South Georgia Methodist Conference Adopts New Appointments
The thirty-fifth annual session in Macon adjourned after Bishop Galloway read next year’s appointments. Methvin and Benton joined from other denominations, Dr. Young Allen reported in China, and Virgil Scoville announced to serve in Santa Clara Cuba. Resolutions thanked Macon citizens for hospitality as Bishop Candler announced extensive district and circuit assignments across Georgia.
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Macon
South Georgia Conference
The
Methodist Church
Galloway
Candier
W.K. Methvin
Baptist Church
W. J. Benton
South Georgia
Presbyterian Church
Foreign Missionary Board
J.B. Wray
Walker Lewis
Lewis
Warren A. Candler
Virgil P. Scoville
Brunswick
McKendree
Santa Clara
Cuba
China
W. N. Ainsworth
A. M. Brunfian
Dozter
J.B. White
H- Murlef
Wattingtony Db
Day. T. Viner
Wesley Lane
R.E. Baley
Griffith
L. J. Ballard
G. Harrelson
A. W. Arnold
J. W. Tinsley
M Beals
T.:' 1. Davenport_and C
Emory College
T. Hitler
T. W
Damber
Sentell
W. G. Solomon
J. H. Martin
Wesleyan
Female ‘College
J. A. Thompson
O. F. ‘Goack
J. C. Parker
M. M. Parks
Whitehurst
Andrew Female College
O. B
Chester
O. F. Cook
Second Street
EF. Grifith
Bloch
W. Rodgers
Bonair
H. C. Brewton
Snow
Unadilla
J. M. Bass
Vienna
St. Paul
H. P. Myers
W. Snow
Hawkinsville
J. Bi Wray
Broad Street
C. T. Clarke
Rose Hill
J. H. Thompson
Pierce Chapel
Childress
Geneva
P. H. Crumpler
Buena Mista
Brantley
W. S.’ Arnold
Casseta
B. BE. Gardner
Cataula
W. T. Stewart
Bethel
B. 2
Benton
Marton
E. Ir. Drake
Education
C. E. Dowman
Hat
Crowds Rally as Cropsey Case Sees Kidnaping Theory Gains Ground
Elizabeth City NC December 9 A five member search committee says major developments are expected within forty eight hours and that Kidnaping is likely. A mass meeting drew over a thousand people and about 200 raised for the search fund. The crowd urged revealing who last saw Miss Cropsey.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Committee of Five
Neilie Cropsey
P.P. Greenleaf
Special Vigilance Committee of Five
Ansale xX
Miss Cropsey
Death of Captain Talley Confederate Veteran Dies at Home
Captain A B Talley died at 116 South Pryor Street last night at 12 30 from nervous prostration after three weeks of illness. He was aged and survived by his wife, three daughters and one son. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Separate item notes a despondent wife, Mrs Frank Turner, who killed herself with carbolic acid in North Carolina after illness. Additional detail lists clergy and district assignments in Georgia.
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South
Moody Moody Moody Peaged In Jail In Atlanta Case
W Rawls Moody, an Atlanta man, bound over to the superior court in Milledgeville on two bogus check charges. He faces jail until the January court term if bond is not posted. Moody, recently released from an asylum in Milledgeville, formerly traveled for Brewater Moody of Atlanta and allegedly passed a counterfeit check for 00 at another merchant.
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Columbus
J— W. Rawls Moody
Atlanta
Jordan
Itcher
Moody
M.nedgeville
Milledgeville
Brewater & Moody
Negro criminals confess to assault and murder plot
In Jesup Georgia two Black men Henry Williams and Henry Wilson confessed to planning an assault and murder on a white girl after a railroad route from Jesup to Folkston. Williams was captured at Waynesville and Wilson near Folkston. Authorities expect no lynching after arrests.
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Jesup. Ga
J— Leighton
Hoghamith
Waynesville
Wavgie County
Jesup
Henry
Williams
Henry Wilson
Folkston
Daid' Wilson
Willams
Wilson
Negro Dies in City Court House Office
In Columbus Georgia on December 9 a dead negro was found in the office of Sanitary Inspector Ledsinger when he opened the courthouse. The coroner's jury ruled the death due to pneumonia. The man had sought medical help on Saturday but was not seen by the physician. He died sometime between Saturday night and Monday morning.
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Ledsinger
Columbus
Joe Harris
Sohlay
Two Smyrna Safes Cracked Loot At Post Office
In Smyrna Georgia December 9 a pair of safes at a merchant and post office were blown open by burglars. About 100 in stamps and 50 dollars were taken, with no crew observed. Local authorities suspect the same burglars who robbed Douglasville bank.
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Smyrna
Pracksmen
J. Ireland
Ireland
Douglasville
Farril Ends His Life in Fitzgerald Georgia
Fitzgerald Georgia December 9 Roger Farril aged 5 years killed himself with a revolver at his home on a one acre tract north of town. He had said he received a letter from his daughter and was unhappy over her marriage. He had served as an ensign on Admiral Farragut's staff during the Civil War. Robbed at His Own Gate in Talbotton Georgia December ? Greathouse a farmer near Prattsburg was knocked down at his gate by two unknown negroes and robbed of 35 or 6. robbers not yet found.
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Farril
Fitzgerald
Roger Farril
Farragut
Talbotton
Speckant
Tom
Prattsburg
White Primary Nomination Results at Cedartown
In Cedartown Georgia the white primary for municipal officer nominations produced partial results. Colonels, K Nz, mayor A We Vah devander, alderman second wear R. 0. Seen fifth ward Jud ens, De Dodds, suing mem here a of sehgal board.
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Cedartown
Gry
K_ Nz
Devander
Judens
de Dodds
Sehgal Board
Negro Rock Throwers Catch Brunswi ck Case Leads
In Brunswick Georgia on September 9 two negroes named Whiter Hennett and Charles Anderson were brought from Hiverett, tried and bound over for throwing rocks at a Beaboard Air Line train passing Everett. A rock broke a window of Superintendent Maker's car. George H. Bitzwalter of Savannah organized the case.
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Brunowick
Whiter
Hennett
Augusta Weavers Strike Over Wage Cut at Sibley Mills
In Augusta Georgia the Sibley mills, a leading cotton factory, saw sixty eight weavers walk out today after being notified of a wage reduction from 18 to 36 cents per cut while saving fine checks. Prominent local figure J G Burain, a former bank president, is reported ill and hospitalized after an operation.
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Augusta
Sibley Mills
Women workers urged to heed early illness signs
A period voice urges working women to monitor back pain, faintness, weariness, and loss of appetite as early organ troubles. It cites a case of a young woman cured by Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after correspondence with Pinkham's Lynn Massachusetts laboratory. The notice promises free guidance to any ailing woman and urges writing today.
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
America
Advita
Family Fight in Fort Gaines Sees Democrats Split on Primary
Fort Gaines Georgia December 9 special report details local political rift over a party primary. Mayor McAllister faces pressure as council delays a primary while citizens push for one with factions among white and Black voters. Conflicting meetings and threats of withdrawal from races reflect tense local politics.
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Pri
Mary
Fort Gaines
McAllister
First Citizens
Gok
Wera
Keny
George Lowing
Helltiord
Pei
McAlister
Sylent
Ond
Arger
McAister
Shad Evar
Speight
Bartender slain in Augusta bar shooting after wrong drink
In Augusta Georgia on December 9 a bartender Spriggs was shot dead by a Black man named Dunn after a misserved drinks led to an abusive confrontation. Dunn fled with two companions. one accomplice has been captured and Dunn later surrendered to police and is jailed.
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Augusta
Whiteley’s
Marbury
Florence
Spriggs
Dunn
Death notices from Birmingham and Covington region
George Lilzey of Birmingham died from an apparent morphine overdose intended to ease rheumatic pain. He left a wife and son in Columbus, Mississippi. W C Barksdale of Warren County, Ga died at home. widow and six children survive. Dr W J Barron Huntsville dentist died after brief illness. four children survive including Dr Noel Barron. Mrs William Brown of Covington aged 78 died after a fall. widow of Dr William Brown and mother of Lula Griffin. funeral at Methodist church tomorrow morning.
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George Lilzey
Birmingham
Ala
Als
Jefferson Seale ‘Company
Columbus
Mies
W. C. Barksdale
Norwood, Ga
Warren County
W. J. Barron
Huntsville
J. Barron
Noel Barron
Washington
William Brown
Covington
Wiliam Brown
Melthouist Church
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W. EK. Methyin
Methodist Conference
Cropsey
Captain Talley
Raleigh
Frank Turner
Senaid
Moore Au Rhephensenes
Vana
Gioh
AfeDonalds
Santa Stara
Virgil Scovble
Oedete
Prealding
H. Reid
Americus
Kirstchurch
W. J. Woutten
Hast St. Nease
Andersonville
B. Ross
Hilaville
L. Hill
Smithgie
R. M. Allison
Bronwood
J. D. Snyder
Parrots
J. Shirah
Rich
Patrick
Attapulgus and Mission
Boland
Arlington
G. W. Thomas
Jakin
Donaldville
H. Ll. Wiggind
Pelham Gircuit
P. R. McMichael
Camilla
H.C. Jones
Branchville
J. L. Funderburk
Hilron
M. Av. Carmichael
Blakely
W. H. Budd
Leary
Douglass
Broxton
J. ‘Co Gritner
Homerville
J. ‘M. Boland
Statenville
J. W.’ Tinley
Pearson
I. R. Kelley
Screven
Bickley
Booth
Atkinson
J.M. Bryan
APG
Valdosta
Preaidin
Elder
J. C. A. Cook
T. B. Stanford
Baxley
Dickinson
Chancey
F. T. Lowe
Dublin
Presiding Elder
Lovett
G.W. Matthews
Griton
L. A. Hearn
G.M. Pharr
Johnson
Mims
Wrighleville
FP. Morgar
Adrian
Jordon
Swainsboro
GT Roberts
Statesboro
W. Langston
Rockledge
Chambers
Kings
Thomas Williams
Porta
W. S. Heath
Hawaii
Lit. Qejohn
Reidsville
C. C. Hines
J. W. Budd
Missouri
Milltown
Aldee
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Surateer
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Kellam & Méota
N. Broad Street
Prudential Building
Lenney
Whitehal
Whitehall
Will Springs
Sol. Dona
Fas
Secroia Colitary Academy
Atlantes
Woodward
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
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Bona Allen's
Bona Allen
Patniot
W. Mitchell
Patent Vici
VICI
Alfred Benjamin ‘& Co
Essig
Bras
Wean
Whitehall ST
Chicago
Cincinnati
G.0. Lark
T. P. A. Chorenvig
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