Fifth annual southern education conference program
Athens Ga April 18 special The fifth annual conference for education in the south convenes in Athens on the 24th with prominent educators and statesmen from north and south. The program lists devotional sessions, addresses by Clark Howell Robert Ogden Hoke Smith and others, and discussions on education tax popular education press and child welfare. Memorial Day events close the program with addresses by A H Longino and Thomas G Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clark Howell
Georgia
Robert C. Ogden
New York
C. C. Thach
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Hon
Co. B. Aycock
North Carolina
St. George Tucker
Virginia
John Massey
Alabama
Robert B. Burton
University of Mississippi
South
Hoke Smith
Columbus
Lawton B. Evans
Augusta
Edwin A. Alderman
Tulane University
New Orleans
Charles D. McIver
State Normal School
Greensboro
N.C
W. T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Denominational College and
Popular Education
H. N.snyder
Wofford College
South Carolina
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
John H. Small
M. C
North Carona
H. B. Frissett
Hampton Institute
A. H. Longino
Mississipni
Thomas G. Jones
Pei Re Ee
Lady chosen to speak for State Normal at University of Georgia
Athens April 18 Special a question of interest at the State Normal school after the election of a young lady to represent the school at the University of Georgia commencement next June Miss Lolile Smith of Woodville Ga daughter of Greene county school commissioner Smith is the senior class standout and may speak on the university stage a move long resisted by trustees and a possible opening for women to address the Georgia university audience as the question awaits their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Normal School
University of Georgia
Normal School
Lolile Smith
Woodville
Smith
Greene County
University Chapel
Miss Smith
Georgia
Cartersville's Progress Sparked By Major Improvements
Cartersville Ga April 18 Special Cartersville nears a building boom with over 100000 more in improvements including a new county courthouse expected ready by fall and January court to convene there Rev Gam Jones buys the Stokely Williams corner plans a 42 by 117 foot four story brick building costing about 20000 two floors for H T Bradley Co and two for offices A new Southern Cotton Co cotton seed oil mill and a Western and Atlantic railroad passenger station costing about 7000 will be built by R W Smith Son These projects boost local growth and optimism for the town's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartersville
Gam Jones
Stokely & Williams
North Georgia
H. T. Bradley & Co
Southern Cotton Company
Western and Atlantic Railroad
R. W. Smith & Son
Southern Educational Conference Readies Athens Session
Hamilton Mabie of New York and professors Farnham and Adler attend a benediction by Bishop Mevicar as Athens hosts the Southern Educational conference. The local committee details the participating states Maryland to Texas, guest limits, and hotel rates for attendees, with invitations open to education allies beyond invited members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Mabie
New York
Henry W. Farnham
New Haven
Felix Adler
W. N. Mevicar
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Tocal
Southern Educational Conference
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Texas
Athens
Friends of Education
B. C. Branson
Negro Shot in Elbert Near Elberton
In Elberton Georgia on April 18 a black man named John Burns was shot by Berrin Hall after trying to escape Hall farm. Hall and his son confronted Burns as he attempted to flee. Burns drew his pistol and Hall fired injuring Burns with a serious but nonfatal wound. The incident is viewed as self defense.
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Elbert
Elberton
John Burns
Berrin Hall
Mr. Hall
Strange Substance Delays Rome Petroleum Operations
The Rome Petroleum and Oil Company halted work after striking a lake of undetermined substance at 250 feet. Local geologists are puzzled. a sample will be sent to Professor White in Athens. The dark bluish brown material has a kerosene-like odor, but its identity remains unclear awaiting analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor White
Rome
Rome Petroleum and O1l
White
Athens
B. F. A. Taylor
Freeman Renominated for Sheriff in Spalding County
Spalding County primary in Griffin sees incumbent W T Freeman win a tight sheriff race over F B Terry and G W Barnett by 79 votes. Three county commissioners nominated: M J Patrick, M L Bowers, W W Champion. Other officers filled: Tax collector T R Nutt, tax receiver H T Johnson, treasurer Co Brooks, clerk W M Thomas. Representative primary set for June 5 due to J J Flynt’s reelection bid against J A Tidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Patrick
M. L. Bowers
W. W Champion
T. R. Nutt
H T. Johnson
Co. Brooks
W. M. Thomas
J. J. Flynt
J. A. J. Tidwell
Will Benefit Employees From Plant System Consolidation
President R G Erwin of the Plant System Relief and Hospital Association says there will be no change in operation. Atlantic Coast Line's takeover of the Plant System will not abolish the association but may merge with Coast Line plans. He expects consolidation to benefit injured employees and will remain president of the Plant Investment Company afterward. He heads to New York then travels south on Plant System duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Savannah
R. G. Erwin
Relief and Hospital Association
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
New York
Romantic Wedding Surprises Friends in Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on April 18 Miss Eleanor DeWiiton Taylor daughter of Mrs T G Bibb and Wil J Ray of Allanca wed at Rev W H Seruges house after an early engagement. They planned a June wedding but married early due to travel plans. The bride has a broad circle of friends and is a granddaughter of Hon J D Smith Ware County school commissioner. The groom worked for the Southern Express Company and plans to enter the steam fitting business in Albany where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Ray
Waycross
Eleanor DeWiiton Taylor
T G. Bibb
Wil J. Ray
Allanca
W. H. Seruges
J. D. Smith
Ware County
Southern Express Company
Albany
Americus to Have Big Plant in New Facility
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company plans a large fertilizer plant in Americus Georgia to replace the burned factory. An official secured an option on a suitable site and surveyed the land. The project reportedly costs about 150000 dollars with a 20090 ton annual capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Americus
Work Rapidly Progressing on Georgia Florida and Alabama Road
Cuthbert Ga April 18 Special Contraster Hardaway and Engineer Scott of the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad report grading between Arlington and Cuthbert progressing very satisfactorily. Most work from Arlington to about five miles below Cuthbert is nearly completed. Cuthbert rejoices at the near approach of the new road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Cuthbert
Hardaway
Scott
Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railroad Company
Arlington
Oil Strike Reported in Richmond County Georgia
In Richmond Augusta Ga April 18 Special oil is reported struck in Richmond county. J W Mc Beth of Wrens station was drilling two wells when earth was removed and water with oily traits surfaced. Water shows oil odor and taste. McBeth sent water to a chemist for analysis and may develop the find if the test warrants the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Augusta
J. W. McBeth
Wrens Station
Election of Officers by the Ladies of Savannah
The Georgia Society of Colonial Dames adjourned in Savannah after a session at the De Soty hotel. New officers include President Mrs J J Wilder Savannah and vice presidents Mrs L G Young Savannah and Mrs J R Lamar Augusta. Committees aim to save Frederica fort and raise funds for a General James Oglethorpe monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia Society of Colonial Dames
DeSoty Hotel
J.,j. Wilder
L. G. Young
J. R. Lamar
Augusta
I. ¥. Sage
Atlanta
A. J. Waring
A. R. Lawton
Screven
L. M. Lebardy
Marie Minis
Misa Marie Nisbett
George McWhorter
Frederica
James Oglethorpe
Oglethorne Monument Association
Did They Steal the Mule in Macon Court Case
In Macon Georgia on April 18 two African American men Gus Gibson and Henry Riley were arraigned in the recorder's court on suspicion of stealing a mule later offered for sale for 80 dollars though the animal is valued at 140 dollars. Gibson said he bought the mule three years ago for 145 dollars from C M Paasley of Thomaston. Riley alias Harris was committed to the city court for carrying concealed weapons after officers found two pistols on him. The pair, who claimed Crawford county addresses, remain at police headquarters as ownership questions on the mule are investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Gus Gibson
Henry Riley
Recorder's Court
Crawford County
Gibson
C. M. Paasley
Thomaston
Riley
Age Green
William Harris
Harris
Craps in a Pine Thicket Near Elberton Raid
Elberton Georgia April 18 officers James McTinnon and W H Irwin raided a gambling den with about 25 players, mostly negroes. The men opened fire as officers approached. no officers were hurt. Babe Blackwell was hip shot and expected to recover. four players were captured.
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Elberton
James McTnnosh
W. H. Irwin
Babe Blackwell
Dead body of Walter Boger found near Kennesaw Georgia
Acworth Ga April 18 Special The body of Walter Hoger colored was found in woods about one mile north of Kennesaw this morning. He had been missing about ten days. His throat was cut from ear to ear. The murder is a mystery as he was not known to gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boger
Kennesaw
Acworth
Walter Hoger
Roger
Snatch Thief Is Arrested After Pursuit in Columbus
Charles Phillips, a Negro, snatched a purse from Miss Harris Page on Lower Broad Street. A bridge officer chased him toward the tower bridge after a telephone alert. Phillips dropped the receiver and fled, firing several times before being captured near the Alabama side and identified as the suspect.
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Columbus
Charles Phillips
Harris Page
Lower Broad Street
Tower Bridge
Phillips
Alabama
Primary in Macon County Nominates County Officers
In Macon County primary results announced in Oglethorpe on April 8 nominate J. B. Hays for representative C. A. Powell for clerk C. A. Greer for treasurer Thomas Maffett for sheriff W. C. Johnson for tax collector Dutch Wilson lecktey for tax receiver and Barney Pickard for coroner. Dr Harrold wins Governeur Hospital post after competitive exam participation by students from twelve colleges and hospitals in Americus on April 18.
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Oglethorpe
Macon County
J. B. Hays
C. A. Powell
C. A. Greer
Thomas Maffett
W. C. Johnson
Dutch Wilson Lecktey
Barney Pickard
Harrold
Americus
Charles Cotton Harrold
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbian University
New York
Harroid
Elbert Light Infantry Receives New Guns After Fire
Elberton Georgia April 58 Special The state furnished Elbert Light Infantry Elberton’s track military company with a completely new outfit of guns accouterments etc In the recent fire the company armory and belongings except the flag and twenty guns were lost In the inspector General's report this was the only company to receive special mention
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Elberton
Elbert Light Infantry
Track Military
Doctors Elect Their Officers At Georgia Meeting
The Georgia medical association adjourned in Savannah after electing officers led by President Dr. Charles Hicks. They endorsed bills for Georgia coroners to be physicians and for a three-physician two-chemist science school to inspect patent medicines, plus a rule requiring doctor orders to refill prescriptions.
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Savannah
Medical Association of the
State of Georgia
DeSoto
Charles Hicks
Dublin
A. Guinn
Conyers
W. W. Binnion
A. B. Simmons
Board of Censors
T. W. McRae
Atlanta
J. B. Morgan
Augusta
National Medical Association
Savannah Medical Association
DeSoto Hotel
W. L. Bulloch
Columbus
Board of Health
Tybee
Central Railroad
Georgia
Floyd McRae
McHatton
Peete
Macon
Hicks
Calhoun
Westmoreland
McMaster
Sandersville
Hillsman
Albany
Nor Jan
Marietta
Garlington
Guinn
Morgan
Claude A. Smith
R. H. Tatem
Walker County
M. M. Stapler
Hoe
Kitty Smith
Armory McBain
George Benton
Frank Evans
Clifford Pdavis
Stapler
Savannah Presbytery Meets in Waycross With Large Attendance
The Savannah presbytery convened at the Presbyterian church in Waycross with Rev W H Scruggs welcoming the assembly. Rev A S Alten preached the introductory sermon. Morning and evening services are scheduled daily, and the Ladies Union will meet at the First Methodist church. Dr Waldon, Athens, visited with Rev R A Brown to view the Williams estate site offered for a proposed Presbyterian college.
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Waycross
Gai
Savannah
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Scruggs
Baptist Church
A. S. Alten
Flemington
Ladies’ Union
First Methodist Church
Waldon
Presbyterian College
Synod
R. A. Brown
Willams Estate
Dr. Waldon
Athens
Died at Dinner Table in Canton Georgia
Mrs Malinda C Galt died suddenly at the dinner table in Canton Ga on April 18 She was 75 years old widow of Joel Galt an early settler and related to ex Senator Joseph E Browns family of Atlanta She leaves five children Jabez Galt clerk Cherokee superior court William Galt cashier Bank of Canton Mrs J H Spier Mrs Lewis of Carterville and Mrs Henry L Roberts of Cherokee County A brief obituary notes the suddenness of her death and her long standing ties in the community.
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Galt
Canton
Malinda C. Galt
Joel Galt
Joseph E. Brown
Atlanta
Jabez Galt
Cherokee Superior Court
Wiliam Galt
The
Banc of
J. H. Spier
Lewis
Carteraville
Henry L. Roberts
Cherokee
Black Man's Hope lecture in Athens Georgia
Rev H H Proctor preached on The Black Man's Hope at the First Congregational church in Athens outlining a plan for progress. Leaders of the city’s Black community attended with Rev C S Haynes presiding and L S Clark introducing the speaker.
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H. H. Proctor
Athens
Atlanta
First Congregational
Africa
Cars Strike a Team in Douglas Train Collision
In Douglas Georgia on April 18 a passenger train on the main line collided with a wagon on a sidetrack from Pace's turpentine still. The impact overturned the wagon and killed three mules. The driver escaped with no injury.
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Douglas
Pace
Testimony In Sanford Embezzlement Case Drags On
Pome Georgia April 18 Special The Sanford embezzlement cases drag wearily up and very little interest is manifest in the matter by the general public Oh the lawyers are all interested. The testimony is technical and long drawn out and it now took a there the trial will consume a week or more.
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Pome
Sanford
Hoss to Deliver Emory College Commencement Sermon
Rev E E Hoss D D of Nashville elected to preach the commencement sermon for the Emory College graduating class at Oxford Georgia on April 16. The Emory College Alumni Association also chose Chancellor J H Kirkland LLD of Vanderbilt to deliver the literary address before Pw and Phi Gamma, highlighting Kirkland’s oratorical power and learning.
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Emory College
Oxford
E. E. Hoss
D. D
Nashville
Nashvile Christan Advocate
Hoss
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Emory College Alumni Association
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
Phi Gamma
H Kirkland
Eighth District Democratic Meet Sets Primary Date Nearby
Athens Ga April 18 Special A meeting of the Democratic executive committee of the eighth congressional district Georgia is set for April 28 at 10 in the parlors of the Commercial hotel Athens No primary for congressman will be called at that meeting It is probable the primary will be ordered for June 5 same as the state election
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Eighth District Committee
Athens
Democratic Executive Committee
Eighth Congressional District of
Georgia
Child Fatally Burned in Athens Home Fire
In Athens Georgia April 16 a six year old girl, daughter of Jesse Wood, suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire from a nearby flame at Pulaski Street. The injury is critical and authorities fear she may not survive.
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Athens
Jesse Wood
Pulaski Street
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