Two Baptist Missions Planned for Havana and Pinar del Rio
Dr. W W Landrum and Dr F H Kerfoot head to Cuba to assess establishing two English speaking Baptist churches in Havana and Pinar del Rio with aim to expand Southern Baptist work this year. They will carry introductions from Governor Candler and Mayor Woodward to General Leonard Wood and Landrum will preach at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Havana housed in the former Jane Theater bought for $70,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Landrum
First Baptist Church
F. H. Kerfoot
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Havang
Atlanta
Cuba
Marana
Pinar del Rio
Landrum
Havana
Kerfoot
Ilavana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Cienfueros
Kierfoot
Candler
Woodward
Leonard Wood
Gethsemane Baptist Church
Jane Theater
Southern Baptists
Elkin barred at New Orleans in betting ban
Elkin’s bad conduct leads stewards to bar him from entries at New Orleans racing. Tewanda, the first-race winner, backed from 26 to 10, also noted. Results show Tewanda, Ali Fitzhugh, Jimp, Strangest, and Flying Bess winning respective races with detailed placements and times. Elkin’s horse left at post in first race.
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New Orleans
Tas Wanda
Mason
Yubadam
Taber
Judge Quigley
Patton
David
Elkin
Ali Fitzhugh
Mitchell
Jodee
Landry
Sadie Burnham
Dominick
Matt Simpson
Ben Chance
Falsehood
Tom Gilmore
Russell RK
Fair American
Man of Honor
Jimp
Our Nelife
Harshberger
Klondyke Queen
A Weber
Monongah
Donna Rita
Harry Preston
Furbush
Babe Flelas
Strangest
Faucon
Water Crest
Wedderstrand
San Durango
Boland
Ed Gartland II
Tom Collins
Flying Bess
L. Thompson
Moroni
Silver Set
Mole
Belle Af Memphis
al Fresco
Atlantus
Lie Wanna
Thurles
Murat
Fra Diavolo at the Columbia theater pleases crowd
Despite bad weather a large audience packed the Columbia to hear the Packard Opera Company perform Fra Diavolo in splendid style. Performers like Frank Ridsdale, Charles Holmes, Gilbert Clayton, Monthsy Walker, Charles Stout, Miss Gilmer and Miss Kirkewi gave polished, spirited renditions with strong choruses. The program announced The Mileado and Dilvette for current and upcoming shows along with The Little Minister by Frohman at the Grand. The piece wraps with Hotel Topsy Turvy and a large cast slated for the Grand, featuring top names and a sixty-strong company.
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Columbia Theater
Packard Opera Company
Fra Diavolo
Packard Company
Frank Ridsdale
Charles Holmes
Atlanta
Lorenzo
Gilbert Clayton
Lord Akash
Miss Kirkewovl
Monthsy Walker
Charles Stout
Beppo
Giacomo
Miss Gilmer
Zerlina
Mileado
Dilvette
J. M. Varrie
Charles Frohiman
New York
Barrie
Bobbie
Mr. Frohman
Investigation of Bar Association conduct case nears end
The investigation of charges of professional conduct against attorneys Tapp and Langley resumes before a three member Atlanta Bar Association committee. Witnesses include L. P. Skeen and C. F. Currier as affidavits and rebuttal testimony are presented. The committee plans continued hearings and hopes to report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association Committee
Vt. H. Austin
C. “Tapp
Lee J. Langley
Atlanta Bar Association
Tapp
Langley
L. P. Skeen
C. F. Currier
First National Bank
Austin
Pistols Carriers Fined by Judge Calhoun in City Court
Judge Andy Calhoun cracks down on concealed weapons in the second division, issuing heavy fines or eight month terms to four offenders including Monroe Gleaton Charles Williams Ben Mitchell and Fred Banks. He vows no leniency and notes they could not pay penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Calhoun
A. &. Calhoun
Calhoun
Monroe Gleaton
Charles Williams
Ben Mitchell
Fred Banks
Charles M. Sheldon May Come as Speaker of Georgia Convention
An Atlanta meeting of Georgia Christian Endeavorers discussed next year's state convention. They aim to have Rev Charles M Sheldon of Topeka as principal speaker and include Rev Shaw of Boston as another. Organizers formed committees and push for a record Georgia event.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Atlanta
Christan Endeavorers of
Georgia
Young Men's Christian Association
Arthur J. Smith
Savannah
Christian Endeavor Union of Georgia
T. C. Cleveland
State Union
Young People's Organization
Topeka
Kun
Shaw
Boston
Mass
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Grain-O grains drink touted as coffee substitute
Grain-O is promoted as a nutritious pure grain beverage to replace coffee. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, is non stimulant, suitable for children and adults, and costs about half as much as coffee at about 0.50 per package. Grocers are urged to stock Grain-O.
Commissioners Meet Today For Chairman Election At Start Of Year
The board of county commissioners meets this morning to elect a chairman as Judge Palmer’s term ends. Rumors name Judge E. B. Rosser and Clifford Anderson as contenders with a close vote expected. Other issues include appointments for county police and inspectors of roads and bridges, delayed by a Supreme Court case on police election legality. There are about one hundred applicants for road and bridge inspector posts. Minor officers to be elected include vice chairman public works superintendent almshouse physician county physician attorney courthouse janitor courthouse engineer jail clock winder. the clock winder has no opposition and pays $5.80 a month with the incumbent serving fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Palmer
Board of County Commissioners
Supreme Court
Cock Winder
Hag -Heit
Fielder and Allen Open New Store at 49 Peachtree
Messrs Fielder and Allen announce the opening of a handsome new store formerly occupied by haberdasher at 49 Peachtree in Teatahing 1900. They will carry a full line of typewriters office supplies desks and filing cabinets and plan to serve friends and old customers at the new establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fielder & Allen Company
Haberdasher
Peachtres
Railroad Notes Show Nationwide Growth and Leadership Changes
The Southern Classification committee opens a session at 1 o'clock in the Prudential Building to discuss classification issues and actions from the Washington sub-committee. George Smith returns to Atlanta after a holiday in Adrian, Michigan as talks continue on railroad presidencies with salaries around 20,000. Other executives, including W. G. Brimson and Samuel Sloan, are noted as potential leaders, while new appointments at New York Central and Chicago and Alton are announced. In South Carolina, 197 miles of railroad were built in six months, far surpassing prior twelve month records, with Seaboard Air-Line leading at 91 miles and Atlantic Coast Line at 34 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Columbia Gays
South Carolina
Seaboard Air-Line
Atlantic Coast Line
The
Union
Chief Manly Issues Order on Police Communications
Chief W. P. Manly of the Atlanta Police on Monday issued a general order changing procedures for police communications. All messages must be submitted to the chief for signature before sending, and no communication may go out without his authorization. A second note from Chief Manly praises the force for its diligence and orderly conduct, extending New Year wishes and gratitude for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
W. P. Manly
Police’ Department
Atlanta
Peters Street Paving Push Seeks City Funds and Committee
A city hall gathering urged immediate council approval and an appropriation to repave Peters Street with asphalt. Prominent property owners and citizens from multiple wards backed the plan, with resolutions calling for a ten-person committee to press the finance committee and secure a county partnership to cover about half the $38,240 cost.
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Council Chamber
Peters Street
Council Finance Committee
First Ward
J. R. Smith
Smith
M. T. LaWatte
W. G. Cooper
Fulton
Cobb
Clayton
Campbell
Fayette
Carroll, Henry
Douglas
Whitehall Street
Cotuty
Mag
Ant General Council
City of
Punta
New City Council
City Council of
Atlanta
Committee Appoints Push for Peters Street Re paving
At a city meeting, Chairman Smith announced a special committee to urge Peters Street repaving. Speakers including Mayson Dooley Brannan supported the project and named potential steering committee members to secure council finance approval. Adair proposed a ten member panel. four more will be named soon. The steering committee will meet again at the chairman's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreat Adair
Peters Street
Tk. Mayson
Martin Dooley
First Ward
C. I. Brannan
Br. Cooper
Finance Committee of Council
Hugh Inman
Green T. Dodd
L. Mitchel
Frank P. Rice
John W. Nelms
E.P. Burns
Forrest Adair
Smith
Sprenger Celebrates Three Milestones With Friends
J J Sprenger marked his seventy fifth birthday the fiftieth year in the soda water business and a house warming at 192 Courtland street. Friends attended from 6 to 10 pm as his son Walter helped his father receive guests. He owns the first Edison phonograph and plans to repair it to demonstrate for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Inman
Walter G. Cooper
Peters Street
Walter D. Smith
W. A. Fincher
First Ward
John W. Nelms
J. S. Mitchell
Frank P.ice
J. J. Sprenger
Courtland Street
Edison
Sprenger
Montgomery Hosts Southern Express Employees and Wives
A. Montgomery of the Southern Express Company in Atlanta entertained the company's white employees and their wives at his home on South Pryor Street Monday evening. The reception ran until nine, with a hot supper and thanks for faithful service during the year. The event strengthened bonds between Montgomery and his subordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Express Company
Montgomery
Atlanta
S16
South Pryor Street
Green Gets a Loving Cup For Deacons Chairman
John M. Green, longtime chairman of the First Baptist Church board of deacons, received a grand loving cup from the board after last night’s annual meeting. Pastor Dr. W. W. Landrum delivered the presentation, praising Green’s thirteen years of steady leadership and noting the church started the new year with a healthy treasury balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Deacons
First Baptist Church
John M. Green
W. W. Landrum
Green
Judge opposes county police plan as unconstitutional
Judge B L Rodgers questions the need for a county police force created by a recent act. He notes the act is local and unconstitutional, lacking public notice and without funding provisions. He warns it may lead to litigation and injunction before new laws take effect, estimating a $10,000 yearly cost with no clear funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Rodgers
R. L. Rodgers
Rodgers
Condemned Man Julius Robinson Hanged in Norfolk
Julius Robinson, colored, was hanged today at Dinwiddie courthouse for the murder of W. M. Jolly, a prominent Norfolk merchant, committed in November. He was led from the jail to be executed after attempts to obtain pistols and whiskey were noted in the incident.
De Martine Versus Alexandrine de Martine Divorce Suit
Fulton Superior Court Spring term 34 case number 722 warns Alexandrine de Martine of a divorce suit filed January 3 1879 and to appear March 5 1900 in Lumpkin County court with details of proceedings. Proctor files notice of disability removal and a divorce decree related action for March term 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. DE Martine
Alexandrine DE Martina
Fulton Superior Court
Sirs
Alexandrine de Martine
Ison
J. 17 Lumpkin
Superior Court of
Fulton
Biram
Proctor
Zoe Cawheirn
Hiram C. Proctor
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