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RUMicrile, G»., Jue 14, 1928
Consolidated in 1872
Number 43
(EW PRESIDENT
G. M. CJS HERE
i, 0 f Geo. S. Roich Reached City
fMonday Night, ^
Duties- A» Able Faculty
Secured
I _ f Geo. S. Roach is busy per-
" r his duties as President of
r prof. Roach arrived in the city
evening, and early Tuesday
■n.trnmg found him in his ofice in
|h, college building, hard at work,
Ij.’rting a thorough research into the
{juries that will be required of him in
a and managing the institu-
During
time that has elapsed
in- aamed president of G.
he has .about completed the
ion of his faculty. Prof. Roach
into this task carefully and is
lent that he has secured able
tell qualified teachers to as-
ini in his work.
sident Rouch expects to spend
of his time during the sum
mer months traveling in the interest
of the college. He will be assisted
in this work by T. H. Rentz, who has
been re-elected n member of the
! faculyt.
There will be some work done on
the interior of the barracks, which
will add to the comfort of the cadets
when they come to the college in
September.
Prof. Roach comes to G. M. C.
from Ashburn, where he has been
for the past seven years Superin
tendent of the schools. Previous to
that time he was Superimc-nJent of
the schools at Warrenton, and princi
pal of the Moultrie school**. He is a
young man and a progressive and up-
to-date educator and schol man.
He has entered upon his duties
enthusiastically, and with a great
faith in die possibilities for G. M.
C. ns a greater prep school.
FIDDLER’S CONTEST TO BE
HELD IN THIS CITY
A Unique Ent.rt.inm.Bl Al C. M. C.
Ch.pcl Night of Juno 21.1
There is going to be an old Time
Fiddlers Contest held in Milledge-
ville at the Auditorium of G. M. C.,
the night of June 21st.
Those holding the Convention
bring with them several talented
musicians and fiddlers and will giv
an entertaining program.
At the end of the program there
will be a contest engaged in by the
fiddlers of Baldwin county, a prize to
be awarded to the winner.
This entertainment and contest is
to be given under the auspices of
the P. T. A., and will he one or the
most unique ever witnessed in
city.
Ar. admission 1
adults, and 25
will he charged.
of 50 .
GAS TAX LAW MOTOR CADE TO 1200STUDENTS
TO BE TESTED BEHEREJUNE22 HERE SIX WEEKS
Text*, Golf and Jordan File Eajac-
tion Afaiut City Colleetiai Gai
Tax Recently Levied. Hearing
July 9th
An injunction enjoining the city of
Milledgeville from furher collect
ing the Gas Tax of one cent recent
ly levied by the Council was filed
by the Texas* Company, The Gulf
Refining Company and L. N. Jordan
this week through their attorney. Col.
Erwin Sibley.
The petitioners contend that the
city -had no charter authority to levy
such a tax and that the tax was
entirely illegal and with out law.
The Gas Tax was passed by the
Council several weeks ago levying a
tax of one cent per gallon on al*
gasoline sold within the city limits.
The law went into effect and has been
collected about a month.
The temporary restraining order
was issued by Judge Park and the
case will be heard on July 9th at
the court house in this city.
Dccatnr Autoiiti Include MiUedgc Summer School Formerly Open
ville on South Georgia Tear. Tie,day Bveniag. Addresses
CITY CONCLUDES PAVING
PROGRAM WITH NEW ZONES
Sev«n Blue).. To B. Pu.uC
Fini, is Writl.. Deni,. Council
Al Mooting Monday Evening
Zoning four new sections the
City Council wrote finis aero*
paving program that was begun here
more than a year ago, more than
lu... million dollars having been spent
and some fifty-five or more block:
of street paved.
The four new zones include seven
blocks. Zone 36, on block on Wash
ington between WflkinHon and Liber
ty, Zone 46 two blocks on Green be
tween Clark and Jackson, Zone 4G
three blocks on Wall Street from
over head bridge to curve in Macon
road at Cooper' Filling Station, Zone
47 Columbia Street between Han
cock and Green.. The final zones
will be begun us quickly us I
and brought to a rapid finish.
The council stated that when the
last zones were completed, the
paving company would mov
machinery to another city a
ledgeville would be through •
paving.
Barbecue Dinner for Gneits
Fifteen automobiles, making up
the Decatur and DeKalb county
motorcade carrying about sixty-five
people will arrive in this city the
morning of June 22nd, completing
a goodwill tour of the Deuctur citi-
through South Georgia, visiting
many of the important towns through
e southern section of the state.
The Chamber fo Commerce h-as
<ued the invitation to the motor
code to he the guests of the com
merce body at a barbecue dinner on
the campus of the G. S. C. W. Prior
the dinner the visitors will be
taken for an automobile trip through
the city and to interesting points in
Included in the De-
Cutur party will be many State House
officials and the city and ' county
officials.
Commttees named by President
Wootten of the Chamber of Com
merce for the entertainment of the
visitors -are: Automobile and motor
trip H. S. Wootten, Erwin Sibley,
Jerc Moore, Frank Bell and George
Tunell; Entertainment, L. N. Jor
dan, E. E. Bell, R. H. Wootten, L. C.
Hall and L. H. Andrews; Program
Marion Allen, Frank Bone, Lewis
Fleinister and Culver Kidd; Music J.
C. Ingram, Godfrey Overman, and
W. L. Fraley.
The guests are expected to arrive
in the city before eleven o’clock
when they will be served cold drinks.
The automobile trip will consume
more than an hour. The motorcade
will leave immediately after the
barbecue for Decatur.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL AS*
SOCIATION IN SkSSION AT
MAYFIELD
The Washington Association Sun
day School Convention is in session
Thursday and Friday at Horeb
church at Mayfield. Mr. D. M.
Rogers of this city is Vice-president
and is attending. A number of
teachers of the Brfptsti Sunday
toe |r | School of this city will also be pres
ent. Rev. Jas Ivey, of this city is
pastor of the Horeb church, and he
and Mrs. Ivey will be among those
who go from here. There will be a
number of prominent speakers on the
program.
•f Welcome Made To Staieab
Feautre* During Scuira
Twelve hundred Georgia teachers
and students made their appearance
Milledgeville Monday and prepa
ratory to the opening «.f the six
weeks session of the summer school
of the Georgia State College for
Women.
Tue*iay was consumed by register
ing and the assignment of classes foi
the regular routine of work which
began Wednesday morning. A brief
chapel exercise was held at eleven
o'clock.
The official opening of the school
wns held Tuesday evening in the col
lege chappel when *’.«.• studenty were
given an official welcome by citizens
and member* of the faculty.
Dean E. H. Scott, head of the
summer school presided at the formal
opening of the school,
Tigner, representing the Board of
Trustees, welcomed the student.* to
-he college. Col. Erwin Sibley, repre
senting the Kiwanis, Rev. Geo. B.
Thompson representing the churches,
Prof. W. T. Wynne, representing the
faculty and Mr. R. H. Wootteen
representing the Chamber of Com
merce also made brief uddresses of
welcome. Miss Marguritc Jackson
welcomed the students on behalf of
the old Ntudents and the alumnae.
Mrs.W. H. Smith of Sandersville,
made the response for the students.
Acting President J. L. Beeson
made an inspiring talk to the stud
ents. The music during the exercis
es way conducted by Mrs. E. R.
Hines.
During the session of the summer
school many attractive features will
be given for the students.
Hines will have charge of the enter
tainment. The Fowler Follies
be one of the features of the
weeks. Barbecues and watermelon
cuttings will also be prominent fea-
GEORGIA ROAD
0BJECT0F SUIT
Enjoin* Rnilway Company From
UnBf Street for Heary En|ine
and Car*. Petition Outline*
Grievance* of Citizen*
The Georgia Railroad, Milledge
ville Railway and L. & N. Railroads
became the object of a suit fo $7,-
500 this week when Mrs. A. H. Pasch-
sident of Wayne Street
through her .attorney. Col. Erwin
Sibley filed suit before Judge Park
of the Superior Court. The suit al
so carried an injunction against the
road making further use of the street
with its engine and cars.
The petition sets forth facts bear
ing out Mm Panchal contention that
the engine is a nuisance and that it
has caused considerable propel ty
dumnge to her two residences
North Wayne street. She contends
that the railroad company and city
placed the spur tracks .and freight
yard in front of her residence
her protest and that it has ruined
her property value besides doing
teriat damage to the houses.
The petition sets forth the fact that
the city had no right too grant th<
railroad right-of-way along th
streets, operating the type of engine
s that are now in use. The
contentions of the plaintiff set forth
many undesirable feature* of the
railroad.
Judge Park has set July 10th
the dnte to haar the case.
LEGION TO DECIDE
ON A MEMORIAI
P p nce for Athletic Field Recommen
dation of Executive Committee
It is expected that the American
Legion will reach a final decision an
to the Memorial to be erected to the
memory of the men who were in the
late war, at their meeting Thursday
evening (tonight). The executive
committee of the post will recom
mend a fence for the Athletic field
at G. M. C.
The Legion has had in considera
tion for a number of years the erec
tion of the memorial, many types
having been suggested, and the deois-
*n of the board Tuesday evening
•iime after much deliberation. It is
' -lieved that the post will ratify the
decision of the committee.
In the plans for the memorial, a
• ile or brick fence will be placed
around the enclosure with arched
gates at the entrance bearing a tablet
inscribed with the memorial letter-
The fence will be attractively con
structed and wfll be a Wing me
morial to the men who wore the
kaki.
JUNE 17TH WILL BE “DADS ’ DAY
According to the calendars of
f™*’ next Sunday June 17th is
Gad * Day,” being celebrated in the
fame manner as we have our “Moth
er* Day.”
Mr. Harold T. Williams has return
ed home from the Techonologicnl Col
lege, Atlanta, where he graduated
the past week as an architectural
engineer. He nude a splendid rec
ord at Tech, finishing a four year
course in three. While in college he
took great activity in the life of the
institution. He was art editor and
designer of the annual, and president
of the Marionettes. Mr. Williams is
a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Williams
and is a graduate of G. M. C. Mr. and
Mrs. Williams have received from
friends congratulations of the splen
did record made by their son.
MR. C. H. BONNER CRITICALLY
ILL FOLLOWING STROKE
W.ll Known M.n Softer, Apoplr
Stroke At Home Wedn«B«U;
Afternoon. Recovery Uncertain
Mr. T. A.^R«<
Po.it
:elr,
Mr. C. H. Bonner one of Milledg*
lie’s well known citizens wo
I s ricken Wednesday afternoon with a
MILLEDGEVILLE MAN BECOMES cerebral rupture, and has since
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF ] in a critical condition.
DEMPSEY HOTEL ” r ; .f 0 """ f rick , e "."“ <l<len,y
_ and fell in the front yard at his resi
dence. Asssitance was summoned
and he was carried into his home. Dr.
Binion was quickly at his b**dside,
and began treatment to which Mr.
Bonner has responded nnd his con
dition this (Thursday) morning hai
shown improvement.
Dr. Binion states that while Mr.
Bonner is in a critical condition, but
if he does not suffer another at
tack he will recover.
Mr. Bonner is one of Milledge
ville’* best known citizens, and his
hundred* of friends in the city and
county join in wishing/for him a
speedy recovery.
Rev. John F. Yarbrough is assisting
Rev. Mr. Maxwell, pastor of the
Dcvereaux Methodist church, in re
vival services this week. He is
preaching twice daily to large .and
interested congregations. ^The sing-1
ing lead by Mr. H. H. Wilkes is one ;
of the leading features of the ser
vices. Mr. Wilkes is a splendid leader, i
and he inspire* hte congregation and
a choir of children he has organized
to join in the song service.
Mr. Yarbrough is preaching force
ful and eloquent sermons.
KIWANIS TO HEAR
LOAN AUTHORITY
Ntaioully Known BaMHif tad
Lou Expert To Speak At
Friday Meetup Orgamizatioo
Will Be Dixcuaed
Mr. Henry H. Steel, nationally
recognized Building and Loan au
thority, is coming to Milledgeville to
undertake the organization of an As
sociation in this city, speaking to the
Kiwanis Club on Friday evening re
lative to the plans for nn organiza-
tlo.
Mr. Steele is Manager of the Co
lumbian Building and Loan Associa
tion of Atlanta, and has marked suc-
ss in this work.
A charter was secured for the
operating of an association here sev
eral years ago, but never became a
reality. Citizens interested are ex
pected to see the plan materialize at
the coming meeting.
Under the plan outlined by Mr.
Oscar Kimsoy, who spent several days
of the past week here, the associa
ted is operated as a Loan Associa
tion, the money being loaned out for
the building of homes only. Stock
holders in the association are permitt
ed to purchase stock on a monthly
basis. Business men considering the
organization realize the necessity
of the ntMOciation operating here.
CURRY’S CONDITION GREATLY
IMPROVED
Picture Show Man Rallies From
Wreck of Lost Week. Will Be
Home In Few Week.
Mr. M. L. Curry has shown mark
ed improvement in the past few days
nnd is gaining his strength rapidly,
according to reports received from
Savannah, where he hus been since his
injuries in an automobile wreck more
than a week ago.
Mr. Curry’s condition was consid
ered very serious immediately fol
lowing the accident, when he suffer
ed broken shoulders, lacerations und
.severe shock. Pneumonia developed
shortly after thr accident and until
this disease wi s arr»sted grave con
cern was felt f<>r hi* recovery.
Mr. Curry is in St. J.weph’s Infirm
ary where he has been since the
uccident Mrs. Curry and his sister,
Mrs. Gibson, have been with him
constantly and will remain in Sa
vannah until he returns to Milledge
ville.
DR. E.
DR.
TURNER TO CONDUCT
CLINIC BEFORE STATE
ASSOCIATION
Dr. Dennis Turner is in Atlanta at
tending a meeting of the State Den
tal Association which is in se T sion the
last four days of this week.
Dr. Turner wil conduct a clinic
during the convention having as his
subject “Points on Porcelain Poin-
tics.” Dr. Turner is considered an
authority on this subject and is recog
nized as one of the most able dentist
in the state.
Mr. T. A. Reese will leave Mil-
ledgevflle Friday for Macon, where
he will become assistant Manager of
the Dempsey Hotel, having resigned
his position with the Georgia Rail
road where he hns been connected
for the past several years in the of
fices here.
Mr. Reese came to Milledgeville
several years ago from Sparta and
has become prominently identified
in the busines sand social life of the
city. He is a past commander of
the Knights Templars and has been
active in other branches of Masonry.
Mr. .and Mrs. Reese have many
friends in this city who regret that
they will make their home else
where. Mrs. Reese has rendered
valuable service to the Georgia Mili
tary College and the clubs in the city
having coached and taken part in
many plays that have been given.
Mrs. Reese is prominently connected
with the women’s work in the Bap
tist church and several of the
women’s clubs of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Reese will make their
home in the Dempsey Hotel, having ^EUGENE HITCHCOCK ENTERS
i apartment.
TAX ASSESSORS IN SESSION
The Tax Assessors of Baldwin
county are at work this week, going
over the tax returns. The Assessors
are Mr. M. Harrington, J. A. Horne
and J. R. Stanley. Mr. Briscoe Wall,
Tax Receiver is* attending the meet
ings, and assisting the assessors in
their work.
Dr. E. T. Holmes and family will,
after first of next week, make thei
home in Macon, where it is report
ed I>r. Holmes will engage in
insurance business.
Dr. Holmes during the five years
he served as President of G. M. C.
won the regard and esteem of the
people of Milledgeville, as he while
directing the affairs of the college,
kept in close touch with the civic,
religious and social life of the city.
He is one of Georgia’s most learned
and scholarly men, nnd possesses u
strong personality, which makes him
| a factor in any community in which
I he may live. Both as President of
G. M. C., and as a citizen of Mil-
ledge'- ! lle. he has made his life fruit
ful, and his influence will long felt.
He wil Icarry with him to his new
home, the best wishes of our entire
JUNIOR ORDER ELECTED
OFFICERS MONDAY NIGHT
Th* Sixth District Will Held Meetief
Her* *n Jely 2ad. Big B*rb*e**
B*ing Planned
The Semi Annual election of of
ficers of Junior Order American Me
chanics was held Monday evening as
follows:
Councillor—Wrfllnce Butts.
Vice-Councillor—J. D. GilBtrap.
Chaplin—Floyd Johnson.
Conductor—Roy Alford, Jr.
Warden—W. N. Gilqp.
Inside Sentinel—J. B. Cox, Jr.
Outside Sentinel—C. C. Smith.
Those holding over are:
Financial Secretary—J. D. Wilson.
Recording Secretary—J. R. Smith.
Assistant Recording Secretary—
J. W. Parker.
Treasurer—J. A. Mayfield.
Trustees—B. Wilson, C. I. New
ton and R. W. Almond.
The Junior Order is now in a flour
ishing condition, the membership is
increasing.
The Sixth District of the Junior
Order will meet in Milledgeville July
2nd. Delegates will be in attend
ance from Macon, Griffin, Tifton,
Jackson. Hardwick. A No. one de
gree team will be here from Wood-
lawn Council No. 29, Augu*<n. Ga.
The local members of the Junior
Order -are planning to entertain their
guests at a big barbecue.
OLIVE BELL DAVIS GREATLY {
IMPROVED
According to news received today
from Chattanooga, Tenn., the condi
tion of litlte Miss Olive Bell Davis
hns greatly improved and she is con
valescing from a critical illness that
caused great alarm .among the friends
of her parents! here.
A telegram to Mr. Frank Bone told j NEW G. M. C. COACH SPENDS
of the critical illness of the little DAY IN CITY
girl and Mrs. Bone left immediately I Coach Johnny Broadnax recently
for her bedside. Mrs. L. R. Digby, | named as athletic director at G. M.
former head nurse at the City Hospi-1 c., spent Tuesday in the city conferr-
tal, left for Chattanooga Monday. j n g with Prof. Roach and making
for the coming year.
Coach Broadnax with Coach Rentz
will map out the athletic program of
the college, making all schedules and
completing details during the sum
mer months.
The athletic field is being sodded
•and made ready for the fall season.
UNITED STATES NAVY
Mr. Eugene Hitchcock left Mon
day for Hampton Roads, Vs., where
he entered the United States Navy.
He will go into the naval training
school preparatory to entering An
napolis. His mother, Mrs. Cox had
a wire from him today stating that
he had passed all 'examinations and
had been accepted.
Mr. Hitchcock was Captain of Com
pany C, at G. M. C., the past year
plans for ths coming year.
■ILL BAUMCARTEL LEAVES FOR
NAVY
Wiliam Baumbartel, son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Boumgartel left Mon
day for Atlanta, where he entered
the United States Navy.
BIG STILL CAPTURED ON
HANCOCK COUNTY UNE
Deputy Terry Wtk AuiiUnti Cenfis-
cate Lars* Copper Outfit With
Beer and Whickey. One Man
Caugkt
Dote Hardy, former Baldwin citi
zen, was captured Saturday .afternoon
in the Town Creek Swamp while
operating a large still. Deputy
Sheriff J. T. Terry and Deputy Tom
Brake were the raiding officers.
The still was just over the Bald
win line according to Mr. Terry und
was in full operation. Eight gallons
of whiskey, four barrels of beer and
a 60 gallon all copper Uill were in
cluded in the booty. Hardy was turn
ed over to Hancock county officers.
Deputy Terry burned his hand
when he grasped one of the hot pipes
in desrtoying the still.
Dog owners have been advised to
bring their dogs to the City Hall be
ginning Friday for anti-rabic inocu
lation, the work to be done by a
competent veteenarian under the
supervision of Dr. Sam Anderson
hoed of the Health Department.
The new law recently enacted re
quires all dog owners to have their
animals treated with the serum. Fri
day. Saturday and Monday will be
consumed'in the work.