Mercer President Not Named After Landrum Refusal
Savannah May 30. The rejection by Dr. W W Landrum of Atlanta to accept Mercer University presidency leaves the Mercer board of trustees at sea. A Macon meeting next Monday will canvas the situation. Dr Landrum informs Rev John D P Jordan in Savannah that he cannot consider the appointment. An unrelated ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claims health benefits.
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Savannah
W. W. Landrum
Atlanta
Mercer University
Board of Trustees
Sea
Macon
Landrum
John DP. Jordan
Savanah
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer Bork
Wf. Bolleena
School plans new building bid drive and use
The committee hopes to receive bids as soon as possible and begin contracts, with work starting quickly. The project aims to use the buildings at the next September opening, though completion by then seems unlikely.
Jordan Prepares Cotton Report For Public Release
New Orleans May 6 officials of the Santhorn Cotton Association held an executive day led by President Harvie Jordanton. The group planned to complete the compilation of deep production data before adjournment and make it available to the public. President Jordan said no specific release date was set and that the association was progressing with its original aims.
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Jordan
Gang sets up on Mayor Weaver in Philadelphia
A statement from Israel Durham, described as an organization leader, urges friends not to oppose Col. Shilden Acker’s confirmation as director of public works. The move signals a temporary withdrawal of opposition by Durham and associates. A church notice notes no young prayer service Wednesday afternoon due to a Board of Missions meeting in Atlanta and the rector's absence.
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Philadelphia
Israel Durham
Frinds
Col
Shilden
A. Lincoln Acker
Durham
Board of Missions
Atlanta
Russian Fleet Sunk or Captured in Korea Straits Battle
Dispatches from Vladivostok recount heavy Russian losses in the Straits of Korea. The fleet under Rear Admiral Nehogatoff faced torpedo boat swarms and most ships were sunk or captured. Admiral Rojestvensky's main squadron reportedly lost two ships as Japanese torpedo boats took a leading role.
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Vladivostok
Jemichug
Jas
Tsarkoe-Selo
Russia
Straits of Korea
Nehogatoff
Mmiral Rojestvensky
Togo
Athens Schools Close For Term With Washington Trip
Athens city schools end term today except East Athens Night School which closes next Tuesday. High school graduation will be brief to free time for the Washington trip. The Burke medal and diplomas will be awarded and the entire graduating class along with Normal School students, about fifty, depart this afternoon at three on the Seaboard for Washington City for four to five days.
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Athens
East Athens
Washington City
Sarardiil
Burke
Washington
Normal School
Seaboard
Capital City
Wainwright Advocates Quick Remedy Use
Mr. C. B. Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy works faster when taken dissolved in hot water. He reports the treatment acts at once and provides rapid relief for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus.
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C. B. Wainwright
Lemon City
Oconee Street Church Plans Parsonage Expansion
Under Rev. W. G. Crawley the Oconee Street church reports 102 new members this year including 75 on profession and 27 by letter. The parsonage project contract has been let and work will proceed, adding two large new rooms a bath room and a front porch extension toward the church. The pastor has raised substantial funds and members back his work.
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Oconee Street Church
W. G. Crawley
Oconee Street
Arnica Salve Said to Heal Poisoned Hand
A Belle Plaine Minnesota man reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out poison from a severely injured hand, healed the wound, and saved his friend's life. The ad touts the product at 26 cents available at local drug stores W and BB Palmer & Sopa.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Bucklen
BB. Palmer & Sopa
City baseball league plans reorganized for summer
Community discussion favors a reorganized city league with four teams to ensure double round robin play. Proposed teams include YMCA, Grocers and Railroad men, Dry Goods and Clothiers, plus a fourth business group. After University commencement, league plans proceed with a meeting to finalize arrangements.
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Dry Goods and Clothiers
Fam
Judge Herrington Improving After Stroke
Judge S. M. Herrington showed improvement yesterday though still recovering from a stroke. Physicians report the attack not as severe as the first and expect he will recover, though it will take time before he is able to return to duty. Friends will welcome the hopeful news.
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Fudge Herrington
Coincidence at the funeral of Col Hawkins in Americus
At Col S W Hawkins funeral in Americus on May 3 a bugler sounded taps as a Sea Board engine whistled a requiem. The engine had been purchased by Hawkins years earlier for the railway he founded, marking a notable both in life and on the railway line.
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Americus
Col. S. WH. Hawkins
Seaboard
Col. Hawkins
Presbyterian Church Remodeling Plans Revised
The Presbyterian church will begin remodeling soon with revised plans from the architect. Corinthian columns will surround only the front and the Sunday school space will use the basement, remodeled into a model room, with funding secured.
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Presbyterian Church
New Pump Promises City Electric Upgrade
A large new electric pump will be installed today after a lengthy order. The company is glad to bring it into operation and expects it to provide splendid service for the city.
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Prkce
Graduating Class Heads to Washington DC Tour
The graduating classes of the High School and State Normal School, about fifty students, chaperoned by Miss Lucy Davis, depart this afternoon via Seaboard Air Line to Washington DC for a week. Mr. Fred Geissler, T. P. A., leads and has arranged special Pullman coaches Lysander and Aristides for a comfortable trip.
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F. M. Harper
State Normal School
Lucy Davis
Seaboard Air Line
Washington, D. C
Fred Geissler
Gsler
Lysander
Aristides
Electric Bitters credited with life change in Florida man
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa describes a rapid recovery after liver trouble and heart disease with Electric Bitters. He says sleep returned and life regained within three days, praising the remedy touted by W. S. Smith & Bro. and H. B. Pelaier & sons drug stores.
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
Nika
W. 3
Smith & Bro
H. B. Pelaier & Sons
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