CAMP MEETING REVIVAL SHAPES EARLY LEXINGTON LIFE
The article recounts early Lexington religious revivals led by itinerant preachers, including a large camp meeting drawing over ten thousand attendees. It notes the spread of Baptist and Methodist influences, the rise of Sabbath schools and Bible societies, and the impact on education and local churches amid epidemics and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Jack
Organ Baptist
Elgio Ia
University At
Athens
Doctor Church
Georgia Governor urges end to farm marketing clash
Governor Thomas W Hardwick urged harmony between Georgia Department of Agriculture and the State College of Agriculture at a Georgia Marketing conference. He stressed farmers must market with intelligence and uniform packaging. Dr L G Hardman and George O Gatling spoke on cooperative marketing and producer relations as the conference enters its third day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia Marketing
State Department of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
The
State Board of Agriculture
Dallas
Boorie
United States
Mr. Hardwick
Hardwick
George O. Gatling
United States Department of Agriculture
Lloyd 8. Tenny
Georgia
John N. Holder
Georgia Highway Commission
Georgia Marketing Conference
W. C. Laxseter
Birmingham
Ala
Progressive Farmer
Funeral Services for Mr Joseph Warner Today
Funeral services for 67 year old Joseph Warner who died early Tuesday will be held at his Pulaski street residence at 10 a m Wednesday. Rabbi Marcuson of the Synagogue will conduct with interment in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers include M G Michael Aaron Cohen Felix Phillips Arthur Flaiau Lee Morris Funkenstein and Bernatein Bros Funeral Directors in charge. Warner a native of Poland Germany resided in Athans six years and ran a leading grocery store manufacturing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Warner
Pulaski Street
Rabbi Marcuson
Oconee
Messrs
M. G. Michael
Aaron Cohen
Felix Phillips
Arthur Flaiau
Lee Morris
Funkenstein
Bernatein Bros
Warner
Mansion Lease Bid Up Ten Percent As Commission Moves
Atlanta GA special details of a mansion lease contract drawn by Attorney General Napier were reviewed by Ben Massell whose bid was accepted by a leasing commission subcommittee. Massell’s bid totaled 1 630 000 to the state with 26 000 annually for ten years rising to 43 600 in later decades. He denied plans for a theater on the mansion site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Napier
Ben J. Masseil
Leasing Commission
Massell
Attorney General
Hardwick
Mussell
Sweal
Debate on Soldiers' Bonus Moves Through Congress
The Banner-Herald summarizes broad public debate over the Soldiers' Bonus Bill now before Congress. It outlines proposed options including cash pay, an insurance endowment, vocational training, and land settlement. It notes costs, projected distribution, and differing views within the American Legion and general public, urging balanced consideration and factual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner-Herald
Washington
Athens
Clar County
Ean Legion
American Legion
National Executive Committee
The
Congress
Privat
Mr Thomas W Walls Dies While Visiting Gainesville
Athens veteran Thomas W Walls aged 7 died suddenly Tuesday at 6 a m while visiting his son W W Walls in Gainesville. Funeral at Benna Vista church Wednesday at 1 p m conducted by Rev J P Cooper. Bernstein Bros in charge. Body to be brought to Athens at 11 20 a m. Native of Putnam county he lived in Athens 50 years. Survived by son W W Walls of Gainesville. two daughters Mrs Ella Tolbert Athens and Mrs Lizzie Damrons Centur. a sister and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Wails
Athens
W. W. Walls
Gainesville
Benna Vista Church
J. P. Cooper
Bernstein Bros
Southern Railway
Walls
Putnam County
Ella
Tolbert
Lizzie Damrons
Centur
Washington Girl Found in Chattanooga After Disappearance
Dorothy Bates a 16 year old girl from Washington DC who vanished in January was located in Chattanooga Tennessee. Local detectives arrested Roy Arnold 35 an automobile accessory dealer in Washington on a white slavery charge leading to her detention by police. She admitted her identity and said she loved Arnold and trusted him.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Dorothy Bates
Washington
D. C
Chattnooga
Roy EB. Arnold
Arnold
Kiler on Trial in New York for Police Murders
In New York Luther Boddy a Black man known as Kiler stands trial in the criminal branch of the supreme court on charges of murdering two police detectives on January 5 The case opens with testimony about a photograph alleged to be found in an officer Buckley s pocket suggesting Boddy fired on Buckley and Detective Miller after the arrests Snow at Anderson notes begin to fade the first new day of the trial
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New York
Luther Boddy
Supreme Court
Boddy
Francis J. M. Buckley
Roddy
Buckley
William Miller
Woman Beside Husband in Jail as Boarder
Mrs. Sam H. Padgett wife of a defendant in the Aiken bank swindle was allowed by Sheriff Howard to re-enter the jail as a boarder on Tuesday. She sought proximity to her husband who is jailed with J C Westberry and Melton Lyles in default of bond.
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Aiken
8. C
Sam H. Padgett
Aiken Bank
Howard
J. C. Westberry
Melton Lyles
Fire destroys post office and warehouse in Winterville
An early evening blaze in Winterville gutted the barber shop post office and Pittard Warehouse along with the Winter & Dawson store. The Office of Dr. F. W. Coile building was the only structure left intact. Athens firemen, led by Chief McDorman, halted further spread with chemical apparatus, preventing a larger conflagration. Estimated loss about $5,000, with insurance likely covering part.
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Winterville
Winter
Dawson
Pittard
Winter & Dawson
McDorman
Athens Fire Department
Sevje
Bogart
Athens
Platonic Love of A Cause of His Being Killed
NEW YORK The platonic love of a burglar for a married woman was cited as the motive for the slaying of George Corcoran by William Grubb in a first degree murder case. Mrs Mary Agnes Grubb testified Corcoran had visited her with gifts of silk stockings gloves and finery taken in his prowling. She said Grubb surprised the burglar at their home and shot him dead. She admitted Corcoran sought warmer affection but their relation was not romantic.
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New York
Wiliam Grubb
Mary Agnes Grubb
George Corcoran
Grubb
Corcoran
Hier
Plantant
Bandits Rob Nash Tailoring Office Attaches At Revolver Point
Two bandits robbed Nash Tailoring Company office attaches at gunpoint on Tuesday. They secured the payroll amount and fled, with police investigating the armed hold up and seeking suspects.
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Bandita
Cincinnati
Nash Tailoring Company
Anniversary Fire Devastates Athens Business Block
Today marks the first anniversary of a downtown fire that destroyed a large portion of the Athens business district, causing nearly three quarters of a million dollars in losses. The blaze began near midnight at the Max Joseph Building and Clayton Street, spread to Broad Street, West Broad, Wall, and Jackson, destroying Michael Bros stores and Citizens Pharmacy, leaving the area heavily rebuilt with new, modern structures. The disaster prompted a dramatic recovery as rebuilt blocks now feature larger, more modern buildings including the Michael Bros firm’s new house. The event is noted on page six.
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Athens
Modip
James
Max Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Broad
West Broad
Wall
Michael Broa
Jackson Street
Citizens Pharmacy
Jas
Thone
Lttle Siens
Ntecors
Danaee
Michael
Michael’ Bros
Genoa Conference May Be Postponed Italian Announce
Italian officials say Genoa talks likely postponed due to Washington armament talks. They warn a Genoa gathering six weeks from now would be useless without U.S. participation and naval arms reductions. U.S. decision on Genoa participation expected by week’s end at the White House.
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Genoa
Washington
United States
Necirion
Ated Tugeday
Georgia Welfare conference session features Dr. Devine
The Georgia Welfare conference on its second day heard Dr Edward T Devine of New York outline Americas duty toward war torn Europe and the need for new social approaches. Dr Lindeman of North Carolina State College reviewed Europe’s disorganized states and urged stronger American service. Delegates including Burr Blackburn L B Green and Dr C H Preston discussed juvenile court child welfare crime Feeblemindedness and related topics ahead of an afternoon session and a 1:30 luncheon at the German Hotel for education officials and board members.
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Georgia
Edward T. Devine
New York
Devine
Red Cross
Paris
America
Europe
Amarion
Dr. Devine
E. C. Lind
North Carolina State College
American Country Life Association
Lindeman
Amrica
Ron
Northeast Georgia
Burr Blackburn
State Board of Public Welfare
L. B. Green
Alabama State Department of Child Welfare
C .H. Preston
Medical Colege
Augusta
James H Dily Lard
R. R. Ajurton
James E. Gregg
M. G. Mis
Major Moton
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Gregg
Hampton
Saan
Georman Hotel
General Educational
Jeanes and Slater Boards
Rosenwalt Fund
Phelps- Stokes Foundation
Demonstration in London Highlighted Unemployment Issues
About 2,000 people gathered near Went Norwich court area to protest unemployment and intimidation by lenders. Traffic was disrupted for several hours as police cleared the scene and crowd actions were restrained by officers.
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London
Raesdhay
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Lexington
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Diesseipline
Ham
Teureta
Fielding Dithird
Lorenzo Downan
Yaloriel
Ogtesthorme
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Bethany
Moor iv
Jack Lumpkin
Neorse Maschal
Whitney
Tio
Russ
Greene
Sims
George Paschal
Shoals
Greene County
Myty
Bowling Green
Tore
Ferdinand
Henman
Haruwiga
Apeal
Soule
W. C. Lasseter
Jos. Warner
WSSEL
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Clarke
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McCumber
California
McAdoo
Liberty Honda
MM. T.W. Walls
Buna Vista Church
Nooga
Kiler
Snow
Anderson Anderson
Fale
F. W. Coile
Michael Bros. Handsome Stores
U. S
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NSIC
J. E. Hayes
Andrew J. Cobb
M G. Michaels
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