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In Proireuivt Baldwin
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Miliedfevile, Gi., June 12, 1930
Consolidated In 1872
Number 43
SKILLED IN
SUNDAY FIGHT
Battle Sundav Afternoon
in Bennett, a farmer in
.'■i,,. is dead and K«nry Moran,
* . H»lloway a Men’s Store, was
* j wounded late Sunday aftcr-
^ v«c Gaston Medlin and Ben-
“L a pun battle near Union
* «*»1 -n the Sanderaville
(riven out by witnesses
.kt f :? ht i> contradictory, although
iBtwtt ■
, admitted t •
•elf defeiw
l
JOBLESS
IN CITY SMALL
"u Department Announce* List
°f Unemployment. Report
Made up From April Report
jkftot **■ . ' 'eipitatBi! by Ber.-
s »P.'a he h.M up at the point of
ihot sun lbs automobile driven by
M^ran wh" with Mcdlin and
, Carr, local attorney, were on
to Mr. Mjrnn’i home, witnens-
ite. Mr. Carr in u tussle with
«t took the shot pun away from
4, lawyer states, and threw
to a ditch. Bennett then sent
b house for his rifle, the state-
I that have been heard by
iil Hsyney how. Both Ben-
iad his wife attacked Mr.
to was unarmed and injur-
verely. Medlin then enter-
•le, hot Bennett and killed
tly aftor he had fired sev-
wi»h his rifle. One toll
jrk Moran in the body, punctured
left lunp and passed out through
chest Moran was hit several
m in th<* face and on the head
t a shovel, the witnesses to the
Mr. Moran was brought to the
Hospital it; u serious condition,
reports state that he shows
improvement and is expected to
A preliminary hccring will be held
iday. Col. Marian Allen, attorney
Medlin stated. Medlin has been
•r jail since tk % • f-UPshouting
the review of the testimony F*ri-
in Justice Court will determine
ither he will be released under
or given his freedom,
ncral services were held for
c-tt Wednesday at Black Springs
h and interment was in the
ry there.
0. F. Moran, father of the
ed young man. has sworn out
arrant for Mrs. Bennett, charg-
with assault with intent to
Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
swore out warrants against
»r.<] Moran, charging them with
to the killing of
Healthcade to
Visit This City
Tuesday 24th
Official* of Health Party With
Newtpape.- Men Make op
Healthcade Comm, Here
Oficials of the State Board of
Health with a group of representa
tives of several Georgia newspapers,
forming a party in the first Georgia
Healthcade, will arrive in Milledge-
villc about noon Tuesday, June 24th,
to spend the day here as the guests
of the Baldwin county Bogrd of
Health.
The hcalthcaae is on a tour of
thirty-six Georgia counties operating
under the Ellis Health law and Mil-
ledgeville is on the last lap of the
tour that has been in progress since
June 9th.
Dr. T. M. Hall, chairman of the
Baldwin county board of health, hns
had the arrangements of the wel
come program in charge and has
completed a most interesting enter
tainment program.
The group of automobiles in which
member., of the State Board of
Health and the newspaper men will
ride will leave Macon at eleven
o'clock Tuesday. The committee of
Milledgeville business men and doc
tors will meet the party at Browns
Crowding ?and form an escort to
bring them into Milledgcvile.
The party will go directly to the
Georgia State College for Women,
and attend the chapel exercises. A
barbecue at the State Hospital is the
next place on the program to be
visited. A barbecue will be served
there before the visitors will be
taken for a trip of inspection
through Georgia's greatest eleemos
ynary institution.
From the hospital the Boys Train
ing School and the State Farm will
be visited. G. M. C. will be the
pojnt of interest in h * late after
noon and then the party wi’l be
taken to Furman Shoals where the
entire delegation will be the guests
of Mr. C. D. Riddle, Superintendent
of the work, at a supper, and bring
the dny’s program to a close.
The healthcade is arranged as a
means to focus interest in public
health work. Angus A. Acres is in
charge of the party. The newspaper
ill be shown all the various
’phase*"BPTfle^work in the state.
Summer School Opens ^? eH ? u i S h ,s
At (3 S C W Wed’day ^ amec ^ Manager NAMES OFFICERS
Dr. Jokri J. Tigert Addresses Students, as Annual Summer Session is
Formerly Opened. Enrollment Largest in History. A
Varied Course of Instruction is Offered
Summer school at the Georgia
State College for Women was form
erly and officially opened Wednes
day night when Dr. John James
Tigert, president of the University
of Florida and former United Staten
Commissioner of Education, address
ed the students in the college audi
torium.
A special train brought several
hundred pupils to this city Monday
evening and the registration and
classification consumed a greater
part of the day.
Dr. E. H. Scott director of the
school, stated that the enrollment
came up to expectations and that the
organization of the routine work was
completed in clock like fashion. The
students have entered into the six
weeks’ course with unusual enthusi
asm and a most successful term is
indicated by the manner in which
students and faculty have entered
into the work.
Wednesday evening a musical pro
gram under the direction of Miss
Alice Lcnore Tucker and Miss Maggie
Jenkins proceeded the address by Dr.
Tigert The freshman class nnd
Mrs. Helen Granade Long took part
on the program which was a most
enjoyable one.
Dr. Tigert was presented to the
audience of students and citizens by
Dr. J. L. Beeson. Dr. Tigert made
a most interest address dealing with
educational problems. He has the
honor of being the first Rhodes
Scholar from Tennessee and has been
a leader in education for a great
i the history of a sum-
The faculty hns also
*d for the summer
many years.
The college offers,
than it has
been increai
session.
Dr. W. T. Janies, Professor of Edu
cation at the Mississippi State Col
lege for Women, i.s filling the post
left vacant by Dr. Meadows who is
on a leave of absense to study at
the University of California.
A course in school supervision,
child psychology ar.d school execu
tives are also being offered. Three
leading high -chool principals of the
state are on the campus directing a
part of these courses. Supt. L. M.
Lester of Griffin is taking u part of
this work. Prof. Jack Lance, of
Waynesboro, who has been elected
President of Young Harris, will also
have a part in this work. Prof. J.
I. Allman, of Dalton, will be the
third principal teaching on the
faculty.
A course in dramatics and expres
sion is also being given this sum
mer. Mrs. Maud Fisk la Feur, of
Brcneau College ns itireotrng th'is
work. Mrs. LaFcur will stage sev
eral shows during the summer school.
A most interesting program of
recreation and entertainment has
been arranged and the students are
looking for to a most entertaining ns
well as profitable summer school.
Dr. Scott wus highly gratified to
see the great enthusiasm among the
students.
DR. LA. BAILEY
HEALTH OFFICER
Tradoate of The State University
Medical Colere Will Assume
Duties July 1st
Dr. L. A. Bailey, of Augusta, has
>ecn elected Health Commissioner of
Baldwin county to succeed Dr. John
In’the’party will be Dr’ Winches- 1 Wiley, who recently re igned,
ter. Dr. Abercrombie of the State Dr. Bailey is a graduate of the
Board of Health and representatives State University Medical College at
of all the leading daily newspaper Augusta and is now serving as an
of the state, the Associate Press and interne at the hospital in that city.
He will commence his duty July 1st.
He comes highly recommended for
the duties that will involve upon him
as Health Commissioner.
the United Press.
f five and one
e residing in the
"f employment
uod early this
dqunrters of the
’ • eighth district
ase fugures are those
u Uj, lly working at a
Ration, who were re-
unemployment sched-
• ,,u t a job, able to work
f -r a job." This list was
'■ and will be suppliment-
ith other classes of per-
wo r k at the time of the
asr those who had job*
ia d t* ° r ^ n,! ^ een t * Tn l , °"
• reports of the census
r< * t.ot been made but is
complete.
Pathologist to
Join Staff of
Millville Clinic
Dr. 0. C. Wood* lo Com* Here
July 1 st From Augusta Hospital
a* Diagnostician
Dr. O. C. Woods, of Augusta, will
join the staff of the Milledgeville
Clinic on July 1st as Diagnostician
and pathologist, Dr. Richard Binion
ha- announced.
Dr. Wood is now connected with
the University Hospital and is a
graduate of the University medical
school. Dr. Woods is a physician of
wide experience .md will do special
work exclusively Dr. Binion stated.
He has been secured to complete the
medical staff of :hc clinic and make
available a well qualified diagnostici
an and pathologist.
MASONS TO CELEBRATE ST.
JOHNS DAY WITH RALLY
Of Jays Store
Former Resident of Hi* City Re
turn* to Mu*|e Dept. Store
Mr. and Mr*. Levine Re*ign
While in the city Wednesday, Mr.
Harry Jay, owner of Jay’s Depart
ment Store, announced that Mr. Joe
A. Hough had been named manager
i the store to succeed Mr. and Mrs.
I. Levine, who have resigned.
Mr. Hough comes to Milledgeville
Dr. Ridurd Binion Elected Vice-
Prendent. Col. Erwin Sibley
Added to Duectnrnle Bnard
from North Carolina where h.
been connected with a leading de
partment store of that state. Several
ago Mr. Hough managed the
Lee Store here and went to Columbus
where he was connected with one of
the Lee stores. He wil leave here
Saturday for a two weeks’ vacation
returning to Milledgeville July 1st
to take over the active management
of the store.
Mr. Hough is a dry goods man of
wide experience and is well known
in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Levine will leave the
store July 1st. They huve not mude
known their plans but stated they
would have an important announce
ment later. Mr. and Mrs. Levine
have been here three years and have
established themselves in the business
life of the city, making many friends.
Mr. Jay stated that the same
policies of the store would he con
tinued under the new management.
Dr. Richard Binion was elected
Vice-President of the First National
Bunk and Col. Erwin Sibley was
added to the board of directors and
named attorney for the bank at a
meeting of the directors Monday af
ternoon.
Dr. Binion succeeds the late Col.
.Joseph E. Pottle, whose death left
has ; the office vacant. Dr. Binion has
been a member of the board of
directors for several years and has
contributed to the bank’s progress in
recent years.
Col. Sibley is a nc^ member of
the board and succeeds Col. Pottle
us attorney for the bank. Mr. Sibley
holds a high place in legal circles
and is one of the progressive young
men of the city.
GOLF COURSES
TQ OPEN HERE
Locil Men Building Conrie and
Atben* Man Erecting Minetwe
Eighteen Hale Cosne
■and Lodge Office lo Coo,. Her.
for Specid Meeting. Several
Lodge* to Participate
Mn«onic lodges of Milledf.'eville,
; Gordon. Toomsboro and Irwinf.on will ;
' celebrate St. Johns tiny on June 24th j
(with a great rally here which will bo
attended by Grand Lodge officers
: anti other prominent men of the
state.
i Mr. L. L. Beck. Worshipful Master
j of Benevolent Lodge, stated that
i several hundred vial tors were expect-
; ed here for the rally which will be
held, in the Masonic club at eight
o'clock.
The date is also the anniversary
of the foundation of the Masonic
Orphanage in Mncon. The celebra
tion of this date will also have ar
important part in the program.
’* 8IV *NS SPENDS
5EVEPAL DAYS AT HOME
/' Baldwin county’s
^ J rintendent, has rcturn-
T*.. ’ ’ ran - Hospital at Mem-
. atte 5 -pending several
- Mr. Bivins went to
rul weeks ago for
ailment has not
COL. SIBLEY HONORED BY
GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION
ocal Attorney Named Member c
Executive Committee of State
Association Laat Week
Col. Erwin Sibley was named a
member of the Executive committee
of the Georgia State Bar Association
at the annual meeting held in Bruns
wick the past week.
Col. Sibley is a member of the
Georgia committee of the National
Bar Association and is one of the
however, state’s outstanding lwayens. He bus
1,1 nble to return j been identKfed with the state as-
‘ h;n » short time | sociation for several years attending
; the meetings annually r
Columbus Elks
Present Cup to
M'ville Lodge
Hindiome Trophy Given In
Appreciation of Milledgeville'*
Hoipitnlity Daring Convention
A handsome silver loving cup, the
gift of the Columbu- Lodge of Elks,
now adorns the lodge rooms of the
Milledgeville B. P. O. E.
Led by their Exalted Ruler. John
D. Odum, a delegation of Columbus
Elks came to Milledgeville last Wed
nesday night and after a brief cere
mony of welcome addre:
-ponses, presented Capt. J. H. Ennis
as representative of the Milledge
ville lodge a silver loving cup.
The gift was made in appreciation
of the cordial ho'pitality of the Mil- It not nt . ce „ ary to have
ledccviile Elks and the splendid : k|)1)wledRe ot r ,lf the managers
fashion in vhlch they put over the | sta|ed CIubj un( , bn]I , „ re f ur n-
statv convention, which was held here I attd , hc p i a y e ra go over the
May 22 and 23. ,-ourse, playing each hole separately.
The meeting was most enthusi- [ DiitM for tM „ ppninc bave „ 0 t
astie and was attended hy a large I br( , n annomlccd .
number of visitors and local mem- \
bers. nr. Y. A. Little presented the 1 DR LINSLEY PURCHASES OLD
Columbu lodge the grey plug hat JORDAN HOME NEAR MERR1-
that he wore during the convention. WETHER
The hat was more than forty years
eld nnd I)r Little distinguished him- Dr L c Lirds!p .. t b ,. u< | „f the de
self as head of the reception Mn- | |>artmon t of Ghemistry at the Georgia
Two minature golf courses are
now under contruction in Milledge
ville nnd will be opened with the next
ten days, announcements from the
management state.
Local interests are building a
course on the Macon Highway on
the plat of land in West-end o*.vned
by Mr. J. C. Cooper. The course
will be eighteen holes and *n\\ >>«; JamM Snlithi R^ond Wheeler,
modern in every detail. Mr. Jordan J a
Ennis will be manager of the mina
ture course.
On the Callaway lot
Students Off
For Six Weeks
Training Camp
G. M. C RcpmntM by WumUm
Youf Men at Sumer Caap.
Oat After Carps Trepky
Nineteen G. M. C. cadets left
Monday morning for Camp Mc
Clellan, Anniston, Ala., where they
will spend fix weeks in training at
the R. O. T. C. encampment of the
Fourth Corps area which is composed
of nine Southern States.
The G. M. C. representatives will
go out for the corps trophy which is
given the school which makes the
best record during the six weeks
period. G. M. C. now holds the cup
hi.v:riv won it the seventh time lata,
year.
The young men at the camp are:
Marion Adams, Marion Allen, Wey-
mnn Bowden, Eugene Branncn, Wil
liam Copeland, Harry Courscy, James
Dunaway, Wintnn Epps, William
Fann, Horace Ivey, John Kidd, Hugh
King, Edward Sasser, Lindsey Shouse,
Austin Williams, Malcolm Wilson and
William Barron.
on tne oanaway iot on Green a n dj UD M „ c /widow
Wilkinson street. Mr. T. H- Dealer. MR.-AND WR5. OJK.
of Athens, is building a minature RIUVL 1U HtW IIUBIt
golf course. The course is designed
by Mr. Dozier and is known as the
Whip-O-Will Golf course.
Both courses will be lighted at
night and wil’ **e open morning, af
ternoon and r** K nt.
Minature golf ha* become one of
the most popular games in the
mittee by wearing the hut.
r. and Mr*. Curry Have Movad to
Their New Home Acroaa The
River
Tho house haB been completely re
modeled and the grounds have been
landscaped to make the place one
of the most attractive in the county.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Villyard wall
move into the home near Mrs. Lane’s
that was formerly occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. Curry.
INTERIOR OF BELL GROCERY CO.
STORE BEING REMODELED
! Statet College for Woi
FIRE DESTROYS NEGRO HOUSE
EARLY WEDNESDAY
Fir. D.itr-r«U The Home of Mmt-
g.r.t Roy, Colored. Eorly Wmd-
The alarm was given about two-
thirty in tho morning when the gar
age in the rear of the house waa dis
covered in a blare. A lack of water
connections made fighting the fire
impossible and it was not until addi
tional hose were secured and a lino
run -evcrnl blocks that the firemen
fought the fire. The house, garage,
a Chevrolet car and the furnishings
were destroyed.
A large number of .Macon Elks ac- | cbaM , d the old Jordan home ot Jor-
rompunied the Columbus delegation j d!lnj ,. ros ; n( . ncar Merriwether. from
h< ‘ rc - j Mr. R. L. Wall.
This ante-bellum home is one of.
FORD MONTGOMERY WINS the most beautiful in the county. Dr.
HIGH HONORS AS PIANIST; Lindsley will remodel the residence
and beautify the grounds.
Will Gradual* From The New Eng-I —
land Conaorratory at Boaton as i WILL CANVAS FOR
Hoi
Studoa
Ford McEree Montgomery, son of
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Montgomery, will,
on June 24th, graduate with honor*
from the New England Conservatory
of Music at Boston. He i« one of four
out of a clast of more than one hun
dred to attain this distinction.
Young Montgomery studied music
in this city under direction of Miss
Fannie Virginia McClure, and, dis
played unusual talent as a pianist.
He then went to the Con*everatory
of Music, where he rapidly mastered
the art. The distinction that has
; to him marks him as a musician
of ability, and that there ere greater
honors in the future for him. .
The people of Milledgeville are
proud of this young rrjan '
STUDENTS
During the summer months Col.
Geo. S. Roach, President; Coach T.
H- Rentz and Major Sam Whrtley
will make an active canvas for stu
dents for the Georgia Military Col
lege, commencing their work at an
tarly date. A large number of in
quiries for information about the
college lias already beeu received in
the office of the President.
HERE IN
The interior of the store of the
J. F. Bell Grocery Co., in being re
modeled this week. One of the im
provements to be made is the addi
tion of a large cooler or refrigerator.
The store will be much more con-
vently arranged for caring for the
stock of fancy groceries, etc., carried
by this well known firm.
Mr. Floyd Hendrickson, who has
ben critically ill, following an opera
tion for an ear affection, is slowly
recovering and regaining hi- health.
This announcement was received with
gratiliHe by Mr. Hendrickson’s
friends in this city.
MEMBERS OF O. E. S. ATTEND
STATE MEETING IN MACON
Members of the Milledgeville chap
ter of the Order of the Eastern Star
attended the state meeting of the
organization in Macon Mordoy and
Tuesday.
Those 'representing Milledgeville
_
Announcement has been made I
that Senator Ed Rivera will speak j Webber. Mr. and Mrs. John Riley,
here in July. His appearance from Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Beck, Mr. and
the plntform here will be one of th" J Mrs. Clarence Wall and Mrs. J. R.
big rallies of his speaking campaign, j <mith.