Union City opens cotton grading school with strong turnout
Union Cotton Grading School opens in Union City Georgia with sixty students enrolled and more expected as attendees come from the south. Proprietor H Gullatt leads the Farmers' Union backed program run by veteran cotton men. The new building hosts classes through September, while Union City plans a larger hotel and an industrial university project for Farmers' Union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tyne Union Cotton Grading School
H @Quinatt
Timit
BR F Duckworth
Jesse A Draka
D A. Carmical
Industrial University
Farmers’ Union
Disciples of Christ Centenary in Pittsburg 1909
Preparations for the Disciples of Christ centennial celebration in Pittsburg Pennsylvania are underway for October 11 to 19 1909. The event marks unity and missionary zeal with a vast convention of up to 10000 delegates and an exhibition of a million and a quarter church members’ names preserved in a brotherhood depository and the Library of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciples of Christ
Pittsburg
Thomas Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Christian Association of
Washington, Pa
Brush Run
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Friends
New York City
Barton W Stone
Campbells
Kentucky
Mecklenburg
Boston
Thomas Jefferaenis
Washington
Apostolic Church
United Churches
Christ
New World
Thomas
Churches of Christ
Lberty
Church of Christ Univers
Library of Congress
Yaarab Temple Nobles Enjoy Annual Barbecue
The Yaarab Temple Shrine held its largest barbecue yet at Cold Spring Club grounds from noon to 7 pm with 1600 pounds of steak and lamb served at 2 pm. Forrest Adair led entertainment as Halli Miter chaired the dance committee. Wurm's orchestra provided 15 pieces while Ed Clapp was absent in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brown
Halli Miter
Shriners
Wurm
Ed Clapp
Detroit
Dispersed Jury Voids Verdict
State Court of Appeals rules that a criminal defendant must be discharged after a jury disperses before verdict, even if the jury later returns a guilty finding. The case, arising from Milton Superior Court, reverses Judge Morris and Sheriff conduct, aligning with earlier Bridwell principles.
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State Court of Appeals
Bridwell
N A Morris
Milton Superior Court
Ad Hopkins
Morris
McCresky
Verditt
Dr Mell Resigns From Clemson Presidency After Seven Years
Dr P H Mell, seven year Clemson Agricultural College president, tendered resignation to trustees effective September 1. He cited trustee interference, unconsulted faculty selections, and unclear military command rules as main reasons. A call meeting August 24 may address the action. senate members Titman and Tillman noted in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
War Department
Titman
United States Senate
Clemeon
Benater Tillman van Yenent
Moll
Clema College
Branan in Race if Vacancy Occurs for Railroad Commissioner
Branan of College Park, a traveling salesman, is in the race for railroad commissioner if a vacancy occurs. About 500 petitions circulate among traveling men in Georgia urging Governor Brown to appoint Branan, aiming to surpass 5 000 signatures. Branan previously ran in 1908, drawing about 60 000 votes to Hillyer’s 102 600.
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Wood Branan
College Park
Georgia
Brown
Branan
Joseph M Brown
Rairoad Commission
W. D. Branan
Fulton
George Hillyer
Hillyer
Rev John Roach Straton to Speak at Baptist Tabernacle
In pastor absent, Rev John Roach Straton of Baltimore and former Chisago pastor will fill the 11 o'clock pulpit at Baptist Tabernacle. Rev I Mastin of Home Mission board will lecture on Home Mission field at 8 o'clock. Taft plans October Texas visit to dedicate Fort Sam Houston chapel funded by citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len G. Broughton
Greansboro
Tabernacle
John Roach Straton
Baltimora
Second Baptist Church
Chisago
Straten
Mercer University
I. Mastin
Misaion Board
Taft
San Antonio
Texas
Menesert
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Judge Speer Seeks Peace In Federal State Court Clash
Bevannah Ga July 10 A dispute over the assets of Electrical Supply Company prompted two judges to seek a Georgia Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction. Judge Speer and Judge Charlton agreed to refrain from contempt actions and to request the state high court decide who may hold and control the company property while insolvency questions are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevannah
Glectrical
Speer
Charlton
Lasue
Supreme Court of Georgia
Nenied
W. V. Davis
Emory Speer
United States
Marshal White
Charliot
Chariton
United States Court
Judge Speer
Macon
Supreme Court of the State
Meeting for Negroes at Big Bethel Church
An educational mass meeting for the negroes of Atlanta to be held at the Big Bethel church on Sunday fall 18. Dr James W Lee will preside with speakers including Rev FE R Carter Rev HA Athinaon Archdeacon B J Henderson Governor W J Northen J Ross Rev S elk Rabbi David Marx and others examining church duties education labor, race relations, and industrial training in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Big Bethel Church
Auburn Avenue
Butler Streets
James W Lee
Trinity Methodist Church
Morris Brown College
FE R Carter
Friendship Baptist Church
South
HA Athinaon
Central Congregational Church
B. J. Henderson
Colored Episcopal Church
W J Northen
Aretar
Elk
Great increases in postal receipts June 1908 report
Washington July 10 enormous increases in postal receipts for June 1908 at fifty large post offices show Dayton OH up 40 percent Seattle WA up 32.20 percent Chattanooga TN up 26.50 percent New York City office led with 1,466,588 dollars and 11.60 percent rise. Overall net rise for the fifty offices was 12.60 percent versus 9.4 percent the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dayton
Ohio
Seattle
Chattanooma
New York City
Nashville
Tenn
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Free Concert at Peachtrae Roof Garden Tonight
Weather permitting, Professor Math iesgen's sixteen piece orchestra performs a free program at the Peachtrae Roof Garden from 7:30 to 10:30. The evening features works by Maurise, Offenbach, and others including selections from The Great Divide and Loulatana. A large crowd is expected after last Sunday's popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathiesgen
Peachtrae Roof Garden
Char
Frejschants
Kentucky
Bond Issue at Cordele Georgia July 10
Bond election in Cordele is expected to pass with a large majority for a $26,000 issue to fund the survey and construction of new and updated public houses across various city sections. The August 12 vote date is set.
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Cordele
Peltee
Bytid
Felton Double St
New England
Felton
Jacksonville
California
Carlos Port
Garrett
Trivial Quarrel Ends With Killing in Hodges Store
In Oliver Ga on July 16 John W Hodges and Rufus Lucas, both well to do with companions, fought a gun duel in Hodges' store over a trivial quarrel. Hodges was killed. Lucas, shot in the chest, was dying. Both fired five shots though Hodges was first wounded. An eye witness said Lucas complained Hodges had repeated a false claim about him being drunk. They faced across the store, exchanging shots until pistols were empty. Lucas went to his home four miles away.
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Oliver Ga
John W Hodges
Rufus Lucas
Hodges
Lucas
Lucasts
Supervisor Jackson Dies at Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga July 10 Special William Jackson supervisor of the state sanitarium died Friday night aged 33 after fifty years service He is survived by a daughter Mrs Arthur Skiner Milledgeville two sons John Jackson Gwinnett County and another son living in the west
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Milledgeville
Georgia
Wiliam Jackson
Rural Routes for Georgia Established This Fall
Washington July 20 rural routes ordered established September 1 at Faceville Decatur county routes serving 263 families Jasper Pickens county route 4 serving 105 families James I Childe appointed regular A B Colquitt sub rural carrier Route 8 at Thomaston 4 Mats L Merritt appointed portmaster at Trion Chattooga county vieg G Bs Myera resigned
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Georgia
Washington
Faceville
Decatur
Jasper
Pickens County
James I. Childe
A. B. Colquitt
Thomaston
Mats’ L @ Merritt
Trion
Chattooga County
G. B.s Myera
Charleston Won Trophy Amid Turbulent Target Practice
Washington on July 10 reports the cruiser Charleston emerged as the trophy winner in a year of record targeting by Ovannela participants. The event names include Cleveland, Torito Dyaver, Al Dany, Galveston, and Chatta as entrants, with the trophy awarded to Charleston for top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Washington
Clam Ovannela
Het Merk
Sha
Cleveland
Torito Dyaver
al Dany
Galveston
Vias Ie
Governor Brown appoints A S Clay U S senator from Georgia
Capitol buzzed as Governor Brown sent to Washington the certificate and commission for Hon A S Clay to serve six years in the Senate after last Tuesday's general assembly election. Clay heads to Washington to resume duties, while treasury gains brighten state finances with 128578.56 collected from various taxes and rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
A S Clay
United States
Georgia
General Assembly
Senate
Washington
Clay
Congrea
Capitol
Treasury
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Elks Gather in Los Angeles for City Celebration Tonight
Thousands of Elks in uniform parade downtown Los Angeles as special trains arrive from Arkansas Texas and the Cotton States. Grand Ruler Red L Holland and Grand Secretary FC Robinson lead attendees amid heavy rains delaying travel. About 5000 registrations. an estimated 7000 visitors expected by Sunday night with 1000 automobiles planned for a sight-seeing tour tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Elks Lodges
Red L. Holland
FC Robinson
Middle West
Cotton States
Arkansas
Texas
Epworth League Union Meets Tuesday Night
The Atlanta Epworth League Union will hold its regular monthly meeting at Grace church corner Boulevard and Highland avenue next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock July 15. Eighteen leagues make up the union. Grace Church Epworth League will host and provide a pleasant program and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Epworth League Union
Grace Church
Corner Boulevard
Highland Avenue
Grace Church Epworth League
Hartwell Strike Hits Witham Mills Over Wages
In Hartwell Georgia on July 10, 125 operatives walked out of the Witham cotton mills after failed wage demands. The mill stands idle as leaders like Ase G Candler Sr of Atlanta are named, but their views remain unclear. The strikers are quiet with no violence reported.
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Hartwell
Witham Cotton Mills
Ase G .Candler, Sr
Atlanta
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