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UNION RECORDER, MILLEDCfiVILLE. CA.. APRIL 1». 1»2» THIRTY-NINE YEARS AGO IN ANDAROUND MILLEDGEVLLE Tto (*ll«vik| Art Am>| Tkt Uctl lltiu Ap|M«ria| la Tka Uaioa Recorder, April 8th, 1890 The following item* of local inter est are culled from Union Recorder of April 8th, 1890. The City Government at that time was conducted by the following officer*: Mayor—I*. J. Cline. Aldermen—A. Joseph W. T. Conn, J. Caruker, G. T. Wiedcnmsn, T. F. Newell and R- W. Roberta. Clerk—G. W. Caraker. Marshal—A. Dunn. Deputy Marshal—W. J. Owen*. Street Overseer— A. J. Wall. City Sexton—T. A. Caraker. A prohibition election had been called for May 13th, and the rejri'tn- tion books were open. Arrangements for the observance of Memorial Day had been commenc ed, snd a meeting of the ladies had been called for the 9 th of April at the Presbyterian church. The present council have organized u system of financial management highly gratifying to all who feel an interest in the welfare of the city. Mr. Willie Moran informed us last Saturday that & ripe watermelon was found on his place the first day of April. I* had remained in the field all the winter and was in a perfect' state of preservation. A movement was on foot to < gvnize a Fair Association, and it w decided to hold the fair on t.* »iv bottom ne*r the mill. At that time MiHedgeville had live board of trade. The city Council ordered sheds re moved from in front of a number of the leading places of business. The report of the city Sexton snowed that during the first quarter of the year there were J7 interments in the ci.y cemetery—6 non dents and 11 residents. A L. Ellison, Frank Hail and Co. have purchased the Vici Tonic busi ness in this city and will extend it greitvr proportions. Col. E. C. Machen, promoter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Rail road, accompanied by Messrs Frank Lebvrett, B. W. Hunt and L. D. Leon ard of Eatonton, was in the city Wednesday of the previous week and met with the board of trade relative to budding his contemplated road through this city onward towards Sa- The road was never built any fur ther than from Covington to Eaton- It was advertised that bids w be received for $22,030.00 city bonds on May 15th, 1890. Mayor P. j. Cline returned Wed nesday night from New York, and since that time his duties as Mayor and President of the Board of Trade have kept him busy. The Presbytery of Augusta vened in the Presbyterian church of thiB city at 7:30 P. M. Friday, local church and congregation had been looking forward for weeks with interest and the people, not only of the Presbyterian congregation but al-o of the entire city were ready extend to the venerable body a m cordial welcome. During the session sc i mo ns were preached by Rev. J. D. A. Brown, of Washington, Ga., Dr. J. T. Plunkett of Augusu and Rev. T M. Lowry. the There were three millinery stores in this city. They were conducted by Mi.-s Mattie Keil, Mrs. Kate Carr and Miss Salih- Bearden. Mr. M. A. Barnes, who lived in the Scottaboro negih’borhuod dost his barnes by fire. Two former citizens of Milledge- ville were here on a visit. Both were members of prominent families. Dr. P. M. Carrington, and Col. C. J. Compton, of Selma, Ala. toy kind or pr ears that will :• that has been re- i No. 1 shape, used lit you even though please. Look these L. N. JORDAN ? ? ? BY JERE N. MOORE This men. Dr Wu Ting Fang must base been an interesting char acter. He did at least furnish food for conversation and home of the things that happened when he visit ed here are indeed interesting. I told the story of last week of his visit to the Sanitarium and since that time I have had told to me an other tale that tickled my sense of humor and I bellev® some ohers can enjoy it. Elaborate prepuration was made fur the reception of the great man of the east, an authority on etiquitte consulted and every detail from the time of his arrival to his departure was working out according to the rules and by-laws of what is correct when an ambassador visits you. Luckily there -.ere no dinners serv ed so htere wao'nt a discussion as to who were take precedent in the seat ing. T<* get to my story. Prof. Reynolds had been very careful to enstruct the audience who were awaiting the arrival of Dr. Fang in th e college chapel, as to their actions when he came into their midst. He had told them to nrise and remain standing until their guest was seated on the rostum. Now there was a Chinese laundry- man in Macon and one here who de cided they would come to hear the representative of teir native land and to b© among those to welcome him. They dueled themselves in their finest clothes of thei.* home land, hired a carriage and went to the chapel. When they arrived all dolled up in tke flower silk and satin, the ushers bowed and lined up to escort them to stage. Immediate ly as they entered the chapel, the audience rose to their fee., thinking nurse he great Chinaman had ar- d. They later learned their er- much to their dismay and chag- Ine. The funny part of the story, though was when Dr. Fang arrived and he had been escorted to the stage and presented to the distingu ished company of notables seated thereon he was presented to the two laundrymen who were reared back ith all the pomp and glory of a priest, and he turned his back on them and refused to shake their ' LOCAL HAPPENINGf Rt viva] services start at the Metho dist church next Sunday night. fell Greatly needed showers of rain this section Sunday morning. There was a tinge of winter in the atmosphere Friday night Saturday and Sunday. Fires were found to bfc comfortable. The ftrtilizer dealers report that the *ale* are about over. The amount sold was far less than that of last year. Mr. D. W. Brown haB had bis resi dence on West Hancock street paint ed. la? beauty and attractiveness have been greatly enhanced. Ladies’ full fashio.ed all Silk hoea, all the new shades, exceptional value et $1.00—CHANDLER’S VARIETY STORE. ELECTRIC AUTO LAUNDRy Impoaeible to do it a. quick. •• officioot ak, wk.„ o,. ck.rm » no nor,, wq cl.., .j, old hard cakod |km off tba ipri ^ boll,, bottom motor, lo other w. do . job. L. N. JORDAN The farmers club will meet Satur day witn Mr. Charles Torrance. There were large numbers of out- -town visitors in the city Sunday. Large quantities of fish have been caught out of the Oconee river. They say that Messrs Jim Smith and Al bert Lugand are the champion fish erman, and that they always return home from the river with big strings. Wanted A Few Customers for Pure Milk. Delivered Daily. Phone 171 McKinley’s Dairy The second quarterly conference of the MiHedgeville Circuit will be held at pleasant grove Shtfiydsy. Dr. Elam F. Dempsey will preach at the morning services, and dinner will be enjoyed before the conference in the afternoon. The books for the return of tax able property will close this month. Tax Receiver Wall urges all property holders to make their returns. It is reported that field rats arc abundant this year, and are proving dcstructhe to planted crops in some sections of the county. The hotels and cafes had a busy day Sunday. Large numbers of dinners were served to visitors to th e city. hand*—the reason—they were not of the same cast as he. Dr. Fang asked every lady to whom he was introduced if they were married. If they answered in the negative he would then ask their age and if they were of sufficient years to be elegible he would tell them that they ought to be. 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EARLY SHOWING OF LADIES’ One rack of flat crepes, georgettes and figured crepes. New patterns and styles—Specially priced Summer Frocks flat crepes, georgettes >atteins and styles—Sf $14.95 One rack of pastel shades, long sleeves and sleeve less models, for quick sale Flat and figured crepes in sleeveless models—All new and beautifully made $4.95 LEE’S FOR LESS AN UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF Chic Millinery Early summer models in all the new shapes and shades. A special representative of the factory will have charge of this department to show these hats and during this demonstration all hats go on sale at $1.88 k*t F. 1 S*. I 1 ^ilttin, *ad Bu *ken 1 ^ tak ( o