All Saints Plan for Larger Church with Bequest
All Saints Episcopal plans to enlarge its church and build a parish house aided by a $25,000 bequest from the late Thomas Egleston. The vestry will seek estimates within fund-raising capacity, with Morgan & Dillon providing free plans for a modern parish house including gym, pool, and stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Egleston
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Beleston Fund
J. M. Hoxsey
W. D. Hill, Jr
W. M. Hunt
W. W. Momminger
Robert C Alston
Kalestan
Morgan & Dillon
Restry
Moemmiinger
Walla
Three Murder Cases Tried in Monroe Court
Forsyth Ga February 20 special most of the criminal week in Monroe Superior court was taken up in the trial of three murder cases. Two parties convicted were women though one received life after recommendations by juries. Battie Low Harrie convicted of murdering John M Barnes a prominent Monroe county figure. Harnes shot Mr Barnes in the back during an attempt to arrest Henry Harris husband of the convict. Rachael Jackson another accused woman convicted of murdering Ernest Jordan a negro man in her home. Tob Wimblah charged with murdering Wil Head in self defense secured an acquittal. Albert Smith charged with burning the barn of WD Thurmond a white farmer was acquitted after evidence failed to connect the negro with the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Monroe Superior Court
Hoth
W. MW. H. Searcy
Battie Low Harrie
John M. Barnes
Monroe County
Harnes
Russellville
Henry Harris
Haines
Rachael Jackson
Ernest Jordan
Tob Wimblah
Albert Smith
WD. Thurmond
Tormery
Funeral of J F Watson Held in Thomson Ga
Thomson Ga February 2 funeral services for J Forreat Watson who died yesterday after an illness were held today at his Thomson home. The interment was at the old Watson home three miles north of town. Mr Watson was a prominent banker and large property holder. He is survived by a wife six children and two brothers Thomas E Watson editor of The Georgia Jessemian and William A Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
J. Forreat Watson
Watson
Mir. Watson
Thomas £. Watson
Jessemian
William A. Watson
Six Districts in Tift Cleared of Illiterates
Titton Georgia February 30 illiteracy campaign shows six school districts in Tift County cleared of illiterates Pearman Excelsior Bay Salem Hat Creek and Fairview. State Supervisor F E B Lend attended and praised progress with a county rally planned for late April featuring contests singing and a parade of floats representing schools.
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Titton
Ineolal
Titi County Ie
Teachers’ Institute
Hibernien
Pearman
Excelsior
Bay
Salem
Hat Creek
Fairview
F. EB. Lend
Tifton
Ing
Werths
Prises
Achout
Aldersey
City Hall Muse and Mayor Talks on Preparedness
The City Hall figures forecast a mayoral talk on preparedness at the national mayors conference in St. Louis March 3 and 4. Mayor Gardner Woodward is quoted in the New York Herald advocating a strong navy and defense to deter foreign foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gardner Woodward
National Conference of Mayors
St. Louis
New York Herald
Mayor Welcomes Junior Order Guests at Atlanta Meeting
A special gathering of all Junior Order councils in Atlanta meets tonight at 7 30 in the Atlanta headquarters 2844 Capitol avenue. Washington jubilee speakers include Congressman Howard of Georgia and Mayor James G Woodward. Leonar das Summerall chairs the executive committee and Dr L G Hardman is a possible state address speaker. A large crowd and three bands are expected, with the Auditorium Armory festooned with flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Capitol Avenue
Washington
Congressman Howard
Georgia
James G. Woodward
Leonardas Summerall
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
Hardman
State of
Auditorium
Governor's Remarks Stir Speculation at Dinner
At a Saturday dinner with state executive committee members and supporters, Governor Harris hinted the state primary date and rules might be set later. The remark sparked hotel lobby speculation about events in five to seven months and even possible changes in life itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Committee
Friends of
St. Himo Massengais
Mansongale
Avsley
Harris
Waycross Considers Sally League Offer
Waycross, Georgia February 20. Fans show interest in entering the South Atlantic league as uncertainty over league baseball in the city continues. The league directors’ Savannah meeting will decide Waycross’s status amid efforts to keep to the old Flag League in 1916. Local supporters argue proximity to Albany, Macon and Jacksonville could help the city join the Sally League and prevent long jumps by other teams.
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Waycross
Savannah
Dagshall
Old Flag League
Albany
Macon
Jacksonville
Flaly League
Colquitt County Court Convenes With Heavy Docket
Moultrie Georgia February 30 Special An adjourned term of Colquitt County superior court will convene tomorrow with Judge Z Littlejohn presiding for Judge W E Thomas who is in Atlanta The extra session aims to clear the criminal docket containing over a hundred cases The first case is the state versus Lacey Truett charged with assault with intent to murder related to the shooting of Green a prominent citizen Green was believed mortally wounded after being shot from the back
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Colquitt’ County
Z. Littlejohn
Southwestern Circuit
W. £. Thomas
Atlanta
Atste
Lacey Truett
Green
Ferom
Pleasing Organ Recital At Atlanta Auditorium
A Sunday recital at the Auditorium Armory drew a full lower floor as Chaylen A Sheldon Jr presented varied music under the Atlanta Musical Festival association. selections included Batiste offertory in T minor, Golden Wedding, Schubert Serenade, an organ improvisation, Puccini Madame Butterfly finale, and Hochman Suite Jothique. The program received widespread applause for its grace and tonal mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
a_ ngon
Chaylen A. Sheldon, Jr
Atlanta Musical Festival Association
Edouard Batiste
Gabriel Marie
Schubert
Bbrogram
Sheldon
Sults Jothique
L. Hochman
City Council to Discuss Street Work and Nonresident Law
City council meetings will consider paving several streets including West Peachtree and Ivy once advertised. A March start is expected for street work. The council may not override Mayor Woodward's veto on repealing the nonresident employee law. Election of a police commissioner from the sixth ward to replace Captain James W. English will feature, with candidates John H. Welch and I. F. Styron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Council
James W. English
John H. Welch
1. F. Styron
Motorcycle Policeman Killed in Savannah on Estill Avenue
Savannah Ga February 20 Special McGinley Motorcycle Policeman for the city force killed early this morning on Estill avenue returning from a call. His motor started skipping and after attempts to fix it they lost control striking the curb his head hit a tele phone pole. He leaves an invalid wife and all small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
J. J. McGintey
City Force
Estill Avenue
Leech
McGinley
Lasting Peace Will Succeed Great War Says Brooklyn Man
Brooklyn pastor C T Russell told an Atlanta audience that after World War I nations will embrace Messiah and universal Christianity. He claimed no more war or ships, only trade vessels, and spoke on biblical truths, death, sleep, and the millennium. The talk lasted about three hours at Atlanta theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Russell
Brooklyn
Pastor Russell
International Bible Students’ Association
Atlanta
Tis
Christ
Yio
Unusual death in Savannah shoemaker gas accident
Israel Goldateln, a paralyzed shoemaker in Savannah, fell and struck his head on a bad cock, gas flooded the room causing asphyxiation. He was taken to a hospital in a dying condition and died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Israel Goldateln
Floyd County Camps In Good Condition
Rome Georgia February 20 Special Senator T W Harbin and Representatives Bradley and Matthews members of the Georgia legislature committee on prison affairs who have been inspecting the Floyd county camps have completed their work and stated that the Floyd county camps are in good condition and that they are pleased with the manner in which the affairs were conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
T. W. Harbin
Bradley and Matthews
Georgia Legislature
Floyd County
Colored church sets world record by pledging debt
The First Congregational church led by Rev. B A Proctor pledged its entire debt of 4800 dollars, minus 300, across an installment plan over 100 weeks. Rev W W Newel of Chicago urged sacrifice as investment, prompting a decisive community effort with subscriptions from supporters, including a large female pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
B.A. Proctor
W. W. Newel
Chicago
Congregational Church Building Society
Bible sermon urges home religion to save colored youth
Professor B. R. Himmes of Holmes Institute told the Turner Chapel AME women’s mission assembly that the family altar and open Bible in the home are the sole means to save colored youth from sin and crime. He cited thousands of city and state children who have never seen a Bible or attended Sunday school. He warned many parents neglect church, spending Sundays in farewells and crime, and claimed most local colored people in gangs lack a Christian home influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profecvor B. R. Himmes
Holmes Institute
Colored Women Missionary Association
Turner Chapel
African Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Burglaries Linked to Local Youths Prompt Probe
Police investigations trace a series of burglaries to a group of boys in Bay Burghars area, many concealing fear of arrest. The oldest suspect is fourteen years old. Officers report youths confessed attempts to break into residences and establishments, prompting disbelief and ongoing inquiries.
Local teen crime waves shock streets near town
A fragmented report describes multiple youths involved in incidents reported last Thursday night near WW and OQuimrs area. Authorities say as many as a dozen youths may be implicated in a widening case.
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ALL Saints
Monroe Court
J. F. Watson
Thomson, GA
Elmore
Maier &Berkele,Inc. Diamond Merchants
Whitehall St
iSix
Tift
City Hall
Hell
Jim Renfroe
James Newton Renfroe
Action
Hemphill
City Tax Office
Council Committee On
J. L. Carpenter
Sally League
Colquitt CO. Court
Hawkes
Hist
Ogate Stor
Hotel Astor
Broadway
Koeth
New Yorks
Jacobs
Atlanta Trust Company
Peachtree Street
Isonet
The
London Evening Standard
Walcoms Sven
Sanstogen
Ational Congress of
Maddleine
London
Ebert Hubbard
Caeer
Bauer Chemical Company
Irving Place
New York City
Atlanta Constitution
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