Methodists to Hold General Conference in Atlanta in 1918
The Methodist Episcopal Church South selects Atlanta to host its quadrennial general conference in 1918 after a Nashville committee recommends Atlanta over Louisville and Richmond. Delegations from Savannah Jacksonville Asheville and Huntington supported Atlanta, praised by Emory University’s presence and city auditorium facilities. The four week session will be presided by senior bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Atlanta
A .M. Hughlett
South
Emory University
Allan
Oklahoma City
Nashville
Atlantia
Richmond
Louisville
Lexington
Savannah
Jacksonville
Asheville
Huntington
W. Va
Lowsville
J. H. Eakes
Carman
Ome
F. M. Weaver
N.C
VT. Smith
Somerset
Prisoners Sentenced To Five Days In Cell
Howard Austin Adela Williams Annie Thurmond and Sarah Hesterty were arrested by Officers McWilliams and Austin on disorderly conduct charges. They were sentenced to five days in jail at police headquarters during the recorder's court Monday session. P. Falm and Sanford were fined $5 and costs on the same charges, and Hattie Smith forfeited $10.75 for failure to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Austin
Adela Williams
Annie Thurmond
Sarah Hesterty
McWilliams
Austin
Recorder’s Court
P. & Falm
I Sanford
Costa
Hattie Smith
Resinol Skin Care Ad Promises Clear Complexion
An old advertisement promotes Resinol soap and ointment for facial cleansing, claiming to clear bad complexions, remove pimples and blackheads, and soothe pores. Instructions include bathing the face with Resinol soap, applying ointment for ten minutes, rinsing, and finishing with cold water. The ad touts rapid relief and broad uses for skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More
Pellagra Sufferer Finds Relief in Baughn Remedy
A Ringgold Louisiana letter from S A Cotter praises Baughn’s Pellagra remedy, claiming full recovery after severe symptoms. Cotter urges others to seek the treatment, notes hope and new life, and directs readers to American Compounding Co. in Jasper, Alabama for the Frea book and product details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettiugr
Baughn
American Compounding Co
Box
Jasper
Ala
Keep Clean Inside and Jacobs Liver Salt Claim
An urging ad stresses morning cleanliness and personal hygiene for health and productivity. It promotes Jacobs Liver Salt as a pleasant, effective system cleanser to remove wastes from the digestive tract, contrasting it with calomel and dangerous drugs, and urges readers to buy it at Jacobs' drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs Bien
Jacobs
Druzists
Bill to Systematize Georgia County Records
Senator Boykin introduces a bill to standardize county records across Georgia making the attorney general ex officio supervisor of county officers and records with added salary and staff. The measure aims to fix missing deeds, unindexed mortgages, nonconsecutive books, and absent decrees, delivering codified laws and a uniform system statewide. The attorney general would advise all counties and ensure proper recordkeeping with a $1,500 supplemental pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boykin
Georgia
Senate Committee On General Judiciary
Senator Boykin
Superior Court
Paneral
Ataite
Lawrence Filibustered Against Prohibition Law
Senator Alex Lawrence of Savannah led a one and a half hour filibuster in the Georgia senate to block the Stovall prohibition bill. The debate saw Mangham take over the floor as the hour neared adjournment while Lawrence argued to divert the measure to committee for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex AL Lawrence
Georgia Senate
Stovall
Lone
Com Erie Sive
Savannah
New Orleans
J. Stovall
J. J. Mangham
Manzham Will
Mannham
Agricultural School
Americas
Pity the Barefoot Lad in Dog Days Start Tomorrow
A nostalgic account explains dog days as a four to six week spell of sultry heat from July to September. It details rural children’s misery with sun, heat, and dog star lore, noting ancient beliefs tied to Sirius and seasonal sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boydom
Sirius
Gantt Expected Today to Succeed Drakeford
Daniel J. Gantt is set to arrive today to fill the position of internal revenue agent vacated by J. J. Drakeford who has moved to Cincinnati. Gantt, a former chief clerk of the civil service commission in Washington and a native of Alabama, will take over the Cincinnati post. G. Scott Alexander of Decatur, a deputy collector, has been ordered to Pittsburgh awaiting civil service commission ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Gantt
J. J. Drakeford
Internal Revenue
Gantt
Cincinnati
Mr. Gantt
Civil Service Commission
Washington
G. Scott Alexander
Decatur
Pitisham
Civil Service
Wheatley Seeks 16000 for Third District Building
South Georgiana officials press for immediate passage of a $16,000 appropriation to replace the burned academic building at the Third District Agricultural School in Americus. The bill, approved by the house and senate committee, is stalled in the senate after two days of debate, while trustees warn that the school cannot operate this fall without the facility. Representative Crawford Wheatley and others urge swift action as dormitory space, land, and cattle exist but no building to house classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Appropriations Committee
House
Third District Agricultural School
Americus
Crawford Wheatley
Sumter
Achors
Bomy Brerg
Wiiearney Suys
Georgia Senate Debates County Treasurer Abolition Bill
In a tense senate committee session two Lincoln county delegations argued over a bill to abolish the county treasurer office. The measure, introduced in the house by Representative Bates, faced aides and critics, with James R. Hogan and others presenting opposing views. The bill was amended to shield the current incumbent and was recommended for passage, though no final decision was reached. Dr. Williamson, Bremen Bank president, met Senator Mangham at the capitol. Senator Callahan, Bainbridge, noted for workload, chairs the railroad committee. Senator Walker, Twentieth, heads the appropriations panel and quipped on a plumbing bill, while Governor Harris was set to address Atlanta Ad Men. Collier of Stephens pressed his repeal of the automobile license tax despite committee opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House General Judiciary Committee
Griffin
Lowndey
Georgia
Baitute
Statehouse
Hogan
Senate Committee
Lincoln County
House
Bates
James R. Hogan
J. B. Cullars
James H. Bokin
Linesinton
Aenais Committee
Hoxan Toade
DR. Williamson
J. J. Mangham
W. H. Williamson
Bank of Bremen
Capitol
J. J. Manghazm
Walker
John D. Walker
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mia
Munday
Appropriations Committee
Collier
Stephens
Hia
Ways
Ynean
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Sparks Health Claims
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel, promising quick relief and improved bowels without salivation. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a 30 cent bottle and to give it to children, claiming safety and quick energy, while warning calomel makes you sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Pako
Donson
Defense of tax repeal as auto impact on Georgia farms
Mr Collier championed repealing the tax law claiming the automobile is Georgia’s greatest rural developer. He said cars foster good roads, boost farm and business value, and replace horse power, noting doctors and residents save time and lives while real estate gains 50 to 100 percent in remote areas. He argued the tax would harm the auto’s economic and social benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Georgia
Negro Man Found Dead Near Vida lla Georgia
A group of children near Vida lla Georgia found a dead Black man buried in a sawdust pit beside Rocky Creek two miles south of Vida lla. Coroner J. K. Mel Closkey examined the scene and ruled death a skull crushing murder. No suspects identified as the jury continues investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalla
Italy
Rocky Creek
J. K. Mel Closkey
Lack of Licenses Autoists Fined in Augusta
Twenty-odd autoists were fined by the recorder for noncompliance with license numbering laws. Each offender faced a $3 penalty unless evidence showed effort to obey. cars were numbered in varied ways across many makes and models during the Augusta incident on July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Mary
Arletias
Fire Auto Wrecked When Hit by Truck En Route to Blaze
A fire department automobile from No 2 engine house, speeding to a fire alarm on Nelson Street, collided with a Reed Oil Co truck at Madison Avenue corner. The crash wrecked the fire auto and threw Captain Tass Short from his seat onto the pavement, narrowly averting tragedy as the units rushed to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2 Engine House
Nelson Street
Avower
Mayson- Turner Road
Hunter Street
Reed Oil Company
Madison Avenus
Tass Short
No. 2
Car collision leaves one injured as driver aided to safety
In the wreck, one occupant sustained injuries while others escaped unscathed. Knight, driving Reed Ot company truck, and J. M. Pursell, driver for Captain Short, found the injured man and moved him to the truck before returning him to the engine house. Knight's car suffered no damage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodists
United Profit $ Sharine CO Cauress Block
Graekers
Seventeenth
Lawrence
First District
Wheatley
Shipp
House Agriculture Committee
Mr. Oliver
Hrooks
Colquitt
Avret
Walton
House Insurance Committee
Ledbetter
Folk
Suonday
Davis
Albany
Hoyt
Dinos
Harris
Iversity
Ltarris
Sentlemen
Board of
University of Georgia
Hugh J. Rowe
Athens
Jonn Ww. Bennett
Waycross
Bowdrey Pains
Howard Thompson
George F. Gober
Masic
Nenle
State Capitol
Oxest
Alice
Western Union
Callahan
Nator Callahain
Bainbridge
AD Men's Club
Buert
Ad Men's Club of
Ansley Otel
Ad Men
Iistract
Shivar
Shelton
S. C
Chicago
Alamo NO. 2
Remington Typewriter
Wahl
Remington Typewriter Company Incorporated
Com
Hymun
Steel Tire
Bsc
Tricycles
King Bee and Crescent
King Hardware Company
Fairbanks
Peachtree
Whitehall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!