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UNION RECORDER, MIU.EDGEVILLE, CA„ SEPTEMBER IS. IW ' Mrs. D. T. Turner Wins Second Prize for Oldest Copy Grier’s Almanac PHILATHEA CLASS ELECTS j fTTTTTTTTraiiriminiiiiii^x^^ (By Mr«. L. B. Wh«l*r) Mrs. Laura Payne King, of 7491 Grant Street, S. E., has just been .awarded first prize of '$50.00, in a contest conducted by the publishers of Grier’s Almanac, to locate the oldest copy now in existence carry- irg the name of RobU Grier. The copy submitted by Mrs. Kins is one hundred and nineteen years old bearing the date 1810, and is yellowed with age, but in a splendid state of preservation. The second prize of $-10.00, was awarded to Mrs. D. T. Turner, of MiHedgeville, Gn., for a copy of the edition of 1811. The oldest copy known to be in existence is in the DoRenne Library in Savannah, bears the date of 1807, and it is now assured that this was the first edition published. More than a thousand ancient conies were entered in the contest the mo.-t of which were well preserv ed and showed dates extending from 1810 to the end of the 19th century. It was a_ remarkable thing for Robert Grier to have produced an . almanac at the early age of seven- , teen, having been born in 1790, and his astronomical work in 1810, when he was only 20 years of age, was very wonderful. In that day astronomical work was done by laborious means and infor mation obtained recorded in a crude manner with n quill pen and fre quently by candle light. However crude th« methods, the accuracy of Grier’s Almanac from its first issue to the present time has been reco gnized as the best obtainable. The astronomical information given concerned the Motions of the Sun and Moon, the true Places and Aspects of the Planets, the rising, netting and southing of the Moon, the rising, setting and southing of th ■ most conspicuous Planet* and fixed stars—Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses, Comets, Ronds, etc. Other than the Astronomical in formation in this 1810 copy of Grier’s Almanac it is interesting to note that James Madison was Presi dent of the United States at this time, drawing a r.ilary of only $25,- 000.00, per annum. John Milledge and William II. Crawford represented Georgia in the Senate of the Eleventh Congress, while Thomas Sumter and John Gniard were the South Caro lina members. Wm. W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt and 'George M. Troup from Georgia were in the House of Representatives, while the South Carolina members were Lemuel J. Alston, William Butler, Robert Cal houn, Robert Marion, Thomas Moore, John Taylor, Ttichard Winn and Rob ert Witherspoon. David B. Mitchell was Governor of Georgia. J. Bozeman, Secretary of the Governor, Horatio Marbury, Secretary of State, George R. Clay ton, Treasurer, Eleazcr Early, Comp troller. and Daniel Stu.ges, Survey or General. H. Mitchell wa* President of the Senate and there were thirty-six members of the S'-nate, one from each County. Benjamin Whitaker was speaker of the House with sixty-six repre sentatives. The various divisions of the Judici ary Department with the names of the preriding officers and plac? and time of the holding of Courts was also given. The Divisions of the Militia of Georgia and South Carolina were listed naming the officers. The University of Georgia and Richmond Academy received special mention, as also did the City of Au gusta naming Joi-cph Hutchinson a« the inlendant and Savannah with William B. Bulloch, Mayor. Various worth while statistical facts and calculations arc given. Among these is an interesting state ment that “The half of nil that are bora, die before they reach the ago of seventeen; so that those who out live that period more or less, enjoy a preference, which one half the hu man race does not attain.” This 1810 Edition of Grier’s Al manac contains several readable se lections—“The Ref urrcction,” a beautiful descriptive extract from the Scotch preacher. “A Short Sermon,” on an interesting subject, “Whoso Findeth a Wife, F|indeih a Good Thing,” Proverbs 18th Chapter, 2nd verse. “A Melancholy Occurrence,” a short mystery tale, “The Agree able Surprise” .and “A Certain Cure for Love.” One page is devoted to the Ana tomy of Man’s Body a* Governed by the Twelve Constellations. Various information is given con cerning the planting of crops and gardens in addition to weather The Philathea class of the Baptist H church elected officers this week. ^ The election was held at the home of their teacher, Mrs. C. J. Conn. The guests assembled at eight o’clock Friday evening, and were served a delicious dinner at tables in the living room and dining rooms, of the Conn ■home, which were thrown together. After dinner, the president, Mrs. Roy Nelson, Jr., presided at a short business meeting. The nominating committee reud the names of the new ] officers, and the following were elected: Mrs. C. B. McCullar, prcsl-j dent, Mrs. H X. Stanford, first \ president, Mrs. Carl Linch, second vice-president, Mrs. Fenner Har grove, secretary and treasurer, Mrs. K. .1. Wilson, corresponding secre tory, Mrs. Conn, teacher and Mrs. E. II. Scott, assistant teacher. After the business meeting, a fcial hour was enjoyed. DR. W. F. DOBIN5 LEAVES STATE M HOSPITAL. M Dr. W. F. Dobins left this week H for Memphis, Tenn., where he will ^ begin the pratice of medicines. Dr. j Dobins hus been an assistant physici- 1 at the Milledgevijlc State Hospi-' tal after serving an internship. FOR SALE—Keefer Pear*—for pre serving and pickling—40c peck. $1.50 per bushel. Call 342-J. E. E. Bass. prognostications. Grier's Almaivic has now n place in the Southern home recond only to the Family Bible. The valuable information wa- as necessary to the farmer in his plant ing of crops as a rond map is to the motorist of today. There wn? al ways the happy harvest season when “The indu-trious planter grateful feels, While he surveys his cotton fields, I And estimates, that they’ll re-pay j The toil of many a summer’s day.” The astronomical calculations are! now made by Otis Ashmore, of Su- vanrnh. No change has been made in the appearance of Grier’s Almanac since its first copies were published. Over a million .and a half copies of the 1930 Edition will come off the press and will be distributed in Nor|h Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Miss issippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. TEN YEARS AGO Exchange Bank Had a Combined Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits $144,781.15 Today These Figures Show $201,318.90 Oar continious growth and leadership as a reliable, safe, progressive and de pendable financial institution has kept abreast of the times. Anchor your future with us and take advantage of our protection and service. EXCHANGE BANK 4 per cent and safety THIS BANK OFFERS SECURITY TO DEPOSITORS IN A SUM GREATER THAN THAT BY ANY BANK IN THIS SECTION OF GEORGIA For Ten Days Only. Cash and Carry. Big Kelly=Springfield Tire Sale ONCE AGAIN! At RALPH SIMMERSON’S These Prices can not last but Ten Days. They Go Into Effect Friday, Sept. 20 and Close Sept. 28th. 30x3 Rt.CKF.YE FABRICS $ 4.25 TUBES $1.00 “ 1.25 30x4.50 KELLY SPRINGFIELD $ 2.25 TUBES $ 1.60 30x314 BUCKEYE FABRICS 4.55 31x5.25 KELLY SPRINGFIELD 12.25 2.05 30x3'/? BUCKEYE CORDS 4.75 1.25 31x5.25 HEAVY DUTY 6 PLY 14.70 2.05 29x4 40 RUCKF.YF CORDS 5.65 1.50 33x6.00 KELLY ' 14.80 2.50 30x4.50 BUCKEYE CORDS 6.30 1.39 33x6.00 HEAVY DUTY’ 17.55 2.50 THIS IS A PARTIAL UST—BUT ALL SIZES ARE REDUCED. THIS IS THE MOST REMARKABLE SALE OF RUBBER YOU EVER SAW. MAIL ORDER PRICES LOOK SICK WHEN YOU COMPARE THEM. WE PUT THE TIRE ON THE WHEEL FREE. * Ralph Simmerson I —per