Pottle Announces Purpose to Resign From Court of Appeals
Judge J R Potts said he has not tendered resignation to the governor yet but intends to resign at an undetermined date in the near future. Governor Slaton stated he has not received Potts’s resignation or chosen a successor, and no final decision has been made. The piece notes Potts would leave a bench that has already seen two prior resignations for higher pay, with Albany ready for his law practice and partnership offers.
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J R Potts
Court of Appeals
Sam Hennett
Albany
Jutgze Pottle
Slaton
Pottles
Pottle
Arthur Powell
Govenor Slaton
Pottis
Nash TR. Stoyles
Atlanta
Pyttle
Benjamin H Till
Fulton County
L § ‘Ryan
Stone Mountain
Pottlewall
Court of ‘Appeals
Pimple
Broyles
Roan
Gal Riros
Pattle
Sust
Mrs Jerome Jones to Sell Red Cross Stamps Monday
Mrs Jerome Jones will lead a Red Cross stamp sale Monday with downtown stores offices hotels and apartments canvassed. The sale is expected to break records this year surpassing last several holiday seasons.
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Jerome Jones
RED Cross
Mrs Jones
Proctor Calls for Quiet Christmas Message
In a First Congregational Church sermon on the secret of a merry Christmas, Reverend Proctor urges quiet celebration over fireworks and excess. He emphasizes unselfish giving, urging the community to focus on the birth of Christ rather than revelry, urging readers to find joy in giving rather than receiving.
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Ray Ho H
Congregational Church
Christina
Bethlehém
Christ
Baptists of Macon Decide Not to Consolidate Churches
In Macon on December 21 special vote by Tabernacle and Second Baptist churches rejects consolidation. Opposition grew among Second Baptist members after the vote, as both congregations plan separate building programs including a new Tabernacle church two blocks away and a new brick edifice for the Second church.
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Macon
Tabernacle
Second Baptist Churches of
Second Baptist
Pe Tfallimay
Hla Astorate
Te Tabernale
Taberna
Secnd
Diamond Jewelry in Exclusive Designs Catalog Ad
Diamond jewelry in exclusive designs shows necklaces pendants brooches rings and bar pins. The ad promises gem set jewelry in gold and platinum of the store’s long standing standard of excellence and invites visitors to view new designs and request a 160 page illustrated catalogue Facts About Diamonds.
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Santos
After Shooting Man Cook Surrenders to Police
In a fight at Carroll and Shelton streets Jesse C Russell of 1 Savannah Street was shot and taken to Grady Hospital in serious condition. George Cook, of 68 Savannah Street, surrendered at police headquarters claiming self defense after the incident. Cook fired once, hitting Russell in the abdomen. Russell’s condition remained precarious.
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Carroll and
Shelton Street
Jesse C Russell
Savannah Street
Grady Hospital
Grady George Cook
Russell
Cook
Fred
Ange
Dull Week Probable in the Cotton Market
New Orleans December 21 The coming week in the cotton market promises little activity though unforeseen developments may arise The holiday Thor s il u day closes American markets and few reports are expected The ginning season runs until December 1 and private forecasts may be delayed Prices likely to be affected by government figures and market sentiment Traders watch spot offerings and potential concessions for immediate price impact with concerns about slowing consumption in many sectors.
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New Orleans
Thorsilu
Liverpool
Whitfield Court Opens January Term Amid Felony Cases
The Whitfield court convenes January 5 with a special term. A grand jury is likely to be empaneled to handle several murder cases, including Ira Fisher charged in the death of Dug Steele. Fisher also testified in the Frank trial, reviving the old case and leading to an indictment. The trial of William Umphrey awaits indictment for murder of Joseph S. Prischitz on November 1.
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William I Umphrey
Joseph S
Government warns on raw pork amid trichinosis fears
Washington December 21 government officials issued a warning against consuming raw or uncooked pork products to curb trichinosis spread. In isolated regions with large forego populations, large pork quantities are eaten during Christmas and have caused fatalities. Reports cite 58 cases in November and December 1911 linked to undercooked pork. parasitic infection found in hog flesh has no effective treatment.
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Washington
Department of Vericully
Embezzler Captured After a Long Chase
New York December 11 A fugitive sought for four months over embezzling 900 from J M Four wholesale hardware dealer of Baltimore James Ralph Hackett a confidential clerk arrived today on the steamer Verdi from Buenos Aires He was in custody of a detective At Bahia de Janeiro and again at Aldentevideo the ship on which Hackett left New York last August was searched but he was not discovered Reports say friends helped him in a refrigerator during searches He went ashore at Montevideo where he was arrested
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New York
Baltimore
James Ralph Hackett
Buenos Aire
Bahay
Rue de Janeiro
Aldéntevideo
York
Montevia
Bacot Named Trainmaster for Seaboard Railway
Americus December 21 special D WN Bacot has been appointed trainmaster for the Georgia Alabama division of the Seaboard Railway with headquarters in Americus arriving from Savannah to assume duties. He succeeds G A Bradley who moves to Norfolk as superintendent of the Norfolk and Southern Railway. Bacot is well known in railway circles and the appointment is considered excellent. For eight years he was superintendent of the Savannah and Statesboro Railway and has held other important positions.
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Americus
D WN Bacot
Georgia Alabama
Seaboard Railway
Savannah
Traimaster Bacot
G A Bradley
Norfolk
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Bacor
5Avaniah
Statesboro
Market Week in Troup County Seeds for Spring Planting
Pitezernja Ga and B N Mashburn of Troup County announce plans to cultivate 100 acres of cantaloupes of the pink meat variety with JOM McDonald JL Dorming and others. George Drexler and Truck Growers Association members report receipt of two carloads of Irish seed potatoes for spring planting. Farmers expect to plant more market produce than usual this year.
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Pitezernja Ga
Uecen
Mashburn
Jom McDonald JL Dorming
Q.hers
George Drexler
Truck Growers Association
Sparks Lodge Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
Sparks Lodge No. 435 held its regular communication with officers elected including Dr. B Lovett as worshipful master J K Smelair senior warden W Wells junior warden JH McClanne treasurer HO Kretlow secretary S Portin tyler J H Green and S D D provided as part of the record of the evening's proceedings.
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Sparks Gu
Sparks Lodge
Foo& AM
B Lovett
Masster
J K Smelair
W ‘Wells
JH “McClanne
HO Kretlow
S & Portin
Tyler
J H. Green
S D
Savannah Bride Seeks Divorce From Crook Husband
Savannah bride Mrs Be atrice Daval formerly Miss Kent says she will seek an annulment from John H Davies alias John Davel, accused forger and alleged society man, after learning of his prison admission and prior crimes. She collapsed at the Young Women’s Christian Association in Philadelphia and will return to Savannah with funds for travel.
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Savannah
Philadelphia
Beatrice Daval
Miss Kent
Taday
Davals
John H Davies
Aliia
John Davel
Carlton
Davies
Dayal
Cats Hall
Jim
Mrs Duval
Tam
Daval
Young Womans Christian Association
Helen Keller and mother spend day in Atlanta visits
Helen Keller remains at the Anstey hotel in Atlanta with her mother and Mrs Macy. She conversed quietly and refused most invitations while awaiting a New Jersey visit to test Edison inspired reading experiments.
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Helen Keller
St Marks
Kelder
Macy
Atlanta
Tuscumbia
Washington
Ladison Labortory
tellAthenta
Atlanta Spirit
Pelham Marshal Freed Manslaughter Charge
Pelham marshal Thomasville case ends with a sealed verdict at midnight. The defendant, facing a manslaughter charge, testified the use of force was as an officer to prevent a threat. Defense argued justified action, while prosecution argued potential danger to the marshal.
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Thomasville
Campbell Imarshal
Cebhay
Aupeuor
Merslar Ghey
Kaling
Mitc
Imarshals Club Ag
Tony
Waycross to Get Christmas Train Service Expansion
Waycross and surrounding Sermans area will see a possible major Christmas service. A temporary passenger line may start by Christmas Eve between Waycross and Sermans, with regular services planned once inaugurated. Local Milltown residents have funded stock to secure the extension, signaling anticipated traffic to new western routes.
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Sermans
Charh
Waycross
Sirmi
Sirmana
Milltown
Plans to Advertise Southwest Georgia Unites Counties
Decatur County Chamber of Trade develops a regional advertising plan to promote southwest Georgia. President W A Wheeler leads a campaign to secure representation and publicity without heavy costs. The aim is to raise awareness nationwide of the region’s climate and opportunities by coordinated county efforts.
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Calfornia
Tejas
Christmas observance sermon from East Macon Baptist Church
A Macon Georgia sermon condemns Christmas revelry and holiday excess. The preacher argues holy days deviate from God’s word and laments worldly ads, liquor displays, and brash celebrations. He questions honoring the meek Jesus amid festive exploitation.
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Macon Ga
Eurone
Hera
Pipers
Histmas
Jesus
Christ
James Cowart Re-Elected by Ware Farmers Union
James Cowart was re-elected president of the Ware County Farmers Union at Waycross on December 21. New officers named include Ben Field as vice president, Wo Griffis as secretary treasurer, J Johnson as doorkeeper, C O Fechtell as conductor, and delegates to the state convention in Waco January 6 and 7. Cowart will attend the state convention and serves on the state executive committee.
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Waycross
James Cowart
Ware Counts Farmers Union
Benfield
W Griffis
Johnson
J Fechtell
Waccon
LD -Lilington Cpd
Cowart
Burglar Attempts Fail to Crack Smith Higgins Safe
A failed break-in at Smith & Higgins department store on Peters and Walker Streets left a safe containing 37500 intact after two nitroglycerine blasts. The burglars gained entry shortly after midnight but were deterred by the security and a passerby, with insurer covering the vault and its contents.
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Smith & Higgins Department Store
Peters and
Walker Streets
J Ro Smith
Free concert draws over 1500 to Auditorium
The Sunday afternoon organ concert at the Auditorium attracted more than 1500 attendees. Charles A Bhelson Jr delivered a strong program with Handel's Largo and items by Verdi and Schubert. Herr Wulfungen, soon to lead the Atlanta Music Festival chorus, will debut as a city director next Sunday at the same venue.
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Charles A Bhelson Jr
Handles Largo
Cortex Wallfungen
Aventa
Walllingen
Celeste Alda
Schubert
Herc Wulftungen
Herr Wulfungen
Atlanta Music Festival
Tabernacle Leads Atlanta Sunday School Attendance
Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School tops the Atlanta weekly attendance, with an average 410 across nine schools, reflecting a year over year rise from 311. First Christian had climbed above Tabernacle in recent months, but Tabernacle reclaimed the top spot, prompting celebration among its members.
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Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School
Atlanta
Tabernacle
Agai
Shuler Urges Church to Solve Social Problems
Pastor Allen Shuler of the East Side church urged solving societal problems through education of the heart as well as the intellect. He argued the key issue is justice between employer and employee and that the church must help adjust these inequities regardless of voluntary repentance.
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Allen Shuler
East Side
Agbernacle
Christan
Emlover
Sie
Dr Ridley Speaks On The Star Of Christ
Special Christmas services were held at the Central Baptist Church with Rev G A Ridley delivering a sermon from The Star Of Christ. He spoke of the Christ Child, the significance of the star, and how the star remained visible despite clouds, tying it to hope for all children.
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DR. Ridley
Star OF Christ
Central Baptist
G A Ridley
Christ
State's War on Weevil to Begin Across Georgia
Field Manager Caldwell announces a planned statewide campaign to educate residents about boll weevil diversification in January. Teachers will receive state supplied literature and governors may declare a Boll Weevil Day with sermons urging diversification. Macon reports with $43,500 ready to start as Chamber of Commerce backs the plan.
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South
Middle Georgia
Caldwell
Slaton
Macon
Cotton bale totals in Dodge County reports vary
The Dodge County December 1 report shows 21215 bales of cotton ginned from the 1513 crop prior to December 1, compared with 20494 bales ginned prior to December 4, 1912. The text contains garbled OCR fragments but indicates cotton production figures and comparisons across years.
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Dodge County
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