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num VOLUME xcvm. S&Si.'feiS■» i|*s Milledgeville, Ga., Thursday, August 25, 1927. Consolidated in 1872 NEGRO KILLED J. t HUMPHREY Eatonton Rnval i-r* MONDAY NIGHT DIED WEDNESDAY E ' a P nton Ko Y al to Press Association Number I. George Davii Justified by Coro- uer’s Jury After Sl.ym* Leu- tan Alford. Kesult of Fuss. \ coroner w jury on Tuesday raorn- injr returned a verdict of justifiable homicide after an investigation of th- murder of Lenton Alford by George LNavie* ut Alford’s home in the ct ,;t<boro district in the southern j,art of * he county Monday night. According to the evidence given before Coroner C. I. Newton Tues day morning, Alford had been beat ing his wife, who is a sister to Da- j vis. and during the lashing i*i e had called for help. Davis was enroute •„ his h^rne from the field, where he had been working when he heard the .scream of the woman. He went immediately to her aid, having with a double barrel shot gun that had taken to the field with him the morning. Alford left the house and met Da- as he came into the yard. There is a lengthy argument between the o men. and according to the wo rn, Davis was *colding her hus- nd for whipping her. Alford re ad the scolding and grabbed his e. making an attempt to strike ivis across the head as Davis ppi’d back and fired both barrels the gun, firing wild to scare the man. The shots failed to get the sired effect and Davis had to flee r his life as he ran he reloaded t‘ gun and turned killing the negro in just as he threw the .axe that ruck him on the shoulder. jury verdict came Well-Known Citizen Passed Away After Long Illness. Funeral to Be Held Thursday Afternoon. Mr. Jos. E. Humphrey died at his home at the Georgia State Sa.i rium Wednesday morning, August 24th. Mr. Humphrey was stricken with his last illness several months ago, and inspite of medical skill ai^ watchful and tender care of his loved ones his stalwart constitution gave away, and he finally yielded to grim reaper. He bore his suffering with fortitude and without complaint, und the end came quietly. Jos. E. Humphrey was born Aug. 31, 1859, and us a youth he attend ed the schools in this city at the age of eighteen and nineteen, he accept ed a position at the Georgia State Sanitarium. He became a mechanic a«.d mastered his trade. His worth became recognized early, and a: sanitarium grew his services ’ nlarged. During the fifty years he has rendered invaluable service, and Capt. T. H. DeSaussure, the engi neer, placed him as supervisor over the most difficult tasks, the direction of which required skili and talent. He always met every requirement placed upon him, and never shirked duty, no matter hqw difficult the .•ork. Mr. Humphrey was held in the highest esteem by the superintend- of the Sanitarium, and every employee honored and respected him. His death caused the deepest regret the hearts of all connected with the institution. honest, industrious man ■OLi ;R GIVES REAL SERVICE IN THE CITY affcr. lengthy invertlg.tion into the | , nd hi[| j ife „ „ emplliry onc . He was a devoted husband and fath er, and his home life was u bright and happy one. His loved ones were devoted to him, and there was no oacrifices too great for him to make for their comfort and happiness. He has left them for their heritage which they will always cherish a "good name which is rather to be chosen than great riches. The picture scheduled for show- :rt. r ucsday.%t the Colonial had not nude its appearance at 3 o'clock, » Mr. M. L. Curry, the manager *ent to the aviation field and se- rert-d <>ne of the airplanes here with the Mabel Cody dying circus and *«it to Atlanta and returned with tli? picture in about an hour. This was an unusual feat for Mil lville’s picture man and his cus tomers who had been waiting patient- •F fur the show to begin were de- Hghted with this servcic. Forty-First Convention Given Great Reception by Putnam People. Entertainment Elaborate. Will Be in Milledgeville Today. Georgia’s newspaper men stormed the neighboring city of Eatonton on Monday ufternoon to begin the forty- first annual convention of the Geor gia Weekly Press Association, and amid the scenes of the childhood days of Joel Chandler Harris have enjoyed the hospitality of the Put nam people. With the usual initial meeting of welcome the association had its first meeting Monday evening. The school auditorium was filled to its capacity with the visitors and citizens when the first session began. Mayor Shiv ers and Col. Joseph B. Duke and Mr. John Wattcrson extended the wel come from the people of the city and county i»; Georgia's Fourth Es tate. Judge R. C. Bell was the prin cipal speaker of the evening session Monday. At the conclusion of the Tuesday morning session, which was featured by addresses of Dr. Rufus Weaver and Sam W. Small, veteran news paper man, the scribes were carried orcade through the county. Oconee Springs and other interesting points were visited. The old home of Joel Chandler Harris was one of the principal points of interest in the excursion through the county. The auto trip was ended at Phoenix City, where a Putnam county prod ucts dinner was given the membets of the press. Forty-eight different products that were grown in Putnam laden the specially prepared tables. Over a thousand people were in at tendance at this dinner. Tuesday afternoon the picture, "Chang," was shown at the theatre the newspaper men the special guests. In the evening Mark E. Eth- Thc session Wednesday, both morning and afternoon, was devoted to business of the convention and Lhe election of officers. Mias Emily Woodward, editress of the Vienna News and prominent Georgia news paper woman, was elected president of the association, succeeding Ernest Camp, who has served the past two Wednesday ufternoon the people Eatonton presented a special Uncle Remus pageant, which depicted Brer Rabbit and other famous animal character* that were created by Joel Chandler Harris. Hon. John T. Boifueillet addressed the convention in the evening using as his subject, “Uncle Remus." The Eatonton con vention was closed with a dance. Eatonton and Putnam county have been elaborate and liberal with their entertainment. The true type of southern hospitality has been evi dent every minute and Georgia's newi^japer men have enjoyed a friendliness end generosity that hns been most memorable. STOPPED SIGNS PLACED ALONG HANCOCK BOULEVARD All Traffic Re, Ent*i GA. RAILROAD GEORGIA EDITORS BUYS PROPERTY ARE GUESTS HERE ToEit.hlidi Uptown Freight Yard. Eatnton Kiwa.U to Arrive Here B “I Stve [» l Lo»» on Wayne With Fourth Eatate. Meeting in Street for Thie Purpose. Railroad officials closed a deal Monday in which they purchased on Wayne street three lots, wtych were owned by Jeans & Robinson, Old Capitol Drug Co., and the Purchase and Sale Co., which includes the old Gumm residence and the vacant lots adjoining the old D. F. Montgomery home. According to Mr. % George Tunnel), manager of the M*illedgevUl e Rail way Co., and freight agent of the Georgia Railroad definite plans have not been completed, but a proposed up-town freight yard will be located on this property. Since the removul of certain tracks in the business section of city by thi railroad, the plans for a freight yard nearer the city have been in the making. Only carload shipments wiil be brought to this point for unload ing. Ha: >ck Str. street The boulevard stop signs stalled along the Hancock boulevard at the entrance streets into this thoroughfare the past week and this new ordinance went into effect. All traffic is required to come to a complete stop before entering Han cock street, under the new ruling. There were many violators Saturday and Sunday and policemen were kept busy correcting the error*. A fine of $5 has been named as the penalty for violators of the new traf fic law. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his crid * e - President Arkwright of the wife and four daughtera—Misses GeoI » ia Powcr Company, und Mrs. Maggie, Maud and Cecil Humphrey, i . and Mrs. F. F. Talley, of Chicago; ] CITIZENS CONGRATULATE CANDLER ON HIS BIRTHDAY two sons, Mr. Chas. Humphrey, of 1 Macon, and Mr. Otis Humphrey; sisters. Mm Albert Buckwell, Mailand, Fla., and Mrs. John Cum- ming, of Augusta, and one brother, Mr. James Humphrey of Macon. The Public Schools of Baldwin Co. Will Open Fall Session September 12 Tticbers Named and Other Ar rangements Made. Hie Board Adopts $51,009 Budget. The V. B. DUMAS TO ERECT A WAREHOUSE ON WA V NE ST. T. B. Dumas has purchased the old D. F. Montgomery home lot on Wayne street to use as a site for the erection of a large warehouse. The lot was purchased following the deal closed by the Georgia Rail road in which they purchased the land adjoining this lot as the loca tion of an up-town freight yard. Mr. Dumas will erect warehouses for the storage of freight shipments. County Board of Education Monday, September 12th, a> :e date for opening the public hoois of the county. Teachers have ii secured and all other arrange- The board met in an adjourned <in Tuesday ;o consider the fi- 11 >i*l outlook for the next fiscal ar ‘ ^ be ^option of the annual : has been delayed since July n :,tc °unt the uncertainty as to '• amount of revenue that would ' - • -lable for next year. And at <rti k° ar< * >8 unable to as- / ■ r Us t how much money will Riming to Baldwin county next *-••• However, as schools are schtd- ' d 10 t*gin early in September the common thing to have thirty forced to adopt a budget ca8es of typhoid fever with Reports from Atlanta in i or more of deaths ’ or the yeara ; rd t" funds to pay the appro- i 80 mon y back when there wcr ,on * n ’-ade by the legislature are «cting. A committee of citizens represent ing the different denominations of the city passed resolutions congrat ulating Bishop Warren A. Candler, noted Methodist divine, on the cele bration of his seventieth birthday on Wednesday of this week. The first suggestion of the Bishop's birthday was made by Rev. John F. Yarbrough in his sermon Sunday, when he referred to the great ser vice the Bishop had rendered to the church and state. The committee was named by Rev. Yarbrough at the suggestion of a member of the con gregation. The following is a copy of the res olution mailed to the Bishop by the committee: Resolutions Congratulating Bishop W. A. Candler on His 70th birth day by the People of Millrdge- ville. Nearly every century produces a few really great men. Most of these are appreciated only after they pass away. Yet Bishop Warren A. Candler has been a leader for more than 50 years; and by his pen, by hi* preach ing, by his living he has so exem plified the life of the Master thnt his influence will continue to be felt by thousands. His visits to Milledgeville have always been a benediction to the community and are ag. rly de sired. Resolved, therefore that we, citi zen* assembled at the Methodist church in union services: First, ex press our appreciation of the life of Bishop Candler; second, wish for him many more years of service in God’s Kingdom. W. T. Wynn. E. A. Tigner, Ed ward R. Hines, Jos. E. Pottle, ,T. L. Beeson, E. T. Holmes, R. C. Swint, J. L. Sibley. Committee. Miriedgcville, Ga., Aug. 21, 1927. RAT USES TROUSERS LEG AS A PLACE OF REFUGE Mr. Hansel Terry had an experi ence early Friday night, that gave him a thrill he will not forget in many a day. He was standing in front of the City Bakery talking to a number of men when a large wharf rat came running up the sidewalk. Several of the men attempted to stamp him, but their efforts failed. When the rodent reached Mr. Terry, instead of running through the grat ing over which Mr. Terry was stand ing, it ran up his breeches leg. They tay that Mr. Ten*y went several feet in the air, gave a yell, and made »• grab. He caught the rat with a firm grip and wqueezed the life out of it He loosened his hold and much to his relief it fell to the ground life- Mr. R. A. Taylor and Mr. S. S. Vincent left Monday night for an au tomobile trip to Annapolis, Md. They will bring home with them Robert Taylor, who is midshipman in the naval academy. He has just returned from an extended cruise. Old Cipttol, ud Barbecue. Georgia’s newspaper men will come here today to meet again in the old capitol building, the place of their organization and to enjoy the hospitality of Milledgeville and Baldwin county, arriving in the city about 9:30. According to the plans that have been made by Editor R. B. Moore the visitors will be shown immediate ly upon their arrival from Eatonton in company with members of the Eatonton Kiwanis Club who will drive them here to the old capitol building, where a brief session will be held. Col. Joseph E. Pottle, who deliv ered the welcome addresy at the first meeting forty years ago, will make a short address welcoming them in behhlf of the county at the conclu sion of the welcome address to the city. Mayor J. H. Ennis, Editor R. B. Moore will welcome the visitors on behalf of the Milledgeville Press and will present the editors with copie* of the Centennial edition of the Union Recorder that was pub lished last week. The response to the welcome will be made by Miss Emily Woodward, the newly elected presi dent of the association. Mcsdumes Edgar Long, Longino and Messrs. Chaa Conn and L. H. Andrews are on the program for quartette num bers. The editors will be taken in auto mobiles to the Georgia State College for Women, where a special program has been prepared for their enter tainment From the college the scribes will go to the State Sanitarium for a tour of inspection. Dr. R. C. Swint and the staff of physicians will en- tretain at a barbecue dinner at the noon hour. Editor P. T. MCutcheon, of the Franklin Newa, is the only member of the association that attended the fin* meeting here. Mr. McCutcheon has attended every convention since its organization. He will deliver a short address reviewing the history of the association. Editor Jim Wil liams, of the Greensboro Herald- Journal, another veteran of the as- sociatino, will be in the press party coming here. Appropriations For State Institutions Here Are Passed by The Legislature JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE BAPTIST Y. P. U. RALLY A rally of the Washington Asso ciation Union and Intermediate B. U. will be held at Darien church. Linton, Friday, September 2nd. Miss Mary Frances Johnson, state leader, will be present and de liver an address both in the morning and afternoon. Dinner will be serv- und. Dr. Sam Anderson Reviews County Health Work The past three years’ work—who can remember the summers not so many years ago who it fifty of $5j.u hundred or more cases of smallpox, or when dreaded diphtheria annually made its appearance, known then "Membraneous Croup?" Recall to your minds when it was thought that malania was contract ed from greenish .>*agnant water, when slow fever .typhoid > and chills and fever (malaria) was contracted from decaying animal and vegetable matter from obnoxious odors, etc.— wrong we all were, but pretty close to the actual cause We now, know that these things do not produce these diseases, WHY? Public health has taught u* the truth, and is con tinuing in its efforts. As a rule we have suffer.d in death disability and expense most at the Idle Hour Coun-, from those diseases that are the very “Ptrintendent Bivins spent sev- ay * * n Atlanta making a strong f " r common school funds. Peter ln ® always on the alert watih- 1 e ' n tere»<a of the common If. nny add *t*onal funds can to ^. t Jre d you can depend on him to ?| l t * Rn, ‘ Hi* position in regard ta«. U tause which he represents • < t be questioned. He is incere, J ‘ and militant. '• rah AI. Heindel Mob,e y and Misa c 0R . M ‘’ n 8pent in Ma- * lu acheo n Wer "- the h ° n0r rU ** t at Clul), n, the diarrhoeas and dysenter- o | ies, tuberculosis, and the venereal i-1 diseases. In addition to these, let us add blood and *kin infections caused by mospuitoes and other insects which could be prevented by the eradication of these insects. Reported to the health office: 1924 there were eight canes of ty phoid fever with three deaths; 1925 there were six cases with three deaths: 1926 one case, one death. For the first six months of 1927 there are four cases, no deaths. In the past three years there hue not been a single death reported to the health officer from diphtheria. There were thirty cases. Number of peo ple vaccinated against typhoid fever 3,928. Smallpox 5,729. Number of children inoculated with toxin anti toxin against diphtheria 879. There have be:n twenty two operations for the removal of tonsila and adenoids. Oven by Mr. and Mrs. Ed ; easiest prevented, namely: Typhoid, diphtheria, smallpox, malaria, hook- ty are required to fnmish n certifi- j Sinco January of this year there ! receive the cate of vaccation in full nnd which have tone Into this office eighteen j„ appro,, is satisfactory to tho physicians of | cases of tuberculosis in a most acute | the State Sanitarium, "galloping" stage. Practically all j maintenance of *100,000 the respective institutions. Our cit izens are learing to properly dispose of human excreta by means of itery flyproof sewerage. They learning to prevent the breeding of the death transmitting flies and quitoes. The unsightly, filthy, fly breeding privy with the horrible odor which used to be just beyond kitchen windows; IS GONE, and it is GONE TO STAY. Even unciviliz ed Mexico is learning to do away ith deadly human excreta in a san itary way, and since they are doing a good many diseases have been reduced 'to half. In the past three years the health officer has treated eight hundred and thirty-six people for venereal dis- in all forma mostly syphilis. Every school child has been vacci- Two thirds this number were negroes, nated against smallpox, every school \ most of them servants. Think of child practically of the diphtherip j this citizens. Nurses, cooks, bouse age has rec:ived toxin anti-toxin. | servants, maids, waiters. What must Ail students coming into tne coun- j we do with this problem in all races? following Influenza. In most instanc es, the viethns of this horrible dis- eare were of the servant class. Am our housewives sure that their ser vants, cook*, nurses, maids, are free from diseases that might be municated to their families? In this modem age it would be at least eco nomical to see that they are free of these diseases. Five dollars apiece twice a yeaf to have them physically examined is a mighty economical in vestment. If your famili:* should contract some loathsome disease due to your indifference in regard to the servant, it would probably coat you two hund/ed times ten dollars a year. In two of our neighboring states every public servant (particularly j Mr* W. H. Roberts haa returned teachers) must have a certificate to her home in Augusta, rft-r a Stale Sanitarium Gets Increase in Maintenance and Money for New Buildings. G. S. C. W. Gets An Increase of $50,000. Georgia’* legislature closed its na- nual session with mnny things left undone, but in the main took ample care of the state institutions here giving them all they asked for main tenance, but heard the plea of only the State Sanitarium as to money for additional building funds. The Georgia State College for Women received a $50,000 increase maintenance fund for the next two years. The school asked for addition al funds to erect a library and new dormitory, but thi* request failed to of the noions. In appropriating for the needs of increased eas given and $580,000 was appropriated for the erection and improvement of buildings and the remodeling of the water system. Th? sanitarium made a strong ap peal for funds for the state’s insti tution for mental defective*. Dr. Swint and the members of the board of trustees appeared before the leg islature early in the session stating the needs of the institution. The State Prison Farm and the* Georgia State Training School re ceived increased appropriations for maintenance. Other than the appropriation bills, there were no other bills that pas.*cd the house effecting Milledg’viile. from some reputable physician stat ing that the applicant it free of any and all communicable diseases, and (Continued on second peg*) week’s ctav at the homo _ grandson, Mr. Emmett L. Barnet, Jr. Her son, Mr. T. J. Roberts, came ■P and accompanied her to Augusta.