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M TtlOtt olume xcix iota there Recorder " 1819 Federal Unioa Established in 1829 MUIedftviHt, Ga., April 4, 1929 Consolidated in 1872 Number 33 MIS-CITY RGE REDUCTION ...fctioiis Adopted Urging Public w Commission to Bring )„vn Commercial Power Rate in Middle Georgia G. S. C. SENIORS RETURN FROM CHARLESTON TRIP At Historic City. It Olid Other Point. Gardens VU'ited pas- I’d by the theii last The four hundred Georgia girls members of the G. S. C. W. Senior cla3s and their party returned late Tuesday night from Charleston where they spent two days visiting the historic city and Magnolia Gar- jy and by the city ci nncil at ■v .ctini: Monday urging upon commercial in Millcdgevfllc and about fieenria towns that will j j t '^“ghi DEATH CLAIMS PROMI NENT CITIZEN SUNDAY P. It. BIVINS NAMED KNIGHT OUT DCIINIftN TEMPLAR COMMANDER U. III. l. IXLUltlUll Dr. J. E. Kidd Dies After Long Illness. Funeral Conducted Tuesday j While City Mourns Loss of Prominent Churchman and Financier His Life Was Well Spent ioccceU. W. L. Ritchie a. He.d Matooic Orgaaiaation. All Otficer Named at Good Friday Election reduction Dr. J, E Kidd died at hi- home in is city Sunday night, March .*11, out half-past ten o’clock. Dr. Kidd had been in failing The specinl train left Milledgeville health for several months, and rcc- early Monday morning. The packed l>nl | y WL . nt to Atlanta where he un- fchedule that awaited the young derwent treatment under specialists kept them in a rush to carry nt the Piedmont hospital. About three manifested themselves, and his busi- ne:-s developed rapidly, as he put his personal views and ideas into its direction and management, quickly became recognized as Milledgeville’s leading and me P. X. Bivins was el officer of Commander held last Friday cvenin officers of Plantagenet No. 12 were elected fi Mr. Bivins succeeds Mr. W. of I Ritchie as the head of the comman- ro-l de *y* ' .day. were adopted when •itizens backing the purpose and n sent to the Coin- name of praticnlly mccrn in Millcdgc- ..f th. to the Monday and •ns of other to\ ,■ fight for the as th at adopted by the . it has been brought to ..'on of the Kiwanis club i- now pending for a henr- ril the 8th, an application vend Middle Georgia cities [action and uniformity of il electrical rate; and, -. the rate of Atlanta and a scale commencing at 9c and that of said Middle irit'iN of 13.33 per hour and -f all three of said cities n t" e. and equal and that They visited both Mag- lm and Middleton gardens. Old Fort Sumpter, Fort Moultrie where they were the guests of the United States Army at the post, St. Michaels church and other points of interest. The class banquet was held on Monday evening at the Francis Marion hotel. ■vi! Miii orgia Hiirgjy high. Be it r-solved by the Milledgeville * cluh that wa earnestly urge •• th.- GEORGIA PUBLIC SER- K COMMISSION to reduce our f 'otb on the commercial use ar.d 1 for -treet-rigns or flood-light a just and reasonable rate ■ ■ !"a| to nnd uniform with the t Atlanta and Macon ns it now ■ • -meed and revised by the B! C SERVICE COMMISSION, k ’ further resolved that a copy resolution be sent forthwith & PUBLIC SERVICE COMMIS- W. Atlanta, Georgia. W JOE B. DUKE TO GIVE CUP CROWDS ENJOY EASTER SUNDAY weeks ago. he returned to his hi and it was realized by his phy-icinn.: Association and in a few years was family and friends that he was in a (elected resident of that organism- critical condition. He made a valiant 1 tion. He continued in the drug busi- fight for life, hut his strength gradu- ( ness until 1918 or *19 when he re ally yielded, ar.d several hours be-; tired, his son Mr. E. C. Kidd ns-um- fore his death it was known that theming the management, and organized end was approaching, and peacefully passed The funeral service! ho closes a most successful gresrive citizens as he grew in favor I y ear as *be bead of the organization, nnd esteem. II.. identified himself j Tim followinE were the officers TO BE GALA EVENT Barbecue Followed by Ball to Open Ceremonies Celebrating Fifieth Anniversary of School. Stadeots Invited L Bivins; Gen eralissimo, R. II. Reynolds; Captain General, K. G. McMillan; Senior Warden, J. A. Ivey; Junior Warden. F. R. Hargrove; Sword Bearer, J. N. Moore; Standurd Bearer, Lieut. V. quietly! the Cutver & Kidd (Incorporated) i L - N '** h: L. C. Wall; Re- 1 which hnviness he conducted must I'•» rder - J - T - M-Mullen; Treasurer, held nt I succersfully for several years, tolling T - prctatl! . J “« Mere. the Methodist church at eleven to Mr. H. S. Wootten and giving at- o’clock Tuesday morning. All ten tion to his personal busiituss. pluces of business were . Early in hi.- burine ; s c-ireer Dr. closed in response to u proclamation Kidd became closely ulligncd with the issued by Mayor Pennington, and a progress and life of his native city large concourse gathered to join in ; He had faith in its future and in paying the last tribute of respect to ] vested his money in business and r . . D , .r C • i e the memory of one of the city’s most other property. He erved as a trus- Lnurcnes racked tor opecial^ oer-! p rom j ncn t an( | best known citizens. I tee of the Georgia Military College vices on Day of Resurrection. The ministers of the five churches j for a number of years, and rendered Parade of Spring Fashions i of the city, and Dr. Elam F. Dempsey j hii; alma mater faithful service. He Colorful Ideal Spring Day 1 l »» k P* rt in tho “ rvicM - Scripture ! raw „n aldermen of the city longer lessons stockholder and ; of the Milledgeville Bunk- and was one of its vice- ! ’residents. He was a member c fratcrnitjl filling the llgrul lodges, i •I ?, Solicitor Gen ie Circuit, has • will again offer loving cup to the •rgia Military Col- h;> winning speech nulg! alumnus of G. M. students, Mr. Duke last d a cup for the first !u ‘ results of the contest to the college and ■ « that he has decided to adet<i tried out in the Fn this u.-re selected to com- tftals. Cadet Philip v/ a freshman at the Georgia, received the read by Revs. Geo B. Au Easter duy of perfect weath- [ Thomptun, F. H Harding and H. D. cr and enlightened hy the fir* dl- Warno*. lh ' ploy of colorful spring fN.hion. j e'» d the prayer, and talk, raera made passed la<t Sunday «ith the church- ''>• Ket. J. T. Morrott and Rev. J. K 1 r nr Yarbrough, both of whom paid of the city. He se cs filled with capactty audteme, f r I tr ;y ut( . ' (ho litc of Dr . Kidd . The these years chai, spccia service . ... flo.al offerings were among the most I nance and cemetery The annual festival sent hundreds I num< , rous beautiful C ver seen in | the latt. from their homes in the early morn- i c jty_ tructive plan** which tended to niuke ing, many to participate in the ser- ; remains were laid to rest on it the beautiful “City of the Dead,' vices of song and prayer at tc family square in the city ceme- it is today, churches while others w ent mo e tcry, as those gathered around the woods to enjoy the bright colors, gioo(J wUh bowcd headg and to that adorn hill and glade. • sQrrowing hearts . The annual parade of Easter fash- i The active pall-bearers were; ion was colorful added to by the G. ; Messrs Frank Bone, Harry Bone, S. C. seniors with their spring ap- R U ssell Bone, Godfrey Osterman, pare!, in their march down the. hill. Gco s Koach, J. F. Bell, Jr., Rich- Straw hats glistened in the sun for i ard Sm j t h, h. S. Wootten, E. J. Ed- the first time. j wards, M. R. Bell, Dr. H. D. Allen, The early morning services at the , j r ., a nd Frank Bell. Catholic and Episcopal churches The honorary escort were: M. S. brought out the first crowds. Sunday 1 Bell, E. E. Bell, Dixon Williams, T. School in the other churches where H. Clark, R. B. Moore, O. M. Conn, special programs were to be rendered E. IL Hines, Gco H. Tunnel!, S. C. brought out still larger numbers. i Patterson, Dr. E. A. Tigner, D. F. Rev. F. H. Harding delivered an Montgomery, W. H. Montgomery, Dr. L. P. Longino, Geo W. Hollin- shead. W. A. Massey, W. F. Little, Dr. R. C. Swint, W. E. Robinson, E. E. Bass, Thos Fraley, H. G. Banks, F. R. Mulpass, R. L. Wall, A. I. Butts Frank Finney, R. H. Wootten, D. W. Brown, J. R. Norment, S. D. Stem- bridge, L. H. Andrews, W. W. Stem- bridge, R. S. Alford. James Edward Kidd was born in this city January 28th. 1869. His mother being left a widow with an only child, he became the idol of her heart and tender ministration. There grew between them a devotion and love that made them inseparable companions, during his youth. He entered the Georgia Military College, the first day it opened, nnd gradu ated from that institution in 1888, with honors, and as Captain of his j ference. lie was also a liberal Company. The morning after his tributor to the Orphans Home at De- graduation he went to Decatur, Ala., I.atur on orphan's work day once a where he had an uncle, and engaged j year. He was also deeply interested n the railroad business for n short j in the Sunday School, having been while. He returned to this city, and ^ connected with it as a pupil, teacher in June. 1890, he married Miss Lou and assistant superintendent Will Culver, of Culvertoid Later J Dr. Kidd has left his impress in during the year he, with the late Dr. .this community in which his life of Gee. I). Case, purchased the John .-ixty yean was spent, and he will be M. Clark Drug S’ re. A short while missed for years to come, efterwnrd-a Dr. Case retired from the He is survived by Mrs. Kidd, two bn. : e s, and Dr. Kidd established sons, Mr. E. C. Kidd and John Kidd. t'i • Culver & Kidd Drag Co. and one daughter, Mrs. Harold Day, His ability, honesty and energy j of Avon Park, Fla. uted to the lection which all mandery the coming Plans for the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Georgia Military College were further dis cussed at a meeting of the local alumni Tuesday afternoon and def inite details in the celebration, when all former students of the school will come back here for a day, were out lined. A barbecue with a dance were the order of the program for the open ing of the events on May 27th when the first of the celebration will be started. Other details were truss ed and will be worked out by com mittees that have been appointed. About {five thousand invitations will be issued and every available ex-student is expected to attend the “Home Coming.” Letters from former students from all parts of the state have already been received ; since the initial announcement was ado last week. The committee named by Chair man Wootten last week had drafted the first letter that would be mail ed this week. Prominent Alumni in the state have been asked to take the lead in their sections in inviting •ords ! and lining up delegations for the celc- fall | bration in May. Local interest has been developed oral of j day period, with the Oconee river! rapidly and citizens have already n of the fi- at flood stage three times during | made known their desire to co-op- mmittocs. In i the month. I crate and make the .affair a success, position ho currlod out con., Thc month won uhcrod in during , Chairman Wooltun made an ap- a dcluKo and the weather remained , )cn | u. the Committee member, up- unsettled durinir thc entire period. I pointed last week to tiffin makinn Ten and nineteen hundredths inches their plans so thut the complete slate alderman of thi perhaps than any other citizen ever served on thc Board. During these years he was constructive in his views and was the author of many policies which looked to th*’ progres MARCH RAIN RECORDBROKEN Over Ten Inches of Rain Fall During Thirty Day Period. River on Three High Water | Rampages During Month March 1929 will be remembered i the flood month according to i issued this week showing a rs of over ten inches during the thirty j Easter sermon at St. Stephens Episcopal church. A special musical program under thc direction of Mrs. M. H. Bland was rendered during the sen-ice. Maj. Godfrey Osterman played a special violin selection. Every church in the city joined in the celebration. The pastors used the Resurrection -as a special theme and musical programs were featured in all the churches. Rev. J. F. Yarbrough in n mess age on The Risen Christ spoke to n capacity audience and stressed in his mtssage the great promise that was fulfilled in the risen Christ. He dealt with his theme in a forceful and convincing manner. A chorous choir -atig two special numbers and Mrs. L. P. Longino sang a solo during the services. The eveing service was al so centered on the Easter day cele bration. The Epworth League gave n special program for the young peo ple of the church. Those attending the Presbyterian church heard a special message from R: v. George B. Thompson, the paster at the morning hour. He chose as his subject, The Real Meaning of He was always ready and willing j of f e n during the month shat- ,>f the two day celebration could bi to join in any movement that looked taring previous records of eight am' /...rked out and even*iron* fn : tov.aidn th! advancement nnd up- j a fraction inches that fell more tha.. to as rapidly as powiblc. building of the city, and did much to twenty years ago. inspire effort and endeavor for its j Heavy rain8 d id considerable crop uture progress. and prop^y damage nnd 4ent streams to a new high water level. Roads and bridges were damaged to the extent that several months will he necessary to repair them. The rain fall is pratically one- third of the average rain fall for one year. mber of the Masonic . highest offices j and became a member of Alsiha Temple of Shrin- Dr. Kidd in early life joined the Methodist church, and was alway.- faithful and loyal in attendance up on its services, and contributing libeially for its support and mainten ance. He was serving as a steward and trustee, which offices he had filled since early manhood. When the erection of the present land- j some church building was undertaken he was named chairman of the build ing committee, and his donations were lurge and continuous until the structure was completed. Through his effort- and donations he made it possible ft r the local church to raise and pay in full its assessment to the ruperumiuted preachers endowment fund for the past five years. This was accomplished l«y only a few churches in the North Georgia C'on- MRS. R. H00TEN DIED SATURDAY AFTERNOON Black Spri Funeral and Buria Church Sunday Afternoon in Presence of A Large Number of Neighbors and Friend* Mrs. R IT-'otcn died at her home in East Baldwin Saturday afternoon. March 30th, after extended ill- Tho funeral services were conduc ed hy Rev. J. F. McCluney at Black LEGION SHOW APRIL 12TH TO BE HIT Mil.. Virginia Rite, Dirac fucical Comedy to Be Ghren Local Talent Under Auspice* of American Legion ng “Dollar Bill of the Sunshine Cir cus,” a musical comedy adapted from the Broadway hit, “Rain or Shine” will be presented at the G. M. C. Auditorium, Friday night, April 12, at 8:00 P. M. Thc play is being sponsored by the American Legion and is under the direction of Miss Virginia Riley of the Daniel Produc ing Co., of Millen, Ga. This play like the mother success, “Rain or Shine” is replete with comical actions, beautiful settings, and gorgeous costumes. The cast is composed of over fifty persons, all home talent. The scenes are laid in Spriiti 'BQptL.it' church” Sunday af- 1 “ town on the lot of a elativ at half-past four o’clock in once of n large number of , friends and neighbor* of • deceased. The remains wen* riod in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hooten before her marriage * Miss Lucindy Elizabeth Ward rl was horn in Putnam county :enty-six years ago. In her young manhood sbf married Mr. Hooten d they commenced life together, - .. oving »<i Baldwin COtffity. For more than sixty yeni mten was a fnithful •mber of the Baptist church, nnd r life was one of Christian travelling circus, and it is her? that “Dollar Bill,” manager of the great Sunshine Circus amuses the kiddies and the grown ups with his antic?. The music in “Dollar Bill’’ is new, as arc the lovely spangled circus cos tumes. The choruses include .the prettiest young ladies and mo«t at tractive children of the towi. in a series of peppy songs and dances. The character parts have been well selected, and the lines are clevi-r and original. “Dollar Bill” is one huge id**devoted | lau K fa from biffinning to end, un ening of delightful entertainment, the biggest i spcc'al program of song that told the tor- of the Risen Christ, with the Knight Templar as their special ^ The entire day was filled with Easter celebrations at the Baptist "-lecceville wins THIRD I ‘ huri?h - Tho s " nd:l> ' j?'* 00 ' h “ UT place in radio contest 1 b **’ n ,h " ‘•'■ |ebr » t,on " hich ' J "‘ eluded with a young people* pro gram in the evening. Rev. H. D. Wnrnock gave a special me-onge at the noon hour, with a special choir singing several Easter anthemn*. The warm spring afternoon was generally enjoyed and highways were filled with motorists. M il. clgveilk wo third place in ? nt radio contest held over '■ according to an .an- V n j fr0, . n tho 8tation Tues- 1 ^ffeMflle competed with towns for a silver cup off- Maodati! e ^ acon Rt'toH Merchants 'ffram was sponsored by the U1( , | ? * an d wag the first given •tieeiu’ Adrian won first, 0 ^cond and Milledgeville ocal program received The Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the Grade building at G. M. C. Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. An interesting program has been arranged. A largo attendance • desired. FIELD DAY POSTPONED FOR TWO WEEKS G. M. C. Call. Former Trail nd Cii College authorities called off the field day exercises scheduled for last Monday At G. M. C., in respect to Ur. J. E. Kidd former Trustee and prominent citizen whose death came Sunday night Coach Rentz stated that the track meet would be held April 13th, und the proposed schedule for Mon day would be carried through. The holiday was continued in respect to the former cadet. CADETS ON SOUTH GEORGIA BASE BALL TOUR Sou thei With Twolvi of Stal Coach Slap Rentz left Milledge ville today, Wednesday for a three game series of base ball in South Georgia, meeting Tifton Thursday af ternoon and Norman Institute Fri day and Saturday. The cadets won the opening game last week and are meeting two of the best teams South Georgia has this week. They will return home Sunday for two games in Milledge ville next week. She was a kind and loving wife i mother, and a sympathetic neighbo and friend. She reared n family o nine children, and has lift them the sweet memories of a mother*:? love Those surviving her are Mr. Hoofen, six daughters, Mrs. C. G. j H' rd« rson, of Hillsboro; Mrs. Tilmnn Snead, Mr--. M. E. Pennington, Mrs. J. W. Stevenson and Mr.--. Adiah Cash, and four sons, Messrs J. W., R. G., E. R. and L. E. Hooten. The bereaved family have the sympathy of friends throughout the city and county. INSPECTING DAIRY COWS Dr. J. H. Coffman, of the State Agricultural Department, Wns here two or three days of the pm* week inspecting dairy herds lor symptoms of tuberculosis. It ia reputfsil that the inspection failed to find any cows infected with j,d i > n ff in Mmedgeville’s play hirtory. NATIONAL RED CRGSS SEND SEED SWEET POTATOES D. M. Rovers Chairman. H«* One Hundred Bu*hel» for Distribution to Fanners The National Red Cross has ship ped to Mr. D. M. Rogers, the chair man of the local organization, one hundred bushels of seed sweet pota toes to be distributed among the farmers needjng them. The potatoes have been recevied by Mr. Rogers, and he is ready to distribute them, and those wanting them can call at his offices at the Central Railroad depot This gift on the part of the Red Ooes organisation ia i