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THE UNION RECORDER, MILLEDGEVILLE. GA., NOVEMBER 14, 1IM NOTICE—CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! "HAMSTERS” PUZZLE ^ STEAMSHIP AGENTS Nelle W. Hines Now that th»* Old Home Town is gping to he decorated in all sorts of beautiful ways for the Chrlrtmu* celebration, those of you who expect to have out-of-door trees, do not for get that you cannot use the same kind of wires and lights that you do the house, for they will melt and >1 away. So. make your plan- a: ( ce—decide what you are g.-ing to.1 ,v j re. then fee if you can get the re in your Old Home Town, a can’t—they can order them f a. Don't wait until the day l> •e. and find out that you ar? ti ln*< Xoi othei If you ex pect t<i use a tree for your yard or poich—get a small pine. They grow rapidly—and if you will use descre- tion—.and .after you have cut the tree-he SURE to dig up the root— (and this i* no jok«*> for if you do not—it is quite likely you will he sued by the owner of the land—for there are some little bugs or some- thin*, r that get into the stump of a pine tr-e and finally spread out to the other trees and kill them off by the hundred. So—do be careful. None of us wish to d« nnything to hurt our beautiful trees—and while n few pines to use for Christmas will not be missed if you are careful n b °ut where you cut them—it would be a shame to lie bo careless that we would be the cau e of many of them dying. So—decide what you are go. ine to do—find out where you can g t a tree—be su/e to DIG UP THE ROOT—and then see about you: Itafit-—i«nd where you ran set them —in.©the the elebr -just be ready fo Nr: week there will he a special article about who is going to he “among those present" to fix up trees for the yard—or the porch o, a special window. Will your name be there? P. R—Most important! Went to the Council meeting last Monday night n week ago—and they voted to have our two trees on the main square and all members seemed as pleased as if they were just six yeai of ago and had heard that Santa wa coming. They Prove to Be Rodents Peculiar to China. Sliung1>:ii.—a ’olpgram forecasting the arrival of 300 hamsters for slilp recently disrupted the he Dollar Line steam Shanghai. gave no particular* ex ililpment would be ac- n n!t<-ndnnt who would •el fa re of the consign- qunnlniity idp oflhTs The Iclal i ag- wag referred called for I celght tnrilT tiles. ||e searched In vi • ■r a classification that would ■ ighten him. He colled for n dirtb ry mid an encyclopedia, but was i I'le to find any Information relaii During Hie luncheon hour he clothes.** Eventually the shipment arrived am with It n letter of explanation. Tli hamster Is a rodent p cullar to Chinn It larger tlinr. n mouse and stnalle than a rat. Each of the animals wa Inclosed In n separate cage. The eon dgnimait was being shipped to Penan on a Dollar steampshlp and thence t hipped to Gamp Gauhnll. I In. roil- of 5 the Kala-Az h Is Investigating t wl foi •ctioi expe will. .’ !:e Peking Union Medical college They were fed with cooked bluet Peiping to Shanghai by a Chinese m •endant who sow thin they recclvet i lie best of cure. on hoard the Dollar liner Preslden Johnson they were cared for by a due tor en route to Penang, who acccpjei the responsibility of seeing that hi* j WILLIAM WALTER BLANKS 1 William Walter Blank., a beloved .citizen, answered the final summons j at hi- home in Milled^ville, Ga„ I October 9th, 1929, at four o’clock P. M. The expression “from out of a I clear sky,” aptly fits the manner in ; which the announcement of his death came. It was sudden in the l extreme, without previous warning, hardly with any premonition ever, to and .among his loved one?. He pass-! I cd away suddenly while assisting in' work about the home. Mr. Blunks was born near Clinton, Ga., Jones County, May 19th, 1858, the >on of Albert O. and Nicie Singleton B’unks. •:t Pitts Chapel *niar the home of his birth. After which he was en gaged in farming on the plantation of his father. When Mr. Blank? be came of uge he located at White Wright, Texas, following the profess ion of farming. In the early 90s he returned to the community where he was reared and was happily mar ried January 13th, 1892 to Mis? Ida Story, daughter of Col. R. L. and Sara King Story. His wife proved a true helpmeet and a wise mother, bringing to his family rare gifts of encouragement and love, and from this happy union a Christian home was established. To them seven chil dren were born, six of them with their mother survive hint, one-beauti ful d.-.ughtor preceded him to Heaven. Mr. Blanks united with Pitts’ Chapel Methodi t church, located in the »county where he was reared, GALLS ON RED CROSS INCREASE; RESPONSE TO ROLL GALL URGED Society’s Activities Reach Millions Each Year—Chairman Payne J Asks Generous Support in , Membership. when he only ! Pc'aloes Are Grown I . on Tomato Rods age. and during all the following years he lived a devout Christian life. He was the Treasurer of Pitts’ Chapel church and served faithfully a- steward many years. About thirty-three years ago he moved with his family to Miliedge- ville, Ga., where he continued his devotion to the church of his choice. II2 rarely missed a Sunday morning Wot Mill mnnrking that "the j producing good to»»at proving their point. They refer lo an experimental to. i iitulo-pninto plant, grown successfully | after ’-'(I years experimenting by Oscar Soderholm. horticulturist. It produces (Mdutoes underground and tomatoes above. It Is neither Joke nor freak, Mr. Sod- RETREAT | crholm says, but an attempt to pro duce better tomatoes by giving them ;he fir,t time in Mvenl year. * , ‘"" ser 1'“ «■» Pont® . 9 roots nro hot I* larger and stronger ..mpresene retreat ecremony ii tomal „ plant, and being held daily at G. M. C. What i that under his theory the combination n thr;II runs through each cadet ns | should produce more tomatoes, the roul stirring “Star Spangled 1,0 claims that the results prove the. Banner” or “To The Colors” is play- • J hcor * • for 1,0 h » 8 vl,1P * Inuring more ed, while Old Glory descends in all j it- nvijocty. Nothing can teach one; respect fo rthc flag and all it stands! for as does this ceremony. Abso-| lute quite and stilliuss normal plant, nnd growing ti n feet high, when supported. The tomato plants are real, for they were grafied upon the potato vines. reign during | Epidemic Is Killing Few people know the proper re. I Penguins by Thousands tied to pay during the ceremony. W henever one hears the strains of „ , . niuMc being played while the flag! ^erlllw'dlsS!? Roes down, stand at attention and; Superintendent Jackson, Guano Is- uncover, holding the headpiece over' lands Inspector, received reports from the hi art with the right hand. Cadets! Lambert liny, stating that thousands am! those i n uniform stand at at- ,,f P ,-, 'Ku!ns were washed ashore, tention and salute. The beaches of Kali uth Afrlea.—I’engiilns thousands along tl ult of In private life Mr. Blanks was clean, upright and high-minded; he wa- a kind and affectionate husband and father. His home was ever hi- dearest and closest realm and the answering love that came back to him there invigorated and sustained him through life’s struggles and triumphs. He was always a modest, unassuming man; he fought a good fight—he kept the faith. We appreciated and respected him during his life, we love him in death. Sorrowing friends and n grieved household find covsolation in this sad hour i.i the thought that there is a light radiating from the cross h&llowing the world with its bright ness and glowing with divine beauty —the light of an example to all Christian followers that points the ; soul to a better life and plants in the heart both a hope and faith in the final resurrection and life ever lasting. —M. S. B. • relief work, service to obled veterans and their families, pub lie health work and Its many other ,1 activities caused expenditures of $11.- educated| PC1 by the American Red Cross for the year ended June 30. 1929. ac cording to the annual report of the organization. This work by the Red Cross is sup ported by the aunual Roll Call foi members, which is held from Arinin tlce Day to Thanksgiving Day. No vember 11 to 28. Directing attention to the bcavj penditures by tbe Red Cross during the past year, and to tbe fact that the organization was called upon for assistance in 120 disasters in United States and its Insular posses sions, Judge John Barton Payne, tbe chairman, said: "The Red Cross is 9 volunteer so clety, supported by Its membership, and belongs to all of the citizen? While It Is a semi-Eoverumeutal agency in that the i resident of the United States is Its president, and one third of its governing board are rep rcsentutives of Government depart meats, yet It receives uo financial sup port from the Government. “Funds for our work for war vet erana and their families, for carrying on disaster relief, for our varied health activities, the life saving and first aid work and our many other a tlvitlcs. nil are derived from the me: bershlp fee. Tho public Is asked only once each year—at tbe Annual Roll Call—to Join In this support of tbc- Rcd Cross.” The Red Cross expended an t age of $936,000 per year In the past seven years, in disaster relief w from Its own treasury, statements show. The work for world war erans also has caused heavy expend! NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING African museum, i domic unknown to slide nnd he fcaret Dassen Island, the epi- The Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Middle Georgia Fair As>o tion, Incorporated, is hereby called for 8:00 P. M. Tuesday night, Nov. 19th, 1929. in the Grand Jury room, Baldwin County Court House, Mil- Icdgeville, Ga. The following business matters arc to be determined by the Stockhold ers. 1. Receiving of report? of Offic-j ad Directors and winding u from which flu egg; •ollet cd In Cat Walks Back Home After 210 Mile Ride Kenilworth, N. J.—A Maltese cat owned by Cnrl Genres of Mk-hignn IN MEMORIAL On hte night of September 80th, 1929, the death Angel came sudden ly and took from our midst highly esteemed and beloved Brother Mr. J. W. Robs. Hi* passing lei a vacancy that is keenly felt an loss that deeply realized by all A peaceable , quiet, ‘law-abiding citizen, and Christian gentleman bees called from among us, though we miss him so much, and while we can but mourn his de- that have no hope”, but in the n venue willed home fre loblle ride of 210 mile ns taken to Muriaville, of glno! id be cat the i busi 2. Election of a President, Vice- Picsident, Secretary and Treasurer for the ensuing year. 3. The terms of office of the following Directors expire.—W. J. Chandler. J. H. Ennis, Marion W. Stembridge, and A. W. Watkins. Directors will be elected for two year periods to fill these vacancies. 4. Proposal to decrease number of Directors from Baldwin County. 5. Proposal to increase number of >.rectors by election of Directors from Fair’s territory outside of Baldwin County. C. Proposal to limit the number of shares that any Stockholder may hold in the Association, and to de termine the maximum number of shares that any Stockholder may 7 ‘ To determine whether the capita! stock shall be increased and additional shares sold. 8 Such ottyer matters ,as may come before the meeting. Thus the 5th day of Nov. 1929. •Approved: B. H. DUNAWAY, Pres. (Signed) C. B. McCULLAR, Scc’ty. MIDDLE GA. FAIR ASSO. INC. Milledgeville, Ga. ulked Into the Gw r.bout the cottage then disappeared. I nnd n look of de nies home recently. have the conurbation of a hope, that our deceased friend and brother has gone to that happy reward prepared for those who are faithful unto.' .death. I i Many years ago Mr. Ross united J HEALTH PRESERVATION IS AIM OF RED GROSS Society Employs Rural Public Health Nurses—Teaches First Aid and Life Saving. A comprehensive, nation-wide pro gram to prevent Illness, and to save lives through proper nursing care and advanced methods of life saving and first aid is fostered by the American Red Cross. The organization Is the largest cm ployer of rural public health nurses in the United States, through It! Chapters. The policy of the Red Cross Is to encourage Its Chapters to extend the public health nursing serv ice. where leadership In this field Is not taken by some other agency in the community. The Red Cross i •’Uh and life sav Ing campaign embracer the following: preservation of health through skilled nursing care; prevention of loss ot life In accidents: prevention of illness through cleanliness In the borne and knowledge of methods of home care of tho sick nnd raising the standard of health and physical efficiency through proper nutrition. During the ye*r Just closed, more than 42.000 certificates have been is sued In the Red Cross course In Home Hyglcno and Care of tbe Sick, and since the courses were Inaugurated more than 500.000 persons have been taught: 149.000 children were Instruct ed In proper eating through the Nn trltlon course: 46.898 individuals passed the severe Red Cross tests In Life Saving and 52.596 persons passed tho rigid examinations In the Firs’ Aid Course. This work la supported from funds obtained in the annual Roll Call. Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day. November 11 to 28. ♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+♦« f Paris Street Named | | After Famed Beauty ? | Pari*.—Madam da Gnst. once I % known ns the most beautiful T woman In Paris and certainly A t one of the most beneficent, has X Just been honored by having her | name added t« the Itue Crespin. a which will thus henceforth i»»> X known ns the Rue Crespin du ♦ Gast. It Is one of the very few x streets in Paris named for worn- £ en. fur. what with all the gen erals, marshals, presidents and with the Primitive Bapti nnd remained a consistent member until his death, ever manifesting a steadfast faith and devotion to his Christian duties Next to his fidelity to hU God, was hi sdevotion to his mother, to her. hi was loving, loyal, obedient and true. He is gone but not forgotten, his worthy life will ever be cherrished in grateful re membrance, anti should prove an in spiration, and a benediction to ’hose who knew him. Written by an intimate friend, J. H. STEPHENS church, SIX MILLION CHILDREN IN JUNIOR RED CROSS city c icilor for honors, the wo 1 In Madam du Gast was a splen did musician, an excellent horse- woman nud one of the first of her sex to engage In motor ear racing. She wa* also a go*»d balloonist and once made n para chute descent of 13,000 feet. During the war she gave ell of her time to hospital work. For Sale The year 1929 marks the tenth an nlversary of the founding of the American Junior Red Cfoss. Ther* are now Junior Red Cross societies Ip forty-one nations, all pledged In the common cause of service to their fe! Membership In the American Jnnio; Red Cross In tbe United States an« Insular possessions is 6.878,000. ah;: Is largely through grade and hleti schools and private schools.. The or gar.izatlon is governed by tbe boy* end si. Is. One of its chief features conduct of international corre spondence with schools of other na lions, through exchange of albums anc 1 small gifts. The American Juniors sent 85.000 Christmas boxes of small gifts to children of many nations last The American Junior Red Cross gained 349,171 In membership, last Most Men Wear Florsheim Shoes^ BECAUSE a reputation for depend* able duality and fine style backs every pair, and because the crest is definite identification ot this quality. Most Styles rjr JOHN HOLLOWAY The Man’s Store Buy It From R. G. SMITH AND SAVE THE DIFFERENCE—OUR PRICES WILL ALWAYS SAVE YOU MONEY—SEE US FOR YOUR NEEDS El RISINC SUN $1.05 r , IOlir cHRYSTAL WHITE $1.17 * DELIGHT 96c Lard 8 LB BIT FRESH COMP, $1.09 Meat, very best, - 15c lb MATCHES 3 BIG BOXES 10c 7 BOXES MIXED SOAP AND WASHING POWDERS (OCTAGON) 26c “C1MC0” BRAN AND SHORTS $1.87 PRINCE ALBERT TOBACCO, 2 FOR 25c We will Also Boy Your Remants of Seed Cotton, or Give You Trade on Groceries, Feeds or What We Have Yon Might Need. We are Still Running our Gin Every Day, Come to ux for Real Service “ASK THE MAN WHO GINS WITH US” Those Good Hap Grade Overalls, Shirts, Peters Shoes and all Kinds of Farming Tools are to be found here. See us. TmZXTTTZTZTZXXrzZTTZTZZZ) kerchiefs, Scarfs and CARR’S EMPORIUM. HERD OF FOURTEEN JERSEY COWS, HEAVY MILKERS. CAN BE SEEN AT THE OLD JOHN ED WARDS PLACE. BOX 106 MIL LEDGEVILLE, GA. Fifty-one nations belong to thf League of Red Cross Societies, and are prepared to carry on health, dis a*ter relief and life saving programs all around the world. CARR’S EMPORIUM carries an jp-to-dale line of Hosiery and 110' M Ten Cent Days CHANDLER’S VARIETY STORES Friday And 1 fl Saturday Are | (J CR TWO BIG STORES H Many—many items for only 10c—during these two days. Sec^ our Windows and get you a big supply of the greatest dime^ ►d values you ever saw. ^ Aluminum Wear, Glass Wear, Knives, Forks, Crockery, Toilet^ Articles, Handkerchiefs, Ties—In fact v ost everything you can^i imagine and eyery housewife needs. 10' DAYS 101 exxxxxxxxxxxiixtttttxxxxzxI