Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, January 08, 1931, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text. BALDWIN COUNTY • INSTITUTION mniutt Progressive BaUwii and Surrounding Counties VOLUME Cl Federal Union Established in 1829 Southern Recorder " 1819 Milledgeville, Ga., January 8, 1931 NuMfeSR 21 A GOOD CITIZEN haspassedaway a) F Davis, One of City’s Prominent Merchants, Died Friday Morning Mr. M. F. P» vi rill** m dr, jrooi Friday mown an illness of« a heart atn* Mr. »•' prier • e o' Millodge- citizens and January Term Superior Court Opens Monday Both Large Civil and Criminal Dockets to Be Tried During The Two Week’s Session merchant, paeaed away Jan. 2nd. fnllowms Jy a few hou t fro urhifi* " rieved a few days ^ ncr Ly the death of :-r. Mr. Adolphus Davis, aired in Maeon, Sunday USth. He attended the “IS and burial service Monday and contracted a alieM but he continued to pro ,if place of business. Thurs- vening he went to his home, and apparently in his usual health and spirits. listening to the radio re port of the W ash in gton-Alabama, football game. He retired at his us ual hour, and about five o’clock Fri day morning was tricken with a heart attack. A physician was sum moned, but in spite of the remedies administered, he succumbed at half- past seven o’clock. The news of his death spread rapidly over the city, and came as a great shock to our people, who had known him through the years, he had been a citizen and merchant of the city. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon Rev. L. E. Roberts, pastor, and Rev. A. G. Harris, of the Presbyterian church, officiating in the presence of a large crowd, which filled the audi torium of the church. The remains were interred on the family squure in the city cemetery, the following ruling as pall-bean-rs: Messrs. E. E. Bell. M. S. Bell. G. 0. McKinJey, W. L. Rossee, L. D. Smith, Geo. W. Barr, J. C. Grant and W. W. Stembridge. Large numbers of floral offerings were sent by friends of the deceased and hi . family. McFamie Franklin Davis was born in North Carolina, December 6th, 1855, and came to Milledgevi!le with his parents when he was about ten years of age. During th? early years of his youth, he worked at Treanor’s Mill on the Oconee River, which at that time did a large business throughout this section He studied and learned bookkeeping becoming an expert accountant. Soon after reaching his majority he became Uokkeeper for the late Mr. P. J. Cline, one of the beet known dry (Continued on back p.,e) The spring term of Baldwin Sup- ior Court will convene next Mon day morning at ten o’clock; Judge B. Park, presiding. Immediately after court is called order by Sheriff Haynic, the imes of the grand jury will be called, and after its organization Judge Park will deliver lit charge, and then the civil docket will be ■taken up. It is probable all the ■k will be consumed in disposing of these cases. The criminal docket will not be taken up until the following Mon- The criminial docket will be a large one, as there are about eighteen people in jail awaiting trial. Solictor Baldwin will be in atten dance* at court assisting and advising the grand jury’ the first week and representing the State in prosecu tions the second week. Solicitor Baldwin will enter upon his duties as prosecuting officer of the Ocmul- gee Circuit with the session of Bald- Superior Court. CAIN SHOWN IN P.0. RECEIPTS Incre.se in Portage Receipts for 1930'Over $2,000. Ten Year Gain Nearly Ten Thousand Postage receipts for 1930 at the Mil ledge ville Port Office showed an ^^ eaw? nf ( near l.v two thousand dol- " er n>29, figures given out by • cant 1 ( stmastcr E. B. Jackson wowed. H*80 receipts were $31$,- .. •*. the greatest amount of busi- 'he local nffie. hlu , „„ , l(mc , •tMSR r.' , r, ' coi P< s totaled $30,- ENVOY SCOVILL LEAVES ARMY Baldwin County Welfare Associa tion Formed and Mr. and Mrs. Scovill Named Leaders Doctors Battle for Marry Bone’s Funeral Services Life in Atlanta Hospital Are Meld Here Asbury Farr Killed and Harry Bone, Jr., and Alton Rogers Seriously f”OT Asbury Farr Injured When Hit and Run Driver Crashes Into Bone’s Car Near Atlanta Sunday Afternoon d*y ne, Jr., was in a iti an late Wednes- was learned here ve. were notified that it had become necessary to amputate hi. left leg in an effort to stop blood poisoning that had set up in the limb that was broken and badly lacerated in an automobile wreck late Sunday afternoon. Grave con cern was felt for bis recovery by his relative, and friends and ously the news from Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bone, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bone. Mr. Jessie Bone and Mr. Russrll Bone left for Atlanta late Wedn-vday af- Asbury Farr, Emory University student was killed and Harry Bone, Jr., and Alton Rogers were serious ly injured late Sunday afternoon when their automobile was side- swiped by a hit and run driver Love joy, Ga., as the students • enroute to Atlanta to re-enter col lege after the Christmas holidays spent with their parents here. The three young men left Mil- ledgeville shortly after noon Sunday in the Ford roadster of Mr. Harry Bone, Jr. They were traveling to ward Atlanta when a southbound motorist passed them at a high rate of speed and side swiped their sending it crashing into a ditch where it turned over ugainst a telegraph pole. A Central of' Georgia pass enger train enroute to Atlanta was stopped and the three boys were taken on board. Asbury Farr died •bile he was being lifted into the baggage car and was carried to an dertakers in Atlanta and his re mains shipped here Monday. Young Bone anil Rogers were jshed to Wesley Memorial Hospital here examinations .revealed that Harry had his left leg broken and badly lacerated, his right knee bruised and several cuts and bruises about the body, Alton Rogers had both legs broken just above the knee and was cut in several place.-. Mrs. J. C. Etheridge, mother ‘of Alton Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Har ry Bone were- immediately notified and they rushed to Atlunta with Dr. W. M. Scott. It was thought that the young men were not critically hurt and that they would recover. The three young men were mem bers of the Kappu Alpha fraternity and their fraternity brother? have instituted an investigation of the accident and have posted a reward for the apprehension and arrest of the driver of the car that crashed the car in which the young men were occupants. Asbury Farr and Harry Bone were {-Indents at Emory and Alton Rogers is a senior at Tech. They were all popular with their fellow-students and leaders in activities on the cam- KIWANISPLAN FOR NEW YEAR Good Roads and Help to Farmers to Be Major Activities in Year’s Work, Presdent States Each quarter in 1930 show ier a similar period 1 - ' with the exception of the i IUmrr which (c]1 8hort kunarpd dollar,. ^H'ltdfrevill, posit office ha, in, tawinew increaae dur- loan,. Th. receipta I-U. *=M81.24. Ia cm- m-a,,.",,.**} 1 1930 a" ta lar, k . “ mo ■ ,l ,c " thousand do'- Th, h '"'" n "“ ic - Won*!,. recp tats were almoat cl*, c,Vc local office 1st , • 10 ffive the office this WA *t CLUB WILL meet r THE BALDWIN HOTEL »tar, ci,“,' C , “ f meetlD E of the Kl- changed from {J ' £ the Men’s Bible class of • Sunday School to the- r °° m of lhe B^dwin •' meeting thi, (Thurs- will be held there. Envoy and Mrs. E. P. Scovill severed their connection with the Salvation Army last week and have taken over the directorship of the Baldwin County Welfare Association which was organized following the break with the army. Envoy Scovill explained that the disagreement came about when the Divisional Commander of the army ordered him to raise $3,500 in Bald win county to go toward the erec tion of a Salvation Army home in Macon. He stated that he refused to attempt to raise this fund, declar ing that Baldwin county people were contributing their money for the work in this county and that tney had given tneir limit and to take away any of the funds would hnmp- cr the work and make impossible any progress. When the demand was made on Envoy Scovill he took the matter to the hoard of directors of welfare work in the county and they back ed him up in his contention. The hoard immediately Organized the Baldwin County Welfare Association and made Envoy and Mrs. Scovill the leaders. Mr. Scovill stated that the same work that they had been carrying on uld be done and that they could romplish more since ten per cent of tho funds would not have to be nt to Macon headquarters. He stated that the Sunday School had sixty-nine members and that every’ child in the county was cared for during Christmas, a bounty of food supplies, clothing and toys were distributed among the poor. The basement at the home of the Scovills is being made into a recrea tion center for the boys and girls of the county. FARM AGENT IS IMAYORPREPARES BUSY AT WORK ANNUAL MESSAGE Committees From Varous Section! of County to Work Out Year’s Program Farm Agent Langley has entered actively into the task of reconstruct ing agriculture in Baldwin county and assisting the farmer? in working out their program this year. After spending practically the en tire month of December getting ac quainted. Agent Langley has defin itely ftarted on his year’s work. He has conferred with furmers regard ing their programs and is trying to assist them in the solution of their problems. He stated that farmers from each section of the county will gather at an early date and formulate a defi nite objective for the year. He stated that it was his hopes that ti. ariners will be brought closer together in this way and that their problems could be j worked out in a co-operative and helpful manner. He believe^ that the cow, hog, and lien, plan i» n K"od M>und farminc policy. He state, that he will try to bring into the county mun bred stock. Co-operative markets will 1. lished, the will hi Council Grants License to Pool Room. Elect Officers for Year At Meeting Monday Mayor M. E. Pennington is busy preparing hiR annual message to be read before the council at a special mcqjing in the new year of the city ed this week following the first meeting i nthe new year of the city father? on last Monday. The officers nominated at the meeting in December and announced last week were elected. The same officers retain their posts. The council reduced the license of a pool room from $1,000 to $500.00 and granted a license to E. D. Taylor who has opened the par lor in the building formerly occu pied by the Singer Sewing Machine Co. The vote in the council was: for the reducation: Aldermen Home, King and Smith; against, Aldermen Andrews and Stembridge. Several people appeared before the council r«ted the reduction in the license fee. An ordinance governing the opera- pure j tion of pool rooms was passed. The new law prohibits women and min- stab-' ors from enterting the room, pro- d, and his efforts vides for regular police inspection, a great measure prevent.; obstruction of view through ASBURY FARR Funeral services for Asbury Farr, n of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Farr, »re held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church and the last sad rites were said for one of Millcdge- ville’s most popular young men who his death on last Sunday after noon when tho automobile in which fas riding with two companions crashed into by a hit and run driver on the road to Atlanta. Hundreds of grief stricken friends nnd relatives gathered at the Metho dist church and paid their final tri- Lute. Rev. Frank Quillian, pastor of the church, read the services of hi? church and commended the life and character of this young man. A flower decked altar, the silent testimonial of love from hundreds of friends, formed a back ground for the gray casket in which rested the remains of a life that had been quickly and unexpectedly ended. During the services Maj. Godfrey Osterman played a violin solo, Mrs. v .dgar Long sang a favorite song of the deceased young man anti* Rosser Smith, a member of the Emory Uni versity Glee Club which also had As bury Farr as one of its members, sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” The members of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity of Emory, and a squad of G. M. C. cadets formed an orary escort. The pull-bearers ’ fraternity brothers and members of the Emory Glee Club. They w John Candler, Charles Cox, Herbert Hitch, Floyd Brown, George Monk, Floyd Wynn. Mr. Quillian paid tribute to the iu“ of Asbury Farr us it had been (Continued on back page) A program filled with activities for the good of Millcdgeville and Baldwin county, with good roads and help to farmers the major objectives, has been adopted by the Kiwants club, President E. H. Scott 1 as an nounced. In giving out the plans for the year Dr. Scott asked the co-opera tion of business and professional men as well as others interested in • the development of the city and ■ county. He pointed out the fact [thnt individual effort can do little co-operative endeavor can ac complish many worth while things. President Scott stated that tho club would try and make a contact with tho cities on the route to Au gusta and on the road from Athens through this city to Dublin, and with their co-operation ,to try and get route? paved. He declared that the club would work with the county commissioners to bring about the all weather construction of these* roads. The Kiwanis believe that the most important matter confronting the business men of Milledgeville is that of securing hard surfaced roads lead ing to the south and east of the city. It was shown that much busi- could l.e brought here If these roads were permanently improved. program calls for jthe co operation of the club with the farm agent and the farmers in working out the'r prog. im. it declares for diversified farming and the cow. hog, and hen program. An effort will bo made to assist in the development of markets and to put on co-operative *ale for the purpose of disposing of surplus farm products. It is the hope of the Kiwanis club that a cream station can be established .here. The dub also declared tfW? .•ff’jrt would be made to induce the people here to use more Baldwin raised produce. Dr. Scott urged business men of the city to join the club in this pro gram. He stated that the business men must become awakened to the opportunities and join to help in tak ing advantage of these opportuni ties. MARION ALLEN GOES TO ATLANTA AMERICAN LEGION AUX1LUARY HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY Subject of Home of Mrs. Villyard The first meeting of the new year of the Amreican Legion Auxilliary was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Grady Villyard and a most interesting program was given. Legislation was the subject of the program that was in charge of Mrs. C. B. McCullar, chairman of the legislative committee. Mrs. McCul lar told of legislation that had been enacted and bills that were before congress. Mrs. T. A. Reese also spoke on the program telling of the debt we owe the American soldiers. At the conclusion of the meeting,. Mrs. Villyard served a delicious sal ad course. contnetinc the farmer, with a the window; market for their produce. Chicken pool *" m!c, 'nnd hoi- soles will 'ol,o be sponsored when a sufficient number have been raised to warrent aueh procedure. MESSRS. GEORGE AND FRANK DAVIS TO MANAGE STORE of Mr. M. F. «r Operation < H.. Been A id requires that the oom be on the ground floor and building fronting u public street. A report from the city treasurer, Mr. R. T. Baisden, {howed that more than thirty-five thousand dollars was still due the city in taxes. G. S. C. W. JOURNALISM STUDENTS TO EDIT PAPER I Young Udi | The Unid •Re. Messrs. George and Frank Davis, J T), e members of the Journalism sons of the late Mr. M. F. Davis, will class of the Georgia S ate College take over tK management of the | for Women Davis Dry Goods Co., .t ha* been announced. ! Mies Norma Dunnaway, of Amer- The Messrs Davis have been as- j j cugi |, nt been named Editor-in-chief sociated with tbelr father for a and with a rapab'e gioup of number nf yenr, «.d are experienced W. »hc will father the in the business. They stated that the same policies upon which the ERS MEETINGS The stockholders of the Merchant' of the editing of The Union-Record- & Farmers Bank will meet Friday, next week. Baldwin Connty Solon Attending Extra Session of the Georgia Legislature Col. Marion Allen left Monday for Atlanta to he present when the ex tra session of the Georgia legislature convened at the call of Governor L. G. Hardman on Tuesday morning. Col. Allen had not committed him self to a plan for the relief c* the state debt, but declared that he would work for the interest ol the institu tions here nnd give his thought to tho:e bills which will mean for the best interest of Georgia. In the call Governor Hardeman specified that funds must be raised for the payment of the educational institutions and the MiHedgevlle State Hospital. Col. All' one of the leading figur ing legislation. M'VILLE BANK NAMES OFFICERS Three New Directors Added to Board at Annual Meetioi of Stockholder, Wednesday ?-elect- AII present officers were cd and three new members were added to the Board of Directors of Milledgeville Banking Company meeting of the stockholder, of the company Wednesday afternoon the offices of the bank. Mr. Miller S. Bell, president of the hank, submitted the statement of the bank for tht work of the year 1930, which 'was pronounced the best and most profitable in She his tory of the million dollar bank and a rising vote of thanks was tendered ianagement for the splendid showing made. The bank has paid eighty-seven consecutive dividends and for a good many years has pa : d the stockhold- nually sixteen per cent divi dends. An eight per cent semi-an nual dividend wa* paid the stock holders on the 20th of last Decem- will be ber and a large amount was carried i fram- over to undivided profits account. After the report was read and favorably commented upon, the BANKS TO HOLD STOCKHOLD-1 stockholders then elected the officers , write t ! the editorials and features and as- i writing the advertisements for Ithe papi company has been operated upon will j prof. W. T. Wynn, head of the de be adhered to and that there will bejrartment. stated that the young no char*™ in any of the pr rangements. looking forward to the am! director? of the bank. Mr. Miller S. Bel’, who has teen with the ba k over forty-one years, was unamious- ly re-ehcled president. Mr. E. E. January 9th in the offices of the j Bell, who has served a long number bank and will receive report* and of years as a director of Lhe bank, name officers and directors. was re-elected vice-president. In ad- The First National Bank stock-. dition to re-electing Messrs. D. W. holders will meet on Tuesday, Jan- Brown Frank E. Bone, E. E. Bass, uary 13th and transact the annual [ Miller R. Bell, E. E. Bril nnd Miller business of the bank, raming offici- j S. Bell as directors, thr*. als. etc. The Exchange Bank stock- bers were added to the boa-d. They holders will meet on Wednesday, were: Metsrs. Lee N. Jordan Hugh January 14th, to review the year's T. Cline and Lewis Flemister. Theac work and elect officers and dircc-lmon are prominent and successful actually editing the paper, itors.

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Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, January 08, 1931, Image 1