Mercer University Worth, Not Move From Macon
Judge Speer defends Mercer University in Macon against a move to relocate to Atlanta. He cites growing enrollment, expanded law department, endowed support, and notable Mercer alumni. The piece praises Macon as a scholarly city with deep university traditions, arguing dismantling Mercer would hurt Georgia’s educational heritage.
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Ignatius Togola
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Secon
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Nethaniel B. Harris
Georgia
Sidney Lawler
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Joel Chandler Harris
Ives
Oxford
Cambridge
Choicest Park
London
Byron
Harrow
Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church Plans Special Offering
The First Baptist Church in this city will host a Thanksgiving observance with a special evening program led by Mr. Ruby and a large chorus. The offering mirrors the morning service but omits a sermon. The program includes anthems, solos, readings, and hymns led by Dr. Jenkins and Miss Edith Allen, with a thirty-voice chorus and a postlude in G Read the day after a prior open letter from the finance committee describes the day’s plans.
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Finance Committee
Ruby
Boprana
Eden
Ain
Open Golf Tournament Opens in Memphis Tennessee
Memphis golf stars from across the country gather at the Memphis Country Club for the first Southern Open. Amateurs and professionals compete through the week for prominent trophies and cash prizes. Noted entrants include Alex Smith the national open champion and Chick Evans the Western open champion.
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Memphis Country Club
Alex Smith
Chick” Evans
Mystery home for fallen girls linked to city cases
Mrs Cora Brice escorted two Gainesville girls to a so called home for fallen girls and orphans. Athens police learned the institution moved from Iron City to Augusta under state law. Ida Logan remains missing while Myrtle Strickland is with her parents in the city. Authorities ponder kidnapping and slave trade allegations.
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Athens
Gainesville
Sed
Iron City
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Ioral
Myrtle Strickland
Ida Logan
Prnch
Augusts
Strickland
Trafic
Revolution in the Department of Interior printer man makes unmentionable
Macon Ga Nov 22 special IC 3 Miller a railway employee on Cherry street shot by George Hancock known as Red Hancock. Miller after hospital abdomen escaped to bed at friends urging. Hancock arrested held on 500 dollar bond. Report says men were drinking and few know what occurred.
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Atlanta
Miller
Peekoeely
Cherry Street
George Hancock
Hancock
Lipscomb named to executive committee of national fire insurance group
Rutherford Lipscomb of Lipscomb Pattillo Insurance Agency in Atlanta has been appointed to the executive committee of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents for the coming year by chairman Metzger of Nashville. The veteran agency is among the best known in the southeast and Lipscomb’s status signals recognition of his underwriter prowess. The announcement notes the year ahead should be active in insurance matters.
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National Association
Rutherford Lipscomb
National Association of
W. B. Motager
Nashville
Lipscomb
Frm
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Southeast
Metzger
Twenty Two Mountaineers Sent Up From Athens Court
Twenty two mountain prisoners, captured near the Blue Ridge on illicit distilling charges, are now housed in the county jail under Jailor Little. They were transported to Gainesville, with Deputy Sheriff Trammell, after a federal trial in Athens. Most serve one to seven months and enjoy the grounds, while one vow remains that next capture will be harsher. Dr. A B Merritt conducted Sunday services for the inmates.
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Blue Ridge
Gainesville
Trammell
Athens
Eagle
A. B. Merritt
Brother of Athens Lady Heads Medical Society
Dr Barksdale brother of Mrs A H Milstead was chosen president of the Tri State Medical Association at its twenty seventh annual meeting in Memphis Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas The Goodwyn Institute hosted the session as officers were elected with Dr J W Garksdale of Winona Mississippi unanimously named president for the ensuing year
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A. H. Milstead
Tri- State
Athens
E. W Barksdale
Memphis
Tristate Medical Association
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Athens Hosts North Georgia Methodists in Grand Reception
Editor John Shannon notes Athens welcomed a large, diverse Methodist delegation from laymen to bishops with gracious hospitality. The conference met in the new First Methodist sanctuary, a modern beacon of the Classic City’s enterprise and progress, reflecting generous civic spirit.
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Athens
Commerce News
Rev Joel T Daves and stock man in cafe fight
A lively altercation occurred Monday night at Derand's depot cafe involving Rev Joel T Daves presiding elder of the Methodist church and H W Russell livestock man. The dispute, described as a jet fight, will be played in court records Wednesday afternoon as the prosecutor contends.
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Joel T. Daves
The
Methodist Church
Latrict
H. W. Russell
Recordere Court
Restaurant Fight Involving Minister and Man From Livestock
Russell, a livestock man, attacked by minister after a remark about leaving a supper. Police say a blow exchange occurred in the restaurant. Russell forfeited $25.75 collateral and faced rearrest. bond set at $200 signed by R. O. Ray. Dr. Daves not prosecuted.
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Daves
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Presiding Elder Daves Is Fined $100 After Altercation
H W Russell, livestock dealer, was fined $100 and costs in recorder's court after attacking Rev Joel T Daves presiding elder of the Atlanta district Methodist church in Durand's restaurant at Union depot. Daves testified a blow raised a knot the size of a hen's egg. Several witnesses said the attack was unwarranted.
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Joel T. Daves
Atlanta
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Durand
Union Depot
Dr. Daves
Recorder
Journal
New York Cornetist Razey Visits Athens Church
Prof. Lester Razey, famed New York cornetist, guest of Rev. H C Compton, visiting Athens to assist in open air meetings and music at Second Baptist church. Representing Monroe Specialty Co., he promotes Sunrise Automobile and furniture polish. An anticipated musical treat for attendees.
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Second Baptist Church
Western Union Wires Silent for Dillon Honor
Western Union Telegraph Company wires south of the Potomac and east of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers went silent for three minutes on Wednesday afternoon in tribute to B. F. Dillon, superintendent of this division, who died Monday night. Telegraph operators kept their keys muted and all instruments fell quiet during the tribute.
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Ohio
Mississippi Rivers
B. F Dillon
Mrs Vanderbilt Hosts Newsboys Thanksgiving Dinner
For the sixteenth consecutive year Newport youngsters the news and messenger boys enjoyed a bounteous Thanksgiving dinner funded by Mrs. Frederick W Vanderbilt. Although Mrs Vanderbilt is in Paris the meal was provided as ordered. The feast filled Masonic Hall with over 400 youths in attendance.
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Newport
Newsboys and Messenger Boys
Frederick W Vanderbilt
Ike Smith’s Illness Improves Steadily
Friends report Mrs. Ike Smith is slowly recovering after a stroke left her with limited mobility. Her condition has improved recently as she regained movement on one side and shows signs of progress toward recovery.
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Ike Smith
Under the Sea Spectacle Brings Ocean on Stage at Colonial
Al Field plans a huge glass tank with live fish for the twenty fifth jubilee production. Scenic artist Armbruster struggles to recreate ocean depths until an electric talking sign inventor offers a usable device. The water effect surpasses the planned glass tank, making the scene one of the most spectacular on stage. The show opens at the Colonial on December 5th.
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Field
Emil Armbruster
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Armbruster
Dr. Field
Mr. Field
Colonial
Mr Frank Koke Joins Dallas Dry Goods Firm
Mr Frank Koke a prominent local business man has accepted a position with Harris Lipari dry goods company of Dallas Texas. He is noted for his enterprise and patriotism and leaves Athens with many friends and support for college teams.
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Harris- Lipari Dry Goods Company
Dallas
Tex
Koke
Athens
Lone Star State
A Fine Overcoat Disappears on Oconee Street
Mr. W Alvin Harris reported his overcoat missing after placing it on a bale of cotton on Oconee Street during milder weather. He suspects theft since the coat was normally found in the same spot when he returned to don it in the evening.
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W. Alvin Harris
Oconee Street
Harris
Banks County Rooster Takes Cathartic Pill Incident
W. M. Burton dropped a two pill dose on his front porch, a waiting rooster seized one pill and immediately ingested it. The rooster grew weak and unconscious, now in precarious condition with little hope for recovery. The Banks County Journal notes some pills contain flour and are suitable for chickens.
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W. M. Burton
Banks County Journal
Georgia Magazine Praised for Notable Content and Youth Contributions
The latest issue of Georgia, a monthly magazine, is praised as a credit to the printing house. It features unusually interesting content and highlights young men who contribute as stars of the prison press, reflecting well on the publication and its contributors.
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