Georgia colleges receive Rockefeller funds via General Education Board
Agnes Scott in Decatur gets 100000, Wesleyan Female in Macon 106000, and Mercer in Macon 32333 from the General Education Board funded by John D. Rockefeller. The donations, announced in New York, form part of a southern distribution totaling about 3,062,625 to Georgia and other states, with Georgia listed among recipients alongside Alabama and Mississippi institutions.
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General Education Board
Agnes Scott
Wesleyan Female
Mercer University
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
Wesleyan Female College
Macon
John D. Rockefeller
New York City
Georgia
Atlanta
Associated Press
Constitution
The
New York
Education
Middle Atlantic
South
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Texas
Florida
Jonas Hopkins University
Emory and Henry College
Randolph-Macon College
Randolphsv Leve
Women's College
Richmond College
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Davidson College
Meredith College
Salem Academy and College
Converse College
Furman University
Wofford College
Varee Georgia
Howard College
Mississippi— Millsaps College
Mississippi College
Arkansas—Hendrix College
George Peabody College
Maryville College
Union University
University of Chattanooga
Vanderbilt University
Georgetown College
Transylvania University
Willambsburg Institute
Texas Baylor University
Southern Methodist University
John D Stetson University
Montgomery Theater Offers Free Admission For Kids Today
The Montgomery theater announces a children’s day with free entry for all kids under 12 from 1 pm to 6 pm, featuring Mary Pickford in Cinderella a modern version. Mothers may accompany children, but the event centers on giving youths a free viewing of the film.
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Montgomery Theater
Atlanta
Mary Pickford
Acrean
Moran restrained in injunction over aunt’s property
Judge John T Pendleton signed a temporary injunction restraining Mrs Hien Moran from disposing of any part of her aunt Mrs Helen Moran Lethe’s property. The petition claims Mrs Moran has disposed of portions of the estate. A hearing is scheduled for January 2.
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John T Pendleton
Hien Moran
Helen Moran
Moran
Old Woman's Home to Have Big Tree and Fine Dinner
Christmas celebration at the Home for Old Women on West End Avenue in Atlanta will feature a large tree and a special dinner. The home is debt free after a year of strong support led by Mrs. Sarah J. Purtell, with about thirty inmates expected for the holiday. Gift distribution will accompany the tree for each resident.
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Atlanta
West End Avenue
Sarah J. Purtell
Lady Managers
Grand Theater Christmas Gift Event At Grand
Santa Claus will visit the Grand theater on Christmas day and Saturday with toys and candy canes for every child. A large Christmas tree and open fireplace adorn the lobby while gifts are donated to charity after distribution. The inmates of the Home for Incurables will be guests Friday and will view The Spoilers, returning to Atlanta as a major attraction.
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Santa, Claus
Grand Theater
Grand
Mary Christmas
Grand Management
Atlanta
Hex Beach
Colonels Fox Hunt Film Features Roberts In Two Reel Drama
Colonel James J. Roberts famed for foxhunting and wealth becomes subject of a two reel film The Fox Hunt produced at his mountain home by Mrs J Garnett Starr Atlanta actress Scarlett Starr also directs and stars with her brother Newell Boges in a supporting role Starr created Hug a Bale with Howard W Davidson Roberts has kept fifty foxhounds and a record of capturing 400 foxes in two years offering a $1000 bonus for a pack equaling this feat The Fox Hunt centers on Roberts celebrated pack and his pursuit through a rural setting.
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James JT. Roberts
Anderson
DS. C
Constitution
Poe
J. Garnett Starr
Atlanta
Howard W Davidson
Colonel Roberts
Starr
Newell Boges
Mrs H H Smith Sends Twenty Turkeys To Aid Poor
Mrs Henry Hunter Smith of Atlanta living on a Macon area farm sent twenty dressed turkeys to Mrs Henry W Grady to distribute among Atlanta charities for Christmas dinners. Grady divided the gift among the Home for Incurables Old Woman's Home Home for the Friendless and the Salvation Army.
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Henry Hunter Smith
Atlanta
Macon
Henry W Grady
Despondent Christmas Weather Forecast
Forecaster von Sterrmann reports cloudy and foreboding conditions today and tomorrow with rain likely. Temperatures remain steady, no significant cold spell or wintry precipitation. Christmas Eve is expected to be gloomy but not severely cold or snowy.
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Weatherran
von Sterrmann
Meteorological Studio
Mangum Defends Jail Conditions For Women At Tower
Sheriff Mangum and Matron Mary Hohnefeld defended Tower jail arrangements for women amid segregation concerns. Mangum said women are isolated from men behind thick walls and a locked door, with white prisoners housed in a well equipped third floor room supervised by Matron Hayes, featuring iron beds, bedding, and a private lavatory and bath.
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C. W. Mangum
Mary Hohnefeld
Ministera
Bohgefeld
Ams
Prigoners
William M. Smith
Bahnefeld
Mangum
BE. L. Hayes
Girls High school students stage Christmas fun for 726
Wifty-five children attended a Christmas celebration at Girls' High School. Santa Claus arrived in full costume and a fairy tale play titled Rumpelstiltzkin was performed by eight pupils. The event drew the school body and staff, with Miss Jessie Muse presiding and Frank Neely portraying Santa.
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Santa Claus
Jessie Muse
Frank Neely
Rumpelstiltzkin
Beatrice Hamlett
Frances Campbell
Margaret Rogers
Lilie May Robinson
Adolpha Askew
Bertha Sherman
Adele Thibadeau
Annie Lee Gray
Edith Hudson
Nell Warren
Misa Eula, Upshaw
Marguerite Henderson
Regsie Sue Daniels
Angeline Bianch
Alma Jones
Nelie Arrington
Boundary dispute between Rockdale and DeKalb counties in Georgia
A Georgia boundary dispute between Rockdale and DeKalb counties centers on the county line run by civil engineer T E Carter. Rockdale supports the report as satisfactory while DeKalb claims most of the line lies within its territory depriving it of acres and taxpayers. A hearing date has not been set.
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Georgia
Ome
Europe
DeKalb
Rockdale
Slaton
T. E Carter
Civi
Carter
Rockdale County
DeKalb County
Phil Cook
Iite
Evans Gives $1000 to Associated Charities in Atlanta
Mrs. Arthur K. Evans presented a check for one thousand dollars through Mr Asa Candler to the Associated Charities. She urged support for Atlanta’s industrious poor as the charity reorganizes to better aid those hit hardest by hard times.
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Asa Candler
Arthur Kelly Evans
Atlanta
Associated Charities
Innes Couple Appeal 70 High Court in Austin
Victor E Innes and wife appeal to the Texas Court of Appeals in Austin to block extradition to Georgia for trial in Atlanta. Indicted by Fulton County grand jury for larceny after trust as relatives pursue evidence after a failed San Antonio murder probe. An early hearing is expected.
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Victor E Innes
Georgia
Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Austin
Texas
Nelms
Inneses
Fulton County Grand Jury
San Antonio
Christmas for Orphans at Baptist Orphanage
The Christmas tree exercises for the children at the Baptist orphanage in Hapeville take place tonight. The institution asks all expected donors to send in contributions this morning.
Waterman Ideal Mountain pens offered by opticians
Attractive Christmas box pen sale by Jno L Moore & Sons Opticians at 4 North Broad Street. Self filling regular and safe types in mounted or plain styles priced from $2.50 to $10.00.
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Waterman
Jno
L. Moore & Sons
Opticians
North Broad Street
Chapman Elected Worshipful Master of Malta Lodge
The annual election of Malta Lodge No. 641 officers was held last night. Andrew B. Chapman was elected worshipful master, with W. A. Upchurch named senior warden and R. S. Hayes chosen junior warden.
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Chapman
Malta
Malta Lodge
Andrew B. Chapman
W. A. Upchurch
R. 8. Hayes
Lodge Honors Past Master With Jewel Presentation
Past Master S. B. Wallace was presented with a past master's jewel by Worshipful Brother J. C. Greenfield. Greenfield delivered a touching tribute noting the valuable services of the past master's lodge leadership. Attendees included Byron Sanders as senior warden F. P. Gibbs as treasurer J. N. McDonald as senior deacon W. Hazzard as senior steward and others.
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Nior
Byron Sanders
F. P. Gibbs
W. W. Shiels
J. N McDonald
H. W. Brown
Hazzard
W. Bush
P. M. Hubbard
J. M Hart
Tyler
Wallace
J. C. Greenfield
Police Surprise For Judge N R Broyles
Judge Nash R. Broyles of the court of appeals, formerly Atlanta recorder, was served with charges and summoned to appear before Recorder George E. Johnson at 1:20 this afternoon. He is accused of frequenting the recorder's court and aiding police by upholding Atlanta's good name.
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Nash R. Broyles
Court of Appeals
Atlanta
George E. Johnson
Broyles
Recorder's Court
Atlanta Police Department
All Mail Delivered Without Delay at Atlante Post Office
Improved arrangements and new staff at Atlante post office promise delivery of Christmas mail before 12 oclock Friday night. One parcel post delivery on December 25 applies. post office staffing and higher package volumes push totals. Yesterday handled mail reached 500000. Tuesday stamp sales about 7000 dollars, surpassing last year despite parcel post rate cuts reducing 1914 receipts.
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Atlante
Rolling Jones
Snatch Thief Grabs Miss Falls Purse on Whitehall Terrace
Miss Martha Falls was robbed of her purse and money while walking on Whitehall terrace around 6 40 pm Wednesday. An unknown snatch thief, described as a negro, fled into darkness before a clear description could be obtained. The incident occurred as Miss Falls neared her home at 132 Whitehall terrace.
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Whitehall Terrace
Martha Falls
Christmas at Waycross Brightens Holiday Plans
Christmas at Waycross brings planned entertainments for hundreds of children as city schools close for the holiday. Banks in Waycross will close for Christmas and the following Saturday, with extended night hours Thursday night to assist customers. A collision on Fifteenth Street left Charlie Jones with minor injuries and his passenger Gr. Smith injured. the street car was knocked from the track and required repair while the motorman and conductor were unharmed.
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Waycross
Wdecemuerse
Toose
Columbus
Decenver Us
Charlie Jones
Fifteenth Street
Jones
Gr. Smith
Empty Stocking Fund Keeps Americus Kids Warm
The Times-Recorder fundraiser closed with 125 dollars subscribed for Americus poor children. The Methodist Sunday school added 75 dollars, bringing total to 200 dollars to be distributed by a ladies committee tomorrow.
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Americus
Times-Recorder
Methodist Sunday School
Hewletts Warm Words Cause A Mistrial In Court
In Judge W D Ellis courtroom yesterday morning a clash erupted during a $25,000 damage suit by J H Hearne against the Southern railway. Samuel D Hewlett counsel for the plaintiff argued the defense filed federal court proceedings and swore to the opposite. Judge Ellis instructed not to use such language. Hewlett refused saying it is not the courts business to tell him how to argue. A recess followed and the court declared a mistrial with Eugene Black counsel for the defense.
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W.D. Ellis
J. H.hearne
Southern Railway
Elis
Samuel D. Hewlett
Eugene Black
Hewlett
Ellis
Mr. Hewlett
Hillis
Hew Tett
Mrs William Nixon Interred at Westview Today
Mrs William M Nixon widow of a Atlanta woolen mill resident died Wednesday at her home 733 Peachtree after a ten month illness She was 62 born in Sweetwater Tennessee widow of General John C Vaughan Her survivor list includes husband Vaughan Nixon son and three grandchildren Funeral services 2 39 pm at the Nixon home Dr H M DuBose officiating with church teachers and stewards in attendance Interment West View private Immortal
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William M. Nixon
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Nixon
Sweetwater
Tenn
Misa Lua Vaughan
John C. Vaughan
First Methodist Church
Vaughan Nixon
Imwie
William, Jr
Lua Vaian Nixon
Women's Missionary Society
B&b
H. M. DuBose
W. F. Glenn
Weat View
Mille
Jesson
McCutcheon Hosts Annual Dinner for Atlanta Buick Office
George D. McCutcheon southern manager of Buick Motor Co gave his annual dinner to the Atlanta office staff at his home 25 Elizabeth street. About twenty five guests attended including many ladies and the event was enjoyed.
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George D. McCutcheon
Buick Motor Company
Atlanta
Elizabeth Street
No Overdrafts Honored by Columbus Banks
Columbus banks announce a January 1 start to no overdrafts being honored. The policy, stated in public notices, will be enforced strictly with no exceptions after December 31.
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Columbus
Gatecamper
Provisions For The Army In The Field
In times of war effort targets the enemy's supplies while well nourished people fight best. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims to treat indigestion by enriching blood, purging impurities through the liver, kidneys, bowels and skin, and improving nerves, step, mind, eyes, and skin with no alcohol or narcotics.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Automobile Stolen from Empire Life Building
A 1914 black Schwabenwaer auto owned by Dr. William T. Jones was stolen yesterday afternoon in front of the Empire Life building. No clues or crew have been found to explain the disappearance.
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William T. Jones
Empire Life Building
Dr Jones
Bottenfield entertains at Capital City club event
The Year of the Minute Men monthly gathering hosted by L. P. Bottenfield was held at the Capital City club on Tuesday evening with L. P. Bottenfield as host and P. MecMiroy as toastmaster. A medal was awarded to R. A. Platte for outstanding service.
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Minute Men
L. P. Bottenfield
Capital City Club
Ll. P. Bottenfield
Gnd . P. MecMiroy
R. A. Platte
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Mrs. Moran
Col. Roberts
H. H. Smith
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Georgia
Rockdale and
Arthur K. Evans
Victor Innes
High Court
Andrew
N. R. Broyles
William Nixon
Westview
G. D. M’cutcheon
Cunard
Liverpool Lusitania
Pranconea
Mediterranean
Azores
Gibraltar
Genoa
Naples
Pirrus Carpathia
Npon Compant
N.Y
R. D. Barksdale Company
Decatur Street
Bottenfield
Ing
Fawkes, Opticians
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Brown & Allen
Alabama St
Atlanta Clearing House Association
American National Bank
Foote & Davies Building
Main
Forsyth Street
Chickering
Mathushek
Fischer
Hamilton
Kingsbury
Everett
Henry F. Miller
Ludden & Bates
Pryor Street
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