Georgia educators gather in Macon for statewide convention
A large Georgia education association gathering opens in Macon with delegates from every county and educational system. About 700 teachers and educators are expected, as Columbus public schools showcase exhibits. The program includes discussions, high school and college work, and a Log Cabin barbecue on Friday.
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Georgia Aucational Association
Ro Paine Ss
Co Mobis
Georgia
City Auditorium
Valdosta Hotel to be Expanded and Improved
Valdosta and Joshua of Douglas announce today plans to greatly enlarge and improve the Valdosta hotel. They have employed a leading architect to draw blueprints for an annex that will nearly double the hotel's capacity and enhance the structure.
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Valdoaty
Valdos
Rotsale
Valdosta
Joshley
Douglas
Toccoa Dominates Ninth District School Contests
Toccoa high school dominated two day events at the Ninth Congressional High School Association meet in Toccoa, earning the most points and sweeping several events. Winners include Cromartie and Simpson in track, Kimsey in shot put, and Emmie Willingham in recitation, with Toccoa leading Commerce Demorest Jefferson and Auburn in overall standings. Winners will represent the ninth district at the state contest in Athens in June.
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Toccoa Gapril
Congressional High School
Toccoa
Ace Myceth
Cromartie
Gainesville
Simpson Tocca
Clyst Simpson Toccoa
Jones Gainesville
Simpson Toccoa
Cromartie Gainesville
Goden Gainesvill Broad Biret
Cromartie Gaines
Simpson
Cromar Te
Tyan Vb
Emmie Willingham
Lola Ethridge Jefferson
Tassie Tackson
Commerce
Hubert Green
Demorest
Hunett
Ragsdale Toccoa
Lee Stewart
Auburn
Muste Erma Lee Harr'a
We Have Moved Our City Office and Stationery Dept
Notice from Foote and Davies Co announces relocation of the city office and stationery department to Six North Broad Street. Phone listed as Main 61.
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North Broad ST
Judge Brand Defends Self Defense in Athens Court Fight
Judge Charles H Brand declares his right to defend himself after a street altercation with John T Andersen. He states the issue should be settled by the ballot box and maintains he acted to protect his person and honor, denying provocation by Andersen and claiming restraint until attacked.
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Athens
Charles H Brand
John T Andersen
Clarke
Clarke Superior Court
Anderson
Seaboard Special to Little Rock for U C V Reunion
Seaboard will operate a special from Atlanta to Little Rock for the U C V reunion leaving 3 pm Sunday May 14 and arriving early Monday. Round trip from Atlanta is 1180 with tickets sold May 13 14 18 and limit May 28. extension to June 4 possible. Sleepers and coaches two regular daily trains. Inquire at City Ticket Office 88 Peachtree.
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Seaboard
Little Rock
Atlanta
City
Peachtree
Commission government favored by Columbus board of trade
A Columbus conference of leading citizens formed a committee to study government by commission and plan a public campaign. The 8 member group will oversee talks under board of trade auspices to inform residents on the live topic.
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Columbus
Hatcher
L Williama
George B
Whiteside
Julius Judge
W Gozart
Charles 7
Swift
Arthur Bussey
Board of Trade
Searchers Drag Cowart Pond for Beautiful Woman Body
Swainsboro on April 26 reports ongoing searches at Cowarts mill pond below Graymont for a missing woman's body seen by W D Cowart. A thorough drag has found only a half net, with Cowart and his family subject to public inquiry as investigators seek a clear explanation.
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Swainsboro
W D Cowart
Cowarts Mill Pond
Graymont
Cowart
Cowarts
Cowaerts
Still Moe
Cowarts Pond
Macon Tiger Seels Liquor to Prisoners in County Jail
Macon on April 26 An inmate named Will Johnson was arrested for selling a pint of whiskey to a prisoner during a jail visit. He concealed the sale by passing the bottle through bars and exchanging it for money, drawing the suspicions of jailers who had observed prior visits.
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Macon Tiger
Macon
Will Johnson
Johnson
Moultrie
W Hamilton
M Bryant
Charles Swain
Hamilton
Endowment campaign preacher gains traction in Georgia counties
Hes sie Tift College Baptists rally support across Georgia as Rev J H Holley Rev BR A Ransdell and Miss Mattie Morris tour Thomson and McDuffie counties urging donations. Captain Howitt of Tifton pledges 60000 to reach 300000 in endowment. Moultrie report notes whisky sale crackdown with two arrests and fines for a preacher and Charles Swain.
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Baptists of Georgia
Monroe College
Baptist Convention of
Captain Howitt
Tifton
Coronor Probes Death of Mack Duncan in 69 Foot Well
Columbus Georgia April 26 Special The coroners investigation into the death of Mack Duncan a 4 young man from Pensacola Florida found yesterday morning head foremost in a 69 foot well has not concluded with adjournment taken until tomorrow A head wound appears to have been made by a hammer or similar instrument Duncan and his wife Parents of the deceased arrived in the city today
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Columbus
Mack Duncan
Pensacola
Fla
Duncan
Professor Parks speaks to Negro farmers at Cordele meeting
In Cordele Georgia on April 26 a large gathering of Negro farmers and preachers from Crisp Dooly Sumter and Houston counties attended a farmers meeting at Holsey Normal and Industrial Academy. Professor Parks farm director at Clark University urged agricultural education and home food production.
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Cordele
Crisp
Dooly Sumter
Houston
Holsey Normal and Industrial Academy
Parka
Clark University
Georgia
Kryptok eyeglasses promise perfect vision with no seams
Walter Ballard Optical Co advertises Kryptok lenses at 5 Peachtree St claiming one pair replaces two, with flawless workmanship and precise fit. It urges customers to try on a pair to notice the difference. The copy emphasizes seamless construction and durability, appealing to users seeking clear, distance vision.
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Kryptok
Auto Lyceum Tourists Meeting With Success
The first week of the Round the State lyceum tour closed with Ralph Bingham entertaining about 1000 at Georgia Normal and Industrial College in Milledgeville. The party arrived in Macon Friday and attended the Slema Na convention. Twelve entertainments were given this week across as many towns, all on schedule, with Russell Bridges guiding the tour and Chauffeur Coggin transferring the party.next week, other towns will be visited.
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Macon Ga
Bingham
Comen Ton
City Auditorium
Glen
Bie
Coggin
Southern Railway inaugurates new St Louis train
The Southern Railway launches a daily high class train from St Louis and Asheville starting April 30 1911. The Atlanta Cincinnati Louisville press departs Atlanta at 6 10 pm daily delivering the new train to the Atlanta Louisville sleeping car at Hartimans Junction. After that date the schedule runs Atlanta to Louisville to St Louis with departures and arrivals listed including West Baden French Dick and St Louis arrival at 5 40 pm.
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Southern
St. Louis
St Louis
Asheville
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Cincinnati
West Baden
Norwood School Burns and Plans New Brick Building
Fire destroyed the left wing of Norwood school yesterday between 11 and noon. All valuable furniture saved. Insurance fully covers Zone 18. Fire started from a defective flue. A movement to build a brick school costs 13900 to 314000 dollars. The old wood building burned quickly in a strong east wind. The new school will be held in the city hall while arrangements are finalized.
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Norwood
SCH
Jefferson Unveils Shaft to Heroes in Georgia
Two Confederate monuments unveiled in Jefferson and Jackson with large crowds. In Jefferson the United Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled a shaft memorial with addresses by Mayor Ayers, Hon Potts, Judge Paniel, and speakers including Mrs J C Bennett. In Jackson, Anne Dawn Watson unveiled a monument to Butts county soldiers, presented by Mrs T Buttrill and accepted by veterans, with Mayor Hi M Fletcher attending and a post-ceremony dinner.
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Jefferson Ga
Jeremon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sam J Bell
J S Ayers
Potts
Warrenton
Robert E Paniel
Griffin
Rii Smith
Commerce
Jefferson Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederary
O C Branch
J C Bennett
United Daughts of the
Confederacy
Mra
J W Barnett
Athens
Jackson Jackson
Jackson
Butts County
Larkin Watson
Anne Dawn Watson
I D Watson
Barnett Camp
J T Moore
W E Watkins
T Buttrill
Larkin Matson
Hubert van Deventer
Jackson Baptist Church
Hi M Fietcher
Daughters of the Confederacy
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