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man VOLUME XCVII1. KSSyte-ISub)^ i, ‘lift Ga, Dtcmkt 22, 1(27 Consolidated in 1872 Number 18. February 15th Date Set To Nominate County Officers Eitcrtivt CmhmHh Met Sttardtp Aid Set Date te Nut Nmbbcm Aid Filed Rile. Th. primary to nominate County officer? wlil be held February 16th. This date was set at a meeting of the Baldwin County Democratic Execu- ; i ye Committee, which was held Sat urday. The f«Rowing are the acts of thr committee as set forth in this num- MiHiigcville, Ga., Dec. 17th, 11*27. Minutes of Meeting of Baldwin County Democratic Executive Corn- mi.tee— Held Saturday Morning Dec. 17th, 1927, at 11 o'clock. The meeting wis called to order by the Chairmnn, W. W. Stemhridge, at 11 A. M., at whose direction the Secretary called the roll of members, which showed the following: T. A. Torrance, W. W. Stembridgc, E. L. Lawson, Richard Binion, J. C. In gram. T. E. Pugh, R. G. Hootten, John Scogin, J. W. Hubbard, A. N. Allen, M. E. Wehb and R. H. Law rence, 12 in number. This consti tuted a legal quorum, and the meet ing was declared open for business. The chairman explained that this meeting was called for the purpose of fixing the date for the Baldwin County Primary and and setting forth th« rules thereof. Upon motion and second Wednes day, February 16th, 1928, was set as the date for holding the county primary. Upon a vote of the mem bers, this motion was passed and adopted. It was moved and seconded that Saturday, January 14th, 1928, be set as the closing da:e for the en trance of candidates for office, and that each candidate who enters this primary must qualify and pay his en trance fee to the Secretary no: later than 6 P. M. Saturday, January 14th, 1928. By vote of the members, this motion was pased r.rd adopted. The following rules governing the primary were offered and unanimous ly adopted—Viz: The polls in th. City of Millcdgc- ville precinct shall open at 7 A. M., »"d close at 6 P. M. The polls in all other precincts in the county shall open at 9 A. JL, and close at 6 P. M. For the precincts, there shall be managers, clerks and compensation Viz: 105th; 116th; 318; 319; 322nd; 1714th—3 Managers each at $4.00 carh per day. 321st—3 Managers, 1 Clerk $5.00 320th—3 Managers, 2 Tks $6.00 (Coatinned on back page) OFFICERS OF TEMPLE CHAPTER ELECTED LAST THURSDAY J. T. McMullen High Priaat of Chapter for Comia B Yaar. Grand High Priaat Coming Horn Temple Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons named Mr. J. T. McMullen High Prie; t of .he Chapter last Thursday night at the regular elec tion of oficers for 1928. Mr. McMullen has been Secretary of all branches of Masonry for a nnd of prominent ma tt with wide ap- this and adjoin- jproval by Mas | ing counties. The folowing officers were aimed: High Pries'.—J. T. McMullen, King —F. R. Hargrove, Scribe—F. H. Coleman, Captain of the Host—J. C. Ivey, Principal Sojourner—W. B. Wood, Royal Arch Captain—J. W. Riley, Treasurer--J. T. Day, Secre tary—W. D. Stemhridge, Sentinel— K. G. McMillan. The officers will be installed by Most Excellent Grand High Priest W. Frank Well, of Hapeville, Ga-, on the first Thursday night in January, 1928, at which time a banquet will be served the companions and their wives. COLD WEATHER FIRSTOF WEEK Tempera tore Weal Below Fretcl- iof aad Brought Real Wiater Weather To Thit Section This section was in the gasp of real winter weather Monday and Tuesday of this week. The coldert weather of the winter whipped down out of the north west Monday, sending the temperature nway below freezing Tuesday, the thermometer regestcring 18, which is fourteen degrees below freezing. The weather was so unusually and disagreeably cold, nnd the wind so ’’•ting that few people were willing to leave the fire side, and venture "ut to the business section of the city. The weather has moderated con siderably and today, Wednesday, the ir-dications are that for several days at 'east it will be fair, and not cold enough to make it uncomfortable. Paving on the business streets of city has been suspended until * r the Christinas holidays. STORE SWAMPED IN LAST RUSH Real Christmas Spirit Prevails. Toy Counters and Fruit Dealers Attract Eleventh Hour Scramble Hundreds of shopper* are throng- \ ing the streets of Millcdgeville .as j hour for th« arrival of Santa C!au« draws nearer, and »r • hurry ing in the mad rush to take care of the few forgotten items. Toy counters and fruit dealers are literally being knocked off their fret in the desperate effort to get there necessities. Hurrying hitcher and thither most of them with happy r.miles on their faces while many patchetic sceenes are presented. An old woman walked up, selects a doll and on finding the price puts it back and turning away that dis- npointed look on her face and you can almost see the tears pushed back as she wanders on her way. A little boy stands'and watches an electric train spin around the track. Every turn of the engine is noticed until he can stand it no longer and moves on. But as a whole there is happiness_ and joy sa the crowd mingles out of the stores, scramble bargain counters and hui tired and weary, but hear full of the joy that will < them on Christmas morning. The trade in Milldegevillc has been brisk during the last few weeks and the merchants as a whole arc satisfied with the results. The biggest days are coming this week end, and all of chem are prepared for the rush. Tobacco Possibilities In Baldwin Are Investigated Committee From Farmer, Chb Vault, Tobacco Ploutatwa. Plau Creo fur BuMwiu At the last meeting of the Bald win County Progressive Farmer’s Club a committee was appointed to make a trip to Oglethorpe County for the purpose of making an in vestigation of the success of that county in growing tobacco this year. The committee, consisting of Frank Riley. O. F. Veal. G. W. Hollinshead nnd myself visited Oglethorpe Coun- tyDtcvmber 16th. W* found that the people there, without exception, enthusiastic over the prospects of successfully growing tobacco in that section. The venture could not be called a huccosh in the fullest sense of the word, neither could it be called a failure. The entire thing was * xpcrimental throughout. No one knew what variety couid be grown there, so seven differert varie ties were planted with the hope that the undesirables would be weeded out. The tobacco demonstrator there thinks they have done this and they think that they can go ahead now and make money from the crop. It seems that there was not any money made this year due to mis takes made from lack of faith, or knowledge. However every one seemed to get out without a loss, which is remarkable considering the handicaps under which thr)* were laboring. The Coastal Plains section of Bald win County is adapted to the grow ing of tobacco, just as much so as South Georgia is adapted to growing this crop. We will not be forced to experiment and there is no reason why this crop should not be under taken. However, I prefer to let some other county do the experiment ing on soils with a red foundation. There is plenty of room in this coun ty without bothering about the red Lands. Mr. W. M. Fields, the tobacco demonstrator in Oglethorpe County is available nnd if the people want to make a start in growing tobacco in this county they can secure him to direct in growing harvesting and marketing of the crop. Scvcrui have already expressed their desire to put Christmas Day Marks The Nativity of Jesus of Nazareth going to take quit* Jurtify getting look after it. Any full rage wishing to grow tobacco next year will please get in touch, immediately, with Mr. Hollinshead, Mr. Frank Riley, Mr. J. L. Sibley or myself. The time is short and therefor immediate action is imperative. The beds must be planted in January in order to get early plants, but first of all the man to direct in the work must be secured and we can take no action until sufficient acreage is secured. It was first suggested that several fanners plant one acre each and build a bam together. I do not think that would prove satisfactory. It takes five to six acrew to take care of one small sized barn and that is the least rcrcagc that is recomended for any one to plant. The barns may be built out of poles and daubed with clay or a frame bam may be built. The pole barn is much the chiaper. costing about twenty-five dollars, not inlcuding the flues which will cost approximately $25.00. A frame barn will cost approximately $125.00 including flues. RELIGION X BY DR. FRANK CRANE X MRS. L. H. THOMAS DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT Parlor Mrs. Mamie Thomas, widow of the late Mr. L. H. Thomas, died Wed nesday night, after a long illness. Mrs. Thomas was one of the city's best known women, and possessed a sweet Christian character. She was a devout and loyal member of the Baptist church. The funeral services will be held at the Jos A. Moore's undertaking parlors Friday morning at eleven o’clock. Rev. H. D. Warnock officiating. <5 DR. ROBERT A MILLIKAN, world-famous scientist, in an ad- £ dress on the subject of Evolution, declared that religion was one of £ the most striking examples of evolution. This was not in tin* way of <*r controversy or heresy, but was merely emphasizing what was already 6 taught in every important theological school of importance in the X United States. Scholars hvae been pointing out that there was a progression of doctrine in the Bible, the God of the Old Testament not having tho ideals presented in the new. There is no doubt but that religion has advanced greatly from the days of Moses until the days of Christ. Christ Jesus is said to have come “in the fullness of time"; that is, he came when the development of mankind and its stage of progress warranted him. Since his day there ht.s been a great progress made. Formerly, religious denominations were cruel. It was common to have fierce fighting among sects and both Protestants and Catholics were guilty of things of which they would not nowadays be guilty. The idea of God has undergone considerable variations. God may be the same “yesterday, today and forever”, but our Understanding and appre hension of Him progress. We have rejected the old tribal gods, the god of wrath and ven geance, and have substituted the god of Love. As the process of men’s minds has broadened, as their under standing and sympathy have deepened their conception of God his improved, and no one can look at the activities of churches today and compare them with those of yesterday and not see that here has been a great advance. The missionaries in foreign counries are not so much interested in making convert!! to their beliefs as they arc in doing good to the people. The recent activities of the churches have all been in the line of hepiing humanity ra .«ier than of fighting certain hcli fr. In other words, there has been n definite evolutio* of religion from merely belief in certain tenits to practical helpfulness of man kind. Religion means nothing more than a devotion to the genera] good. Whatever there is of God nowadays is n God who inhabits all of the people and whatever makes for th.* welfare of nil mankind is pleasing to Him. Religion, like everything else, must be tested by its results. Its triumph is not due to its wanting all people to believe in certain things so much as it is in improving our well being. Christ—whose bir hday we now observe—knew all of this—and to practice “PEACE ON EARTH.” “And when they had come into the huose, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and they fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts- gold and frakincense, and myrrh.—Matthew 2:11. Rev. J. F. Yarbrough will be out The friends of Miss Louise Albert of the city several days next week in arc glad that she has recovered from Lincoln County. a recent illness. JOHN RILEY ELECTED HEAD OF BUIE LODGE Officers Elected by Benevolent Chap ter Ne. 3 F. A A. M. Tuesday Ni«ht Grand Me»ter to Visit Lodfo John W. Riley, prominent young niun of Millcdgeville, was elected Worshipful Master »f Benevolent Lodge No. 3 F. & A. M. Tucsdny night at the regular election of offic ers of the lodge. Mr. Riley succeeds Mr. F. R. Har grove ns Master of the Lodge and was formerly Senior Warden. Mr. Riley has filled every_ ofice in the lodge and has been identified with the fraternity for a number of years. The other officers named were: Senior Warden—W. H. Baungartel Junior Warden—L. L. Beck, Treas urer—J. T. Day, Secretary—J. T. McMullen, Tyler—Warren Welch. The Worshipful Master appointed the following officers: Senior Deacon —George* Davis, Junior Deacon—W. B. Wood, Senior Stewart—O. D. Herndon, Junior Stewart—Sidney Lee Stembridge. At the installation of the officers in January the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Georgia, Raymond Daniels of Atlanta wil be present and install the officers. The wives of Masno* will be invited and a supper will be served in the club rooms. CHURCHES WILL HOLD EXERCISES Special Program la Kecpia; of CbatBu Scum Will Be Held t The churches of Milledgevillc have arranged special programs for the celebration of Christmas day in city, and the day that is of particul- : nrly religious character will be cele brated. The Methodist church will have a joint service, the Sunday School | working with the Church in a pro gram at the eleven o’clock hour, the School services having been called in. The program will include a special musical program under the direction of Mrs. Edgar Long, Or ganist, with the children in the Sun day School taking part in .a pageant. All other services at the Method!* Church, have been called off for the day. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will celebrate the “fFast of the Nativity” at the usual morning prayer service at 11:30. The Early celebration of the Holy Communion has been call ed off. Special Christmas music will be rendered during the services and Rector Rev. F. H. Harding will preach a special sermon. There will be only regular services at the Baptist church, Sunday School and regular morning servicea Rev. H. D. Warnock, the pastor, will preach an appropriate sermon. Three services will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day. The Sunday School and morning service will be held at the usual hours. In the evening a 7:30 a special Christmas service will be held. Rev. George B. Thompson with the assistance of Mrs. Chas Gib son, Choir Director, and Miss Maggie Jenkins, organist, have arranged the program. Christmas music with sev eral of the young people of the church taking part will form a pre lude to the special sermon that will be delivered by Rev. Thompson. The Hervicc at the Catholic church will be held at 11 o’clock Rev. T. J. Morrow will spend Christmas eve in Dublin where he will conduct two service before coming here for th morning service. The general celebration of Birth day of J.sus Christ will be the most elaborate and impresisve that has been conducted here in many yearn. WatU Taku Dtc. 25tk, At Bay af CcfeWttiM, P»J Sftrififtlr Orittiu b Oancter Primarily, of course, Christmas la a religious festival, specifically Christian in character. Literally signifying the “Mass of Christ,” it marks tie nativity of Jesus of Na zareth, with whose birth is identified the entire body of Chrirtian doctrine. The day itself, is n symbol, since there is no authentic record that Jesus was born on December 25th. January 6th and March 25th are other days which have been fixed, but allowing for the difference in the ralendarM of East and West, eince the third century all Christen dom has united in observing Decem ber 25th as the day of the nativity. The precise date is of no conse quence in view of the larger fact that all the world, Christian and Fa gan, are agreed on the fact that “in Bethlehem, in the land of Judea, la the days of Herod the King,” there was born into the world a Man who, by the life He lead and the doctrine He preached, has exercised in con stantly increasing measure through the centuries, a greater influence up on mankind than any other man in human annals. Stripped entirely of His religious significance, the man Jesus fixed a course and set a goal for nations and peoples as well aa for individuals which, whether wc be lieve or not in the religion which he founded, we can depart from only at our peril Whatever mry be anld of th? civilisation the world has en joyed since his coming, the beet of it is based upon His teachings. Jew and Gentile alike pay tribute to the Nnr.atyne as *jaefi and a philosopher. 1 declared at a ' gathering of Ida friends that if Plato, Aristotle, Bhudda, Mohammed, or Shakespeare should enter the room, the guests would rise; but if Jsesus of Nasareth entered, they would instinctively kneel. We have all heard of the un lettered man who remarked on tak ing up a volume of Shakespeare for the first time that it seemed to him to be a volume of familiar quota tions. With much greater force might the remark be made of the Sermon on the Mount, selecting but one group of the utterances of Jesua whose golden maxims have become literally a put of the warp and woof not only of the tongues of man to day, but of the Latin, Greek and Aramaic which were spoken cen turies before the event in Galilee. Christmas, like many other festi- (Continnnd on bdk page) FIRE THREATENS CLEANING PLANT Gasoliae Haze Exritca Cktttiui Shopper, b Hurt of Bo room District. Little Du>|i Christmas shoppers were given their bigest thrilL of the busy week Monday afternoon when the fire de partment was called to the Milledge- ville Cleaners following a gasoline explosion that had started a small blaze. The fire was more smoke than blaze. A can of alcohol soap was lighted in the explosion and volumnes of black smoke poured from tho Cleaning pLant. The firemen un able to determine the cause of the smoke poured water into the build ing flooding the entire place. The damage from fire was small and stopped the plant for a few hours but the water damage will amount to several hundred dollars, according to Mr. Sam Edwards manager of the plant The Cleaners resumed operation Tuesday morning. Plans have* been made to move the plant in their new home on Green St next week. Merr