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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1888

Page

17

Georgia Press Convention Planned in Canton May Ten

The Georgia Press association schedules its annual convention in Canton beginning May 10. Delegates plan excursions to Murphy North Carolina and marble quarries, with Canton noted for hospitality. News covers ongoing Oglethorpe County litigation and a final decree affecting Duncan C Hill and Harry Hill, plus local curiosities and civic events across Georgia.

Georgia Press Canton O'Etock Murphy Ben Perry Heroices Georgia Atlanta Oglethorpe County Oglethorpe Superior Court Duncan C. Hill Supreme Court Duncan Harry Lowry Jackson J.T. Olive Lexington Me. Farrell Messiné John C. Reed Hamilton McWhorter Brunswick

Georgia Baptists Great Need for Missionary Work Delegates Present

Brexaches Ga April 20 Special Rev Lansing Burrows from Augusta and Rev A William Jones attend with Rev B Griffith secretary of American Baptist Publication Society Philadelphia representing the largest Baptist publishing house. The meeting features 39 ministers at Morcar University and calls for more foreign workers in Africa Italy Brazil and China to expand missions with Georgia donors urged to increase giving.

Brexaches Lansing Burrows Augusta A. William Jones Home Mission Board B. Gritiish American Baptist Publication Society Philadelphia National Baptist America United States Griffith Tucker RE. W. Warren Morcar University T. H. Bell Foreign Missionary Board Georgia Ber. J Bryant Savannsh BE. K. Lyon J. B. Murrow Murrow J. B. Chiles Columbus W. W. Arnold Concord J. Momma Eternezer J. T. Smith W. 8 Ramsay. Fairhum W. T. Glowen D. Winn A.C. Smith Pint River AL DeVothc E. M. Horten J.F. Blalock F. M. Damiel G. H Cherokeo J. G. Ryda Itler O. B. Auton J. A. Scarboro Mount Vernon J. J. Hyman YP. J. Pipkin J. A. Fattillo J. M. Henderson P. L. Hudson E. ZF. Golden J. J. Block B. Wenb J. F. Lambeight J. A. Blunt A. ¥. Horn Kew Union A. C. Ward Noonday G. BA. Temlin A. W. York Ana Cheeves W. E. McIntosh W. S. Amos Kehonoth B TL. Ross R. Amohem A.J. Battle E.W. Warren Piedmont T. 4. Parker J. R. Tatum DB. Carter A. Richardson J. J. Roberson Raronta A. J. Kelly ER. Carnwell, Jr C.M. Irbt W. M.coile H.C. Appieby T. 4 Bioss C. M. Cwin Blane Mountain J. & Lawton H. H. Tucker BH. McDonald C. Hornaday CM. Irwin J. i. Hawthorne J. AC Brittain Jokinson B. F. Abbou M.C. Keiser H.C. Latimer Tallaprosa Wra. Coulson A.J. Coulson Washington T. J. Cummings A.J. Hardwick Binion Griin M. Daniel G. R. McCall J. H.camillo R. D. Cox Filverton KTN Carswell Jr Millen Uie W. A. Moore J. D. Chapman Second Atlanta H H. Tunker H. Hateb Deaor Springs Senoia Culpzoper Brunswick A. J. Uranham Boarnesville C. W. Brown Severnan A. W. Rabon Royall Coynton Awonta W. N. Chandon Florida

Fire alarms and collisions scatter in Macon notes

Macon Ga April 20 Special An alarm from box thirty at Bond and Orange streets reported a large smoke column. Two room back of Mr Hi Wortham home burned. houses saved by neighbors and fire department. Another fire at East Macon burned Mr Urquhart’s residence valued 10000. water shortage hindered suppression. $2800 insured. Gilmore entertainments prep crowded. balloon ascent disputed. A 3 am railroad accident mangled Tom Bivens foot, later amputation. Dr Baxter heads to Mexico. A fossil find in Dawsonville uncovers an ancient Indian pot in a stump. Court notes report minor cases. bridge repaired after flood. Prohibition advances as whisky license fine levied. local spring water hoax alleged. Athens visit notes by W Stanes. Full blast chimney at Barnesville.

Hawkinsville Fra Eclipse Pulaski Macon Bond and Orange My Wortham J. Seymour Rogers Worthan Messrs Cobb, Cobness & Cobb Mr. Wortham John Mand Porter Wood & Bonds East Macon Jalm A Engine House Southern Mutual Insurance Company Granville Corner Ganse Gilmore Central City Park Preys Library Macox Tom Bivens Dixie Works East Tennesse, Virginia and Georgia McHaller Williams Bluens Dawsonvi Lir W. P. Gregory Afteen Mr. Gregory Gregory Dawsonville Dawson Superior Court Jorge Brown Sia” McGuire Sheeg Hulsey Jack Senay Miss Redden Tom Goss George R. Brown Carter Tate Straca Smiley Cordiel Banwmsyi Pana Athens Wstans Gainesville Premini Athena Yeaterday Banks County Ham

Great Healer in North Carolina Draws Thousands

A Raleigh area report describes Mary Edwards, a 32 year old African healer in Barema Nash County, drawing vast crowds to a faith healing site. Devotees receive water blessed by Edwards and are told spirits are exorcised. The sessions have run ten days with growing attendance, and Edwards claims she is divinely guided. She has reportedly earned nearly 1009 dollars in four weeks. Various counties send patients, including white ones, seeking cures.

Barema N. C Spacia Nash County Angel Mary Edwards Ensity White

Time reforms debated by Savannah citizens in mayor’s office

Twenty five Savannah residents representing manufacturing interests met in the mayor’s office to discuss rescinding the standard time adopted by the council. Alderman Wells led the special committee seeking public sentiment on returning to railroad time or shifting to eastern time, with several speakers citing impacts on workers and business.

Savaswan Wells

Prosperity and education cited in Conyers progress report

The Conyers community touts thriving industry and culture with granite quarries opening near the railroad, merchants prospering, and Emory College ties strengthening. Dr. Morgan Calloway emerges as favored candidate for president, praised as a thorough scholar and popular leader across faculty and students.

Conyers Dose Pearce Collins Uraway Caledonia Woonie John H. Almand Higrdtorn Guinn O'hivily Murray Emory College Buch & Brand Man Hopkins Tts Feo Morgan Calloway

Politicians Tour Ga and Iowa Meet In May

In Augusta Acavata addressed five hundred in Market Hall urging unity and a two hour speech. He left tonight for Atlanta aboard the Georgia train. In Chariton county a political meeting named delegates to the state convention and the congressional convention in the first district. They support Hon. John C. Nicholla of Blacksnear and go uninstructed on tariff.

Phigh Bat Gedagome Augusta Acavata San Small Market Halton Hich Atlanta Carda Amd N. Ga Chariton County Cai James Th Son J. W. Stallings Messrs PL. Baker N. S. Roblinson Joan C. Nicholla Blacksnear

Mad Cow in Aany Ga Triggers River Escape Hunt

A stray mad cow in Aany across the river from Albany attacked two women and a man’s wife as they rode today. The animal fled toward the river, but crowds pursued it while the riders escaped unharmed. In Albany’s east, residents fear venturing out as the cow evaded capture. Two colored fishermen, Peter Washington and Jack Jones, drowned yesterday afternoon when their boat capsized in the Chattahoochee River. their bodies were not recovered.

Axpany Gill Albany Fort Gams Peter Washington Jack Jones Chattabooches River

Popular music and old melodies this afternoon and tonight

Reserved seats urged for patrons. The notice announces music programs this afternoon and evening featuring popular tunes and traditional melodies hosted by the venue.

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