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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1912

Page

20

Georgia Doctors Meet in Augusta

Augusta Ga April 16 Special The annual meeting of the Georgia Medical Association opens tomorrow with about 400 physicians present from across the state. Mayor Thomas Barrett and Dr J M Hull welcome the group at 10 o clock. The three day gathering will discuss pellagra and other medical puzzles with numerous papers read by doctors from Savannah Atlanta Athens Milledgeville and Augusta. Officers include W L Fitts KR M Harbin E Bradley Lyte and M L D as secretary treasurer.

Augusta The Georgia Medical Association Thomas Barrett J. M. Hull Medical Fraternity State of Georgia Assocaton Milledgeville Lawrence Lee Savannah BE. C. Davis A. Rhodes At- Tanta Association W. L. Fitts Carrollton KR. M. Harbin M.D Rome E. Bradley Cordele Mes Brositant Lyte M.ld

To Hang Rene Canton in New Orleans

Rene Canton was sentenced yesterday to be hanged for shooting and killing Edgar H. Farrar Jr., a prominent young New Orleans lawyer, last November. The date of execution has not yet been set.

Rene Canton New Orleans Edgar H. Farrar, Jr

Georgia Statesman Thomas G. Lawson Dies at Eatonton

Thomas G. Lawson, long prominent in Georgia politics and law, died at his Eatonton home after a period of illness. Born 1835 in Putnam County, he served in the state legislature, was a Mercer alumnus and judge, and represented the eighth district in Congress from 1890 to 1894. He was known for self-made rise, devotion to his mother, and generous support of Mercer University.

Suage Thomaa Lawson Thomas Reese Elizabeth Heaton Lawson Westorn Putnam Maay Lawsons Hancock County Georgia Virginia Thomas G. Lawson David Lawson Migs Heese Putnam County Reese Lawson Elizabeth Keaton Thomas G Texas Shiloh Congress Joel Chandler Harris Judge Lawson Mercer University Barnes Supreme Court Augusta Baonton Richard T. Davia Lawson Jefferson Davis Civc Ocmulgee Poulies Lange Hryan Sa Sie Mary Frances Reid Elizabeth Terrell Eatonton

Tabernacle to Welcome Pastor MacArthur

Members of the Tabernacle plan to welcome Dr Robert Stuart MacArthur and decline to consider other services. Mrs MacArthur will greet him at the meeting. An iman will render a talk and a general re discussion on the value of missionary church work is expected.

Robert Stuart Macembers Macarhur MacArthur Iman

Courthouse Meeting Highlights Visitor Addresses

Meetings will be held in the courthouse auditorium at 12 oclock with luncheon at Bikes’ Rat t. Welcome remarks by Mayor J. M. Wester and A. B. Mobley of Monroe. Other speakers include Hon. Robert F. Maddox of Atlanta Monte J. Globe of Cincinnati and R. R. Withington of Savannah.

Cincinnati New York R. R. With-ington Savannah

Health board bill support voiced at Brunswick meeting

A health officers rally in Brunswick urged physicians to back the Owens bill to authorize a national health board and extend rural district powers. Resolutions emphasized broader authority for health officials, with attendees led by Dr Benedict and other state officers from Brunswick, Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Athens and Fitzgerald.

Progr. Association Arepa Monguit -Mr Brunawicl Board of - Phealth Brunswick Thetate Physicians' Association Owens House Sof c National Health Board Ellis Ps General Assembly Benedict State Board A. FP. Fort Rockefeller Commission K- R. Colling Atlanta A. V. Wood LF. Osborne Fitzgerald Rhodes W. W. Brown Athens Murphey Augusta W. H. Bassett Savannah H. F. Harris

Funeral of Dr Allen Held in Columbus

The funeral for Dr Albert H Allen who died at Saranac Lake was held at St Pauls Methodist Church Columbus Ga with Rev L W Colson and Dr J B Wray officiating Interment was in Linwood cemetery Also notes on Columbus bond plans a Go at 65 000 and power plant nearing completion by July 1 with contractor activity and remarks on Dr Wray visiting Columbus former pastor of St Pauls and now Macon pastor rediscovering his ties to the city

Columbus Albert H. Allen Saranac Lake St. Paul's Methodist Church Fev. L Columbus Power Company Goat Rock Chattahoochee River J. E. Wray Mulberry Streat Methodist Church Macon A. C. Chancellor Wray

Cadets inspected at Georgia Military Academy by Capt Hall

Capt Hall of the U S Army conducted a thorough annual inspection at the Georgia Military Academy. He examined dress parade reviews and drill, first aid, wall scaling, artillery drill, armory, kitchen, and hospital quarters. Cadets conducted themselves well, with a flattering report anticipated. the cadet encampment is set for the first week in May. Western Union buys 10,000 Underwood typewriters.

Hall General Staff United States Army Georgia Military Academy War Department

Meeting Of Teachers Of Pike And Monroe

A joint meeting of Pike and Monroe teachers will be held April 26 at Milner with board members in attendance, followed by Forsyth on April 27. Prof Jere M. Pound and Miss Strong are listed for morning exercises, memorial and public school programs, and a Forsyth store lecture Friday evening.

Barnesville Pike and Monroe Milner Boards of Education Forsyth T. J. Gardner Pike Teachers’ Association Miiney Miss Strong al. Ishton Mise Harris Migs. Parrish Brewton Land B.S

Electric Shock Kills John Lord at Hemphill Station

John T. Lord electrical engineer was killed instantly at the Hemphill pumping station while attempting to cut into a charged circuit. Investigators found severe burns on his right hand and believe he touched the live switch. He leaves a wife and five children. funeral plans pending.

Hemphill John T. Lord

Henderson Club Formed in Doining for J A Henderson

In DoiNg Georgia on April 16 supporters of Hon J A Henderson announce a district congress candidacy. Friends in Ocilla and surrounding counties organize a Henderson for Congress club to campaign actively across the district. They believe strong support will secure his election and unify voters.

Henderson

Notable Arrival Delayed by Rain Fails to Draw Gainesville Crowd

A speech by Governor Wilson arrived late to Gainesville, disappointing local supporters who had prepared for his visit. Despite heavy promotion, few residents were in the city as a hard rain kept farmers from working, while a delegation from Atlanta met the governor and his admirers this afternoon.

Gainesville Atlanta Wilson

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