Women of Savannah Church Elect Defeat Vestrymen
In Savannah on April 17, Christchurch parish voted in a spirited vestry election. Women activists secured a change, unseating several incumbents including John W. Howard and Colonel William Garrard. New officers include Henry C Cunningham senior warden and Lucien Tones junior warden.
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Savannah
Christchurch
John W Howard
Wiliam Garrard
Henry C Cunningham
Lucien Tones
Oh Eliott
Charles Bill
Arthur Gordon J Moultrie Lee T Randolph Anderson
F J Tinsley
Edward & Elliott
Mr Anderson
Chatham
Regisla
Negro Bound Over In Willachoochee Killing Case
Eight young African Americans are bound over in Willachoochee Georgia to Coffees county superior court for trial on a murder charge. Pearls McDonnell, a colored woman, was killed. The trial is set for the fall session of the Coffees County Superior Court.
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Willachoochee Ga
Essie Barnes
Coffees County
Pearls McDonnell
Willacoochee
Coffee Superior Court
Swainsboro Votes 40000 Bond Issue For Waterworks
Swainsboro on April 17 approved a 40000 bond issue in 1000 denominations at a stated rate to fund waterworks and electric rights. The vote was 117 in favor and 7 against. The city seeks municipal ownership of the lighting plant, with waterworks to follow, as urged by leading citizens.
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Swainsboro
Jesse Thompson
Swainsboro Shold
Crowd Thrill From Ells Accident In Savannah Flight
In Savannah on April 17 Fred Ells' aeroplane lost a propeller when a broken wire struck the blade. Ells escaped with bruises after the biplane crashed to a field. The aviator called it the closest call of his career and warned a worse outcome if the head had struck the wire. The other plane and the wrecked craft show extensive damage. The incident occurred during a routine return to the aviation field from about 100 feet up.
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Savannah
Fred Ells
Eli
Cils
Gus
Joy ride ends with jail time and fine in Savannaha
Fritz W Hell employed in the auto garage of the police chief was fined 100 dollars or thirty days in jail for taking George Lehwald’s car without permission. Bell took the DeSoto from in front of the DeSoto hotel opposite the chief’s garage, but could not pay the fine and was sent to jail.
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Savannaha
George Lehwald
Fritz W Hell
Austin
Recorder Schwarz
Bell
DeSoto Hotel
Dickey denies Emory Wesleyan college union claim
Dr James L Dickey president of Emory and trustee of Wesleyan denounces reports of a merger. He says no trustee or official discussed any union and warns that such a merger would harm both institutions. The Atlanta Georgian article prompted his denial.
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Dickey
Union OF Colleges
Atlanta
Emory
Wesleyan
Stone
James L Dickpy
Flannery Trust Fund Incorporated Petitions Filed in Savannah
In Savannah on April 17 a petition was filed in superior court to incorporate the Flannery Trust Fund. Named incorporators include Rt Rev Benjamin J Kelley bishop of Savannah, Rev G X Schadweill rector of St John the Baptist Cathedral, William Kehoe Joseph W Heffernan and M A O Byrne. The aim is to hold title to funds and property donated by the late John Flannery for charitable uses. The charter arises from a contract between Captain Flannery and church leaders and donors totaling 50 900 dollars for charitable purposes.
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Savannah Ga
Flannery
Katley
Robert F Kennedy
William Kehoe
M .A O'Byrne
Captain Flannery
Dr Owens Named Memorial Day Orator in Macon
In Macon Georgia on Memorial Day the observance plan is announced. The event moves from the cemetery to the city auditorium under the Daughters of the Confederacy. Dr Clarence J Owens, secretary of the Southern Commercial Congress, will be the orator. The Hamilton quartet and Mrs W Gould provide songs, crosses of honor are to be delivered by Walter D Lamar, and a veterans parade precedes the exercises.
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Macon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
Clarence J Owens
Southern Commercial Congress
Hamilton
W Gould
Walter D Lamar
Judge Felton denounces gambling as grand jury is convened
Macon on April 17 Special in charging the spring grand jury Judge W H Felton said public gambling is widespread and the most iniquitous evil in the community He urged the jury to determine violations of the prohibition law and recommended abolishing the road board building a new courthouse and issuing county improvement bonds The grand jury adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o clock
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Macon
W H Felton
Berger Arrested by Postal Officers in Savannah
Savannah, April 17. Berger of New York, proprietor of the Berger aviator plant, was arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud. United States Post Office Inspector Britton led the case after complaints claimed he wrote letters to arrange meets claiming access to the world s greatest aviators. Berger says he is persecuted by the aviation trust and refused to raise exhibit prices. He posted $1,000 bond pending US commissioner investigation Saturday.
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Savannah
Berger
New York
South Georgia
United States Post Office
Britton
Aviation Trust
United States
Pinson and Family Narrowly Escape Fire
Albany Ga April 17 Special W 3 Pinson county farm superintendent Mrs Pinson and a young girl were awakened at midnight as flames roared through their home. The dwelling and contents were destroyed with a loss of about 4600 dollars and 2000 dollars insured. The family fled in night clothes and now reside in a yard tent. Suspected incendiary origin.
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Albany
We Have Moved Our City Office and Stationery Department
Notice that Foote & Davies Co has moved its city office and stationery department to 6 North Broad Street and lists the Main 61 telephone line for contact.
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North Broad ST
Pound to Speak at Coffee County Sunday School Meet
Douglas Ga April 17 Special At the Coffee County Sunday School Association annual meeting April 28 29 and 30 Superintendent E A Pound of Waycross will deliver an address on The Relation of Sunday Schools to Public Schools A program of addresses by educators and Sunday school workers from across the state is announced
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Pound
Douglas
Coffee County Sunday School Association
EA Pound
Waycross
Patrons of Tigers Make Poor Witnesses
Macon Georgia April 17 Special Sixteen defendants in the recorder's court before Judge Daly on drunkenness charges claimed they did not know where they bought liquor. All admitted drinking whisky but could not remember procurement. Each was fined ten dollars as Chief Chapman vows to break up the blind tigers with cooperation.
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Macon
Recorders Court
Daly
Chapman
Blind Tigers
Waterworks Bonds Validated In Macon Georgia
Macon waterworks bonds totaling 900,009 dollars were validated today by Judge Bell of Atlanta when Judge Felton was disqualified as a large stockholder in the Macon Gas and Light Water Co. The bonds are to be issued at an early date.
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Macon
Macon Waterworks
Bell
Atlanta
Felton
Prk
Macon Gan Li Water Co
Mier
Flagman M Cullough Killed In Wreck Near Back Swamp Trestle
Ludewiel on April 37 Special Ag Atlantic Coast Line work extra train No 525 loaded with piling to distribution neared Back swamp trestle today. Flagman Ike McCullough of Waycross and Ed Smith a colored laborer were knocked from the car. McCullough killed. Smith seriously injured. McCullough was son of General Road Master McCullough of Waycross. The negro taken to Waycross hospital. McCullough to his home.
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Ludewiel
Ag Atlantic Coast Line
Back Swamp
Ike McCullough
Waycross
Ed Smith
McCullough
Smith
Central to celebrate opening of big shops in Macon
In Macon Georgia on April 17 a special event marks the opening and dedication of the Central of Georgia railroad’s new shops. Nearly 2,000 guests are expected as plates are laid for 2,000 at an elaborate dinner costing about 125 dollars per plate. A 55-man delegation from Atlanta will attend aboard a special car.
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Macon
Central of Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
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