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UNION RECORDER. MILLEDGEV1LLE. GA.. FEBRUARY 14, 1929 JAMES L. IVEY—ONE OF OUR OLDEST CITIZENS Mr. James L. Ivey passed his eightieth birthday, December 24th. Thu* he is among Baldwin county’s and Milledgcvillc's oldest citizens. Mr. Ivey was born and reared in the Southern part of Baldwin county, his father being Mr. Chaa. Ivey, at that time owned thousands of of land in that section. HISTORIC RECORDS LOST DURING WAR GIVEN TO GA. nd) (Atlanta Joi Several historic records of great interact and n Georgia history long of print : e executive department Wednes- When the war between the States ,j-jy \, y ..he son cf * surgeon in Shcr- came on young Ivey was a mere lad, rnan » g a rmy, who took the documents but he remembers well many w h t -n the state capitol at Milledge- happenings at his home when Sher- v jjj c wa5 ransacked during the War man and his soldiers were in this between the States, section on their famou' march to the The document* were brought to At- sea. lanta personally by Leonard B. Her- One day the latter part of No- r j c ^ > „f Grand Rapids, Mich., a rfia- vemher or the first of December, tive G f Myron T. Herrick, United 1864, a number of soldiers rode up states ambassador to France. They to the front of the Ivey home. They bad been in the custody of Mr. Hor- jumped from their hordes and walked r | c k’« father, II. J. Herrick for more into the house. They ransacked the than sixty years. On the fly leaf of house, taking every thing in sight; t he history was a notation that Mr. among the articles carried off were Herrick had taken them from the two watches, one of which was the Georgia capitol when he was surgeon property of young Ivey. He never f or one of General Sherman's divi- saw his watch any more, hut has of- s j on s on the march to the sea. ten wondered what became of it. “My father did not steal these rec- For three or four days following ords," Mr. Herrick said. “He found the home was visited daily by Shcr- them scattered on the floor of the man's soldiers, and all the chickens capitol and put them in his preket and hogs were carried off. On one to preserve them. Later on, believ- of these days the father was com- j nK that they would be of historic pulled to give up what money he had. value to the state of Georgia, he ask- He possessed a large quantity of ,.,j m e to return them to Georgia, and Confedcra'e money. This money was i am doing so on my first visit to in a pocketbook, which had been given this state.’’ him by a Mr. Dcitz, a book hinder in The history is a large volume, pub- Macon. He gave it over to the soldier ijshed in 18, r »4. It is called “Historical demanding it, .and stated that he Collections of Gerogia.” The state prized the pocketbook very highhly as library has one copy of the book, but a gift from his friend and reques'ed there arc few others in existence, its return. The soldier took out the The other documents returned in- moncy and returned the pocketbook. eluded hand-written copies of acts of Mr. Ivey has kept it until this day as the Continental congress in 1787, a an heirloom, and it is still well pre- CO p y of a treaty with Great Britain, served. a copy of the grant of territory north- There wns a quantity of seed cot- WePt n f the Ohio river, and other ton in the ginhouse, and a Yankee records sent to Georgia by the na- officer threatened to burn the gin tjonal government house and cotton but he was per- suaded by 'he owner to remove the cotton and hum it, and leave the gin DOG RAISES KITTENS house standing. WHEN MOTHER DIES To the elder Ivey belongs, perhaps, the distinction of shipping the first “jjiir Green, one of Georgia’s car load of water iaclon« out of tho moat aotcd prisoners was made a State. He shipped two car loads of recently of a eat and four melons from Stevens Pottery to Ma- shortly after he had received con in the late summer of 1865, thp animal>i tht . oU Mt was killed and offered them for sale. and younj . kittens, only a few The melons were unloaded from wccka ol(Ji |cfl mothcrle s s . the cars and placed by the railroad Thcy hod , )arcly „ pcncd their eyes tracks, where they remained all nittht an(| 0|d Bil| wa , lvtrricd as to the youa K Ivey standing conrd. A Ynn- ^ method of raising the young cats, kee Colonel from Ohio, purchased tho Ha had an 0 , d shcphcrd dng that had enure lot next day, and they were a of plippil!a aad the <lo( . im . reloaded in one car and shipped to modiata]y ad opted the kittens. They his home. took to their new mother and Tho elder Ivey took tho money and norscd and caiad for th em us went to a sale of Cavalry horses, _____ which was being conducted by the Yankees and purchased three of them. He .and his son, and a neigh bor rode the horses back to their home in Baldwin county. In getting 0 the horses out of Macon they had to lead them through what w*ns then 0 known ns a “hou«e bridge” over the 4/ Central Railroad as they were not ^ allowed to use the pontoon bridges the Ynnkey’s had placed .across the ~ Ocmulgee river. 0 Mr. Ix'ey has spent his life in Bald- win county with the exception of a 0- few years, whrn he lived in Wilkin- son connty. He is a member of the ^ Primitive Baptist church, joining nt 0 Camp Creek church years ago. He has strong convictions, which may be 0 looked upon by the present genera- ^ tion as antiquated, yet he clings to them with the belief that they arc right. He is firm in the conviction that Faith in God, hard work and economy will solve the pi-oblcms of oday. GO TO BED STORIES By Farmer Smith “Wha*. nrc you children all dressing up for this morning?” asked Mrs. Rabbit, when she pecked into the chil dren’s room. “Why, Mother dear, this is Lin coln’s Birthday- Have you forgotten? I am surprised!” answered Bobbie. “Excii'i' me,” said Mrs. Rabbit. “You se«. I have so many things to think of that I forget, while you children have only your school.” The I til in the Rabbitville school house was Still ringing as the bunnies scampered «ut of the house all dress- j ed up in their Sunday-go-to meeting clothes. On the way they were met by Tcssie Squirrel, who was also arrayed in her “bestest” outfit | “Are either of you going to speak a piece?” asked Tessie, almost out of breath from running. “No-0-0,” hesitated Bobbie. “Are , but it is very short,” replied Piano tuner—“I called to tun© the Lady—“I did not send for you.” Piano Tuner—“No, but the man next door did.” GEORGIA GREETING CARDS By Nolle Womack Hioea ON SALE—WOOTTEN’S STORE “What i sity. isked Billie, all qu- “Wait and you will get a great sur prise,” said Tessie, as they went up the Rabbitville school steps. The sun was shining full in the school room when the exercises be gan hen all those who had to speak pieces were through, the teacher said: "We will now hear what it was that made Abraham Lincoln great. Tessie, will you tell us?” Te'sie Squirrel walked upon the platform amid a profound silence and said: The thing which made Abraham I Lincoln great was his LOVE.” | And .as the bunnies went home. | Billie said to Bobbie: “Let’s tell Mother what made Abraham Lincoln great.” pplied her brother. “I nat makes Mother great!” FOR SALE—One Ben Bai did her own. The kit’ens have grown I and the old dog still has a strong affection for^them. i Bill Green has become known os' a friend for dumb animals. He takes. in every stray cat .and dog and now ] ho has a large collection of them in addition to a number of bantam and. game chickens. •*! YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE DANCE AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL FRIDAY NIGHT AT 9:00 O'CLOCK—GOOD MUSIC. PRICE OF 75 CTS. CHARGED FOR DANCING WHICH WILL GO TO THE FUNDS OF THE LEGION MEMORIAL BUILDING WILL BE HEATED. otVlCIOf/y, ^plNG HOf- f ^ 0 \Jen Bro^ in 4 jlFFJv Waffles! Nothing better— for breakfast, lunch, din ner or midnight snack! Particularly t h e golden, crisp, appetite - tempting kind of waffles made on a W’estinghouse Kenmore Electric Waffle Iron. Of course you’d like to own one of the beautiful new- type waffle irons—and you can — easily — by taking advantage NOW of our special offer! REGULAR PRICE $12.50 SPECIAL OFFER $ 9.95 95c DOWN — £1 A MONTH FREE! With Each Purchase : 1 Pound Criaco 1 Can Bonita Syrup 1 Pkg. Pillsbury’s Flour Georgia town COMZAKT P. s. Ajlkwright, President Not Formally Introduced he indignantly commanded. Uncle Nehemiab, the proprietor ofj “Tell him yo’self,” said Araani ramshackle little hotel in Mobile “He’s a puffect stranger to me” ras aghast at finding a newly arrived . 1 around his duugh- “Mandy, tell that niggah to tak his ahm ’way from 'round yo’ wais’ ” PECANS, FRUIT TREES, ORNa.1 MENTALS—S«t now and u n , year’s time. For prices, etc., writ, I J. B. Wright, Cairo, Go. 2-7-29 3t, I Auto Owners An Important ANNOUNCEMENT For You I am taking over the management of the College Hill Service Station and Garage and this is your invitation to come to see us. Gas, Oil and Dope with all the other things your car needs —washing, battery recharge, tire service and mechanical ex pert repairing. Mr. W. H. Stembridge will have charge of the station and will have complete supervision of the garage with experienced mechanics to do the work. We solid your patronage with a promise of prompt, courteous service and a first class job all the time. COME TO SEE US T. H. ENNIS AND W. H. STEMBRIDGE HOW MANY CHICKS WILL YOU. RAISE? horn Mich he is respected by his fellow citizens. ED ROBINSON ATTENDS CHRYSLER SALES MEETING Ed Robinson, Jr., Chrysler Dealer in th*s c : t»\ sprn‘ several days of the past week in Atlanta attending a special meeting of the agencis of the The meeting wns one of the best held in several months stated Mr. Robinson and plans have been madr for *he spring sales cam paigns. The Chrysler has taken world lendershi panel with the product that we have we expect to again break sales records. People who know Chrysler will find the car even better Mr. Robinson was accompanied by Mr. W. E. Newsome who is in charge •*f service at the Robinson garage. He took * course in adjustment and servicing the Chry ler. Mr. Newsome has been with the Chrysler agency several years. The happy bride becomes happier when her first baking is a success. And she need not be doubtful of results if she uses Omega Flour— the quality standard for nearly a century. QUALITY PLUS CLOTHES I have now this line of clothes and they are all the name signi fies. Hand Tailored, snappy, well trimmed and the best clothes I have ever seen for the piice. Three piece Suit Coat Vest and Pants $32.50. i G. W. BARR Merchant Tailor Distributed by A. J. CARR CO. T HE number of chicks you raise de pends to a great eitei.! epos your ability to Prevent Disease, and SANI TATION Is the practice upon which you must rely to PREVE5 F DISEASE. Healthy, vigorous poultry can only be raised under sanitary conditions. Coe- c’diosis striker suddenly without w arn ing ... It is especially destructive to chicks from 10 days to 3 meoths of DIOSIS age. The deadly get ms are micro scopic end multiply ’**ft great raptdity- Countless million:; of them ore dis charged In the droppings. The infected chick cannot be cured—but the disease in most cases can be preveute l. i>se Lewis’ Lye and boiling water. Ask your county agent or the editor of this paper, or send to us for a free bulletin on Poultry Sanitation.