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CCL. JOSEPH E. POTTLE DIES | he vw a central figorc, and hi» AT HIS HOME THURSDAY |ability as a leader was recognized.! Col. Pottle volunteered (Continued from pace I.) ' Spanish-American War, and served'! Captain in the Third Geoi Mr. Rembert Marshall, who sue- Regiment, which was the only Geo coeds CoL Pottle to the presidency gia Regiment that went to Cub, uf the State Bar Association, ap- There was no braver or truer so pointed the following attorneys and dier, and when he was muster.d *■ jurist, to act as an honorary escort I of service in 18D1*. he was held i and he. with a large number of them, the highest esteem by the men in h was pre.en! at the funeral and [command, and his fellow officers, burial service-.: Col. Pottle wa» a loyal southerm Logan Bleckley. Atlanta; H. F. Low- and Georgian, and the Confedc rat John B. Harris, Macon; Alex W. Smith, Jr.. Atlanta, David S. Atkinson, Savannah; W. W. -Mundy, Cedurtovn; W. W. Douglas, Savannah J. H. Tipton. Sylvester; T. O. Marshall, Americas; Buford Boy kin. Carrollton; W. E. Watkins, Jack on; Eugene S. Taylor. Sumtn> Mil s W. Lewis. Greensboro; A. C. Wheeler. Gainesville; 11. C. Hatcher, Waynesboro; E. Kontz Bennett, Way- Grayson C. Powell. Swains- Soldiers had the < for he delivered .morial occasi be friend of Me ould boi The iiv the height of sublime eloquence a j paid tribute to the soldiers of the! ille; j South and defended the principles} they represented. In his relationship to his fellow-1 men he was abvay, kind, considerate . and courteous. He was loyal and 1 true to his friends, and they know-j presidents of j n g the nobleness of his impulses and nature loved him. Col. Pottle in his early manhood j married Miss Hattie Wright, of this city, who d’:d several yean* ago. , leaving three children, Mrs. Walter, Greene, Mrs. Mary Luther and Jos. E. Pottle. Hi second wife William 1 H. Fleming. Augusta 11. W. Hill, Atlanta; Peter W. Mi a:. Savannah; T. A. Hatn- i" r Atlanta; Samuel. B. Adams, , v: a .-irah; T .M. Cunningham. Jr.. | S ruiab; Rob rt C. Alston, At-j : ."'an; S. Bennett, Albany: Wil-j i'irn H. Barrett, Augusta; Orville, A. Park. Macon; Samuel H. Sibley, him to the grave a fe Marietta; Alexander R. Lawton. Sa- . . ., . var.mih; Arthur G. Powell. AtlanU;! Z. I). Harri-on, Atlanta; William M. ", W ' 'T " '* Howard, Augusta; H. H. Swift. Co- . V* “ J T* ’ w>or, t iumbus; Lee W. Branch, Quitman; *' IZ<n an< nian- i*n Grice, Macon; Millard Rei his reward, inhered in or, friend. Brunswick; John M. Slaton. Atlanta. LOST Fl Swei • with | Child’s Red timings. Kind- Representatives from the courts. Ju,l Eu . Rich-,I,I 11. RumcJI ami Mar- r ** Mr ‘ Fr *" k *'U» W. Hick. „/ the Supreme Cuurt; 7 S ' s >- Judges Nash R. Broyles and W. Frank Jenkins, of the Court of Ap- Ca,d T «*>les $1.39 at CHAND- peals; Bascom C. Heaver, United LER ' S VARIETY STORE. States district judge. Mucon, and James B. Park, judge Superior -— Court, Grtenslioro. Jos. Duke Solici tor General of Ocmulgee Circuit. Jos. E. Pottle was born iiv Warren- ton. Gu.. Nov. 19th, 1866. his falh er being Edward II. Pottle, former Judge ui the Northern Cuircit of ending school in OPTOMETRY he the State l.-nivcrsity, graduating from the Academic Department of thut Insti tution at 17 years of age. He taught school, and read law for a year or two, then studied at the law school of the University finishing in 1*80, being admitted to the bar tnc next Col. Pottle in 1887 formed a part nership with J. D. Howard of Thom son, and they .opened law offices in this city the fall of that year. Later lie became associated with the late Judge Rufus W. Roberts, und after the death of Judge Roberts, he form ed a partn rship with Judge John T. Allen, unde the firm name of Allen & Pottle.* For the past several years Col Marion Allen has been connected with the firm. Col. Pottle quickly became identi fied with the life of the city, on ac count of hi, brilliant mind, striking personality, cordial manner, and frankness of his nature, and played an important pari in the history of Millt dgevillo and Baldwin county. He was learned in the law. a stud ent of history* a clear and logical thinker und an eloquent and convinc ing speuker, .and on various public occasions he has delivered -perches and addresses in the city which charmed and thrilled his audiences. As a citizen he was interested in public affairs, and was always ready to contribute to the advancement, and upbuilding of the city. He was Vii e-President of the First National Bank. Col. Pottle was a Mason and Elk, and had filled the highest offices in these organizations. He was Presi dent of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Hall .and of the locul Bar Association. He was a member of the Metho dist church, and made a pocia! study of that great organization, and there is among his papers a cluar and comprehensive review of its history-. Col. Pottle was recognized As one of the ablest Inwyers in the State. i> MRIidccvill. (or 20 y..r., charges are reasonable. I intee all work done as repre- W. J. Brake the State. He Ocmulgee Circuit from 1903 to 1910 and won the highest reputation as a prosecuting officer. After return- • practice he wn< as able isel defei he BEAUTIFUL MAGNOLJA GARDENS CHARLESTON, S. C. Special reduced rates of fare and a half for the round trip will be in effect to Chralcston, S. C.. account Magnolia Gardens, March 19, 20, 21, 22, £5, 26, 27, 31 and April 1, 2, 3, !, 10, 11. 18 and 19, 1930, final turn limit bring seven days in ad don to dptc of sale. Still further reductions will be made March 28, 29, April 4 and 6, 1930, on which dates the following round-trip rates will be in effect from stations named, tickets sold on these dates bearing final limit of five addition to date of sale. FARE Gn $8.00 . Ga. $8.00 •s. Ga. $8.00 $7.50 $8.0) $8.00 FARE $;.oo $8.00 $7.50 He ns one of Georgia’s most noted lawyers, and the high esteem he was held by his fellow at torneys was evidenced the past year by his election to the presidency of the State Bar Association. Col. Pottle was a candidate for 1916 the with Hon. Hugh Dorsey and the lute Gen. Harris, when Mr. Dorsey was elect ed. He frequently took part in poli tical campaigns and his ability on the l.-urj:nff* an a speaker was reci gn z- ed throughout the State. As a mem ber of Democratic State Convention*. Covington. Gn. Decatur, Gn. Macon, Ga. FROM Madison. Ga. Milledgeville, (in. Social Circle, Ga. Ga. Ga. $7.00 $6.50 Magnolia Gardens are * fan throughout the land, and every j thou ands of travelers come from far j ard near to view their splendor. j For further and more complete in-1 firmation, apply to your local t ; ckct I agent or to the undersigned. J. P. BILLUPS. G. P. A... I Atlanta, Ga. . ^ r (Advertisement) See What 19c. Will Buy At CHANDLER’S VARIETY STORE SATURDAY AND MONDAY 10 QT. CALVANIZED PAlL BREAD BOARDS BILB BOWLS ENAMEL BOILERS ENAMEL PANS ALUMNIUM DIPPERS BOX 39c LADIES HANDKFS. 50c TURKISH TOWELS aonon, ippair- ic--n- ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS I CROSS BOTTLE CAPS CRASS RUGS 3 BARS PALMOLIVE SOAP ! POUND SALTED PEANUlj 50c and $1.00 LAUNDRY BAGSi 3 MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS CHILDRENS - 3-4 HOSE MEN'S SOX Remember these Specials Good at Both Stores and Last Only Two Days CHANDLERS VARIETY STORE Now— Milledgeville has one of the Most Modem Printing Plants in the State No matter how big or intricate your printing needs may be, you can get it done at home. - Phone 436 The Union Recorder A Century of Service Has Taught us to Know How