thoroughfare. WORK PROGRESSING ON ELI BUILDING their Atwater-Kent radio comp eted in daily during the hour for attracting the baseball fans piay . Major Mike TerrelJ A [about Scarritt. The Women’s ng a drive for the Belle Bennett I — — • *“**«iu rspiaiy Memorial this year. A beautiful the Elks building and the first fit pageant was presented by the young the Elks building and work ha.' ' people^ at 8 o^clock under the direc- gun on the second story. The bui commenced work on the Eddy High and are attracting the baseball Ians p | ay> Major Mike Terrell is in School building. The structure will of the city to their store. The fans| chnr|fe of lhe ingtruction aHd the be of bricK veneer, containing eight become n3 enthused as if they vrerc . r< „i • » > rooms and Will be a modem school j-it the diamond actually witnessing r m o i vn .1 building. \ 1 th« I erthusiasm. Work is going forward rapidly tion of Mrs. W. A. Massey and Mrs. L. J. Rozar. This was well enacted and enjoyed by the large audience present. Mrs. Jarrell followed this with a short address. ing will be quite an addition to city when completed. The first fl will contain three small store rco ahd the other two stories will occupied by the Elks.

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Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, October 07, 1926, Image 1