What hath God wrought as we gain freedom and faith
Bishop W J Gaines at Bethel AME delivers a vivid sermon on what God has wrought for African Americans since emancipation. He traces political progress from slavery to limited self rule, economic gains like home ownership, and religious renewal through education and churches, urging prudent stewardship and continued advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J
Gaines
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Aunéay
Teddy
Waita
Marah
Israal'a
Jaca
Canaan
God
Mko Baalam
Mberty
Tila
Garrison
New England
Wendell Phillips
Henry Ward Beecher
Frederick Douglas
John Strown
South
Zion
Pheon
Earth
Hell
Heaven
Sugarcane Ground and Cotton Conference in New Orleans
The Cotton States Agricultural Association session opened in New Orleans with officers elected and discussion on sugar cane, cotton contracts, and prices. A Memphis telegram urged unified action to redefine cotton delivery terms, while Texas agriculture and mining were debated and plans for next meetings set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
O. B. Stevens
Stubbs
Frofes
Memphis
Uth
New York
Orge Arnold
T. M. Novfeet
McNeald
Si Lundee
Robert Wilkerson
Brazos
Texas
Mr. Johnson
Empire State
Johnson
Conpda Vany
Galveston
Ang
United States
Klaus
Esip
Governor pardons Cobb county man in manslaughter case
Governor Candler grants executive clemency for Joseph W. Eaton, spared an additional five years in the penitentiary. The 1895 trial found Eaton guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Cobb county for killing neighbor Pitts during a land dispute. The prison commission cited lack of malice and Eaton’s peaceful character, and the judge and jury had urged pardon. Hogan slaying reward set at 200 dollars for Emory Long, sought in Walton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph “W. Eaton
Cobb County
Candler
Pitts
Eaton
Ines
Recommenda
Stan
Pitty
Hadshe
Eaton Had Not Fired the Gun Ig
Nut
Dls
Joseph W. Eaton
Cobh
Brigon
Kis
A.D. Candler
W. D. Candler
Long
Mary Long
Watton County
Buillit R. M.hogan
Monroe County
Balik Hogan
Walton County
Spokewall Jackson
Emory Long
Jackson
Ena
jJustice
Secretary of State
Emery’ Long
Nailton County
Hetce
Executive Department
Emery
Emery Long
Loches
Local Ministers In Session In Atlanta Mission Drive
Local Atlanta ministers including those without charges met at First Methodist Sunday School room to bolster city mission work. Dr. Robison, mission superintendent, called the meeting and announced regular assignments for next Sunday and an early February conference for reports on progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
W. IF. Robison
W. F. Glenn
Glenn
Bigham
Garrison
Lovett
Robison
Contested election cases from Kentucky and Virginia heard
The House Election Committee heard Walter Evans versus Oscar Turner for Kentucky fifth district alleging voter suppression by improper representations. Evans, now a federal judge, seeks vacancy. Also R A Wise versus William A Young for Virginia Second district faces fraud-based contest claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evens
Wise
Congress
Washington
Walter Evans
Oscar Turner
Kentucky
House Election Committee
Evans
R. A. Wise
William A. Young
Virginia
Election Committee No
No Change in Officers of Lake Erie and Western
Cleveland January 11 President W H Newman stated there would be no change in the officers in charge of operating the Lake Erie and Western railroad property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. H. Newman
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Banquet Honors Dr P F Bryant at Wheat Street Church
A banquet was tendered to Rev. P James Bryant pastor of Wheat Street Baptist church by church officers on Wednesday evening. The long serving pastor received praise for his nineteen months of work with reports of finances and new members. Speakers lauded his conservatism and broad mindedness. The event featured papers on the pastor’s influence and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. James Bryant
Wheat Street Baptist Church
Dr. Bryant
Wattingly
J. H. Josey
Br. Carter
Louise Robinson
H. E. Harris
Woman's Missionary Society
Amelia J. Davis
Deacon Goosby
D. P. Jonson
H. N
W. C. Alston
Atlanta National Bank
F. P. Foster
Gadlarey
F. B. Maxwell
J. H. Rush
W. F. McKinney
Transport Thomas to Reach San Francisco January 20
General Shafter receives telegram from Major Hyde reporting the body of General H. W. Lawton aboard the transport Thomas due in San Francisco on January 20. General Shafter and his aide Lieutenant Eugens T. Wilden accompany the escort, with Major Logan also named in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
San Francisco
Shafter
Na- Baski
Hyde
H. ‘W. Lawton
Washington
Eugens.t. Wilden
Third
Logan
Alko'on Tive Wate
Classified Advertisements Rates and Help Wanted Items
Rates for classified advertisements are detailed per line with ten cent per insertion and a minimum three lines. Salesmen with hardware and machinery connections sought for Atlanta branch, with age and references requested. Several help wanted notices include a piano teacher at Perry-Rainey College and positions in wholesale or retail groceries, office work, and band resaw operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Atlanta
Herald
New York City
Renn
P. O
Greenesboro
N. C
Care A.B. Morgan
Care Constitution
Matrimonial and loan ads flood early Georgia listings
Classified notices show matrimony inquiry from Fiat Rock Indiana and many loan offers in Georgia. Firms like Weyman Connors and Barker Holleman advertise quick city property loans, diamonds or jewelry collateral loans, and real estate financing at low rates. Also listed are business opportunities, sale of a motion picture outfit, and a Smith Premier typewriter office in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Clark
Christian Church
Fiat Rock
Ind
Smith Premier
H. M. Ashe
MC. A
NEY
Georgia
Gould Building
W. P. Davis
Temple Court
Atlanta
W. A. Foster
Inmon
McCandress
Alabama Street
Thos
W. Jackson
Chicago
Advress M
Constitution
For Rent Houses and Cottages Weekly Bulletin Offer
Classified notice listing rental options and a rent bulletin service by John J. Woodside at 60 N Broad. Includes promotional lines about buying homes with Equitable Loan and Security Company and various ads for coal, Swamp Root, and PREVENTINE. Mentions box addresses in Atlanta and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J.woodside
N. Broad
Equitable Loan and Security Company
Northbound rail service timetable and accommodations
A dense timetable outlines daily northbound departures from New Orleans and connections to Mobile Pensacola Selma Montgomery Columbus and Atlanta with arrivals at Opelika West Point LaGrange Newnan and other points. It notes Lagrange accommodation trains with vestibule sleeping and dining cars and three weekly tourist sleepers Atlanta to San Francisco, plus agent names and offices in Atlanta and Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallapoosa
Birmingham
Kansas City
Meridian
New Orleans
Atlanta
Memphis
peaxGh House Cor
Central OF Georgia Railway
Fanesboro
Hapeville
Savannah
Savannan
Griffin
Jonesboro
Macon
Idamy
Dally
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Nashelin
Nashville
Marietta
Colleze
Collere
Collere PR
Latrange
Whitehall Street
Union Passenger Staton
Searnard Airline
Norvilk
Norfolk
Augusta
Canvers
Lithanta
Covington
Lathanta
Corineton
Knixville
Northern
Wand A. R. R
Martette
Atlante
Knoxville
Attlanta
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad CO
Montgomery
Texas
Mexico
California
Belma
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orlean
Columbus
Troy
Union Springs
Eufaula
Neti Sournpounn
Anlante
Arriva Newnan
LaGran
West Point
Opelika
Columbu
Selma
Penna
Fensacola
Arriva Opelika
West Pol
LaGrange
Newnan
Pat Fadiar
New York
Washington
San Fransiaco
R ‘W. Allen
Advanta. Ers
B. Toy. Org
Kimball
Atlanta, Ga
Luta
George Smith
Ivan Ga
Street and Police Committees Review City Projects
The street committee met in the mayor’s office and adjourned without action as funding details were pending. Next meeting will address Peters and Decatur streets paving, McAfee and Orme openings, and curb work while noting members and a new year’s committee appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Council
Day
Peters Street
McAfee Street
Same
Orme Street
Hunter Street
North Avenue
Decatur Street
Bell Street
Marietta Street
Roy, Harwell
Adams
Yongino
Rawson
Yerry
Office ledgers and cashbooks for sale by John M Miller Co
John M Miller Co offers journals and blank books used in offices. Stock includes cashbooks and ledgers at lower prices than others. Visit 38 Market Street, Atlanta for selection.
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Erneingae College
John
T& Davie
Bay Street
Savannah
Freight Taber
Glen Bei Mary Nurseries
Sen Mary
M. Miller Co
Mae
Riggta Street
Atlana
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Wines
Association
Qhson
Redhead
Gissippi
Porto Rico
Jamaica
Pretary Wison
Sneral
Charles E. Hooker
Dugh
Commister Hill
Little Rockigh
A& Meat
Arrow
T N Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Csottn
Mltreet
Allenta
Py m
Bunant Ton
OK Ini Sriind
Emory
Bailit
Hogan
Banquet
FP. J. Bryant
Wano
Perry-Rainey College
Auburn
H. H. Groves
LaFayette
Sen MA RA
Lyceum Theater
Business Personals
Paris
George Muay
Prudetail
Southern
Austell
mnMiscellaneo
J. Hill
Cordele
Smith Premier Typewriter
Bo Eee
Furniturs Exchange
West Mitchell
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Florida
Daytona
Halifax River
Ocean
St. Augustine
Judge Colclough
Ballar
State
Gastonia
Inman
Peachtree R. P
Baltimore
St. W
A.R. R. Tei
Calla
Arlington
Normandie
Peachtree
Ivy
Carroll
Ladie
Sp. m. Frank
Singers, Jr
Emmons
Capital City Stable
Hunter St
City of Columbus
Georgia State
Georgia Home Insurance Co
John Blackmar Co
S. Pryor St
Courtland_avenue
Manila
Kelley Coal and Ice Co
Medical
Renaud Drug Co
LaSalle St
Ill
Ruual_ Screeney
Nooga
Jacksonville
Taccog
Fort Vailey
Bartbount
Cincinnati
Wnam
Cam
Wam
Birm
Chat'nooga
Wash
Dali
Gainesvill
Charlotte
Greensboro
Danville
Richmond
Phila'lphias
Boston
Southwestern
Lis
Paleman Library
Observation
D. R
Pullman D. R
Attenta
Miami North End
Louisville
St. Louie
Inckfongle
Brunswick
Tampa
Chattanooga
INO
Tavanny
Girardeau & Black
E. Wail
Kimball House
Richardson St
Windsor St
W. B
King Street
Eee
Wall St
Georgia T. Wilson
Arthur
Wilson
Fulton Superior Court
Arthur S. Wilson
Safi Court
J. H. Lumpkin
Prember
Peror
Palsne County
Erryon
Committee On Poll Council
Nayir
Alderman Beutel
Alderman Day
Cornellman Parks
Jack Wilson
Wecatur Street
W. D. Byrd
Ben & Bool
D. Ny. McCullough
Anton L. Koutz
Jacob Haas
Pri
George A. Speer
Sage
Donovan
Anit
X. Dians
Iscab Yy
George A Speer
Lacy
Anton L. Konte
Asster Donovan
Heey Oo Bank
Kontz
Thy
KK Ewas
Ins
Georgy A. Jnow
Laterange
Hes
Esident Haas
Yiclf
United Stas
San Ju
van de Porty Roew
Janu
Pura Aday
Cmted
Philadelphia
Thorvuay
Uverneath
Bradfield
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