Officials Named In Tabernacle Baptist Election
The Tabernacle Baptist church elected its board of deacons and officials by secret ballot. Deacons named for four years: W C Wingfield D W McGregor R C Campbell. three years: Webster Callaway Frank C Thornton J L Pendley. two years: Arthur C Cox J H Mapp Tom C More. one year: 8 B Wingfield Jr M M Stephenson W S Callaway. Other posts: Church Treasurer W P Brooks Building Treasurer S B Wingfield Jr Mission Treasurer Geo W Burney Auditor M M Stephenson Church Clerk J H Mapp Superintendent Sunday School John Bomar with assistants Geo B Davis R C Campbell J L Pendley. Chorister J B Vaughan and Harold Price assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
W. C. Wingfield
D. W. McGregor
R. C. Campbell
Webster Callaway
Frank C. Thornton
J. L. Pendley
Arthur C. Cox
J. H. Mapp
Tom C. More
B. Wingfield
M. M. Stephenson
J. B. Vaughan
Harold Price
Bequests From Former Governor Terrell To Institutions
The will of Joseph M. Terrell ex governor and former U S senator, probated in Atlanta disposes of an estate valued around 70 000 dollars. The widow Mrs Jessie Terrell receives most property in fee simple with 25 000 of life insurance invested in Georgia bonds for her lifetime. legacies include 5 000 to Mercer University and 5 000 to Georgia Tech, 5 000 for Georgia Normal and Industrial School, 10 000 to several nephews and nieces, 2 000 to Miss Jessie Lee Terrell, 1 000 to Greenville Baptist church with income used for a new edifice, executor James Render Terrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Joseph M. Terrell
United States
John R. Wilkins
Jessie Terrell
Georgia County
Terrell
College Park Church
Jarret
Mercer
James Render Terrell
Jew the hero of Karprulu battle
Berlin reports a Servian soldier named Jew who saved the day at Karprulu during a fierce night assault. From three thousand feet enemy lines to a bold charge, officers fell and the color-bearer died, yet Abrahamson’s Jew rallied the troops and a voice cried to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Karprulu
Tun
Abrahamson
Funeral for Mrs S J Le Sueur Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah J Le Sueur were conducted Sunday at 10 a.m. at the First Methodist church in Athens after her death in Atlanta. Survived by daughter Mrs J S Nolan, granddaughter Miss Sadie Nolan of Atlanta, son P H LeSueur of Crockett Texas, and nephew Cobb Lampkin. burial in Oconee Cemetery.
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J. le Sueur
Atlanta
Cobb Lampkin
R. England
France
Georgia
Sarah J. LeSueur
James Napoleon Bonaparte LeSueur
Gordon Street
West End
Napoleon Bonaparte
Sherman England
Oconee
University Club of Athens to Exhibit Paintings January 4 25
The University Library hosts a 25 painting show from January 4 to 25. Works drawn mainly from the Academy of Designs New York and the Albright exhibition Buffalo are sent by the Federation of Arts Washington D C. The event aims to boost local interest and attendance as Athens eyes a permanent art collection with leadership from Garl Melchers at Telfair Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club of Athens
University Library
Academy of Desings
New York
Albright
Buffalo
Federation of Arts
Washington, D. C
University Club
Garl Melchers
Telfair Gallery
Savannah
Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Slot machines barred in Atlanta saloons
After days of campaigning against the slot machines in near beer saloons, Atlanta council passed an ordinance prohibiting their use in all saloons clubs locker rooms and pool rooms. Violations carry a $100 fine or up to 30 days on the city gang or both at the recorder’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Humane Society Reorganized In Athens Chapter
The Athens branch of the Humane Society reorganizes and will hold regular meetings. Miss Annie Linton is elected president and meetings are set for the first Monday afternoon of each month. The group aims to enforce animal protection statutes and improve care for horses drawing public drags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
The
Humane Society
Annie Linton
Athens Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Meets in New York
Arrangements have been completed for ASME’s annual meeting in New York. The three day session begins tomorrow at the society headquarters with sessions to cover a wider variety of topics than in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Toronto's New Hockey Arena Opens This Week
Toronto Ont December 2 The city’s new hockey arena with the largest ice surface on the American continent is completed in every detail and will open to the public this week The fireproof stone steel and concrete building measures 200 by 85 feet and seats 8000 spectators It will host ice sports and also accommodate horse and automobile shows and similar exhibitions
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Toronto
Smart and stylish coats take center stage in fashion review
A fashion feature surveys the year’s coat trends in long and three quarter styles. It highlights one piece dresses, collar and cuff details, Kimono sleeves, and deep cuffs. Materials range from two toned diagonals to boucles and tweeds with boucle and velvet accents.
Funds Asked for Georgia Rivers in Harbor Plan
Washington date December 2 engineers requested Congress approve 58 million dollars for national river and harbor improvements. The request includes about 750 thousand dollars for the Savannah and other river projects as part of the larger program to upgrade waterways across the country.
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Washington
Congress
Egermal
Savannah River
Cotton crop forecast totals 13,975,000 bales in 1912
New Orleans Times-Democrat estimates the season’s cotton crop at 13,975,000 bales from a state canvass. Lint or repacks not included. Farmers found to be free sellers at current prices as picking and ginning proceed rapidly. State breakdown lists Alabama 1,250,000 Arkansas 850,000 Georgia and Florida 1,900,000 Louisiana 450,000 Mississippi 1,100,000 Oklahoma 1,100,000 North Carolina 960,000 South Carolina 1,250,000 Texas 4,750,000 Tennessee 275,090 and all others 100,000.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Times-Democrat
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Florida
Lousiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texans
Tennessee
Postmasters Lose Jobs Over Pernicious Political Activity
Atlanta dispatch reports punishments for Roosevelt supporters among Georgia postmasters. Milledgeville postmaster James L. Sibley has been removed and Warren Edwards appointed in his place. Gainesville postmistress Helen D. Longstreet is recommended for dismissal, with James B. Gaston set to replace upon December 7. Longstreet pressed Roosevelt from the Atlanta Bull Moose rally and faces Taft-aligned officials’ decision.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Roosevelt
James L. Sibley
Milledgeville
Warren Edwards
Helen D. Longstreet
Gainesville
James B. Gaston
Birthday of Uncle Remus Author to Be Marked in Georgia
The birthday of Joel Chandler Harris author of Uncle Remus stories will be observed in Georgia with school and club participation. The Uncle Remus Memorial Association led by Mrs. A. McD. Wilson aims to buy and open Wren's Nest in West End as a public memorial, likely by New Year. The plan calls for club women and students to discuss Harris and his work during sessions and study periods as a statewide push to fund and realize the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Harris
Georgia
South
Memorial Association
Joel Chandler Harrin
Athens Ties to Georgia's Congressional Delegation
Athens lists connections to most of Georgia’s U S representatives through University ties and marriage. It notes legislators from Savannah to Carrollton with UGA affiliations, local brides, trusteeships, and alumni reunions in the Classic City.
Tentative Georgia baseball schedule outlined plan
Georgia baseball plans a spring schedule with March 15 opening practice games against big league clubs training in the South. The April start targets Clemson at Clemson and Auburn and Alabama at Athens with a late April western tour likely featuring Tennessee Ohio State Michigan Michigan A M and Wisconsin. The trip would reach the western states and broaden exposure.
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Carter
South
Clemson
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Ohio State
Michigan
Michigan A, & M
Georgia
Auburn
Athens
Alabama
New Clarke County Courthouse Bid Advertisement Issued
At a county commissioners meeting clerk Tate Wright was instructed to notify the building and consulting committees when revised plans and specs for the Clarke County courthouse and jail are received. Architect A Ten Bycke Frown of Atlanta expects full plans soon. bids to be re-advertised if needed at the next session on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Wright
A. Ten Bycke Frown
Atlanta
Aged man dies after Georgia train incident at Dearing
Augusta, Ga Dec 3 Mr Charlies C Reeves aged about 75 was killed by falling from a Georgia train at Dearing while visiting his daughter Mrs 8 Daniels of Athens. He died after being brought to Augusta hospital around 1 30 yesterday afternoon. Survived by two sons R R Reeves Savannah and William Reeves Greenwood three daughters Mrs Burke Brothers Augusta Mrs S Daniels Athens and Miss Maggie Reeves Augusta four brothers J M R R W H Reeves of Dearing and Marcos Reeves Bullock county one sister Mrs J M Hughes Augusta. Funeral Wednesday from J M Reeves residence Dearing with burial at Silver Run Baptist Church Cemetery Rev Willis Howard officiating.
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Augusta
Charlies C. Reeves
Georgia
Dearing
Daniels
Athens
Mesers
R. R
Savannah
William Reeves
Greenwood
Burke Brothers
8. Daniels
Misa Maggie Reeves
Messrs
J. M
W. H
Marcos Reeves
Bullock County
J. M. Hughes
J. M. Reeves
Silver Run Baptist Church
Willis Howard
Georgia University faces open season after record football year
An inventory of Georgia University football players shows Captain Peacock and Lucas depart, with many seniors set to leave for graduation or business. Key returnees include Bob McWhorter and Ed Hitchcock, while others like Hugh Conklin and Timon Bowden plan to stay for next year.
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Georgia
Cunningham
Red
Peacock
Emperor
Eastman
Lucas
Guard
Hoe Iss
Th Southern Center
Savannah
Government Coast Survey
Waverly Hall
Bubbles
Covington
Cartersville
Isw
Malone
Parrish
Bob McWhorter
Athenians
Timon Bowden
Ag. Brigade
McDonough
John Henderson
Charley Thompson
Atlanta
Powell
Auburn
Philippines
Newnan
Joe Harrell
Eee
Gainesville
Arnett
Odessa
Langes
Clemson
Brooklyn
Steve Crump
Lanier High School
Macon
Dutch” Sancken
Richmond Academy
Augusta
Hooks
Awtrey
LaGrange
Ed Dorecy
Athens
Skippy" Coxy
Tubbles Covin
Captain McWhorter
Athens Set for Major Games and Multiple Road Trips
Tennessee Vanderbilt Tulane and Tech slated for Athens with potential Sewanee visit. The schedule includes trips to Tennessee Ohio State Michigan Michigan A M Wisconsin aiming to feature top matchups and significant travel.
County warden reports licensing numbers to state official
County game warden Mr Ed Price and clerk Elmer Crawford counted hunting licenses issued in the county on the 20th of the month. The tally includes eighty five dollars to the department’s share as reported to State Game Warden Jesse Mercer.
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Ed. &. Price
Elmer Crawford
Jesse Mercer
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Baptist Tabernacle Congregation
Cial Board
Jew
S. J LE Sueur
Tutt’s
Georgia Rivers
Axe
Remus
T. R. R. Cobb
University of Georgia
State Normal School
Charles Gordon Edwards
Seaborn Anderson Roddenberry
Thomasville
Dudley Mays Hughes
Danville
Thomas Montgomery Bell
Bell Brothers Marble Company
Thomas William Hardwick
Sandersville
University Law School
William Gordon Brantley
Brunswick
NEW Clarke CO
Georgia University
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Tech
Sewanee
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