Donaldson Out, His Brother In Sparks County Reorg
A county board meeting of roads and revenues in Georgia passed a resolution demoting Captain T. J. Donaldson as superintendent of paying and naming his brother S. H. Donaldson to lead public works. The move, criticized by Commissioner Anderson as shelving Donaldson, raises salaries and reorganizes dirt road crews and staff for 1914.
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S. H. Donaldson
Public Works Department
Seounty
Smith
Turman
Donaldson
Aethy Smith
Board of Com Us
Aanta
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Sulton County
Georgia
Bellwood
Albert Howell
T. J. Donaldson
O. S. Jones
T. J. Anderson
Stirley Smith
B. Turman
Winn
Two Men Plunge From Burning Launch Near Death
In Brunswick at King's Creek mouth on January 12 the gasoline launch Nealka exploded in flames. Aboard were T. J. Kenner and John B. Kenner who barely escaped as fire spread. They failed to reach a small boat until the deck tanks blew apart, forcing them to swim to shore then walk miles to a boat to return to the city. The 40 foot craft valued at $2,000 was wrecked. loss partly insured.
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Brunswick
King’s Creek
St. Simons Island
T. J
John B. Kenner
Kenner
John Kenner
Ton‘ Deel
Chauffeur the Only Interviewee in President Wilson Party
The chauffeur F. E. Robinson, chief executive Wilson’s driver, stood as the sole interviewable figure amid the president’s entourage during yesterday’s visit. He praised the two cars, noted the president’s demand for readiness, and hinted at future books on “traveling With a President From a Chauffeur’s Standpoint” and “How the President Looks to His Chauffeur.”
Superintendent dies in mill boiler explosion near Albany
Albany Ga January 12 special one of the twin boilers at the saw mill of Drake and Thompson fourteen miles below Albany blew up at seven this morning fatally injuring mill superintendent Winn and slightly injuring two negro employees damage to the mill is estimated at three thousand dollars Winns leg was broken in four places and his head badly crushed a negro who was slightly injured had the Ns his he were torn entirely off there was a safety valve on one boiler but none on the other the unit had been shut down Saturday afternoon after the degron fre man disconnected the two boilers for repairs when he fired up this morning he put his free under the boiler which was without a safety valve and seems to have forgotten that the two boilers were not connected just before the explosion the negro noticed something was wrong and remembered that he had forgotten to restore the connection he rushed to the valve and was opening it when the boiler blew up heard for miles
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Albany
Drake & Thompson
Winn
Degron Freman
Atheists Dying Out Says Dr Dobyns At North Avenue Church
Dr W R Dobyns of St Joseph Missouri said atheists are fast disappearing as he closed the second week of a revival at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. He urged readers of Job 38 to judge God's power by His care for all creatures and spoke of starting personal work the next morning. A strong music program accompanied the sermon under Howard Wade Kinsey's direction.
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W. R Dobyns
St. Joseph
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dobyns
North Avenue Church
Dr. Dobyns
Job
God
Husband
Earth
Howard Wade Kinsey
Grocers and Butchers Meet Tonight in Atlanta
The Retail Grocers and Butchers Association of Atlanta schedules a mass meeting at the Auditorium tonight with WL Schiesinger as toastmaster. Speakers include O T Camp James G Woodward H J Singer and Walter G Cooper. The event aims to secure a shorter working day for grocery and meat clerks, with a catered lunch of locally made foods.
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H. J. Singer
Greater Atlanta
Walter G. Cooper
Taft Hall
Yas
Willrm
Avery City
Atlanta
Muscogee Organizes for State Chamber in Columbus
Columbus Ga January 12 An official call has been issued for a meeting Thursday to organize a Muscogee county chamber of commerce to cooperate with the state chamber. A luncheon at 12 o clock at the new Waverly hotel invites about 200 representatives. The planning committee includes C C Bullock R Spencer J P Owsley Anadiel Browne Judge P Wilbert John M Morrah A M Hale A B H Bickerstatt and P B Patterson.
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Chamber of Commerce
Muscogee
County
State Chamber of Commerce
New Waverly
C. C. Bullock
Merchants and Mechanics’ Bank
R. =. Spencer
The
Phoenix Bank
J. P Owsley
Fourth National’ Bank
Anadlel Browne
National Anit Columbus
Home Savings Bank
P. Wilbert
Columbus Board of Trade
John M. Morrah
Ussages
A. M. Hale
Third National Bank
A. B H. Bickerstatt
William Beach Hardware Company
P. B. Patterson
Drug Clerk Arrested In Macon For Stocking Heist
Macon Ga January 12 Special John Epps a young drug clerk was arrested for larceny. Police say he possessed enough patent medicines and other goods to stock a store. He previously worked at L A Thomas store and police have recovered two dry goods boxes and a suitcase of items. They are still seeking two trunks as detectives allege he planned to open his own shop with the stolen goods.
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Macon
John Epps
Epps
L. A. Thomas
Wreck Injuries Net Verdict of 6000 in Macon Case
W. L. Vellines of Norfolk Virginia was awarded a verdict of 6000 against the Southwestern railroad in Macon city court for injuries from a wreck near Roberta about a year ago. He sought 25000 dollars claiming loss of earning capacity of 1000 dollars monthly for a year plus about 2000 dollars in medical bills. The railroad company will appeal.
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Macon
W. L. Vellines
Norfolk
Southwestern Railroad
Roberta
Vellines
Judge Cox Opens Bainbridge Superior Court Docket
In Bainbridge Georgia on January 12 Superior court opened with Judge Eugene Cox from Griffin on the bench. He recently replaced Judge Frank Pak elected to Congress. Civil business will proceed through Tuesday before the criminal docket is called. Cox, perhaps the youngest state judge, is praised for dignity impartiality and dispatch.
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Bainbridge
Superior Court
Eugene&. Cox
Griffin
Cox
Slaton
Marriage of Atlantan And Girl in Americus Surprise to Parents
The marriage of Ervin Brown of Atlanta and Miss Sarah Barnett of Americus occurred last night and surprised the bride’s parents. Brown, an Atlanta merchant, plans to settle in Americus after finishing business affairs there and returning to Atlanta.
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Americus
Ervin Brown
Atlanta
Sarah. Barnett
W. D. Bennett
Dancing by fire in Indian dress nearly costs life
Savannah Georgia January 12. A four year old boy Bernard Srossmmock suffered serious burns when fringe on his Indian costume caught fire during dances around a tree. He was burned badly and taken to St Josephs hospital after the incident occurred near Yelock.
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Savannah
Bernard Srossmmock
Yelock
St. Joseph’s Hospital
First Base Negro Honored by Service
A memorial service was held at Bethela African Methodist Episcopal church in Albany Georgia honoring Leal L Jackson long known as Georgia’s first base man. The event featured several Black speakers and six prominent white citizens of Worth county who addressed a large audience. Jackson built a fortune on his farm and was viewed as a model citizen of his race.
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Albany
Bethela Africar Methodist Episcopal Church
Leal L. Jackson
Georgia
Waugherty County
Ty Jackson
South Georia
Georgia Commandery installs new officers
Georgia Commandery No. 981 United Order of the Golden Cross installed officers Friday night. So W. H. Pries Past Noble Commander. D. Warren Noble Commander. J. Cooper Vice Noble Commander. Mrs. C. F. Tyson Prelate. J. W. Martin Herald. E. Lulling Keeper of Records. Morrow Treasurer. J. A. Barham Warder. J. Moody Warder Outer Gate. The commandery will meet Thursdays at West Alabama Street.
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Offgers of
Georgia
United Order of the Golden Cfoss
Ode Thompson
W. H. Pries
Noble
D. Warren
J. ‘Cooper
C. FP. ‘Tyson
J. W. Matin
Lulling
Morrow
J. A. Barham
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Marcus D Couch in Payette County
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday with the federal court clerk by Marcus D Couch of Woolser FH I D No 1 Payette County. The petitioner claims debts totaling 241.04 but does not list assets.
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Marcus D. Couch
Woolser
FH. I D
Payette County
Clayton County Jail Filled With Black People
Clayton County jail in Jonesboro, Georgia, is filling rapidly with Black inmates ahead of Judge Charles Reid’s February term of the Stone Mountain circuit court. Serious and minor cases fill dockets including fire-setting and liquor charges, with coroner’s inquest results on a stabbing incident prompting detention of several suspects.
Hastings Remembered At Westview Cemetery
Funeral services for Jack Hastings were held at Sacred Heart Church with Father Rapier delivering a tribute to Hastings many fine traits. Attending were relatives and friends including local officials and association members, the burial attended by a large delegation and decorated with flowers from the state.
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Bacred Heart
Ehurch
Rapier
Jathige Guin
Auaita
Fur Smith
Washington
Uowers
Beterart Jansen
BL Peeples
John Barwiseh
John Ws” Malone
Af Damis
Spencer H. Atkinson
Vuze DB
Thomas, Lee M Tordan
New Orleans Police Hunt for Goodin Girl
New Orleans police seek Genevieve Goodin alleged to be living as Arthur Thary's wife at a local hotel. Detectives warn of possible flight with expenses from N Cas of Witherton Georgia. Lookout issued for Genevieve Roudin, said to be daughter of Woodin of Pineville Kentucky, a black-haired 22 year old described as pretty and well dressed.
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New Orleans
Genevieve Goodin
White
Mosou
Arthur Thary
Lanford
N. Cas
Witherton, Ga
Thurman
Genevieve Roudin
W.oudin
Pineville
Rush Hotel
Arthur ‘Hardin
Appas
Savannah plans meet to urge bank visit
Savannah plans a meeting to urge bankers to visit, inviting Senator Smith, Basor, and possibly Senator Owens and Representative Glass. An oyster roast is arranged to attract Savannah Clearing House members and prominent Georgia bankers to learn about the reserve system and Savannah’s tax plans.
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Savannah
Alleged Movie Trust Probed in Gate City Scene
Government and defense lawyers questioned witnesses at the Hotel Ansley as part of a three hour Southern probe into an alleged movie trust. The inquiry focused on signing away rights in contracts with firms named in a Philadelphia petition. Assistant Dering declined to comment on how the case would proceed.
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Nental
Ansley
New York
Bizwest
Pravers
Ander
Philadelphia
Dering
Department of Justice
Atlanta
Iworth
Ask Receiver for Singer and His Financial Plight
Sinser, a grocer at 41 Hard Street in Atlante, claims to have assets of about 500 to 800 dollars with stock in trade valued around 75 dollars. He seeks relief under the bankrupt act and has filed a petition with the clerk for relief proceedings, naming himself as a creditor in the case.
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Sinser
Atlante
Zion
Asserbing
Singer
Grand Jury Convened by New York Court in January Issue
A United States grand jury will be convened by order on Monday January 23 as part of ongoing legal proceedings. The panel will hear cases related to internal revenue law and related statutes as directed by the presiding official.
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Tudge“Newusno
Albey
Iternal
Jaye
Henry Cope to Speak at Wesley Memorial
Henry Cope, author on moral and religious education, will address the Mothers' Congress at Wesley Memorial Church. He plans to discuss the boy and girl of the adolescent period and outline plans for providing sane, wholesome recreation and training for useful citizenship. The meeting, open to the public, centers on youth in schools and on the streets.
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Mothers’ Congress
Wesley
Moriak Church
Plang
Desk Men Given Raise by County Police Board
The county police desk men will earn seven dollars per month instead of sixty, after Chief Matthison led an agitation for higher pay. They work about ten hours daily at the county police office.
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Rex
Matthison
Waycross Postmaster Nominee to Head Office February First
Bunn of Waycross Georgia received notice of confirmation as postmaster at Waycross today. He will assume charge of the office about February 1, succeeding Charles E Murphy who resigned some time ago.
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Bunn
Waycross
Speatey
Washington
Cress
Charles E. Murphy
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