Sarepta Baptist Association Concludes 112th Session at Sandy Cross
Crawford Ga Sept 21 The Sarepta Baptist Association closing its 112th annual session at Sandy Cross church highlighted Athens representation led by Dr Lynch pastor of First Baptist. Moderator John D Mell reelected. committees formed to advance church work across member congregations. Bandy Cross noted as youngest and wealthiest in Oglethorpe County.
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Crawford
Sarepta Baptist Association
Athens
Oglethorpe and
Clarke
Sandy Cross Church
South
First Baptist Church
Lynch
Georgia
John D. Mell
A. J. Smith
West End
Young Davis
Bernard
Willie M. Saye
A. J
Col
Rts
Bandy Creek
Oglethorpe
Suc
Judge Maddox Heads Georgia Division of United Confederate Veterans
Rome Georgia September 21 Judge John W Maddox was chosen to head the Georgia Division of the United Confederate Veterans at their reunion in Rome He is a former congressman and former mayor now serving his second term as judge of the superior court in the district where the reunion is held
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Rome
Georgia Confederate Veterans
John W. Maddox
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Maddox
Capt Dedham visits Athens business men on railway talk
Capt B Dedham former Gainesville Midland Railway manager and Mr. Newburn met Athens merchants to discuss ongoing rail developments. He predicted Brinson road progress, future tie ins with the S A N, timber interests pushing toward the gap of the Ridge, and possible western links via L and N to Athens.
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Niege
We B. Dedham
Gainesville Midland Railway
Newburn
Denham
Athens
Oliver
Bis
New Neck Wear and Miss Bradberry Attend Event
An item notes new neck wear and a Misses Bradberry at a social event. It mentions Delaware grapes at 30 cents and red grapes. The text references Arnold & AGS and a gathering by the association, with a meeting at Cabin Greek church in Jackson county in September and an introductory sermon by Rev. Mr. Maysville.
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Bradberry
Ted
Cabin Greek Church
Jackson County
Def
Maysville
Funeral of Capt J J C McMahan prompts city wide tributes
Athens leaders urge city officials ex mayors and business men to attend the funeral of Capt J J C McMahan at the First Baptist church and to close shops during the service. Veterans from Cobb Delaney Camp UCV and others join in the tribute with an 11 o clock interment at Oconee Cemetery.
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H. J. Rowe
Athens
J. J. C.mcmahan
Aaa Eekelae
Cobb-Delaney Camp
J. 3
McMahan
W. G. Carithers
Manster
Wheeldis Cavalry
J. J. C. McMahan
Cobt Delaney
United Comfederate
Rome
First Baptist Church
J. W. Lipeh
SAS
Atlanta
W. F. Dorsey
Athens Chamber of Commerce
J. J.C. McMahan
Oconee Ceme
Tery
Athens Chamber of + Commerce
Janak
W., Reed
A. H. Davison
HN Street
Chamber of Commerce
Oconee Cemetery
Mrs Jocelyn Addresses Baptist Ladies on Mill Settlements
Mrs. Jocelyn spoke to Athens Baptist women on mill settlements and mission work. Miss Lila Griffith, bound for Louisville training, outlined foreign mission plans. Jocelyn, in Athens three weeks, canvassed mill workers, noting recent suicides and homicides and typhoid cases among sixty homes visited.
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Jocelyn
Lila Griffith
Louisville
Athens
Mission Board
Cotton Planter Recites Cotton Trade Earnings
Fragmentary account describes a cotton planter earning nine dollars by delivering a load of cotton to a city. The speaker mentions traveling with cotton overnight and planning to return to Athens to sell more, noting improvements in earnings and intent to come back soon.
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Athens
Canada Faces Defeat for Reciprocity Pact in Canada
Toronto reports the plebiscite shows overwhelming defeat for reciprocity with the United States across provinces. Ottawa notes an election marked by intimidation in which workers in manufacturing centers were told to vote against Liberal candidates and reciprocity or face dismissal. An incident in Ondon, Ontario was described as sensational.
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Toronto
Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
United States
Dominion
Ondon
Farmers 10 Probe Price of Material in Georgia Unions
Reporters describe a second meeting of county Union chapters in Georgia to probe fertilizer prices charged by Union Phosphates Co. and compare with other suppliers. An investigation was approved to examine price differences for similar material.
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Georgia
Farmers’ ‘Co-operative
Stite
Union City
Jackson
Madieon
Gwinnett, Walton
Sarit Ae
Providin
Sag Faa
Union
Phospitals Company
Atabice
Arma
Sec
Ond
Orst Notivte
Duckner
Shawnee
Okla
Ace ‘Phosphate Company
Shan
Boas
Nek Tor
Ortoce
Pepi Toe
Football Hop at Deupree Hall Draws College Support
Tonight the first college dance of the season at Deupree Hall benefits the football program, mainly the training table. A football themed event features Haughey's orchestra, football decor, and free refreshments from Costa's cafe and Michael Brothers. Prominent football men lead the opening figures as the event promises strong student turnout and athletic support.
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Deupree Hall
Sanford Field
Haughey
Kid" Woodruff
Lloyd Brown
Homer Thompson
Bob McWhorter
Costa's Cafe
Michael Brothers
McGregor Co
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Erator
Gainesville
Delaware
Arnold
J. J. Mmaran
Hegain
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