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■ BALDWIN COUN ’ * institution llnion-Rrcoriiev !a P'oirMilra Baldwin and Surrounding Federal Union Ertablitbed ,• reaerai uaion ti fOLL- • Southern Recorder Milkdfcrile, Gi , July 24, 193b Cdolid.l.d in 3872 the grand jury FINISHES WORK Adjourns Tuesday Afternoon After Heading The Following General Presentment! The Grand Jury adjourned Tnes day gitt'Tioon after reading their jirt*»ontnii-ntF an follow*: To the Judge of the Superior Court. Ocmulgee Circuity Baldwin The Grand Jury for the July term of Baldwin Superior, Court, having cMplcU'd it* work, begs leave to present its report. To the best of our ability we have pone throughly into all matter* pre- I -ented to us by the Solicitor, also into other matters concerning the welfare of the county. tVe have appointed several commit tees to investigate the various de partments of the county and county offices, and their repiorts are at tached herewith. We have examined the book* of the Justice’s of the Peace for the dis tricts listed below’ and find them to be kept as prescribed by law. 318th, 319th. 320th, 321st, 322nd. Mr. R. G. Hooten’s term as mem ber of the County Board of Educa fion having expired we appoint a! member to succeed him, Mr. E. W. Torrance. We appoint Mr. R. W. Ivey to succeed himself as member of the County Boavd of Education. We have no further recommenda tions to make. T. H. CLARK. Foreman LAMAR H. HAM, Sec’ty. Number 49 Col. Sam W. Wilkes, publicity agent of the Georgia Railroad, and who is a frequent visitor to Milledge- ville, wa» in his glory the past fourth of July, when he was in Madison with the Georgia Railroad Band. He took , the band around and serenatyd Editor Bacon, 01 tl. * Madisonian, while on acc'.unt of the hot weather he did not speak long he did grow eloquent in presenting several ladies to the holiday crowd, which had gathered in Madison. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT OAK GROVE TODAY olr«ct«d Services to Be Started By The Pastor Next Sunday The third quarterly conference of the Midway Charge will be held to day (Thur>day) at Oak Grove church fh - . Elam F. Dempsey, Presiding Elder of the Oxford District "ill preach at eleven o’clock, and conference will be held immediately afterwards. Rev. J. M. Guest, pastor, has an nounced that revival services will commence at Oak Grove Sunday, duly 27th. Mr. Guest will preach nt services to be held at 11:00 o'clock, A. M. and at 7:45 in the evening. The pub lic are invited to attend, and will be extended a cordial welcome. Drought Mas Not Ruined All Crops Belief Excetiive Hut Has Net Dtm>(ed Cotton Bole Expected Within The Next Ten Dayi Farm crops in Baldwin were t scribed n far from being ruined by farmers in various sections, although corn and other grain crops ai dunger unless rain intervenes. Cotton is fruiting, and hns been greatly benefitted by the dry weather especially in the fight on boll weevils. The first bale of the season i s ex pected within ten days, ginners huve estimated. The crop is expected to be large and while the price of teen cents is not encouraging, it is the hope that the large yield will off set the price decline. Com Is facing a serious and criti cal stage. Rain is necessary unless the yield is materially decreased. Vegetables and other food crops will also suffer from a continuation of the intensive heat and lack of The dry weather materially effect ed the molen and fruit crop. Mel on growers have been greatly dis- apointed. Farmers are not entirely discourag ed and their hope for rains will be satisfied this week, according to the weather man. POLITICS nuiET IN THIS COUNTY People Showing Very Little inter eit In State PoKticx. No Enthn- ium Hai Bun Manifeited The peolpe of Millcdgeville and Baldwin county are as yet refusing to be enthused in State politics. .Syiator Ed Riyeix is the only gi boroatcrlal candidate to address the voters of the county. He was heard by a fair audience but his speech was not heard by a large crowd as when he spoke in this city veral months ago on Chain Stores. This speech won for him many friends and supporters here. Hon. Gen. Carswell is perhaps the best known of the candidates in this county, and he has a large number of friends and supporters in Bald- He carried the county four years ago in the race against Gov. Hardman and Hon. John N. Holder. Indications are that in the Sena torial race between Senator W. J. Harris and Hon. John M. Slaton thnt ity wil give Senator Harris Vow and then candidates for the other offices come to the city and make a personal canvas, meeting as many voters ns possible. It i$ quite probable that as date of the primary approaches the people of Baldwin will manifest i interest. G. M. C CADETS HOME FROM CAMP Won Prize for But Drilled Squid Ageinit Large Competition. Made Splendid Record The Cadets of the Georgia Mili tary College, who spent six weeks at C-amp McClelland, Anni-ton, Ala., have returned home. They made a splendid record at the camp, and while they did not bring hack with them the silver trophy they won the cup for the best drilled sqund. They also mnde high records on other lines. The cadets who went to comp this year were of unusurl soldierly bear ing and the traditions of G. M. C. were fully sustained by them. CC BRANTLEY SERIOUSLY ILL Well Known Newtpnper Man at Deadii Door at Sanitarium Mr. Chas. C. Brantley, editor of the Valdista Times and one of Geor gia's Lest known newspaper men, is in a most critical condition at the Middle Georgian Sanitarium in Ma con. Mr. Brantley was stricken with apoplexy Tuesday morning in Barnes- ville, where he had gone to attend a meeting of the Georgia Press Asso ciation. The stroke came while he was standing hi a drug store just before he was to go to the hall where the convention assembled to deliver address. He was given imme diate medical treatment, and then carried to the Sanitarium in Macon. The physicians and nurses hold out * hope for his recover/. Mr. Brantley before going to Val dosta thirty or thirty-five years ago made his home in Milledgeville, and often returned here to visit reln- i and friends and to attend mect- of the Board of Trustees of the State Sanitarium of which he has been a member a number of years. Although his home has been else where during these years, he has never lost his love and devotion tc Milledgeville and its people. Mr. Brantley is prominent ir political circles throughout the State, and has been manager of the cam paign of Senator Ed Rivers, candi date for Governor, which he had well organized. As editor of the Val dosta Times he has won the love and affection of the people of Valdosta and that section of the State. The many friends of Mr. Brantley in this city join with those through out the State in wishing for his re covery anu a permanent restoration to health. Mr. Brantley is a brother of M B. Moore of this city. DR. w. m. scon NAMED DIRECTOR Wefl Known Milledgeville Physi cian Placed on Board of Direc tors of Exchange Bank At n meeting held Tuesday after noon. Dr. W. M Scott was named a member of the Board of Directors of the Exchange Bank. Dr. Scott i- one of the leading physicians of Milledgeville and his addition will add to the already strong personel of the Board of Di rectors of the Bank. The Exchnnge Bank was organiz ed in 1903 by Mr. Otto M. Conn with the late Mr. John Conn ns President, who served in that capa city until his death several years ago. He was succeeded by Mr. Otto Conn. From the date of its organization the Bank has enjoyed a steady and con- tinous growth, und now has capital, surplus, profits and reserve funds of $215,000.00, and resources of three quarters of a million. Its present officers arc Otto M. Conn, President; Dr. Richard Bin- ion, who succeeded the late Dr. II. D. Allien, Vice-President; H. Banks, Cashier. Highway Orders Road Paved to Sandersville Two bridfti to Be Widened on Route. Cridini of Baldwin County Section Near End GEORGE RETURNING TO HOME IN VIENNA Washington, July 22.—Following the adjournment of the senate yes terday, Senator Walter F. George, of Georgia, today left Washington for his home in Vienna, where he will remain for a long rest before resum ing his duties at the capitol a member of the special committee appointed to investigate leases under the postoffice department. Senator W. J. Harris, o fGeorgia, is expected to return to the state later in the week preparatory to tering actively upon his campaign for renomination and re-election. On account of the fatigue he fered from the continuous session the senate during the past 18 months Senator George does not plan to cept any invitations for speaking gagements for some time. As a m ber of the finance committee and the foreign relations committee, the two most important Ilegsilntive matters coming before congress during thi past year—the tariff and the London naval treaty—he was called upon to bear much of the democratic attack and therefore feels thnt he is entitl ed to a brief vacation. He also took an active part in the fight o crons' legislation. After a few days at home Senator George plans to spend a week fish ing with Arthur Lucas, of Atlanta, at the latter’s lodge on Point l*2ter of: the const of Georgia, the fir«i week in August. COURT ADJOURNED LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Contracts will be awarded next Wednesday for paving of 13,978 miles of road in Washington county from Sandersville to the Baldwir county line. The contract also calls for th» widening of two bridges on (ihf? route. Grading work iu now in pro gress in both Baldwin county am Washington county on the other sid» of Sandersville. These roads arc be ing prepared for paving which will complete an all paved route from Milledgeville to Augusta. Announcements fron: Sparta stat< ♦.hat the route via Sparta, Warren ton and Thompson will be paved a! though no official announcement ha.- been made. It seems certain tha' nothing will be done until the Sand erriville route is completed. The contract calls for the completion of the Sandersville to the Baldwin line section by early fall. Work is progressing {rapidly Baldwin county on the Sandcrsvillo route. The road is being changed, regraded, and many dangerous curves taken out. New bridges are being constructed in many places. Con tracts for paving this road will be let immediately on completion of the grading work, which is to be finish ed this fall. BLUES GET OFF TOCAMPFOSTER MilldegeriDe Military Company Lcavea Sotardav for Two Weeks’ Military Training The Baldwin Blues, Co. I of tho 121st Infnntry of the National guards, left the city Saturday even ing for Camp Foster, near Jackson- vill. Fin., where they arrived Sunday night for n two weeks training period. The Blues assembled in their arm ory Saturday afternoon, and. after partaking of a dinner at the Boston cafe, marched to the Central railroad depot where they entrained. They made the trip to Jacksonville in two sleepers. Capt. F. R. Hargrove was in com mand. and a full quota of members made up the company. They will go through program of thorough mili tary instruction while in the camp. The Blues are recognized as oiiu of the best companies in the 12lst Infantry, and always make a good record in camp. MASONS MAKING CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM BLUES SCORING IN TARGET SHOTS Speadiag Leimre Time m Swim mag Pool ami Fitkmg m St. Johat River ... \ telegram from Catp. F. R. Har grove states that the Baldwin Blues arived at Camp Foster in fine condi tion, and that the camp is fine. The regiment is out on the target range and the members of the Blues c making high scores. The leisure time, w’hen drills and other military duties are not in pro gress, is spent in swimming pool and fishing in the St. Johns River. Convention Will Bo Hold in Sand- orsvillo August 6tk Cemmittoo From Local Lorgo Appointed The Masons of the tenth district will hold a convention on August 6th, at Sandersville in the interest of a campaign for better health and there will be a number of speakers on the program. All the Masons throughout the dis trict are being urged to attend the convention, and committees are be ing appointed from the various lodges to aid in carrying out the program of the convention. The con mittee from Benevolent Lodge No. 3 F. A A. M. are J. R. Smith, J. T. McMullen and W. B. Wood. TO MAKE incur TO SAVE WOMAN Supreme _ Court to Hear Case of Alleged Insurance Murdar Slayer The registration book.-, which iw open to qualify to vote in election for two members of Board of G. M. C. Trustees close August 6th. The election will be held August 26th. A Number of Criminal Case* Were ried During The Three Days of Court PURCHASE A SALE COMPANY BUILDING NEW FRONT — I A golf tournament is in progres: The Purchase & Sales Company on at the White Rabbit Golf Course this McIntosh Street is having a new and week. This tournament is open to th< attractive front added to their store, j public, and prizes for novices and ex This store is under the management P^rts, and the grand prize will be nd direction of Messrs A. W. Wat-I awarded under handicaps, ins, who has recently had the store erection of the White Rabb ' larged to meet the demand of the interest in golf has greatly increas- •ving business. 3IG FISH CAUGHT IN LAKE NEAR ed people tin: and numbers of pin; HERE ording to a story in Morgan - "lumn in the Atlanta Jour- ’•'•'••sday evening, n large fish ♦nu-.-ht in Black Lake on t Mrs. Margarette Napier. 11 ‘ wing is from Mr. Blakes column: M hiJc casting for bass recently in “ L:1 ' near Milledgeville. C. H. ■ , f ! , “ ur looked n twenty-five-pound h- which, after a desperate uggle. ho landed. This giant fish frozen in ice and is now on ■ : "*i at the Walthour sporting <1 house, 21 Broad Street It is y BeldoDl that a catfish will strike but this one did, and Mr. says that after the strug- felt like he had been through SIMMERSON APARTMENTS NEARING COMPLETION The apartment house being erect ed on Jefferson street is nearing completion, and will be ready for occupancy at an early date; The apartment- of this hou«e is modern in every detail and will make pleas ant residences for any one desiring homes most conveniently located. Mrs. Snllie Richardson Lawrence, ridow of the late Rev. J. L. Law rence died nt the h«>m»- of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Richardson, lenr this city Sunday, July 20th. The funeral service* wdre held; Monday morning from the home, levs. L. E. Roberts and J. F. Mc- Clunry officiating. The interment was in the cemetery in this city. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Bnld- vin county Jan. 16. 1894. an •arly womanhood married Rei „ Lawrence a well known Ba ninuter. She made n helpful ovine companion, and a devoted The July term of Baldwin Superior Court which has been in session the past tea dnys adjourned Wednesday afternoon. Last week the civil docket was dis ced of and the criminal docket was culled Monday morning. During th* • days a number of cases havi tried. The firemen and engine were called out about four o’clock Tues day afternoon on account of a small blaze, south of the campus of G. M. C., where Mr. R M. Rogers kept a quantity of lumber blocks. The Haze was extinguished before any great damuge was done. BETHLEHEM CHURCH NOTICE othe: died ; "althou: Mhe Rattle of the Marne. COTTON BLOOMING The cotton fields of Baldwin coun ty are filled with blooms, and it will not be long before the squares will be forming, and then will come the boll, which will mature and open. All of which reminds us that it will not be But a few weeks now beftfre the fleecy staple' will be rolling into the market. ir two ago. soon after he had b •lected Superintendent of the schools >f Wilkinson county. His funeral vos one of the largest attended that vas ever held in this city. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by six children, her parents, and the fol lowing sister, and brothers: Miw Bessie Richard "’:. Mrs. Geo. Hollin- •(head.’Miss Hattie Richardson. Mrs. Cline Penning!- n. Mrs. Guy Gregory Incon, and Messrs Charles and Richard-on. Major W. P. Layton, who has en spending the past several weeks hero teaching a summer school nt M. C. left Wednesday for his home in Atlanta. Revival service will begin on Saturday night July 20th inst by Rev. P .M. Allen ass! ted by others all the church members are urged to meet at the beginning and the com munity at large are cordially invited to come and worship the Lord with 2,178 INOCULATIONS ADMIN ISTERED BY HEALTH OFFICER Dr. L. A. Bailey Health Commis sioner of Baldwin c aunty since July 1st, has inoculated 2,178 persons with anti-toxim? typhoid scrum. Dr. Bailey urges all persons, who have not been in- cnlate 1 within the past three years to call nt his office and take the treatment, which he giv free. Elder A. J. Banks, a Primitive laptist Minister of Augu-tn is ex acted to fill his regular appoint- lent next Sunday night at 8.00 'dock. The public is cordially invited to lose .sendees which are held on the fourth Sunday nights in each month. Mr. Ralph* Simerson has annou thnt the 19.11 model of he Buick automobile will be cn display at show rooms Saturday This automo bile is the perfection of Buick make end the people of this section at invited to call and sec it Saturday. The friends of Mr. Ralph Sitr- merson are glad to sec him out, nf- an illness extending era! weeks. MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION -ELECTED The Grand ury at its recent session elected Messrs. E. W. Torrance and ft. W. Ivey as members of the Board of Education of Baldwin county. Mr. through I Torrance succeed Mr. R. G. Hooten Mr. Ivey succeeds himself. Atlanta, July 22.—A fight for the life of Mrs. Sarah Powers, 72, con victed perpetrator of an insurance murder plot at Macon, was set for today in the Georgia supreme court. '.uunsel for the woman, under sentence to die in the electric chair for plotting the death of the youth ful James Parks,, announced in Ma- yesterday that argument on a motion for a new trial will be made before the Georgia high court to day. Earl Manchester, 21, of Roches ter, Mich., was convicted and sen tenced to death in June 1929 as the who executed the plot. Mrs. Powers denied participation in the crime. She held insurance of $14,- 0 on Parks. Manchester, upon his arrest, was quoted by police as saying Mrs. Pow- planned the killing of Paries and promised him $1,000. He repudiat ed the statement Inter. Parks w*as killed at a deserted spot near Macon in May 1929 after he had answered a newspaper ndver- :nt of Mrs. Powers’, offering a home to a young man. Parks lived ar Atlanta. Manchester, a room- at Mrs. Powers' house, is .awaiting decision on an appeal. E. W. Maynai*d, counsel for the woman, said his motion contained more than 40 grounds for a new’ trial, and a plea in abatement. So licitor General Charles H. Garrett of Macon last week prepared a lengthy brief in the case, setting forth the state's contentions. He mniled it to the supreme court and said ho prob ably would not appear personally. UNION PICNIC BEING DISCUSSED The pastors c? the churches in the city are discussing the advisability of holding a union picnic on one of the college campuses some afternoon, during the month of August. For the past several years the Methodist congregation has held a picnic on the G. S. C. W. campus and it is thought bj’ many thnt it would b** good to make more of a community affair of It by all the congregations uniting. -Z 3.-1.