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1X1011 1'rtiiiMC YrVHI Federal Unioa Established in 1821) VOLUMfc. aLVUi. southern Recorder 1818 MaMfevile, Ga., April It, 1121 Consolidated in 1872 Number 35 present G. S. C. W. Faculty Retained for Another Year PUu For Commmcemeat Gm>( Forward*. The Summer Will Opea J» 12lk. Oat HmM aad Tweaty Stad- eati Circa Degree* l^ M | l» r . J. L. Beeson, acting President „{ g. S. C. W., has .announced that there will practically be no changes in lht faculty of that institution, for jv # next year, as contracts had been rtfm | into. The present faculty with f,.tt exceptions wore connected with ho college, prior to the death of the ] a te Dr. M. M. Parks, and the fact that they arc remaining another year shows that the work being done highly satisfactory. ■)ne hundred and twenty young jew will receive their degrees at S. C. W. at the approaching Commencement. This is the larg est number that have ever received degrees at this college, and places this institution in the fore front of i women colleges of the State, plans are going forward for the broaching commencement exercis- The baccalaureate sermon will preached by Dr. Richard Gillespie, President of Columbia Seminary, at Decatur, and the address by Spright Dowell, the newly elected Presi dent of Mercer University. There will be several other interesting fea tures during the Commencement season, plans for which arc being formed. The Summer School will open June 12th, and continue in season Organization for the Summer School has about been completed, and numbers of applications re-cived. The indications now arc that the attendance will be the largest ii history. A splendid course of studies will be offered for the teachers the Hchools of the Stale, and an able faculty has been secured. Pulletins of information are being mailt, i out, and those who are to at tend are given the opportunity to select their courses of study. ALTO DRIVE TO END WEDNESDAY Hum, Cootribat, Ta Fad Far Eradiaa $250,010 Hotpkal Far Tabarcalar Children Benevolent Lodge No. 8, neared ity quota for funds for the erection of the $250,000 Hospital at Alto for Tubercular Children, this week with the drive drawing rapidly to a close, the final day being next Wednesday April 25th. John W. Riley, Worshipful Master of the local lodge and his team who have drected the drive expressed their belief that Benevolent Lodge would go far beyond their quota and that the response that had been given by the craft was most satisfac tory. Every Mason was given opportunity to contribute and checks of liberal amounts have been ceived at the office. Mr. C. C. Porter of the Porter Brick Co., and Mr. K. G. McMillan of the Millcdgeville Brick Works W.T.GARRARD DIES SUDDENLY Will Known Yonng Mm Pane* Away After Short Iliac**. Funeral Held Manday Morning Mr. Wm T. Garrard, Jr., died at h« h»me in this city early Saturday morning, after an illnets of only a few hours. The unexpected death of Mr. Garrard came as agreat shock to his friend) throughout the city and coun- FOUR YOUNG LADIES INJURED IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK Three Student* and A Visiting Friend Have Narrow Escape When Cnr Turns Over Thi funeral services were held at ( residence of his mother, **pndrv •rning, by Rev. J. F. Yarbrough i Hr. Elam F. Dempsey, in the v'ence of a large gathering of Beautiful floral offerings err hanked on and around the remains were buried on the square in the city cemetery. following acting as pall-bc: srs. R. H. McComb, Ed Hooten, Kidd, Hcindcl Mobley, R. H. Reynolds, Hutch Paschal. Walter Lane Miller R. Bell and Comer The honorary escort were: br. Y. H. Yarbrough, Messrs, j. F. Rril. Mr. S. Bell, H. G. Bone, J. E. Kidd. T. Treanor and G. H. Tunnel!. Mr. Garrard was the only son of »nd the late Mr. W. T. Garrard, d was thirty-four years of age. He tended G. M. college and the State diversity, while in the University he “ a prominent athletec, being a ember of the football team. He r several years conducted an auto- m °bilc business in ths city, but for he past two or three years had look- d aft<r his fanning interests, in the northern par. of this county. Mr. Garrard is survived by his ■b-. and mother and a number of latives. c M-C. T OENTER G. I. A. A. TRACK MEET MAY 4TH rark teai nnus, l b A. A. track meet to be ‘ n Atlanta on May 4th, when . arns ^presenting twenty-schools ! ‘l ronjpctc for the handsome cup •^r* d by the Tech Athletic Associa- team established several good <0r d-s at the recent inter-company i' lt * ,a ced at the college in early PPl Cadets Linder, Odom afid r ° v ** lowing skill in several of n °nts that will be competed in t! anta. rclt* j ARSOciation track mect has mi, ch interest among the L, r and the representation ne l has yet attended one of the ,s expected to be preaent when nrst gun is exploded in Atlanta '-*t month. ^ roach Rentz feels confident that I Ku team wiH ■m*® ■ credit or and **11 be a runner up CHAUTAUQUA Tribute WUI Be Paid Mem- HERE MAY 16 or Y °f Confederate Heroes “Ssa Us" To Be Ftatare Play of Week* Eogagtaoat. Two For- The White and Brown Chautauqua will open a week’s engagement here on May 16th, giving two performanc es daily, with Sun Up a play of the North Carolina Hills as the feature performance. Contracts were signed for the Chautuaqun in January and all plans were completed for the week's enter tainment. The compnny had not completed their itencracy and the ex act date was not made known until this week. The Parent Teachers Association nf the Georgia MiliK.y College will have charge of the seat sale and will begin the sale of the season tickets early in May. The funds made over the guarantee will go to the college fund. , . . The Chautauqua this year is re- have contributed car* of brick toward por j, d ,, „„ of the be.t toe be the erection fo the buildm*. Thee pl „ ccd on thi „ circuit . Tho Vctcrau aid Sou WM Moot b M ouitf. I ■dm To Bo Smd Eiercuei At Ceawtcry. Haa Warrea Grice Orator of Tk* Day Three young ladies, students of G. S. C. W., and a visiting young lady friend had a narrow escape from being killed Monday afternoon, when an automobile in which they were riding on the Fraley Ferry road turn ed over, after narrowly missing a collision with another car driven by Cadet Ford Montgomery. The automobile in which the young ladies were riding was a Ford Sedan, driven by Miss Mary Elizabeth Kil patrick of Eatonton, who graduated at the college the past year. The four young ladies -reciving injuries were: Miss Helen Cochran, of Fairburn; Miss Carolyn Wheeler,) of Macon; Mss Frances Christie, De-1 Q UI catur; and Miss Maybeth Sullivan, a viator. The young ladies were brought to the city hospital in the Montgomery car, and given medical attention. It was found that they had been painfully cut bruised and shocked, but not seriously injured. donations were trtade through the local Lodge and will be forwarded to Alto as soon as work begins building. The Masonic Fraternity in Georgia began their drive several weeks ago to ,**«ce a modern Hospital .at Alto for Tubercular children. The Hos pital will be open to Georgia Chil dren, whether their fathers are Ma trons or not and it is expected to fill a much needed place in Georgia’s charitable institutions. The drive has received the co operation nud support of people in every walk of life. The Milledgeville Lodge, one of the oldest lodge in the state, has had sev eral of its members active in the drive and have been largely instrumental in putting the work over. unusual high type will be deliver by men of National | reputation. Included in the weeks program will he a Mc/imbn Band, a musical organization of national note that will conclude their Chau tauqua engagement this season, the members of this company from Jugo Slnviikia and are high class entertainers. Other musical features will be given during the week. Two musical comedies, that have been recent Broadway hits will laso included on the program. Interest is growing in the approach ing entertainment and large crowds are expected to attend the perform- DELEGATES TO DISTRICT CONFERENCE ELECTED ’«sc« of Mothodiat MRS. H. D. ALLEN NAMED PRESI DENT OF MEDICAL AUXILUARY Recent Meeting Names Officers for Year. Delegates to State Con vention Also Named A meeting of the Woman’s Aux iliary of the Baldwin County Medcal Socety was held Wednesday after noon, April 11th, at the home of Mm H. D. Allen, Sr. The Auxiliary was organized recently by Mrs. Paul Holliday of Athens, Ga., the State President. The following officers were unan imously elected from a slate drawn up by Mrs. R. C. Swint: President—Mrs. H. D. Allen, Sr. 1st. Vice-president—Mrs. Rich ard Binion. 2nd. Vice-president—Mrs. J. I. Garrard. 3rd. Vice-president—Mrs. Edwin Allen. Recording Secretary—Mm John W. Mobley. Treasurer—Mrs. Y. H. Yarbrough. The following delegates were elect ed to attend the State Convention in Savannah May 9th, 10th, and 11th. Mrs. Y. H. Yarbrough, Mrs. Edwin Allen and Mrs. R. C. Swint, Mrs John W. Mobley, alternates. The constitu tion and by-laws of the State Auxili ary were read, and a committee was named 4o draw up a Constitution for the Baldwn county Auxiliary by the next meeting—Three permanent com mittees were formed—Social, Philan thropic, Educational, the three Vice- presidents to serve as chairmen by virture of office. It was decided a meeting would be held the first Wed nesday in each month at the homes of the various nYembers. Mrs. Edwin Allen will have charge of the pro gram for each meeting—There being no further business the meeting ad journed. Delicious afternoon tea was then served,-and a pleasant chat enjoyed by the members Mrs. Samson Allen was hottest for the afternoon. To Jun. Tho following delegates to the Ox ford District Conference, which will be held at Conyers the latter part of June, were elected at the second Quarterly Conferences of the Metho dist churches of Millcdgeville and Baldwin county held Saturday and Sunday: Milledgeville Methodist church— Prof. W. T. Wynn and R. B. Moore. Milledgeville Circuit—Mrs. I. L. Barnes and Mrs. R. H. Harper. Midway charge—Mrs. L. S. Holaey and G. R. Mills. The chu os will elect additional delegates; before the District Confer ence convenes. Memorial Day wil lbc observed in this city next Thursday, April 26th, with fitting exercises. The members of the R. E. Lee Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy have arranged an inter esting program for the day. Camp Doles No. 730 U. C. V., and Camp Dan Sanford Sons of Confed erate Veterans will hold their annual meeting at the Court House at 10:30 o’clock. The election of officers will be held, and other business trans acted. At the non hour the members of the R. E. Lee Chapter will entertain the veterans, sons of veterans and other guests at dinner. At 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon all business will be suspended and the people will gather at the Court House where the procession will be formed, under direction of Lieut. V. L. Nash, and the march t«t the cemetery com menced. Before starting to the cemetery a salute will be fired over the Confederate monument which stands at the juncture of West Han cock and Wilkinson Streets. The procession will be headed by the G. M. C. band and in the line will be the Cadet Batallion, the Bald win Blues, Sons of Confederate Vet erans, automobiles containing vdt- craus, members of R. E. Lee chapter, master of ceremony, speaker, chap lain, citizens. When the cemetery is reached the crowd will gather around the stand where the exercises will take place. Col. Erwin Sibley will be Master of Ceremonies, preside and present the orator of the day. The address will be delivered by Hon Warren Grice, of Macon, Col. Grice is a son of a Confederate Vet eran, and is thoroughly versed in the history of the Confederacy. He in an eloquent speaker, and hip address will be one in every way worthy of the occasion. The following ie the program as arranged: Music—G. M. C. Band. Invocation—Rev. Geo. B. Thomp- Song—Glee Club G. S. C. W. Music—G. M. C. Band. Song—“Bonnie Blue Flag.”—Chil dren of Confederacy. Introduction of Speaker—Col Er win Sibley. Address—Hon. Warren Grice. Becncdirtion—Rev. F. H. Harding. The firing of the Salutes. DR. BINION TO STUDY SURGERY IN PHILADELPHIA Dr. and Mrs. Richard Binion left today for Philadelphia where they will spent the next several months. Dr. Binion while in Philadelphia will study surgery in one of the leading Institutions. He is one of Milledgcville’n leading physicians, and he and Mrs. Binion will be missed during their absence from the city. Dr. John W. Mobley, Jr., who rceently became associated with Dr. Binion, will have charge of his practice. MR. W. E. ROBINSON CALLED TO ROCHELLE Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Robinson left today for Rochelle, Ga., where Mr. Robinson’s mother, Mrs. James Rob inson, is critically ill. Mrs. Robin son's home is in Murfreesboro, Tcnn., and she wias stricken with illness while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Estes. MRS. HINES MAKING PREPA- RATION FOR SCHOOL SING LOUIE WILSON SERIOUSLY HURT Arc Light la Terrell Show Fall* on Young Mans Head. Condition Serious After Accident Louie Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wilson, narrowly escaped death Wednesday night, when the arc light irj„ the center of the tent of the Terrell Stock Co., fell from its sup port in the top of the tent striking young Wilson on the head splitting a long gash and seriously endanger ing his life. The show was in the midst of the performance when the light fell. Young Wilson way taken from the tent in an unconscious condition, the show continuing without intoruption, and physicians were immediately called to give medical aid. Doctors found a concussion and n bad scalp wound according to Mr. Wilson. Suit was filed in Baldwin Superior Court Wednesday morning against the show for $2,500 by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson is employed by the America 1 Bakeries in this city, handling one ox the delivery routes for that company here. He is one of the most reliable employees of the company nnd is known as an cnerretic, reliable and trustworthy young man. Addresses Article To Children, tnd Tells of Fisas for the Day. Essays Must Be In Before April 28th (By Nelle Womack Hines- You never saw such singing in all your life as those children are doing out all around nnd in old Baldwin, for I know all the hucklebushes by name now. Yes—been into every crow read the past five weeks—and old Baldwin has some cross roads too. But it is worth it—and Commissioner Bivins is getting so enthused I don't know what we are going to do whh him. And there’s Mr. Normcnt —well—you just wait and read what he has to say about it—he is just bubbling over. You all know how Dr. Beeson has been crazy about all this, children, ever since he has been on the Board of Education—he is STRONG for the Sing, and I suspeet T may put him on for a solo that day. I guess Mr. R. H. Harper, and Mr. R. W. Ivey and Mr. R. G. Hooten will think I am partial, but if they will just meet here the day before, we practice and make It a quartttc— for you see they are the other mem bers of that Board. May 4th will noon be here—the children know it—and they are just pepped up over coming in to the Sing. So—children,—don’t forget to meet me at ten o'clock in front of the Auditorium, bring your sweetest smile, and your best voice, and your basket dinner—and we arc going to have—well I almost told you about that surprise—but you just wait and •ec. Bring mama and papa, and uncle Jake and aunt Jane, and cousin Mary and your little friend that is visiting your neighborhood. We’ll have room for them ALL. That movie is going to be a DANDY—and—there I go again— almost telling you about that «ir- prise. Well I'll see you all again for a practice before May 4th. Aboil Tbs Essay Several have asked exactly what it meant by Baldwin county products which is the subject of the artclc to he written by the children. Maybe all of you have been reading about the campaign now running on in our State, the object to get all families to serve only Georgia products for dinner on the first Tuesday in each month. We thought it would be well to bring the subject down to our own county—and we think she can pro duce almost anything we can get in Georgia unless it fo oysters. So let your article deal with the good propo sition. Don’t forget the Farmers Club offers a nice new five dollar gold piece for the best, and they must be sent to me Saturday, April 28th. TOBACCO EXPERT SPENDS DAY LOOKING ^VER BEDS E. C. Westbrook of State College aad C. E. McWorter of Coatral Rail road Inspect Lands E. C. Westbrook, tobacco expert of the college of Agriculture, made an inspection of the tobacco beds in Baldwin county Wednesday after- Mr. Westbrook was accompanied by Mr. G. E. McWhorter of the Cen tral of Georgia Agricultural Depart ment, and Mr. E. A. Nesmith county Agent Mr. Field, the tobacco specia list had several engagements with tobacco growers,, preventing his making the inspection. Mr. Westbrook found the beds in good shape and is pleased with the possibilities herfe. He stated that Baldwin should be one of the leading tobacco counties in the state. BAPTIST ARE HAVING REVIY f Re,. T. F. Callawaj P L ~[ To Large Coarfegatiaa. Saif Service* Are Iaapariaf The revival services which have been in progress at the Baptist church this week have been largely attended by interested congregations. Rev. T. F. Callaway, pastor of the Frst Bnptist church, at Thomasville, who is conducting the services, ia preaching most interesting and im pressive sermons. He is scholarly, forceful and earnest, and discusses and presents themes which should ap peal to the highest and best senti ment in bringing hit; hearers to the Christian life. The singer, Mr. T. E. Bush, who is leading the song service, is a talent ed pianist -*ind musician, and he is be ing assisted by a large chorus choir, composed of u number of sweetest singers n the city. The services are being held twice daily at 10:30 o’clock in the morn ing, and at 8 o'clock in the evening, and will continue through next week. Sunday morning services will be held at each of the chqrches in the city, but in the evening all of the congregations will unite at the Bap tist church. Rev. H. D. Warnock, the pastor, invites the people of Milledgeville and Baldwin county to attend the ser- Mrs. J. H. Underwood, Mrs. W. F. Davis, Miss Lois Smith, Rev. J. L. Lawrence and Miss Roselyn Strip ling attended the meeting of the Georgia Educational Association in Atlanta last week, as representatives of the county schools. The sessions were interesting and instructive and brought the Georgia teachers together in a spirit of WOMAN'S MISSIONARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE Will Convene At Milted|e*ille Methodist Charch May 8th nnd •th A conference of the Woman’s Mis sionary Societies of the Oxford Dis trict will be held at the Mlledgeville Methodist church May 8th and 9th. This Confreence will bring a num ber delegates to the city, from the various churches throughout the Ox ford District, as the guest* of the local society. Mrs. W. A. Massey, president of the local Missionary Society, will appoint committees to look after the entertainment of the visitors. A full program for the conference will be announced at an early date. CITY COURT HAS BRIEF SESSION MONDAY AFTERNOON Judge George Carpenter** police court was unusually quiet Monday af ternoon, the usual Saturday night nnd Sunday round ups falling short. Drunkednestf was the charges docketed against the defendants who were called before the city court. In all eases the imposed Asm were