Noted Speakers Announced for S. S. Convention
Rome Ga May 20 The program for the state Sunday school convention June 10 11 12 includes a dinner conference for superintendents and pastors a supper conference for county officers sessions for workers in Children Young People and Adult divisions separate conferences from June 11 to 22 and locations for teachers and officers. Prominent out of state speakers Marion Lawrence J R Marcum M A Honline Harry Denman and music by Robert Coleman and DeLos L Hill. All Sunday schools are to elect three delegates plus pastor and superintendent with a dollar registration and lodging plus meals arranged.
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Rome
First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
Marion Lawrence
Chicago
International Sunday School Association
M. A. Honline
Dayton
Ohio
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
J. R. Marcum
Huntington
W. Va
America
Young Peoples
Harry Denman
Birmingham
Ala
Young People's
Birmingham Sunday School Association
Robert H.coleman
Dallas
Texas
DeLos L. Hill
North Avenue Presbyterian Sunday School
Atlanta
Partnerships Must File for Income Tax
A. O. Blalock, internal revenue collector for Georgia, urges partnerships to file Form 1065 by June 15. While partnerships themselves are not taxed, returns are required. Individuals or organizations paying $1000 or more in 1918 must request and file forms 1096 and 1099 directly with the commissioner of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C.
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Times-Recorder
Blalock
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Saya
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Treasure cave found behind Atlanta man’s house
Atlanta May 20. Officers seized a cavern behind M G T Henning’s home at 210 West Fair streets after a Buick delivered 100 gallons of whisky. Henning and a helper named Hugh Jones are in custody. the car’s proceeds will be split two thirds to the state and one third to the detectives.
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Atlanta
West Fair Streets
M. G. T. Henning
Henning
Hennings
Hugh Jones
82d Men to Leave in Squads of 600 at Camp Gordon
The War Department plans demobilizing about 6,000 men of the Eighty Second division at Camp Gordon in detachments of 600 each. The first detachment is expected to arrive early next week. Many troops have already returned from overseas and are detained at Camp Upton, New York. Many Southerners are included in the division.
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Atlanta
War Department
Camp Gordon
82Nd
Camp Upton
New York
Bank book theft ruling cements owner liability in Macon
In Macon on May 20 Judge H A Mathis ruled that a lost or stolen bank book invalidates the bank's liability when an impostor withdraws funds, a decision affirmed by the Court of Appeals. Mary Wilson claimed someone forged her name to take 400 dollars from the Citizens and Southern Bank.
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Macon
H. A. Mathis
Bibb County Court
Mary Wilson
Citizens and Southern Bank of
Court of Appeals
Stella Abbott Denied Retrial in Husband Murder Case
Stella Abbott, convicted of murdering City Fireman Johnny Abbott, has been denied a new trial by Judge Humphries after lengthy arguments. Attorneys will not appeal to higher court. $5,000 bond for Abbott’s liberty remains in place.
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Atay
Stella Abbott
Johnny Abbott
Humphries
Court of Appeals
Georgia Man Had Quite A Siege
Georgia man J H Martin of Mount Vernon describes a severe siege illness with stomach trouble. After hospital care and persistent worry, he began taking Ziron iron tonic and experienced notable improvement in strength, nerves, and appetite as his health improved.
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Georgia
J. H. Martin
Mount Ver Gays
Nana
Barn and Contents Burn at Reese Sims Farm
LESLIP May 10 The barn on Reese Sims farm burned early today destroying storage of farm supplies and feed. Estimated loss about 1500 dollars with 500 dollars insured. The galvanized iron structure stood alone with no other buildings nearby and whether any person was in it since Saturday remains a mystery.
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Leslip
Reese Sims
Negro Thief Caught After Cow Theft Near Andersonville
A tenant on Paul Eastern's farm near Andersonville failed to trail the rope, leading to a cow theft arrest. Frank Moore, a persistent suspect, attempted to sell the cow to livestock buyer L. A. Morgan. Morgan and City Marshal Pouncey intervened. Moore was captured with a pistol and jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Paul Eastern
Andersonville
L. A. Morgan
Frank Moore
Mr. Morgan
20,000 More Troops Sailing for America
Brest dispatch reports more than 20,000 U S troops aboard steamers Rotterdam Finland Mobile and New Jersey sailing for the United States completing the embarkation of the Eightieth division and starting the Thirty-Sixth Western troops. Also notes export of English hats to Brazil with feather ornaments stripped for exporting to buyers.
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Brest
Associated Press
Rotterdam
Finland
Mobile
New Jersey
United States
Aad
Stroopa
Brazil
Indiana
How the Months Were Named and Their Origins
The names of the twelve months derive from various sources. January honors Janus, February stems from Februa purification rites, March from Mars, April linked to aperire open or a seasonal term, May to Maia goddess of growth, June to Junius, July to Julius Caesar, and August to Augustus. The remaining months reflect numbers: September from septem seven, October from octo eight, November from novem nine, and December from decem ten, illustrating a mix of myth, ruler names, and numeric roots.
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Janus
Mars
Junius
Julius
Augustus
Commander Van Dyke Dies After Illness at 88
Representative Carl Van Dyke of Minnesota, commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans, died at a Washington hospital this morning at age 38. A Democrat, he was serving his third term in Congress.
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Washington
Associated Press
Carl van Dyke
Minnesota
United Spanish War Veterans
Congress
How to Stop Melon Stem Rot Poster Guide
A colored poster at the Central of Georgia station, issued by the Department of Agriculture, advises treating watermelon stems to stop stem-end rot. Packers should affix melons with stems outward, a helper trims stems and applies disinfectant paste made from common starch with bluestone. or use prepared powder. Detailed directions available in farmers bulletin 831 from Washington.
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Anderson
Central of Georgia
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Washington
Savannah Plans Municipal Wharves Development
Savannah May 20 the city has optioned 1600 acres of Deathford tract east of town with 2500 feet river frontage to build a municipally owned terminal and wharves. The project, costing about 200000, would be funded by a city bond issue if approved. The plan mirrors large Pacific coast municipal wharves and includes extensive back property for industrial sites.
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Savannah
Deathford
Pacific Coast
Pershing Expected to Stay Until German Sign Peace
London May 20 The proposed visit of General Pershing to England was postponed. Officials indicate staying near the Rhine is prudent until Germany signs the peace treaty, delaying his travel plans.
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London
Associated Press
General Pershing
England
Daily Thought on Observation and Health
A concise reflection attributed to Bacon notes that a man’s own observations of what brings him benefit and harm serve as the best medicine to keep his health and well being sound.
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Bacon
Probe to Examine Franchises in Atlanta Power Lines
In Atlanta on May 20 Jas L Mayson city attorney and citizen's committee representative will lead a probe into the franchises under which the Georgia Railway and Power Company and its affiliates operate. The inquiry follows ordinance and railways committee recommendations and Mayor James L Key's two messages alleging franchise overreach by the Power Company and the Atlanta Gas Light Company. A special delegation was appointed to assist the investigation.
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Atlanta
Georgia Railway & Power Company
Jas. L. Mayson
Ciizen
James L. Key
Power Company
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Georgia Lumber Ships to Hawaii for U S Station
Atlanta May 20 A report from Georgia lumber dealers and sawmill owners says more ships will load lumber at port terminals for Honolulu under a large government project. Fortifications expand at Diamond Head and surrounding points as Navy and Army coordinate to strengthen Hawaii as a U S outpost.
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Atlanta
Honolulu
Diamond Head
Navy
Hawaii
Uncle Sam
Congress
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Community Plate
Thos. S. Bell
J. G. Holst
Allison Building
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Sindy Bonds
Georgia Lumber
U.S
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