Dioceses of Georgia Division Map Revealed
Rev. Charles H. Strong released a bishop drafted map showing how the Episcopal diocese of Georgia might be divided. The plan, debated since the May diocesan convention, creates a Southeastern Savannah Augusta area and a Northwestern region with shared parish and mission counts, clergy, and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Strong
Episcopal Diocese of
Georgia
Atlanta
Demarkaion
Macon
Augusta
Whch
Columbus
Milledgeville
Barnesville
Dalton
Clarkesville
Rome
Athens
Madison
Covington
Elberton
Marietta
Cedartown
Norcross
Washington
Monroe
Carrollton
Eatonton
Griffin
Forsyth
Cartersville
Fort Valley
Northwestern
Towels and Accessories Sale Catalogue Highlighted Bargains
A sale listing advertises towels including Huck Da mask and Turkish bath towels, white quilts and linen towels on a center counter at reduced prices. It also promotes silk ribbons, ladies and children's footwear, barefoot sandals, and Queen Quality Oxfords at factory or value prices.
McMichael Bill Debated on Local School Tax Plan
Atlanta July 29 The house debate centered on McMichael of Marion bill to enable local tax funding for schools under an amendment to the state constitution No vote taken as time ran out Hall of Bibb pressed to cut the local tax limit from three quarters to one half percent The Hall amendment passed and the taxing power for districts choosing local school taxation was placed under the new limit
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
McMichael
Marion
Hall
Bibb
Knight
Berrien
Alexander
DeKalb
California
Bush
Miller
Deep Cut In Wash Goods Bargain Sale
In a deep cut sale the store offers 2000 yards of wash goods at 124c and 15c muslins lawns and batiste on bargain counter. 2500 yards printed lawns at 6c, valued at 10c. 1000 yards linen suiting at 84c, worth 16c. Laced ribbed summer weight stockings sold at reduced price. 200 pairs children socks black and tan six for 25c. 1000 pairs men socks 19c, worth 26 and 35c, 509 pairs misses ribbed stockings 15c, worth 25c.
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Childen
Davison & Lowes Closing Out Trunk Sale Promises Bargains
A fragmented ad lists a closing out sale at Davison and Lowe offering shirt waists parasols shopping bags glass tumblers needles wool goods baby caps wash caps belts girdles looms and various fabrics. It promotes low prices on trunks steamer trunks hand Satchels dress cases and telescopes with a wide range of discounted goods across millinery house furnishings and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barefoot San
Davison & Lowe’s
Yellow fever case reported in Tampa Florida
Tampa Florida July 29 The state health officer reports an Italian named Victor Vitato who left New Orleans July 20 and arrived in West Tampa July 22 has developed a mild case of yellow fever. He and nearby residents within 300 feet are screened guarded and observed for three weeks. No general quarantine is ordered as the infection is traced to New Orleans. Joseph Y Porter.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida
Victor Vitato
New Orleans
St. Philip Street
West Tampa
Joseph Y. Porter
Miss Lollie Smith Accepts Teaching Position
Miss Lollie Smith has accepted a post in the Pedagogical department of William and Mary College in Virginia. Daughter of Captain R. B. Smith, she is praised for her experience and ability, noted as the only woman to have spoken from the rostrum at the University of Georgia, and the Greensboro Herald extends congratulations on her recent success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lollie Smith
William and Mary's College
United States
Miss Smith
Capt
R. B. Smith
University of Georgia
Greensboro Herald
Flap Printing A Top Boener Leads Only One Per Cent
The house adjourned without further action on the bill and it goes over as unfinished business. The section notes Flap Printing a top Boener leads in the brief update.
Increased Salary for Legislators in Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga July 29. House short session hears bill to amend the constitution raising legislators pay from 4 to 7 dollars per day with speaker and senate president at 10. Impeachment would punish receipt of railroad passes or passes from corporations. Bill mirrors judges and solicitors law. contrasts with Hall anti-pass bill which bans all officials from corporate favors and carries a 1000 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
Williams
Laurens
General Assembly
Senate
Mr. Williams
Hall
Mr. Hall
New Jersey Negro Kidnaps Child at Fresh Air Camp
A man identified as Charles Long attempted to abduct a nine year old girl from a Netherwood fresh air camp near Plainfield. He dragged Annie Wagner into woods, dropped her to flee after servants and relatives gave chase. He fled with a revolver drawn but children and women pursued him.
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Plainfield
N. J
Charles Long
Matthew Cunningham
Trenton
South Plainfield
Sarah A. Curry
Netherwood
Miss Curry
Netherwood Fresh Air
New York
Annie Wagner
State reformatory offer near Athens from Jackson count y
Dr L G Hardman rep Jackson county offers 400 acres of land in Jackson county near Center for the state reformatory created by the Felder bill. The tract lies about six miles above Athens and features well watered up land and lowland. Other offers may follow but this appears most favorable.
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L. G. Hardman
Jackson County
Center
Athens
Reformatory
Hardman
Watson buys Mountain Top estate near Afton Virginia
Hon T E Watson acquires Mountain Top a 300 acre Virginia estate along the C and O railroad near Afton in Albemarle Augusta and Nelson counties The site features a famed tavern spot once chosen for Central University now the University of Virginia The tavern burned recently Watson plans several months yearly residence with a Georgia home retained.
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Thomas E. Watson
Mountain Top
Afton
C. and O
Virginia
Central University
University of Virginia
Alberarle
Augusta
Nelson Countes
Smith Draws Crowds At Madison Springs Political Rally
Jas Mi Smith spoke to more than two thousand residents from Madison Elbert Hart and Franklin counties. The large crowd gave him strong attention as he praised the farmer friendly platform. Smith’s supporters pressed his case as undecided voters listened amid plans for a Wilkinsville appearance with Cotton Growers Association members and crowds from Walton Clarke Green and Morgan counties.
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Madison Springs
Madison
Elbert
Hart
Franklin
Col. Smith
Smith
Wilkinsville
Athens
Clarke County
Cotton Growers Association
Walton
Ocours
A Ghocking Confession and Prospect Family Tale
A New Haven man Benedict is described as father to eight children including four staying in Prospect. A dinner introduces Prof. B a new acquaintance and a conversation reveals Benedict’s expanding brood. The excerpt mentions Atlanta planning a new city hall, underscoring the era’s civic spirit.
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Benedict
New Haven
University City
Prospect
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Luther Williams
William K. Miller
William N. Hawks
Bryan H. Wright
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C. K. Nelson
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Tampa Florida
Mig Lollie Smith
Williams College
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State Reformatory
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Pristing
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Mi Smith
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