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Pinion ®te£at?£>je£ VOLUME XCVII Federal Uniia Established : bouthern Recorder ” Milledgeville, Ga., Thursday, April 7, 1927. Consolidated in 1872 R. W. HATCHER ADDRESS 0N26TH RETAIL HARDWARE PRESIDENT WILL PAY TRIBUTE ON APRIL 26TH TO HEROES WHO WORE THE GREY. Mr. R. W. HRtcher will deliver the Memorial address in this city April 2Gth. Mrs. M. II. Bland, Mrs. W. A. Mas sey and Mrs. J. L. Beeson, a com mittee from the R. E. Lee chapter of the U. D. C., extended an invita tion to Mr. Hatcher the pant week to deliver the address and he accepted. The people of Milledgeville and Baldwin county have never had the privilege of hearing Mr. Hatcher in a public address, but he has won for himself the reputation as an orator and speaker. He has on a number of occasions spoken in difficult sections of the United States, as the head and an officer of the State and National Hardware Associations, and proved himself to be an orator which could catch and hold the attention of his audiences, us was clearly stated by notices published in the papers of the various cities in which he spoke. Mr. Hatcher is thoroughly conver sant with the hittary of the South land and of the National, and it can be expected that his address on Me morial Day will be eloquent, schol arly, instructive and entertaining. The members of the R. E. Lee chapter have made a wise selection, and are to be congratulated that Mr. Hatcher accepted. DISABLED VETERANS GETTING READY FOR JUNE MEETING City Council Donate. $100.00, the Amount Aaked by Committee. The Vinson-IIufT Post of disabled veterans arc working out plans for the gathering of the state D. A. V., which will assemble in this city on June 9th. Monday evening, a committee headed by Dr. Y. A. Little appeared before the city council, and asked an appropriation of $100.00 to bo used in the entertainment of the vis itors. The council granted the re quest, and promised every assistance that they‘could possible render. The committees that have been to the merchants and business men has received liberally donations, and the indications are that the people are • ing to back up the efforts of the 1 t to make the convention a suc- Therc will be yeveral prominent weaken to attend one of whom will be Hon. William G. McAdou, who i- one of the leading citizens of the country. It is expected that there will be at least one hundred delegates in at tendance, not including the members of the families of the veterans and other visitors. Comma.'' M. Davis will appoint lut. v» us cumin..tees with in a short tim.. Montgomery Street Opened to Traf fic. Zone One to Be Completed In a Short Time. The first section of the paving of zone number one was opened to traf fic la;'. Tuesday and work is being rapidly pushed to complete a greater part by Saturday of this week. Mont gomery street from Dr. Hall’s cor ner to Columbia street has been open ed. The asphalting of the remainder of the zone will be continued and it is hopsd will be completed in 10 days. The work on the second Zone will probably begin by the first of May. ELKS LODGE ELECT J. H. ENNIS EXALTED RULER First Meeting in New Club Tuesday Night Enthusiastic. Officers Elect ed. Spring Festival Planned. Capt. J. H. Ennis was elected as the head of the Milledgeville Lodge of Elks at their first meeting Tues day night, when more than fifty men held an enthusiastic meeting for the re-organization of the club in this The Elks have been without quar ters for more than a year, their home having been burned.and have been inactive, the re-organization meeting is a big success. At the opening meeting plans were begun for a spring festival to be held in May. The Elks plan to make this one of the most gala events ever held here. It is to be an outdoor celebration lasting four or five nights. Mr. W. L. Fraley was elected es teemed leading knight; J. C. Baston, steemed lecturing knight, and J. C. Ingram esteemed loyal knight. Mr. Chns. Conn was re-elected treasurer of the club. Mr. Conn will round out his twentieth year a* the club treas- . Mr. L. H. Andrews was named the secretary and Mr. A. J. DePourck is tylcr. B. C. Broyles, district deputy and nHpccting officer will visit the lodge >n April 19th. CADETS WIN FIRST O.M. CONN NAMED FROM THE AGGIES BANK PRESIDENT “DEMONSTRATION WEEK" ON AT THE FORD DEALERS Public Invited to Ride in Fords Dur ing Week. Demonstration of New Improvements. Designation of the period from April 8th to April 15th as “Demon stration Week,” during which time the general public will be invited to ride in and drive new Ford cars of every type has been announced by I. B. Groves, manager of the Atlan ta branch of the Ford Motor Com pany, in a communication to all deal- the territory served by the Atlanta branch. In his letter to Mr. McKinnon, Ford dealer in this city, Mr. Groves stated in part, “We want the public know about today’s Ford car, to know .the merits of the best car the Ford Motor Company has veer built." Dealers in all sections of the At lanta branch territory are preparing rything in readiness for the big event and expect it to be e of the most succssful undertak ings in the long history of the Ford enterprise. The local dealer has a number of demonstrators of every type on hand at the present time, but he is plan ning to make additions to his stock and wants every citizen in this com munity to take advantage of the op portunity to ride in und drive one of the new Ford cars. The McKinnon Motor Company an nounces that the firm will keep “Open House” throughout the week and invites the public to make the building headquarters for the pur pose cf seeing at first hand the com pany's splendid facilities for furnish ing complete service to Ford owners in thiy section. “There are not any strings to this invitation to drive a new Ford asserted Mr. McKinnon, manager of the local dealership. “A person may consider that he knows the Ford . LOOSELY PLAYED CONTEST WITNESSED BY BIG CROWD. COACH RENTZ AND BALL TOSSERS INVADE SOUTH GA. Coach Slap Rcntz cadet nine de feated the Monroe Aggies on Mon day afternoon 13 to 7 in a loosely played game of baseball that was witnessed by u iarge opening day crowd. G. M. C. took an early lead in scoring seven runs in the first two innings. Both teams made numeToun errors and bad plays, while the pitching was a fair exhibition. The Aggie moundsman allowed eight hits while only four were made off Mc Call, the cadet tosscr, and the Mon- boys were accredited with an earned run. Coach Rents and his team left on their annual South Georgia invasion Wednesday playing Tifton Aggies, Norman Park and South Georgia Col lege before returning. The cadets have a young inexperi- rnpid and steady, and it cnced team that likes seasoning. They have the prospecty of a good team before the season is over and w’th Slap Rentz at the helm it is be lieved that a majority of games will be won. CASHIER ELECTED HEAD OF EXCHANGE BANK TO SUCEED JOHN CONN. DR. H. D. ALLEN CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS. BOYS’ TRAINING SCHOOL IS ECONOMICALLY MANAGED That Money It Well Spent. Sam J. Slate, state auditor, in his report to the Governor says that the Boys’ Training school is doing a good work, and being operated at the minimum cost. Wm. E. Ireland, superintendent of the school is making a splendid rcc- dirccting its affairs. His abil ity is recognized. The following is taken from Monday’s Atlanta Jour- ial: The state of Georgia spent $40,- 50 last year on the Georgia Traili ng School for Boys at Milledgeville, it was shown in an audit filed at the state executive department by Sam J. Slate, state auditor. The expenses of the institution were $40,110.87, of which $9,666 went for salaries, $7,692 for provisions, $1,888 for clothing, $2,897 for farm supplies and $9,506 for shop building and equipment. • The training school had 110 in mates, 75 of whom were white boys, On December 31, 192G, as against G5 white and 35 colored inmates the Mr. Slate said. During the last year 71 white and 29 colored boys were received at the school and G2 white and 26 colored boys were discharged. The institution authorities report ed 23 escapes and 12 recaptures for the year. Nine boys were returned to the school for the violation of their parole. In his official report to the gov ernor of his examination of the school's accounts, Mr. Slate said: “This institution appears to be do ing good work and to be operated at the minimum cost for the work done. The shop building is completed nnd Otto M. Conn, Cashier of the Ex change Bank, was elected President cf tbit institution at a meeting of the Board of Directors held last Thursday evening. Mr. Conn sucecds the late Mr. John Conn, who has been President of the Bank since its organ ization. Dr. II. D. Allen, who iy Vice- President was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Exchange Bank was establish ed in 1903, by Mr. Otto Conn with a capital stock of $15,000. On its or ganization the following officers were elected: President, John Conn, Vice President. Dr. L. M. Jones, Cashier, Otto M. Conn; Directors, John Conn, Dr. L. M. Junes, A. J. Carr, Dixon Williams, E. E. Bass, W. L. Colemun, and O. O. Bunks. The growth of the Bank hay beeu has cap- urplus and reserves amounting to $200,000.00 and is one of the most sub-tantial in this section of the rtnte, with resources about three quarters of a million dollars. Mr. Conn has shown .‘plendid busi ness ability in directing the affairs of the Bank, as its growth and devel opment conclusively prove. He has been progressive, and has conducted the bank on the highest business prin cipals, having both its intcreyt and the interest of its patrons in view. Its present officers are: Otto Conn,. President; Dr. H. D. Allen, Vice Pres ident, nnd Chairman of the Bourd of Directors; Otto Conn, Cashier; H. G. Banks, Asst. Cashier; Directors: Dr. H. 1>. Allen, Dixon Williams, L. M. Jones, W. L. Ritchie, Carl Vinyon, and Otto M. Conn. Mrs. Charles Conn way awarded first prize this afternoon in the Gheesling Style Show, which was held in the Gheesling store Thursday afternoon, (today), and Mrs. Jim Smith was given second place. Mrs. Harry Ennis won first prize for the lost attractive child’s draes and Mm O. J. Holloman won the second place. There were about thirty entries in the contest promoted by the Ghees ling store. The ladies were allowed take the cloth, make it into a ss and enter it in the contest. Mr. B. G. Ferry, of the Dannenberg Co. of Macon, judged the contest. He nl- talked to the ladies present on ma terials and styley for coming season. Mr. Kerry is head of the ladies' de partment at Dannenberg's and will give the Milledgeville people a cor welcome when in the neighboi The Junior Order of American Mechanics had a most interesting Meeting Monday night. Several were initiated into the order, and there were 31 visitors from Macon pres et at the meeting. A good time was funior,Order is one of the 1 most progressive fratemi- 3V will i i a chicken supper at U!:i„ n Point JScHool house Friday night. He may have been a Ford owner for ij condition u .c property is good, years and thinks he is familiar with . m( j thp f acu ity still appear to be the splendid satisfaction which the j,j p h|y interested and working har- Ford gives, and yet, unless he has j mon j oUS ]y." made it a point to examine the Ford is the Dummy a nuisance? ' If the people of this city could vote on the question of having the “Dummy” come through the main streets, or pass around the city, nine ty to ninety-five per cent most likely would vote for it to follow the out skirts. In fact if a vote was taken on the queytion “Is the Dummy a Nuisance” practically the same num ber would vote thut it was a nui sance. Would you stay in a town when ninety pdr cent of the people regard ed you as a nuisance? A city can get relief from any thing that is regarded by a majority of its people' as creating a nuisance, Does any one think that’one hun dred years from this date the “Dum my" will be shifting frei’ht trains Do they think it will be showering cindery on automobile tops and side walks fifty years from date? Will it be making a smoke scr for the streets of Milledgeville years from date? If our children can get rid of it why can’t w c get rid of it? It would seem that this is the vcr> best time to come to some under standing with the owners of this line, as it will be put to heavy expen: if it is compelled to do as good pav- The shop buiiumg is comp.cw.-u j inR over it}J roc j bed through th. the equipment about placed. The | c j t y^ as property owners, course of training as contemplated j -j^e j ron t j, at j 8 now jn t ^e street has not yet 1 • •*• rted. The physi- | ant j t j, e other equipment will eaiH] build the road north and east of thi built today, and note its improved engine per formance, relax in it over rough roads and experience the increased comfort which it affords, and to learn of the many recent improvements, !*' oeax went he Hoes not know the Ford car. fce night of April 26th. The show he does not know the Ford SGT. ED BELL JACKSON NAMED SECOND LIEUTENANT Sergeant Ed Bell Jacktxm elected second lieutenant of the Bald win Blues at the election held Mon day nigh*, over his opponent. Ser geant Jerc Moore, to fill the office left vacant by the resignation of Lieutenant John Holloway. Sergeant Jackson has been first sergeant of the company and his pro motion comes as entirely satisfactory to the members of the company. He has been a member of the company since its organization three years ago and will make an exccllnet of ficer. He graduated as one fo the ca det captainy at G. M. C. in 1920. CUPID UP-TO-DATE APRIL 26TH BY LOCAL TALENT ANNOUNCED •Cupid Up-to-date" will be present- id by local talent at the Opera House „ill be under the aupices of the Aux- illiary of the American Legion, for the benefit of the Memorial. “Cupid Up-to-date” is a yparkling comedy with beautiful scenic effects. A full announcement will be made next week. STORM SWEEPS OVER CITY TUESDAY AFTERNOON This section was visited by a wind and electric storm Tuesday after noon and there was a heavy dpwri pour of rain with some hail. The storm lasted for more than an hour, and the rain continued several hours. While the storm reached cyclonic proportion, no great amount of dam age was done. Smith Gi* nd Place. All Ex-G. S. C. W. Student. Invite To Banquet at Y. W. C. A. Bldg. In Macon on April 15th. Plans were completed this wee for the rally night of ail G. S. ( W. Alumnae and ex-students to b held in Macon Friday night. April 15th at the Y. W. C. A. building Cherry street. The Alumnae will gather around the banquet table and are planning a gala occasion. Songs, yells and a drifting buck to college days will be the order of the evening, while the primary purpose of the mooting is to bring the drive for funds for the Parks Memorial Hospital to a climax. The Alumnae heads are anxious have this fund completed at an rly date so that nil plans’ may be completed for the first work to begin i the hospital at coinme»w«"»«* Many prominent speakers will at tend the Macon meeting. Over 200 members are expected to be present for the rally. POULTRY SALE NEXT TUESDAY CAR AT RAILROAD APRIL 12TH. PRICES GOOD AND LARGE SHIPMENT EXPECTED TO BE MADE. CAR HERE ALL DAY. The Becond poultry sale of the sea son will be held next Tuesday, April 12th, and prices are better than us- uul which promises a big sale i.. be lieved by Agent Nesmith. The prices today are 40 cents on frierti and 2314c on hens, however, this does not mean that they will be this figure next Tuesday, it is believ ed they will remain in this neighbor hood. The car will be openrd at 9 a. m. at the Georgia Railroad and will close at 4 o’clock. Bring your birds early so that they can get through. County Agent Nesmith advises that the poultry not be fed on the morn ing of the sale. Feed .all soft feed, but do not feed grain. It would be a fine plan to put the chickens on a fattening ration of com mea! and skimmed milk until the day of the sale. They will gain fast and pay for the feed conEOimed. DR. TIGNER VISITS SCENES OF ANCESTORS IN OCONEE CO. Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Tigner and Mr. B. F. Eberhart spent Sunday in Oconee County, where they were the tests of u relative of Dr. Tigner, r. J. T. Elder. Dr. Tigner went to Oconee County visit the grave of his great grand father, Rev. Philip Tigner, who was a Revolutionary soldier and a pioneer Methodist minister. Dr. Tigner saw a log building which was known as the church in which his grand-father preached. He also saw hi* grave which was a massive one and was made of rock symetrically laid to gether. Mr. Eberhart made photo graphs of the building, the grave and other scenes in the neighborhood. AMERICAN LEGION TO HAVE A BARBECUE FRIDAY NIGHT The Morris-Little Post, of the American Legion will have a meet ing Friday night at Mrs. T. Treanor’s where a barbecue supper will be served. The local post is carrying forward its plans for the Community House, which they expect to erect as a me morial to the veterans fo the world war. The membership has shown a big increase as a rewult of the mem bership drive thnt has just cloned. Vine and Henry White had a difficulty Saturday night which re sulted in White being shot nnd seri ously wounded. King made his es cape and has not yet been arrested. White is a his home in a dangerous condition. He was employed at the Oconee Brick and Tile Co., and i« said to be an industrious hard work ing negro. t city, and the right of way would no doubt he donated. This is a fine op portunity for the city fathers to ren- valuable service, to the ma jority of the property owners along the streets traveled by the "Dummy well as serve the best interest of the entire community. CITIZEN. Mr. Horace McCoy has purchased a half interest in the Sanitary bar ber shop'. The pressing club, which has been in operation in rear of the building occupied by the shop has been removed. Mr. McCoy, who is managing the shop, says that he and his barber. 1 will render the-best serv customers. their The United States Civil Service Commission announces the following open competitive examinations: Clerk and carrier examination at the Milledgeville, Ga., postoffice, re ceipt of applications to close May 11, 1927. County School Superintendent I*. X. Bivins will spend Friday in Atlan ta where he will confer with the State School Superintendent. The appropriation for the Baldwin County Schools for the Spring term has been cut $5,000. and unless ad ditional funds can be secured the schools will be compelled to close- April. 22nd. Superintendent Bivins will go over the situation with the State Superin tendent to ascertain if it will not be possible to secure an additional ount, so that the schools may con tinue longer. Dr. E. T. Holmes received week the handsome silver cup offered for the highest record in the Fourth Corps on the Target range, the cadet Riflle team having won the cup eml weeks ago. The cup is a large silver cup and is one of the handsomest of the many suited in Whitebeing shot and seri- It has been on exhibition in the win dow of Williams & Ritchie. The cadet team hay completed the Hearst Trophy matches, with a : higher than that which won Corps cup. The winner of these matches have not been announced. A .consolidated report of the sales of cream to date from the Milledge ville Cream Station shows n total of 526.6 pounds of butter fat sold for a total $255.14. This re- res-*nts on ly four days operations. If it keeps growing, and it is believed, it will not be long before sales will be totaling $1,000 per week. Prof. W. T. Wynne, teacher of the ” ts Bible class of the Methodist aunday School is delivering a series <f talks on the Sunday School lessons that are interesting. The men who do >t hear these talks are missing a al treat. G. S. C. W. ALUMNAE LAUNCH CAMPAIGN District Chairman Named. County Quota* Made, And Cam paign Begins. The Alumnae Association of the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville, has launched the cam paign to secure funds to establish a Parks Memorial Hospital in memory of the late President Dr. M. M. Parks Members of the Executive Com mittee are Mary B. Brooks, Presi dent, Cecile Humphrey, Treasurer, Clara Morris, Mamie Padgette, Kath erine Scott and Gusie Tabb, District Director. In order that each Alumna and former students may have the priv ilege of contributing to the fund, a chairman has been appointed for each Congressional District in lha state, with Gussie Tabb as the Dis trict Chairman. The**? chairmen are: Getrude Anderson, Maggie Jenkins, Mrs. Sara Terry, Louise Smith, Alice Wiliams, Mildred Wright, Mary Burns, Mabry Harper, Blanche Ham by, Mrs. E. R. Hines, Frances Hinton and Rosa Bello Burch.