Sketch of Morrison the Real Mephisto
Lewis Morrison the actor famed as Mephisto in Faust died in Yonkers on Saturday after an operation intended to prolong life. Florence Roberts, his wife, was with him. Morrison, 61, had reduced stage work and announced retirement from Faust after a lengthy career. He leaves two daughters, Rosabel and Mabel, and a son, Victor Tage, plus a second wife Florence Roberts. Born in Jamaica W. I, he served as a lieutenant in the Civil War and built a long stage career from Philadelphia إلى San Francisco, culminating in his signature Faust adaptation.
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Roosevelt backs Carnegie spelling plan for White House
President Roosevelt endorses the Carnegie spelling reform, ordering the Public Printer to print all messages and soon all executive documents in the reform style. A list of 300 words including thru for through and though is approved, with further adoption planned across departments. The June 18 list of simplified spellings is detailed, and officials anticipate broader use. Lewia Morrison noted actor history appears in the Drama section.
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Doves Open Season Amid Broad Hunting Gullies Near City
The dove season has opened and hunting excitement rises among local sportsmen. Partridge season soon follows with promising fields near the city. A cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is cited by Major Hamm for skin injuries.
Train Strikes Negro Asleep On Tracks Near City
A black man, age years, was struck by a northbound passenger train near the city limits while asleep on the rails. He suffered multiple injuries but survived, was treated by Dr. Benslet, and placed in the county jail for care. His home is in Rut hings Georgia. The accident remains a mystery as to why he rested on the line.
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Prof A G Miller Elected to Chair at State Normal
Prof A G Miller of Americus is elected to the mathematics chair at the State Normal College in Athens after Prof J H Walker resigns. The Americus schools fear loss if he leaves, as Miller is popular and highly regarded. His return from Florida is expected soon, and no action will be taken until his decision is known. The new post carries a notable salary increase.
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Words of Praise for Y W C A Meeting in Oconee
Editor Banner presents a letter praising the Y W C A in Oconee Georgia. A speaker recalls two aged ladies describing the Y W C A as a quiet peaceful place filled with Christian love. The author urges renewed effort and to forget politics to build the city through service.
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Nine Young Men Bound Over in City Rioting Case
Nine young men faced committal in city court after a riot visit last week. Eight were bound over to the city court on bonds of 100 dollars each, including Earnest Parr John Barry Bob Lilly Ivan Wimbush Casper Farbatein Moses Mitchell J L Betts and Walter Hudson. Henry Davenport was dismissed, and Ivan Wimbush received an extra warrant for assault and battery with a 200 dollar additional bond. cases await Judge Cobb at the next term.
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Earnest Parr
Wimbush
Atlanta
Cobb
Fall fair plans promise grand entertainment
A fall fair with a first class midway fireworks and races is being organized with several gentlemen leading the effort. The project aims for an October event, backed by a prosperous community with money to support local business. A meeting will be called soon to finalize details and move to definite action.
Mark Johnson Claims Election for State School Commissioner
Atlanta Ga August 27 Hon Mark Johnson of Baldwin county who opposed State School Commissioner W B Merritt of Lowndes county for reelection in the primary held last Wednesday claims he defeated Mr Merritt and will have 189 votes in the convention needing 194 for nomination He says he carried Henry Spalding Troup Milton and Heart counties not yet published and Floyd and Terrell counties were placed in the Merritt column by newspapers Merritt’s friends are not disturbed and say Merritt has been reelected by a large majority.
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