Hickory Head Agricultural Club Report Aims at Progress
Brooks County farmers form the Hickory Head Agricultural Club to gauge yearly gains. J G Stanley. T J Wilson forwards 1918 figures showing acreages, yields, and livestock totals for 32 farms. Georgia Department of Agriculture praises data collection to guide future development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks County
State Department of Agriculture
Wickery Head Club
Crooks County
J. G. Stanley
T. J. Wilsor
Agricultural Department
J. D- Price
Atlanta
Mr. Price
Hickory Head
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Dan Hughes
Avs
Saya
Bank closes doors as cashier is taken into custody
Charlotte August report states Budkin Valley Bank at Fast Bend Yadkin county was closed by order of the state corporation commission. Cashier J Lee Norman was placed in custody amid an alleged shortage of six to eight thousand dollars. The state inspected the bank, noting a $3,000 capital, $30,000 resources, and $25,020 in deposits.
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Charlotte
N. C
State Porporation Commission
Budkin Valley Bank
Fast Bend
Yadain County
J. Lee Norman
Hubbard
Corporation Commission
Heiskell Named Advertising Manager at International Harvester
F W Heiskell, previously assistant advertising manager, will succeed M R Owings as advertising manager. A C Seyfarth, former head of production, will take the vacancy created by Heiskell. Both promotions follow the company civil service advancement. Heiskell began in the repair room as a high school boy in Indianapolis and rose through roles in Fort Wayne Akron East St. Louis Indianapolis and Chicago. Seyfarth joined IHC in 1903 as a catalog writer and later led production of catalogs calendars and literature. a University of Michigan graduate. Both are well known to the trade and farm machine world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company of America
F. W. Heiskell
Wlill
M. R. Owings
A C. Seyfarth
Meiskell
Mr. Heiskell
Indianapolis
James B. Heywood
McCormick
Fort Wayne
J. W. Wisehart
Akron
Ghie
International Harvester Company
Aultman-Miller Company
East St. Louis
Kansas City
Jess” Everson
Chicago
Seyfarth
the International
Gypsy Smith Revival Draws Record Crowds in Cartersville
In Carterville Georgia Gypsy Smith attracts large weekday audiences at the annual tabernacle praising the London preacher whose revival follows Sam Jones era. Attendance grows daily and Sunday is expected to set a new house record as crowds travel from Bartow County to hear Smith recount his ascent from poverty to global prominence.
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Carteraville
Tabernacle
Sam Jones
London
Gypsy Smith
Stowdown Cartersville
Cartersville
Bartow County
Mr. Smith
Delta Tau Delta Plans Local Alumni Chapter
Sixteen Delta Tau Delta members met at the Inotel Ans ley Friday night to form an alumni chapter. A petition was signed for the biennial fraternity convention in Indianapolis August 28 20 to seek a charter for an Atlanta chapter. Attendees included J S Jones Emory 1912 W L Reynolds Jr Emory John F Burke U Georgia Kenyon B Zahner U Georgia F L C M Page U Virginia Homer B Durden U Georgia Thomas I Miller U Georgia T B Sean Emory Henry H Hudson Emory Tom M Chestham Emory Dr Samuel Green Emory Julius Brown Vanderbilt A E Spearman Emory 03 George D Pollock U Georgia J C Spivey lumary Alfred Barilit Cornell
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Delta Tau Twla
Inotel Ansley
Indianapoa
Atlanta
J. S. Jones
Emory
W. L. Reynolds
John F. Burke
University of Georgia
Kenyon B. Zahner
Flcm
Page
University of Virginia
Homer
Durden
Thomas I. Miller
Sean
Henry H. Hudson
Tom M. Chestham
Samual Green
Julius Brown
Vanderbilt
A. E. Spearman
Gsorge D. Pollock
J. C. Spivey
Lumary
Alfred Barilit
Cornell
Fine Programs at City Parks Today
The following concerts will be offered this afternoon at 3:39 at Piedmont and Grant parks. Programs include Marsh, Bat Wing, Wagner Bolero, Waiting for Robert E Lee, Silver Threads Among the Gold, Colonel Tale, Grand March, Trooper's Triumphal and more by the Fifth Regiment Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Park
Grant Park
Marsh
MT. BM
Bat Wing
Ludera
Robert E. Lee
Raver
Med
Pilimere
Barber
Handuster Fifth Regiment Band
American minister to Cuba presented to Menocal
William E. Gangles of Columbia DC presented his credentials as American minister to Cuba in succession to Arthur M. Beaner. The ceremony at the Cuban president’s side included formal diplomatic courtesies and a greeting exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Menocal
Tavana
William E. Gangales
Columbia
D. C
Cuba
Arthur M. Beaner
Dodge Service for Southern Power Users
Dodge Manufacturing Company of Mishawaka Indiana completes a nationwide distribution chain with a southern base in Atlanta. Aimed at rapid delivery of Dodge standard power transmission equipment, the program places branches to reach any southern user within six hours, with 289 Forsyth Street Atlanta as the main office and Main 4121 day calls West 195 at night.
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Dodge Manufacturing Company
Mishawak
Indiana
Atlanta
Dodge
Sequre
United States
Home Office
S «Iven
Ogre
Arfeat
Dickey
Boise
South
Todge
Forsyth Street
West 195
Eighth Ward Voters To Discuss Candidates
Voters of the eighth ward will meet Tuesday night at 813 Peachtree Street to discuss candidates for the council and aldermanic board in the approaching election. The call lists many signers and notes five council vacancies and one alderman vacancy with names of announced candidates. The meeting aims to review merits of those seeking the posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Tupree
Thomas J. Buchanan
Edgar Watkins
Charles A. Wisson
J. H. Hirsch
W. T. McGuilougt
A. Etheridge
George W. Stevens
Spencer R. Atkinson
Claude Shewmake
Wilmer L. Moore
W. L. Wright
I. H. Whitten
M. &. Thrower
H.C. Worthen
Edward L. Myec
AG. Fowell
George Wfnltyer, Jr
Fitzhugh Knox
T. K. Glenn
John M. McCutlough
Charles F. Hice
Samuel N. Evans
W. Carroll Latimer
H. Handolph
W. H. Adkins
John A. Smith
Alf. Truitt
James M. Holowell
A. J. Orme
W. Model
Thomas Lo Francis
Charles A. Davis
Archibad Davis
H. ¥. McCord
Shepard Bryan
Kenry L. Wilson
William H. Hillyer Jo Mo Green
J.T. Wright
Sam D. Jones
Harrison Jones
J. F. Ro
CK. Ayer
W. ©. Wilson
Alleged Slayer Located in Florida
Waycross Ga August 9 Special According to advices received In Waycross With Baby negro wanted for the murder of B C Hoath at Manor west of Waycross on January 23 1897 has been located at Blountstown Fla and will be brought here as soon as officers can go for him Rady was indicted at the April term of Ware superior court 1897 and has eluded officers ever since A former resident of Major at the request of W S Routh a brother of the man murdered has visited Blountstown this week and positively identified the negro there as Eady having employed the negro at one time near Manor
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Waycross
Ware
Booth
Major
W. S. Routh
Blountstown
Eady
Manor
May Recover From Attack by Negro Near Cairo
Mary and Rhoda Reddizard, two of the victims of the Fil LeConte assault near Cairo, are at the Thomasville city hospital showing improvement. Despite high temperatures and serious initial conditions, doctors hope they will recover enough to return home. the skulls of Seth have been trepanned and the outcome of the operation will determine recovery chances. The younger children are being cared for by neighbors.
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Thomasville
Reddizard
Mary
Rhoda
Cresson Nominated for Quito Secretary Post
Washington August 9 William P Cresson of Nevada was nominated for secretary of the legation at Quito Ecuador today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William P. Cresson
Nevada
Quito
Ecuador
Turner credits wiring with saving city money
City electrician R C Turner says underground wiring at Piedmont park bathhouse and refreshment stands will cut costs. He notes a dispute with Dan Carey and a park board decision. a finance committee review will seek $829 to cover the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Turner
City Electrician
Piedmont Park
Dan Carey
Eneral
Park Department
Park Board
Turner
Humphrey
No Finance Committee
Carey Park
Carey Still J
J. O. Cochran
Charls A Sheldon to Head Free Organ Concert Today
Charles A. Sheldon presents a free organ concert this afternoon under the Atlanta Music Festival association. The program features variations on Ola Folks at Home, a military march by Harry Rowe Shelley's imitative trumpet and drum passages, Nevin's A Day in Venice, and Lohengrin Prelude. Out-of-town visitors and merchants attending the Merchants and Manufacturers gathering are invited. admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Sheldon
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Wille
Marcy
Harry Rowe Shéliey
Nevin
Venice
Houston tax digest shows loss of 139000 in 1913
Perry Ga August 9 Special Tax Receiver J F Scarborough completes the 1913 tax digest reporting total valuations for taxed property at 3808037 a loss of 133000 acres returned drop 912 from 343746 to 246275 area not taxed 4396 acres. Land value 1815587 about 5 33 per acre dog valuations 87383 2901 dogs poll tax loss 224 polls.
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Perry
J. F. Scarborough
Houston County
Elks leader charged in Winnipeg swindle case
Harry Kelley of Denver, alleged supreme organizer of the Canadian Elks, faces August charges in Winnipeg for allegedly receiving thousands of dollars through misrepresentation from western Canadians. He was arrested Thursday and held on bail as Canadian Elks members complain they were joining the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a U.S. founded group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipers. Man
Harry Kelley
Denver
Canadian Elks
Winnipes
Kelley
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
United States
Georgia Carmen Barbecue At White City Park Saturday
The Georgia Car and Locomotive Company held its first annual barbecue at White City Park on Saturday. Bert Hargraves chaired the committee that organized the event and received credit for its success. Thanks were given to Mr Chasewood for park use and other courtesies shown during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Car and Locomotive Company
White City Park
Bert Hargraves
Chasewood
Judge Brand Praised for Attack on Legal Technicalities
Commerce Georgia August 9 Special Judge Charles H Brand of Jackson Superior Court has drawn praise from across the state for his charge to the grand jury criticizing pardons and legal technicalities. The Jackson Herald calls his remarks the work of one of Georgia’s ablest bench voices, arguing pardons foster lawlessness and that cases should be tried on the merits without technical delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce, Ga
Charles H. Brand
Jackson Superior Court
Grand Jury
Brand
Jackson Herald
Ray
Ume
Labor Day celebrations rushed in Atlanta plan amid guard
A three day Labor Day carnival for African Americans in Atlanta and vicinity is set at the Atlanta Speedway with races in autos motorcycles and bicycles, base ball games, bands from Tuskegee and Professor Page, barbecue, 60 000 seats and police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
vi+cinity
Atlanta Speedway
Tuskegee
Page
Death in Waycross Collector Scene
In Waycross Georgia on August 9 Henry Shuler a negro worker in Coast Line shops collapsed after a city street tax collector approached. He foamed at the mouth and died within a block. A coroner's inquest ruled heart failure caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Henry Shuler
Coast Line
Woman of Valdosta Sued by Physician
Valdosta Ga August 9 Special Mrs William McDonald of this city took an overdose of an araptationas night and only prompt measures of a physician who reached bar with a short time saved her life She had been despondent for several weeks and had threatened to Elli herself but family and friends attach little importance to the threats She retired this morning from the comatose condition and is believed to recover from the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Wiliam McDonald
Bar
McDonald
Elli
Seaboard Excursion to Wrightsville
Seaboard offers an $8 round trip excursion to Wrightsville on Saturday August 284. Special train departs at 6 PM local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Wrightsville
Akin Corporation Bill Passes House Saturday
The Akin bill allows a corporation to move its location by a three fourths vote of the stock and was passed by the house Saturday morning. The measure is seen as important to corporations in small towns since past removals required all stock, while the new rule enables easier relocation for headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Red Eagle for Maiorescu in Berlin honor
Emperor William bestowed the grand cross of the Order of the Red Eagle on Romanian premier Tlei Maiorescu, president of the Balkan peace conference at Bucharest, praising his services to the cause of peace.
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Maiorescu
Berlin
Enmeror William
Order of the Red Eagle
Tleu Maiorescu
Bucharest
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The
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Southern
Eighth Ward
Florida
Cresson
Electrician
Chas
Sheldon
Houston
Georgia Carmen
Judge Brand
Martinsboro
W.a
Tabler
Harry Stone
Hancock
State Penitentiary
Moundaville
Stone
Front Tegel
Valdost
Atlanta — Telephone & Telegraph
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Panama
Bangkok
Manhattans
Children’s Department
BS r _ Boys' Wool Norfolks
Hoys
K & BH
Whitehall
Akin Corporation
Roche
Rawardad Son
Enginnt
Wonrone
di Cony
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