Baptists of Athens Area and Early Georgia Church History
A fragmented historical account describes Baptist churches around Athens with focus on the church near Hart County line, founded in 1796 as a Union church later independent. It notes first pastor John Doss, early deacons, and a stubborn commitment to church discipline and debt-free membership. The piece covers temperance movements, missions support, and a list of notable pastors including Thomas Maxwell and John Moses, highlighting the northeast Georgia Baptist heritage and enduring mission efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glitter Creek
Doves Creek
Sebein
George
Tetmureh
Oridan
SGC
Daves Cheek Church
May
Dr- 3
Iemio Presbytery
Teaebody
John Peeeypanel
Jonn White Aml Thomaxwell
John Doss
Barnabas
S T
Henry Duncin
Daniel Marker
iLayas
Eneuterat
Ettbert County
Etbert County
Hart County
Jan Har
Dallon
Samuel Tyner
Santi
Asa Chandler
Cause of Missions
L Christiane
Thomas 3Ixwell
Daniel White
Jolie Kamblett
Simnel Fier
Min- Srey
Trolly Springe
Mothers Medical Advice Promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A letter from Mrs Lynd of Chicago praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for girls entering puberty. Numerous testimonials describe improvements in energy, health, and school attendance after use.
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Fife
Tony
Lynd
Lydia Eim
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E.pinkham
Gloria Rasunez
9Th Ave
Tampa
Pls
Rev Medicine Co
Lyuz
Diossaleva Tla
Women Organize Churches Across Several Counties in 1894
Women formed and organized church groups in Deuile ranches in Franklin county, Wilsons in Elbert county, PIs and Rehoboth in Elbert county, T8290 and MIN Shoal in Madison/Harmeny, Ib son county, Elbert county in 1894.
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Deuile Ranches
Pranklin Course
Wilsons
Elbert County
Pis
Rehoboth
Elbert
Min Shoal
Madi Hlarmeny
Ibson County
Es56bert
Executive session set for Wednesday
Washington The labor committee closed hearings on the national coal strike and will hold an executive session to consider action on Bland bill and federal measures. Attorney General Daugherty plans to resume federal indictments conference in Indianapolis as cases affect settlement prospects.
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Washington
House Labor Committee
Tui
Mon- Yo
Artion Oan
Daugherty
Theianapolis
Indianapolis
Ven
Subsidy Bill Seen as Key to U S Trade Boost
New York reports the administration ship subsidy bill will expand U S merchant marine by exploiting 50 percent of immigrant traffic. Titled statements by T United States Lines general manager Pe H Rossbottom claim foreign steamship growth stems from immigrant traffic profits, funding new ships and dividends. He urges immigration curbs to ensure Americans share in the traffic profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adninistration
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Pe H. Rossbottom
Rossbottom
Jordan In Macon For R1A.M. Meet
In Macon Georgia Jordan and W C Jordan attended a Grand Lodge gathering of the Rogel Arch Masons of Georgia. The event drew more than 1200 Wall Street men with permits to carry revolvers, prompting questions about investor prospects.
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Jordan
Macon
W. C. Jordan
Rogel Arch Masons of
Georgia
Phe
Wall Street
Veterans urged to return home for work by American Legion official
Blanford MacNider, national director of the American Legion, urges ex service men to go home and seek employment. He says jobless veterans are gathering in urban centers as unemployment worsens and stresses local communities must help place veterans with honest, profitable work among familiar neighbors.
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MacNider
Berhood
Mai Hood
Icebound lanes shift for transatlantic steamship routes
North Atlantic traffic moves 60 miles south of the usual lane due to ice danger, with eastbound ships to Europe altering on Saturday and westbound traffic changing on April 1. Hydrographic offices and London consultants coordinated the shift, noting no iceberg menace yet but maintaining caution as ice conditions evolve.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Strnetioge
Europe
London
de Ubet
Ice Routes Shift Delays and Berg Patrols Near Grand Banks
The Condon Association of Steamship Companies supports a shift to safer southern ice routes 60 miles south of the usual path. The coast guard cutter Tampa patrols Grand Banks while one nearby iceberg has dissolved. The April 12 Titanic disaster still influences decisions as ships extend routes by about 40 miles to reach European ports.
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Banmt
Hydrographic Office
Condon Association of Steamship Companies
North Atlantic
Coast Guard
Tampa
Grand Banks
Innes
Otter
Titanic
Berg
Navy
America
European
Ex-Gov Dorsey Visits Athens During Court Case
Former Georgia governor Hugh M. Dorsey of Atlanta, a friend to Athens, is in town attending a U S Court case before Judge Sibley. He declined comment on state politics, saying he will devote his time to law practice while visiting friends and showing interest in local educational institutions.
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Hugh M. Dorsey
Atlanta
Athens
Sibley
U. S
Dorsey
Hayti Names Luis Borno President in Unanimous Vote
Hayti announces Luis Borno a prominent Haytien attorney and cabinet member has been elected president by unanimous vote succeeding Sudre d Artiguenave whose term ends next month according to the Associated Press report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borno
Hayti Republic
Haytien
Republic of Hayti
Associated Press
Luis Borno
sSudre d’Artiguenave
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Gladys Ave
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Ferar
Tiller, Tite
BROS
Broad Street
Labor Committee
Baum
Deoiacheety
T 3
American Legion
McNair
Tiacerr & Myers TorAcco Co
Americas
Grand Opera
Atlanta, GA
Seaboard
Fred Geissler
White House
Has Ompany
Lan Anu
Boston
Dwinellwright
Ciicase
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