Piedmont park lifeguards praised by visitors and officials
The Lie-saving corps at Piedmont park earns praise from visitors and city park officials for the patrol system. Lifesavers L. F. Carraway and C. H. McDermott, seasoned professionals with multiple swimming records, were chosen by the park board this past season. They have trained many amateur swimmers, especially girls, including Jennie Perkerson and Virginia Merker, who owe much of their skill to their coaching.
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Piedmont Park
L. 4. Carraway
C. H. McDermott
Park Board
Jennie Perkerson
Virginia Merker
Messrs
Carraway
McDermott
Masscee welcomed home after South Carolina arrest ordeal
In Macon on Friday night a crowd of about three hundred greeted Mr. Massee as the Georgia railroad train pulled in at 11 o clock. He was escorted to his automobile by friends and family, and twenty cases of champagne were opened at his home amidst toasts and cheer. Attorneys Felton Hatcher and others accompanied him, and Governor Blease of South Carolina remained a topic of discussion amid the homecoming celebrations. The event marked a warm reception from Macon friends after a tense legal episode.
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Macon
Woo
Macroba
South Carolina
Tennessee
Aswer
Georgia Railroad
Massee
M Felton Hatcher
Roland Eilis
W. D. McNeth
Macon Drum and Bugle Corps
Mr. Massee
Rleass
Mentha
Flo
Blease
Hargoper
Sease
Spartanburg
Yar Hnooper
How
Felton Hatcher
Hooper
Georgia
Hatcher
Muasaee
Svar Uvaredhna
J. Walter Reynolds
First Christian Church of
Uies
Georgia Avenue
Mreynolds
Reynolds
Ciend
Virsi
Thorpe
Thecoe
V Pe
High Shoals Forms Slaton Club With 100 Members
A High Shoals Slaton club was formed after a mass meeting on July 24 with 100 voters endorsing John M Slaton for governor. The resolution praised his past service and urged no opposition, stating Georgia would be best served by his leadership.
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High Shoals
Slaton Club
Smith
Joe Brown
Georgia
Friead
John M
Slaton
Oronee County
High Schoals
John M. Slayton
House
Senate
C. Wllowe
Chai von
Claude E. Anthony
Resolutions Endorse H. H. Perry for U S Senate
Hall County supporters adopt resolutions praising H. H. Perry for the Georgia United States Senate bid. They cite his role drafting the eleventh district agricultural schools bill, establishing the state court of appeals, reforming the railroad commission, opposing public drunkenness and bucket shops, and backing education and Confederate veterans pensions. Signed by W. B. Shawn Guy Clapton B. P. Gaillard Jr. committee.
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Hall County
H. H. Perry
Georgia
Senate
Court of Appeals of
Railroad Commission
House
DHS
B. Shawn
Guy Clapton
PL. Gaillard, Jr
New Road to Florida Pledged Assist for Line Extension
Waycross Georgia July 27 Special Captain L Johnson a prominent railroad man and owner of the Atlantic Waycross and Northern from St Marys to Kingsland is pushing extension work toward Fort Valley and Atlanta. Meetings along the route and a Macon airship factory aviation school are under consideration by the chamber of commerce next Monday. A monoplane maker with US government acceptance seeks a Macon site for hangars and training. Southern Bell to spend 50000 in Macon to overhaul and extend service. The proposed line from Atlanta to Florida would shorten travel by about 40 miles and could gain trackage rights from other roads to reach through trains.
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Waycross
L. Johnson
Georgia
Atlantic
Waycross and Northern
St. Marys
Kingsland
Fort Valley
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Macon
United States
South
Southern Bell
Southern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Einrida
St Marys
Compromise Likely On Excise Tax Bill
Washington report notes the excise tax bill, passed by the Senate, faces House debate over amendments for a tariff commission and repeal of Canadian reciprocity. Democrats oppose both provisions, though Majority Leader Underwood expected a compromise before sending the bill to the president. The measure would effectively levy income tax on individuals and partnerships earning more than $5,000 annually.
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Washington
House
Senate
Underwood
Andrews Likely Nomination as Adjutant General
Colonel George Andrews from Rhode Island, long tied to the adjutant general's office, is expected to be nominated by President Taft to succeed Brigadier General William P. Hall as adjutant general of the army. Andrews, a West Point appointee from Arizona, has fourteen years in the department.
Clearance Sale of Lace Bands from Odd Lots
A sale of Lace Bands offering odd lots and broken lines in kinen Clungs and Novelty Laces. Includes fashionable trims for summer waists and dresses with widths up to 6 inches. Former prices were 25¢, 35¢, and 40¢. clearance price is announced.
Clearance Sale of Wash Goods Announced
A wash goods clearance starts tomorrow morning in the wash goods annex. The sale features Dorinda Batiste Embroidered Jacquard Batiste Printed Marquisette Voile Myrtle Batiste Satin Stripe Swiss Dirago Batiste Holly Batiste and St Gall Batiste in pretty patterns and colors. Former prices were up to 25 cents. Take choice tomorrow for.
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Wash Goods
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LL. A. Carraway and
C. R. McDermott
Piedmont Park Lake
Lor
Alderwan
Florida
Union
Scotch Union
Marseilles
Eac
Axminster
Jergen
Colgate
Pinaud
Roger & Gallet
Squibb
Java
Ozzoni
Carmen
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