New Primate Murray Leads Episcopal Church Change
Most Reverend Jno Gardner Murray, 68, becomes the Episcopal Church primate after a Maryland bishopric, with conservatism and practical aims to tackle youth, family, divorce, labor, and moral issues. He rose from banking and business to ministry, leading a New Orleans convention vote by 133 prelates.
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New Orleans
Jno. Gardner Murray
Maryland
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Murray
Bishop Murray
Lonaconing
Alabama
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Baltimore
Antucky
Mississippi
Faithful Plains Circuit member dies after illness
Mrs. C. J. Dupree of Concord community passed away October 26 after months of illness. She served Plains Circuit and Concord church, loved worship, flowers, and hospitality. Funeral held October 28 at Concord church with Rev. O L Evans and Rev. W C Glenn officiating. Survived by husband and sister Mrs. Mattie Buchanan. Born January 6, 1870. joined church in 1885.
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Yage
Americas
Erlin
Montezuma
A. W. English
W. T. English
Thomaston
C. J. Dupree
Plains Circuit
Concord Church
O. L. Evans
W. C. Glenn
Atlanta
Claud Daniel
H. H. Ve
Concord Cem
Mattie Buchanan
Dupree
John Powell
Methodist Church
Ancient Venus Found in Vienna Cavern
An estimated 50,000 year old Venus figurine was found near Pollau in the Mammoth caverns. The six inch high piece of fine sandstone represents the ideal female figure of the Old Stone Age, highlighting craftsmanship of that era.
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Vienna
Pollau
Real Thing Remedy Claims Kidney Stone Relief
A testimonial praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after five years of stomach trouble described as gall stone colic. The ad asserts the medicine removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists.
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Mayr
Sea monster 800 pound fish caught off Cornwall coast
Cornwall England sea monster nearly 12 feet long and weighing 800 pounds was captured by local fishers. Officials believe the catch belongs to the giant ray family, marking a remarkable marine discovery near the coast.
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Cornwall
Eng
Women's and Children's Coats and Accessories Sale
The Standard advertises a sale on women's fine coats at 19.75 and children's coats at 4.95 in wool polar cloth and velours, with sizes available. Also features 39c hose, 13 1 2c silk stockings, and Axminster rugs from 2.98 with limited quantities and two per buyer.
Salem Notes And Socials From Salem Community
Salem residents express concern for Rev. A G Brewton who is ill at home. A Halloween party at the school house was enjoyed by attendees. Mr and Mrs G B Braswell hosted guests Sunday including Mr and Mrs J C Williams. Mr and Mrs W L McNeal welcomed Mrs C R Morgan and children. A number of Salem people shopped in Americus Saturday.
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A. G. Brewton
Hallowe’en
G. B. Braswell
J. C. Williams
W. L. McNeal
C. R. Morgan
Salem
Americus
Englishville Residents Visit Sister in Oglethorpe Area
Miss Jewel Johnnie Walker and Olia Maude Mathis, of near Oglethorpe, spent Wednesday with their sister, Mrs. Russell English. Mr. and Mrs. S B Duke, Mr. and Mrs. J A Duke and children attended the Missionary Baptist association at Rehoboth near Ameri.
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Miss Jewel
Johnnie Walker
Olia Maude Mathis
Local Visit Highlights and School Holiday in Seville
Mrs J A Duke and children with Miss Julia Duke hosted in Seville on Wednesday. Friday marked a school holiday allowing teacher Susy Greer to attend a Macon fair. Several locals including the Dukes and Holloways visited Pleasant Hill and nearby towns while others hosted and traveled, with health updates on Val Kleckley.
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S. B. Duke
J. A. Duke
Julia Duke
G. L.rutland
Seville
Susiy Greer
Macon
Ruby
Mary Shealey
Willie Ruth English
Val Kleckley
the Plains Hospital
Hattie
Viola Duke
Chester
Vernon Duke
Pleasant Hill
Leo Grantham
Lacrosse
Ruby Belle
Ellaville
L. Holloway
Willis Holloway
Willie
Bumphead
Harrold Justice
Mack English
Oglethorpe
Frank R. East
Labeling Live Wales to Track Whale Migration
Live Wales are tagged to study migratory patterns by placing a label in a bottle attached to a barb. The device is fired at the whale and penetrates its protective covering to secure the marker.
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London
Wales
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Episcopal Church
John Gardner Murray
Plains Methodist Circuit
Walker’s
H. S. Walker & CO
Smith
Axminster
the Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth Street
Bank
of Commerce
Americus, GA
Englishville
Will
Harris Grocery the Home OF Quality
Coats
Price
Churchwell
Lamar Street
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