South Georgia Power to run Americus plants new lines to Smithville
L L Ferree, president of South Georgia Public Service, announced Americus Lighting properties were acquired and will be operated for Americus electric energy. Transmission lines from Albany to Americus are nearly complete to Smithville with rights of way secured. two landowners block easements, prompting imminent condemnation. Hydro electric delivery will delay two weeks or more, while gas works will continue to operate for convenience with R P Ewing as superintendent. In Sofia, police raids over the country resulted in 200 plus arrests of alleged anarchists, with clashes causing fatalities and wounded officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Ferree
South Georgia Public Service Company
Americus
Americus Lighting Company
Ferree
Albany
Smithville
Americas
South Georgia Public Services Company
Wll
New Power Company
Americus Gas Works
Americus Gas
R. P .Ewing
Sumter County Leads Georgia in Cotton Production 1922 23
Sumter county led Georgia in cotton production for 1922 23 with 22 542 bales, up from 13 143 in 1921 22. Terrell 21 54 percent of bales, Carroll 17 928, Randolph 16 110, DeKalb up 1 045. state total 9 735 874 bales versus 822 621 last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Georgia
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Terrell County
Carroll County
Randolph County
DeKalb County
U S Ship Operators to Scrap Obsolete Ships
Washington March 28 United States Ship Operators association was the second of organizations representing interests identified with the American merchant marine to respond to the shipping board s request for cooperation formulating a policy recommended today by the board to scrap all unserviceable tonnage or sell good tonnage to American operations and strictly avoid tonnage from aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Ship Operators’ Association
Shipping Board
Ruch Completion of Polo Grounds in Savannah
Savannah March 28. Giants president Charles A Shoneham disclosed ongoing Polo Grounds renovations after return from Cuba. The project will not finish by the home opener April 26 versus the Boston Braves, but seaway seating for about 45 000 will be available. Final capacity will reach 54 000 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Polo Grounds
Charles A. Shoneham
Giants
Cuba
Shoneham
Boston Braves
Mrs Gaye and Billy Cage Visit Giddings in Atlanta
Mrs. W.¢. Gaye and Billy Cage departed yesterday for a several day visit to her parents Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Giddings in Atlanta.
Polish church head's death sentence halted by Russia
Warsaw reports through Soviet minister that the Russian government will not carry out the death sentence of Archbishop Lee Pliak, head of the Roman Catholic church in Russia, at least for now. The issue will be addressed in diplomatic negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Associated Press
Lee Pliak
Russia
Spanish War Veterans Seek to Save Olympia Ship
Spanish War Veterans plan a Washington petition to keep the Olympia from scrapping. They would refit the flagship of Manila Bay as a memorial to Admiral Dewey and the crew, but the rusting Olympia lies rotting in Philadelphia navy yard lagoon and could sink with a single modern hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periladelphia
Association of
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Georgia Florida ball league being organized
Tallahassee Fla March 28 Three Georgia cities Thomasville Valdosta and Quitman are in plans to form a baseball league extending from Lake City to Quincy Fla A Perry Fla based organizer J H Scales and a local Chamber of Commerce committee will meet to discuss feasibility A six club league with daily games is favored by local fans though no format or start date is announced yet
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Tallahassee
Fla
Georgia
Thomasville
Valdosta
Quitman
Lake City
Quincy
J. H. Scales
Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Scales
Florida
Cantaloupe Growers Replant After Cold Nip At Valdosta
Valdosta March 28 A number of cantaloupe growers began Monday plowing up more fields as vines nipped by the recent cold continue to die in spots rather than everywhere Growers watch fields and replant while time remains This replanting causes a small delay but preserves an even start across cantaloupe regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Andersonville Votes District School Bonds
Andersonville March 28 second district votes ten thousand dollars in school bonds to build a new school house with only one vote against the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Hog Sale Planned Near Seaboard Station
Dawson reports a cooperative Livestock Marketing Association sale set for next Tuesday March 29 near the Seaboard Air Line Railway station. O. O. Watson, Webster county farm demonstrator, will assist in stock grading, with Hugh Whelchel of the State Marketing Bureau invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association
Seaboard Air Line
Raiway Station
Marc
O. Watson
Webster County
Hugh Whelchel
State Marketing Bureau
Delegates Named For Baraca Philathea Convention
Albany March 28 Rev. W. I. Delph and H. D. Bell were elected by the Methodist Baraca class to represent the group at the State Baraca Philathea convention in Augusta on April 24 25 and 26 at yesterday mornings weekly meeting. The convention this year promises to be one of the largest the organization has ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W. I. Delph
H. D. Bell
Augusta
Georgia Plow Lands Getting Cheaper
Atlanta March 28 The average price of plow lands in Georgia has fallen to 26 per acre from 66.53 in 1923 and 69.89 in 1922 a three year drop of 26 percent nationwide. Iowa shows the largest three year decline while southern states mostly fared better with smaller losses. Alabama Florida Virginia and West Virginia show modest drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Iowa
Alabama
Florida
Virginia
West Virginia
Germany backs international fact finding step in reparations dispute
Washington March 28 A German embassy statement to Secretary Hughes signals support for the American plan for an international fact finding commission as the first move toward resolving the Franco German reparations dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Hughes
Daugherty Questioned in Blackmail Plot
Major Draper M. Daugherty son of the U S Attorney General appeared at District Attorney Pecora's office and was questioned about information he might have regarding blackmail plots involving Dorothy Keenan the slain model used as a decoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Draper M. Daugherty
Daugherty
United States
Pecora
Dorothy Keenan
Chapman and Gray, Escaped Prisoners Re-captured
Gerald Oman and Frank Gray, escapees from the Atlanta federal penitentiary, were captured eight miles away after a posse confronted them along railroad tracks. Chapman sustained three gunshot wounds to the stomach and was taken to Ath ens hospital, while Gray remained unharmed. The pair carried $250 between them and had been armed during the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atre
Gerald Oman
Frank Gray
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Chapman
Gray
Athens Hospital
Building Boom In Waycross With Several Projects On Deck
Waycross sees active building revival with plans for the L. W. Rogers store in the Bunn building and extensive A. C. L. hospital renovations totaling about 10 000 dollars. Harrel and Hood aim to build a new theater on the Bunn block, pending start date, while a Chevrolet agency is planned on Pendleton street and a Standard Oil filling station is to be built at Mary and Tebeau streets across from the Elk's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
L. W. Rogers
Bunn
A. C. L. Hospital
Messrs
Harrel
Hood
Chevrolet Agency
Pendleton Street
Standard Oil Company
Mary and
Tebeau Streets
Elk’s
Free rabies vaccination offered for dogs in Dublin
Dublin reports free vaccination for dogs against rabies, provided owners pay for the vaccine used. Dr. E. J. Ballsley, veterinarian, says one injection immunizes a dog for 12 months and a certification tag is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
E. J. Ballsley
Ballisley
Unification Plan Discussed At Methodist Coalition Meet
In St Louis on March 28 the sub committee on unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South decided to form a general conference to handle major matters under the proposed coalition. Each branch would keep its own territorial conference for lesser church governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Subcommittee On Unification of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Chhurch South
General Conference
Judge Munro Holds Court in Daugherty
In Columbus on March 28 the Harris County Superior Court adjourned term opened with the trial of Milton A. Camp embezzlement case called. Judge W V Custer presides at Hamilton with Solicitor General Walker R Flournoy and C Frank MecLaughlin aiding prosecution. Camp allegedly embezzled bank funds while cashier of Shiloh bank. John C McGee faces bond on a stabbing assault with intent to murder charge. Flournoy does not expect trial this week. Judge Munro will preside over Dougherty county court in Albany in Custer’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harris County Superior Court
Milton A. Camp
W. V. Custer
Hamilton
Walker R. Flournoy
C. Frank MecLaughlin
Custer
Albany
George P. Munro
Shiloh Bank
John C McGee
Homer Irwin
Chipley
Flournoy
Reverend Robert P Kerr Dies in Nashville
Thomasville mourns the death of Rev Robert P Kerr longtime pastor of the Thomasville Presbyterian Church. The telegram announced his death in Nashville Tennessee, noting his wide popularity and many friends beyond his denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Robert P. Kerr
Nashville
Tenn
Kerr
Thomasville Presbyterian Church
Waycross Minister Dead After Long Illness
Rev. Boyd R. Johnson longtime superintendent of schools at Union County Pennsylvania and Methodist Episcopal minister died in a local hospital after more than five weeks of illness. He served as superintendent for over 25 years and was principal of Lewisburg High School for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Boyd R. Johnson
Union County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Pennsylvania
Lewisburg
Boy Dies After Appendicitis Operation in City
Carl C Pollock eight year old son of Mr and Mrs E J Pollock of Pelham Ga route 4 died this morning at 11 o clock at City hospital He was brought here last Friday with an acute attack of appendicitis and operated on Saturday The death occurred during the current week in Thomasville March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Carl C. Pollock
E. J. Pollock
Pelham
Route 4
City Hospital
Boston Couple Wed In March Wedding
Amos Mims and Miss Christine Kelly married Sunday afternoon March 18 at the Baptist church officiated by Rev. Z. B. Barrons. Friends extend wishes for a long and happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomasville
Amos Mims
Christine Kelly
Z. B. Barrons
The
Baptist Church
Dr J H King Freed on $10,000 Bond in Poison Case
Albany March 28 Dr J H King a well known negro physician arrested Saturday on a warrant by his mother in law Hattie Hall charging poisoning his wife was released on bail of $10,000 shortly after arrest. He was held briefly at the sheriff's office while arrangements were made with Judge W W Custer at Bainbridge for bail with several signers including white persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. H. King
Hattie Hall
King
W. W. Custer
Bainbridge
Six Months Required to Investigate Sugar Tariff
Washington March 28. The tariff commission moved to clarify the sugar situation and indicated it would take at least six months for results. President Harding ordered the inquiry to determine if the new tariff law kept sugar prices high for consumers. The commission met today and extended the investigation to include all information requested by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tariff Commission
Harding
Peaches Ready for First Spray in Middle Georgia
Government and state experts urge Hileys to begin spraying peach trees immediately with four pounds of powdered arsenate of lead per 2000 gallons of water plus milk of lime twelve pounds of unslaked lime. If using dust, follow 0-5-95 or 80-5-15 formulas. Elbertas and later varieties should be treated as the bloom progresses to prevent adult curculios, amid hopes for a strong Georgia crop despite recent freezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileys
Middle Georgia
Fort Valley
Elbertas
Hiley
Georgia Belles
Aneedas
Carmen
Middle
Georgia
South
Fine Easter program at First Baptist S S
The First Baptist Sunday school plans an Easter program for next Sunday. The choir led by Mrs. James Lott will perform several selections, and the Sunbeams led by Miss Katherine Sanborn will share a prominent part. Everyone is invited. attendance is urged to reach near 100 percent. Service begins at 9:30 o'clock with an early feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
James Lott
Sunbeams
Katherine Sanborn
Easter Praise Cantata at Central Baptist Church Sunday
Easter worship at Central Baptist Church features the Easter cantata Easter Praise written by Carrie B Adams. Organist Sarah Poole leads the choir in the 11 o clock service time, with the cantata replacing the usual sermon. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Carrie B. Adams
Sarah Poole
Family Row Vacation? Valdosta Disturbance Reported
Charlie Carroll sought a warrant and protection in Valdosta after a night of disorder at his south Valdosta home. He alleged Jim Carroll, his half brother, and others visited and caused significant disturbance, with Sheriff Gornto’s office involved this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Charlie Carroll
Gornto
Carrol
Jim Carroll
Harding declines 10 discuss Daugherty and term statement
St Augustine March 28 AP report says President Harding will not comment on Attorney General Daugherty’s recent statement predicting a 1924 nomi nation and whether the message was opportune. Daugherty arrived from Miami and is due to meet Harding, who has not yet discussed the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Associated Press
Harding
Daugherty
Miami
Washington
Americus Workers Attend Mission Institute
The Missionary Union of Friendship Baptist association held a one day session at Central Baptist church with delegates from area churches. Plans for the year were laid out, a study map prepared, and Mrs L B Lott and Mrs R Maynard led and recorded minutes. Delegates were appointed to attend the missionary institute in Fitzgerald Thursday and Friday, with further members from First and Central Baptist churches expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Union of Friendship Baptist Association
Central Baptist Church
Association
L. B. Lott
Woman's Work
Southwest Georgia Association
Rt. Maynard
Americus
Fitzgerald
Lott
First Baptist Church
Maynard
Wilson Granted Change of Venue in Murder Case
J C Wilson of Wilcox county will be tried in Ben Hill county Superior court at Fitzgerald on April 17 after a court granted a venue change from Wilcox. Wilson, charged with murdering Seville banker R E Sappington in 1920, had two prior trials ending in conviction and mistrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
J .C. Wilson
Wilcox County
R. E. Sappington
Seville
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald
Wilcox
Wilson
D .A. R. Crum
Watermelon growers optimistic in Montezuma area plan
Montezuma March 28. Watermelon growers and local buyers say acreage will be sizable though not as large as usual. Early South Georgia plantings were killed by a freeze, so this year both regions will have melons ripe for market at about the same time. Growers see a strong opportunity for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Middle Georgia
South Georgia
Twiggs Farmers Ship Two Cars of Hogs
Twiggs county reports one car of hogs shipped this week, bringing about forty cars in fourteen months from Jeffersonville and Danville. Hogs fetch around five and a half cents per pound, roughly one thousand dollars per car, with Wilkinson and Bleckley farmers joining Twiggs in using Danville and Jeffersonville as shipping points. D S McGee, Twiggs county agent, has overseen the sales and secured good prices for all hogs marketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Jeffersonville
I Anville
Wilkinson and Bleckley
Twiggs County
Danville
D. S .McGee
Civil Service Exam Announced for Savannah
Savannah March 28 Storer local secretary of the civil service commission announces an examination for stenographer typist and typist positions to be held here April 10 Application blanks may be obtained from Storer at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Storer
Ev Service Commission
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Old Lighting Company
Ewing
Americus Public
Sofia
Sumter
U. S
Chapman and Gray
Athens
Methodist Coalition
Monro
DR. Kerr
Nashville, Tenn
DR. King
Tariff
First Baptist
S. S
Mission Institute
Twiggs Farmers
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