Mercer Students At Fist Baptist Mercer Students At Fist Baptist Annual Debate at the University
Mercer University events unfold as the annual missionary sermon concludes at Maron Georgia. Rev. Dr Sparka W Melton delivers a notable sermon aboard the First Baptist church. Mercer students attend, and the Cle ronian and Phi Delta Societies prepare for the debate in the university chapel. Alumni banquet attendance is expected, with Ex Gov Northen as association president.
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Maron
First Baptist Church
Mercer University
Sparka W Melton
Augusta
Macon
Melton
Georgia
Lansing Burrows
Virginia
Baptist Congress
Mercer
Cleronian
Phi Delta Societies
Northen
Zodiac Makes A Good Show At Emery Annual
Emery College Georgia presents The Zodiac seventh annual volume praised for striking art department work and a 250 page blue and gold binding. Dedication to Dr C E Dowman features a top literary piece by J P Hedgepeth. Senior class photos and fraternity rosters give a detailed college portrait with editors led by Edward C Sesnett and staff from multiple cities.
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Emery Coege
Oxford Ga
C. E. Dowman
J PF. Hedgepeth
Department of Classes
Order of Establishment
Gamma
Chi Phi Episilon
Kappa Alpha
Southern
Georgia
Phi Delta Theta
Alpha Theta
Alia Tau
Omega
Episiion
Sigma Alpha Episilon
Beta Episiion
Delta Tau Delta
Sigma Nu
Georgis
Chic
Eaward C Sesnett
Atlanta
H. 2. Elder
Waycross
W. F. Quillian, Sr
Madison
J. Hopkins
Butler Ga Commencement Highlights A Successful Year
Butler Male and Female college in Butler Georgia closes a successful year with a week of entertainments led by a music recital featuring Yettle Warde Frierson Montfort with reader Mrs James R Frierson and vocalist T Hicks Fort. Carrie Lampkin directed the program and scored a triumph in the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Yettle Warde
Frierson and Montfort
James R. Frierson
T. Hicks Fort
Carrie Lampkin
Junior Speakers Announced in Georgia Orator Event
Smogilere Oxford Ga June 2 Special The junior contestants announced last night by the tax Ju y ac Estey Absott of Macan Marvin D Gaillaban of Whiteavitla J W Marsha at America Verlyi B Moore of Atlas 4 Clifford G Quilnan of Atlants Stuarc R Roverts of Macon J Ros Ber or of Allanaal 2 Shelton of Ward 4 vin & Sipith of Sycamore Titan TI Turnbull of Montrechs Fla Fau & Turner of Cedartown and T Ht Wade of Columbus Closing Exercises Hartwell Institute Ga Jarc yee ape ont exercises closed under the sgiedsor George Co Lanne 3 brillant in the history of Trans Insitute The con nene s ermon Ww2s preadhca ey Het 1i IV pastor of the Methodist Episcopal courch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Ward
Vin & Sipith
Sycamore
Turnbull
Montrechs
Hartwell Institute
George Co Lanne
The
Methodist Episcopal Courch
Fragmented Winterville witnessing a large air event
A garbled note from Winterville reports a large air event with witnesses present. Details are unreadable but imply a significant gathering and observation by locals.
Georgia Normal College Holds White Robed Procession
Four hundred students dressed in white marched to the building for a baccalaureate sermon at Milledgeville Georgia. Dr J D Hammond preached on Psalm seventy two with a profound delivery and music directed by Miss Duggan. The Y W C A address followed and visitors will inspect the college tomorrow showcasing student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Georgia Verbal and Industrial College
J. D. Hammond
Methodist Niscopal Church
Nashville
Tenn
Harman
Duggan
M'xa Vall
Fortin
Hendrix
Misa Case
Christian Association
Atkineon
Imposing Sunday Exercises at St Josephs Church
A large congregation gathered at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Macon Georgia on June 2 for a grand procession in honor of the blessed Virgin Mary and the sacred heart of Jesus. The Sodality of Children of Mary led the procession with white robed girls, choir boys in white vestments, acolytes in purple and gold, and two censers. Little Miss Weisz served as May queen carrying flowers. Masters James Weisz and Lonne Kennington liturgical helpers. Choir director Mr Weldon Allston Harding trained the boys. The ceremony was notable for its refined music and solemn display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joasph’s Catholic Church
Macon
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Frank Donnelly
Heaven
Miss Weisz
Mastéra James Weisz
Lonne Kennington
Leon Carson
Benedict Giomnoné
Weldon Allston Harding
Ane
Macon News Notes Highlight Local Events Across June
Macon notes a sacred concert by the Georgia Academy for the Blind choir at the academy, Rev Dr Winn of Petersburg preaches in First Presbyterian Church, Burchard and Minton form a new undertaking partnership, and a El De Sales academy concert is planned for Thursday. Rabbi Marka speaks on Nai Brith at the synagogue, Kilburn travels to Live Oak for a relative’s illness, mail carriers adopt pale blue shirtwaists, Hillyer leaves for Point Comfort to serve as Georgia Bankers’ secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Academy For the Blind
Dr. Winn
Petersburg
First Presbyterian Church
Bible Superior Coure
Marka
Atlanta
Kilburn
Live Oak
Gee Heeniece
G .¥. Beall
Macol
South Carolina
LP Hillyer
American National Bank of Macon
Qa Point Comfort
Georgia Bankers’ Asso
Policeman in Columbus Foils Schoolhouse Burglary
Columbus Ga June 2 Special At 1 am Officer Herman Reynolds surprised a burglar at the Sixteenth Street school building He challenged the intruder who began firing Reynolds returned fire and the chase continued with eight shots exchanged before the suspect fled Reynolds fired two more shots after the gun unloaded The officer could not tell the burglar’s race and lost sight of him in St John’s alley
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Columbus
Herman Reynolds
Sixteenth Street
Reynolds
St. John's Alley
Public Reception Welcomes Rev Neighbour in Americus
The arrival of Rev. R. C. Neighbour was marked by a grand public reception and a union welcome service at First Baptist Church Americus Ga. He recently moved from Dublin Ga and is expected to commence a notable ministry here with participation from pastors and congregations of all city churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
R. C. Neighbour
Dublin
First Baptist
Neighbour
Four Candidates for Mayor in Dublin Ga Race
Dublin Mayoral race sees four candidates Dr A T Buromerin councilman City Attorney S B Baker Jandars and Mr M Kellam. Race expected to narrow to two with a white primary to be held on the lot. Also, seven white applicants sought teaching licenses in Laurens County with numbers of miles and remates noted.
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Dublin
A T. Buromeriin
City Ate Jtorney S
Gadune
Phirey
Laurens County
Miles
Under Arrest in Savannah aut nen endenlle
Savannah Ga June 2 Deput y Sheriff Macaffray arrested C A Pyne white man at Thunderbolt on request of Sheriff Passaite of Valdosta. Charge rumored. Pyne said to have wife and three children in Ocala and a woman in the cage with four husbands. Pyne reportedly traveled with his sister and Englishman. arrest followed recent developments in the affair.
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Valassia
Thunderbolt
Savannah
C. AL Pyne
Mucaffray
Passaite
Vacdosta
Fyne
Pyne
Ocain
Ana
Irty
Pyne Gore
Tina
Sue
Pyue
Slater
Avrakorm
Coty Hay
Chia
New Church is Dedicated with Large Crowds Present
Elberton Georgia June 2 Special The new Baptist church was formally dedicated this morning with about 100 people in attendance. Dr William Hatcher of Richmond preached on The Worshipper from Psalm 7, delivering a concise eloquent sermon. Mrs A E Deadwater funded over half the cost. the building stands on the citys main residential street and marks a notable addition to the state. Dr Hatcher departed for Richmond after dedicatory rites ending a forty two year span since his farewell sermon there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
New Baptist Church
William H Hatcher
Richmond
J. A. Wynne
Gainesville
F. D. Thomas
Presbyterian Church
A. G. Worley
Methodist Church
H. W. Willams
Mr. Thomas
Hatcher
Wynne
A. E. Deadwaler
Marietta Chautauqua Programme Opens June 11
Marietta Georgia special report outlines the Marietta chautauqua from June 11 to July 6 with sermons by Dr J T Plunkett and lectures by George R Wendling Bob Taylor Dr Stuart McArthur John Demott Ralph Bingham Thomas Dixon and others plus Georgia State Band concerts elocution by Mika Ethel Morris and hand bell and musical programs scheduled daily through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Marietta Chautauqua
J. T Plunkett
Augusta
George R. Wendling
Washington
Bob Taylor
Wendling
Stuart McArthur
New York
John Demott
Pennsylvania
Ralph Bingham
Philadelphia
Thomas Dixon
Foola
Georgia State
Mika Ethel Morris
South Georgia Normal Institute closes first year
The South Georgia Normal Institute in Douglas concluded its inaugural year with final exercises. Graduates from the teachers course include Misses Mattie Lebb Lil Ne Meeks Lots Deen and Messrs J N McDoneld Philp Newburn L W Bret. Commercia routes graduates are EH L Tainter and Q W Roberts. Scientific course graduates include Miss Abbie Mecks Eva Poot Locile Briggs and Mr Frank Douglas. The school opened last fall with under seventy five and closed with over twenty.
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Douglas
Jone
South Georgia Normal Institute
Tes
Guil- Mame
Mattie Lebb
Lil/Ne Meeks
Lots Deen
J. N McDoneld
Philp Newburn
L Ww. Bret
Commercia
Messrs
EH. L Tainter
Q. W Roberts
Abbie Mecks
Eva Poot
Locile Briggs
Frank Douglas
Cadets Reassigned After Disorderly Conduct at West Point
In Indianapolis Journal style report a military academy unit faces expulsion and disciplinary action following disciplinary issues. Cadets involved allegedly disrupted training and faced treatment decisions, with possible charges or recalls to duty.
Thompson Dies At His Desk In Savannah
THOMPSON DIES AT HIS DESK WELL KNOWN IN SAVANNAH GEORGIA JUNE 2 Special Harry G Thompson died at 8 AM from a stroke sustained the day before while signing payroll in his Plant System office. He will be buried in Montreal, his birthplace. His wife, a daughter of Colonel A. S. Collier of Nashville, and other relatives, will accompany the remains. Service at noon, Rev Charles H Strong officiating. Bearers from the Bt Anshaw Society, Oglethorpe Club and Plant System. He was 41, longtime railroad man, with ties to Nashville, Montgomery, and Savannah. He leaves three brothers in Florida, Georgia, and Alaska.
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Savannah
Ges
Harry G Thompson
Thompson
Montreal
Canada
George Thompson
Collier
Nashvile
Tenn
Ign
The
Americas
Reese
Memphis
Iife
Harry Thompson
Nate
Dean
New York
Thompsons
Southern Railway
Charles H. Strong
St. Johns
Bt. Anshaw Society
Oglethorpe Club
Loulevills
Neshville
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Bradford Dunham
Alabama Midland
Major Dunham
Mr Thompson
Major Dunam
W . Denham
Howard
Coala
Flg
Archie
Pengacula
Fin
Luther
Klondike
Election Nears in Ware County Clerk Contest
Ware County votes Wednesday to choose a successor to the late H E D McVeigh. B J Berry, unopposed after Democratic primary May 21, has been acting clerk since McVeigh's death, resigning as postmaster of Waresboro and county school commissioner to run.
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Ware County
Superior Court
Waycross
H ED McVeigh
B. J. Berry
Mec Veigh
Bercy
Waresboro
Waycross May rainfall totals and weather notes
May rainfall in Waycross Georgia measured 6.44 inches with 159 inches in the heaviest 24 hour period on the 18th and 1 inch or more on ten days. Observations report sixteen clear days, five partly cloudy and ten cloudy, plus church and court items from Waycross and nearby towns.
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Waycross
Hoskinson
Record Rainfall Floods Past Month in Georgia
Heavy rain across North Georgia in May set a local record with nearly twelve inches falling in the month and crops suffering. The period saw several daily totals, including 1.35 inches on the 26th, indicating rainfall far above the long-term average and three times the May total since 1895.
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Veony
Georgia
May
Beth
Test Case On Fertilizers Tax Dispute In Georgia
Special Judge John O Hart in the Gemulgee circuit orders Tax Receiver M Adams of Laurens county to show cause at Union Point on June 6 why W J Joiner may file his tax return with the fertilizer use clause blank. Farmers contend farm fertilizers are not taxable. Adams promptly notified and forwarded the order to the Comptroller General.
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Daviln
John O. Hart
Gemulgee
M. Adams
Laurens County
Union Point
W. J Joiner
Joiner
Adams
Wa Wright
Three Routes to Savannah for Dublin Trains
Dublin residents push for direct Brewton and Pineora railroad connection to Savannah via Dublin. Although the extension to Statesboro is finished, no agreement exists to run trains over the Wrightsville and Tennille line into Dublin. If secured, Dublin gains three routes to Savannah with the Macon Dublin and Savannah road.
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Dublin
Brewton and
Pineora
Dubin Ga
Brewton
Genorelty
Register
Btatesboro
Savannah
Pinema
City
Macon
Dublin Public Schools to Hear Two Commencement Speakers
Dublin Ga June 2 Special Rev W Wootten of Columbus to preach the commencement sermon on Sunday June Ath. On Monday June Uth DuPont Gerry of Macon will deliver the literary address. Graduation exercises follow Mr Guerry Store at Shady Dale Burglarized Hedge Mercantile Company goods stolen meat flour and clothing. Jake Morris, a Negro, arrested with some items found on his person Mor t ia escaped
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Dublin Ga
W. &. Wootten
Columbus
Dublin Public Schools
DuPont Gerry
Macon
Guerry
Shady Dale
Hedge Mercantile Company
Jake Morris
Mortia
Trade With Scandinavians Growth in Ten Years
Washington June 2 Frank TH Hitch cock head of foreign markets outlines U S exports to Denmark Sweden and Norway rising from 9 million in 1890 to about 25 methods nearly 25 million in 1900 imports remained under 4 million in 1890 rising to over 5 million in 1900 with Denmark the dominant partner exports to Scandinavia mainly breadstuffs 87 40 million of total agricultural exports 1900 and meat products 4 698 750 other key nonagricultural shipments include mineral oils and steel goods 1990 figures reflect shifts in trade balance and composition.
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Washington
Frank TH Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United States
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Scandinavia
Stubbs Denies Offer Of Transcontinental Railway Post
San Francisco June 2 The Call reports Stubbs traffic manager of the Southern Pacific says he has not been offered any post as commissioner of trans continental roads. Eastern magnates allegedly offered a $50,000 yearly salary and representation of four railroads. Stubbs states no such offer exists and he has received no invitation to leave SP or join another company.
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San Francisco
O Stubbs
Mrthern Pacific
Eastern Railway
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
New York
Stubbe
Waldorf-Astoria
Southern Pacific Company
Programme of Canadians Officially Announced for Duke of York Visit
The duke of York’s visit to Canada is officially announced with a state welcome planned in Quebec on September 16. The royal party will stay with Lora Strathcona in Montreal then go to Ottawa on September 20, sail west to the Pacific coast, visit Winnipeg Brandon Regina Calgary and two days in Victoria. They return via Ontario Niagara and other points, sail from St John and Halifax October 16 for England, with a stop at St John’s N F for a few hours October 11. The royal train is being built for the occasion. Examination for Teachers July 2 by Ware county shows thirty-one applicants for licenses present.
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Halifax
Duke of York
Canada
Quebec
Rending
Lora Strathcona
Montreal
Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Brandon
Regina
Calgary
Victoria
Ontario
Niagara
Athens Prepares for Centennial Visitor Hectic Campus Week
Athens Ga June 2 Over the grand educational season in the history of Athens the city will host visitors for the university centennial from today through the 7th. Alumnae reunions at Lucy Cobb and the Senior Dramatic Club performance of Twelfth Night mark a lively program as plans for accommodations are finalized and graduates wrap up exams ready for commencement.
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Athens
Lucy Cobb
Alumae Society
Henry & Carlton
Chancellor Hill
Brand wins trustees' medal at Georgia debate
Senior debate for the trustees' medal was held at the University of Georgia in Athene. The topic was growth of large fortunes should be checked by graduated income and inheritance taxes. Six contestants competed and J. Charles Brand of Canton, GA was declared the winner by the judges.
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University of Georgia
Athene
J. Charles Brand
Canton
Georgia Tennis Tournament Ends With Blackshear Triumph
The University of Georgia campus tournament concluded yesterday with a final between Sterling Blackshear and Clem Akerman. Blackshear won decisively in straight sets 6 0 6 1 and 6 0, securing the title amid brisk early fall tennis play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Suns
University of Georgia
Sterling Blackshear
Clem Akerman
Blackshear
Athens Young Men’s Christian Association fundraising drive
In Athens Georgia on June 3 a movement to raise 3000 dollars to stabilize the Athens Y M C A proceeds led by the Athenaeum Club and President J H Rucker. Subscriptions total in the hundreds as the canvass begins tomorrow morning. The association reports its best year yet under Walter Forbes, the general secretary, with internal management in capable hands.
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Athens
Athens ‘Young Men's Christian Association
Athenaeum Club
J. H. Rucker
Young Men's Christian Association
Walter
Forbes
Movement to raise funds for Normal School building
Athens Ga June 2 Special movement at State Normal school headed by Fred J Orr aims to raise funds from alumni to build and equip a new Frung Men’s Christian Association building. Over $1,000 subscribed. goal $4,500 in four years for construction and equipment. New sewerage system nearing completion will be ready in a few weeks.
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MG. A
Normal School
Athens
State Normal School
Fred J Orr
Pan-Hellenic Dance set for Athens commencement week
Preparations are underway for the Pan-Hellenic Dance at the University of Georgia. The event, a highlight of commencement season, will be held Thursday night, June 2. Leaders named include Emory P. Shannon Blanton E. Partson and Henry Wella.
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Athens
Mesars
Emory P. Shannon
Blanton BE. Partson
Henry Wella
Sphinx Banquet Headed for Athens Social Note
Athens Ga June 2 Special One of the mostoriental and enjoyable social affairs of the approaching university commencement will be the banquet given by the Sphinx Honorary Society. The banatet
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Athens
Sphinx Honorary Society
Elven Monday Dance Plans Amid Alumni Features
Preparations underway for a social event on Monday involving about thirty five couples. The Sigma Phi fraternity plans to limit active members to thirteen, with college members plus several alumni expected. Each member will bring one lady guest.
Athens News Notes and Chancellor Lectures Update
Athens notes report visiting dignitaries for commencement with a social list of guests and a hob o ball event. Chancellor lectures begin for the university law class on Legal Ethics, with other features upcoming. James McCurdy, Daniels marshal, is gravely ill after a shooting by Porter Griffith. Griffith remains jailed on a $2,500 bond.
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Athens
Hi Haw
McCurdy
James McCurdy
Daniels
Porter Grifth
Danierselle
Griffith
Wegra Preacher in Stripes Athens Ga June 2 Special
Edward Thornton a negro preacher from Georgia is slated to appear on the city rock pile wearing striped clothes with his brother in a noted racket tied to a distant incident. Major Smith plans to send the Rev Thornton to the rock pile for an institute in Dublin Georgia starting June 2. Professor Kilpatrick of Mercer University will lead a county teachers institute the week of August 20. Augusta preacher J T Plunkett to become pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Dalles Texas following W M Anderson’s departure.
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Waycrowe
Wayotone
J & Williams
Athena News
Athens
Mra
A Q. Smith
Birmingam
Gen
Thomas
Meir
AD ‘Smith
PH Mei
Joseph” Laskot Ang
Chanel Hil
N” OC
Lustral
University of North Carolina
Sarah Hunnicutt
Wil
Lacey Cobb
Helen Ancier
Atlanta
Mary Tilges
Columbus
Edward Thornton
Platola
Smith
Thornton
Will Conduct Institute
Dublin
Augusta
Temas
Dalles
Tex
First Presbyterian Church
J T. Plunkett
W. M. Anderson
Nashville
Tenn
Cah
Elkin
Watson Drug Co
Vorne- Mirleta and
Broadstrecta
Nex
Satirdey
Rhmick
Remick
Dandran
Old Soldier Murdered in Grand Rapids Closet
Harry Lemme, an elderly veteran and former inmate of the soldiers' home, was found dead in a closet of a disreputable Grand Rapids dwelling on June 2. Police suspect foul play as circumstances point to a possible homicide during his four days of leave and unsettled finances.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Harry Lemme
Lemming
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