Convention Opens With High School Work Plans
The convention opened shortly after 10 oclock Tuesday at the First Methodist church on Poarhiree street and charter place. President Tnllinons addltosees of the bin provenent of sehard erounds ted sehool-tintl and Welfoundal Deis for corn linesa to cehool environ meat Paves. Klaxon, Knoxville, Teo, pres ident of the association, will discuss high school work. The convention will remain through December 31 with programs covering Ju ca Hon and negro education and public sessions agenda.
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Birst
Poarhiree Street
Charter Place
Claxton
Knoxville
Teo
Wall
Wisserine
Mrs. McRaney's Experience with Foley's Kidney Remedy
A damaged testimonial from Mrs. McRaney of Prentiss describes months of bed illness and two physicians without relief until Foley's Kidney Remedy was taken. She credits two bottles with a complete recovery and urges suffering women to try the remedy, noting it was sold by all druggists.
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McRaney
M. yicRaney
Prentiss
Miss
Finney
Foley
Washington educators hold Spokane convention program
Spokane, Dec 20. Members of the Washington Educational Association begin a convention in Spokane with a reception for visitors and detailed planning. Tonight the Masonic Temple hosts a public reception. Scheduled speakers include Seaurman Cornell, Sleson Washington, Miss Ida Bender Buffalo, and A C McMurry Illinois. Superintendent A H W Yoder of Tacoma presides and will give tomorrow morning's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington Educationalssion of
Spokae
Masonic Temple
Tnelade
Seaurman
Cornell Universiy
Dre EK. O. Sleson
University of Washington
Ida Bender
Buffalo
N.Y
Dro Che AL McMurry
Ilinois Normal School
A. H W. Yoder
Tacoma
Marked For Death and Cures by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Bae Kentucky recalls a graveyard cough that threatened her lungs. After using Dr King’s New Discovery her weight increased by 68 pounds and her health fully restored. The medicine is touted as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and is sold with a guarantee at local drug stores with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Oklahoma Pedagogues Convene in Shawnee
Oklahoma teachers from Shawnee gather for the second annual state convention to be held over three days. Governor Haskell and officials like State Superintendent Cameron will address the meeting, with talks by Guthrie principal C H Roberts Ardmore president Charles Evans and Central Normal School president McLaughlin, among others.
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Shawnee
Okla
Lee
Oklahoma
Haskell
Cameron
C. H. Roberts
Guthrie
Charles Evans
Ardmore
McLaughlin
Central Normal School
Athens Baptist Church Hosts Ecumenical Music Tour
The Athens Baptist church and various denominations present a joint music tour led by Rev. B L Po EV, with Rev. Troy Beatty and Rev. M L Troutman among others. The event features performances of sacred works including Sing O Heavens and Welcome from other denominations, celebrating interdenominational unity.
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Opalian
Troy Beatty
Peeatytocian
BL Hill
M. L. Troutman
GFP
Stephensouw
Muste
Ruby
Millard
A. Jen Authem
C. Compton
Athens Baptist Church
Death of Mrs. Nathaniel Hammond at Atlanta home
Avanti Ga Dec 2 8 The death of Mrs Nathaniel Hammond yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gilbert 724 Piedmont avenue. Widow of the late Nathaniel J Hammond she was mother of Theodore Hammond and others. Cause pneumonia with Christmas eye complications, collapsed after a sinking spell and died at 2 30 yesterday afternoon after a brief illness.
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Avanti
Nathaniel. Hammond
James Gilbert
Piedmont Avenue
Thaniel J. Hammond
Theodore Hammond
Dan &. Harris
David H. Bailey
Griffin
Julia
Laura
Natalie Hammond
J.D. Turner
Hammond
Last Civil War Veteran Predicted to Die in 1950
Chicago reporter quotes post commander G F Bassert predicting the last Civil War veteran will die in 1950. He estimates 247 veterans alive in 1990, then 23 in 2000, with the final survivor dying in 1950 as life expectancy declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
G. F. Bassert
Lady in the Touring Car mystery in verse
A verse sketch questions the unseen lady in a touring car, asking if her veil hides pale or flushed skin, dark or fair hair, hopeful or wary eyes behind goggles, and if her figure is sylphlike or like a bale of hay, leaving the rest to imagination.
Masonic Lodge Officers List and Past Master Tribute
W A Capps serves as Worshipful Master with L N Betts as Junior Warden and other officers including Upson Harper Senior Deacon J C Trussell Junior Deacon J R Crane Secretary J S McKie Treasurer John H McKinnon First Steward John Andrews Second Steward C E Underwood Third Steward George Ston Chaplain W B Hosey Tyler Retiring Master Dr H R Palmer received a Past Master's jewel presented by Rev M L Troutman in a brief speech and Palmer replied with gratitude. Master Troy Beatty of Emmanuel Church delivered an address during the session.
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W. A. Capps
Pstounn Outer Ayl Deeds
L. N. Betts
Upson Harper
J.C. Trussell
J. R. Crane
J. S. McKie—Treaster
John H. McKinnon
John Andrews
Srd
George Ston
W. B. Hosey—Tyler
H. R. Palmer
M. L. Troutman
Lodge
Palmer
Lodgy
al Mide
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
May lose leg for Hammond after Christmas shooting near Statham
Tom Hammond, shot in the hip on Christmas day by Silas Thurmond near Statham, may need amputation as the bullet shattered bone. Arthur Flanigan’s breast wound is later found not to be severe. Sol Flanigan is injured in the chin and Tom Holliday in the hand. Thurmond fled but says he will surrender soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hammond
Statham
Silas Thurmond
Hammond
Arthur Flanigan
Sol Flanigan
Tom Holliday
Thurmond
Prominent Capitalist Milton Humes Dies in Huntsville
Captain Milton Humes, noted lawyer and capitalist of Huntsville Alabama, was found dead by his bedroom window. Physicians and the coroner report death by apoplexy after he shattered two panes seeking air. He sustained several cuts but no blood, indicating death upon impact. A testimonial extols Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive relief, with free samples at local druggists.
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Huntsville
Ala
Milton Humes
Horrific Messina Tragedy Wrecks Cities and Destroys Towns
Reports describe a massive disaster as a tidal wave and fire devastate Messina and surrounding towns. Thousands feared dead, with Catania and Reggio severely hit. Rescue efforts continue amid global relief appeals led by Pope and nations. consuls seek fate of American officials in Messina.
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Nettie Annehinae Yestrrday
Strait of
Messina
Reggio
Catania
France
Greatin
Russia
Rome
Ambassador Griscom
Palermo
Arthur S. Cheney
Connecticut
Joseph H. Pierce
Happy wedding bells ring out in Commerce Georgia
In Commerce on Monday at five o'clock at Mrs. Jennie Barber Truitt’s home the marriage of Mrs Louise Truitt to Joseph H Holbrook was solemnized by Rev Robinson of the First Methodist church. The bride, daughter of Mrs Truitt, has been a leading social figure in Commerce, and Holbrook Brothers Hardware, a major local firm, is run by the groom. Guests praised the ceremony and wish the couple well as they begin life together.
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Commerce
Jennie Barber Truitt
Louise Truit
Joseph H. Holbrook
Robinson
First Methodist Church
Miss Truitt
Commerce Society
Holbrook
Holbrook Brothers
North
Georgia
Arnica Salve Heals Cold Sore, Buffalo Man Says
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo New York claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his worst cold sore in two days with a single daily application. Heals all sores and is said to be sold at W J Smith and H R Palmer drug stores for 25 cents.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Beat a Child Charged with Healing a Little One
Aretie James, a colored man, is jailed in Clarke County on a warrant sworn by a negro woman, who claims James beat her child before taking it. James admits he once or twice took the child, saying he regards it as his grandchild. A committal trial is expected in a few days.
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Aretie James
Clarke County
James
Enum
Dia
Shot Peeler Arrested Over Shooting Incident
Olle Peeler, a white youth, was arrested on a warrant from Harrison Edwards, a colored man, alleging Peeler shot Edwards' young son. The incident on Pope Street involved an air gun and a single shoulder wound described as painful but not dangerous. Judge Foster bound Peeler over for trial in the amount of one hundred dollars, and he was released after posting bond.
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Ollie Peeler
Olle Peeler
Harrison Edwards
Peeler
Edwards
Pope Street
Court House
Foster
John Pickren Shoots Self at Home in Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst Georgia December 29 John Pickren a longtime nightwatchman for the Frazier DeFoor Lumber Company shot himself in the head with a 38 caliber pistol while seated by the fireside. He died instantly as his wife spoke with him. He leaves a wife and two children.
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John Pickren
Hazlehurst
Pickren
Frazier DeFoor Lumber Company
Cure for eczema and tetter salve promises relief
For eczema, tetter and salt rheum the intense itching is nearly instantly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co., Warren J. Smith & Bro., E. O. McEvoy, L. P. Canning.
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Chamberlain
David Freeman
Kempt
Nova Scotia
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug.Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning Drug Stores
Orr Drug Co
E. 0. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Fire Devours Building. Man Rescues Few Furnishings
A building nearly collapsed trapping a man who crawled free and saved a small amount of his furniture. A policeman on his beat noticed the blaze from the center of the city, alerted the fire department, but by the time crews arrived the structure was practically destroyed and rescue efforts failed to save it.
Water mains project completed citywide reach
City Engineer Barnett reports the completion of laying new water mains with the final stretch on Nacoochee avenue. Most mains are already in place covering Barber ville, the agricultural hall area off Lumpkin street, the new compress property, Boulevard, and several side streets, expanding supply to many more residents.
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Barnett
Nacoochee Avenue
Barberville
Agricultural Hall
Lumpkin Street
Compress
Result of Prohibition in Alabama State
Birmingham reports revenue figures show a sharp drop in Alabama after prohibition. For 1907 state receipts reached 433 thousand dollars, while 1908 totals fell to about 149 thousand. Whisky revenue declined from 25 thousand in 1906 to 26 thousand in 1907 and 15.9 thousand in 1908.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
J. O. Thompson
New York Poultry Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
The twentieth annual New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock exhibition opens at Madison Square Garden with nearly 10000 songbirds and fowls. The main floor features fancy chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese while platforms hold bantams, pigeons, rabbits and other animals. The foreign bird display is larger than usual this year.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
A Dangerous Operation Promoted by Doctors
An advertisement claims removal of the appendix by a surgeon is dangerous. It touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe alternative that removes constipation headache biliousness and malaria with a quiet effect. Sold for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
City to Begin Laying New Sewer Mains This Spring
Work on the new sewer system begins immediately with material already arriving. The first section will run along Broad street from the old dispensary to Foundry street, followed by a line from the river sire to the western city limits. Completion is expected by next spring, with lateral lines advancing faster and all mains usable by summer.
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Broad Street
Foundry Street
Abutments Completed for Oconee Bridge at Broad Street
Abutments for the new steel bridge over the Oconee at Broad Street are finished with brick cores and stone caps. Steel work awaits after Feb 1 when the supplying company must deliver materials. The bridge will rise five feet higher than the old structure to clear high water.
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Oconee
Broad Street
New Jersey Teachers Convene Fifty Fourth Annual Meeting
Several hundred teachers attend the fifty fourth annual meeting of the New Jersey Sakestar association in Atlantic City. James Bryan of Camden delivers the opening address as president. Miss Mary Louise Arnold of Simmons College and Charles H. Morse of the Massachusetts Commission on Industrial Education also speak. The convention runs three days.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New Jersey Sakestar Association
James
Bryan
Camden
Mary Louise Arnold
Simmons College
Charles H. Morse
Massachusetts Commission On Industrial Education
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Chireh
Tala
Sevipmare
Atlanta
Mar
Truitt-Holbrook
Aleck James
NEW York Poultry
ALT
NEW Jersey Teachers
Ely
Ae Baan
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