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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

8

New Game Law To Be Studied By Georgia Convention

Georgia sportsmen legislators wardens and others meet Tuesday at the Kimball house to study the new game law and discuss amendments. Will W Zimmer will preside in the ball room at noon Bradford Byrd serves as secretary with the Waycross convention noted. The law has been a success and amendments are expected from the convention. A committee on legislation will be formed to liaise with the House and billg om the subject of game protection.

Georgia Kimball House Ita Will W. Zimmer Georgia Game Protective Association Bradford Byrd Waycross House

Georgia farmers institutes arranged for summer tour

Athens Ga June 28 Special No less than 100 farmers institutes have been arranged for the summer months by faculty of the Georgia Agricultural College. While professors in other departments of the state university are on vacation, the agricultural college members tour the state and meet with farmers in every county.

Athens The Georgia Agriculture College State University Agricultural College

Dr and Mrs H C White Visit Atlanta

Dr and Mrs H C White of Athens travel with niece Miss Benedict and Miss Smith to Atlanta to spend a few days with Mrs H M Comer in the Clark Howell home while the Howells are in Baltimore. Howell, Comer and Mark Howell left Atlanta Sunday to join Mr Howell in the convention city.

H. C. White Athens Coatsie Benedict Jeanie Smith Atlanta H. M. Comer Clark Howell Baltimore Howell Comer Mark Howell Mr. Howell

Atlanta Trust Company wins Columbus bridge bonds

Columbus Georgia June 23 The Trust Company of Georgia of Atlanta was the successful bidder for Columbus 350000 issue of 5 percent bridge bonds offering a premium of 815 There were many bids for the issue and a premium was offered in every instance

Columbus, Ga Atlanta The Trust Company of Georgia Columbus

ADAD Experts Meet At Athens In Good Roads Conference

Athens June 28 Special The good roads department of the University of Georgia and the Georgia federation of road authorities gather for two days to discuss modern highways. Clarke county officials, prison board and university professors lead a program featuring a 60 mile auto trip over Clarke model roads and lectures on road materials and convict labor supervision.

Athens Good Roads Department University of Georgia Georgia Federation of Road Authorities Eve Auguste C. M. Strahan John C. Koch Clarke County University State College Chamber of Commerce Clarke W. S. Holmean J. M. Hodgson R. Toombs DuBose J. F. Gray Railroad Commission Savannah T. B. Patterson Atlanta A. B. Blackshear Richmond County Augusta J. H. Merrill Thomasville Office of Public Roads Washington, D. C Renmark Hall University Road Material Laboratory John A. Koch Herof U. P. Branch Georgia School of Technology Barrow K. &. Matheson Athens Electric Hailway Company S. W. McCallie Elty Hall A. M. Strawan Barnett Shearnham Winterville Kilberton Road Helicon Springs

Ridley Opens Five Part Sermon Series at Central Baptist

Rev C A Ridley, pastor at Central Baptist Church, started Sunday morning a five sermon series on "What Jesus Claimed for Himself" with the opening address exploring humanity, eternity, and Jesus as life. He warned against misusing evolution and argued for a divine nature to replace human sinfulness, citing texts and metaphors to urge spiritual maturity.

G A. Ridley Central Baptist Church Jesus Abel Avsuiey Saud Heaven

Moral condition shown by the words we speak sermon

Dr. George Loring Hanscom delivered a morning sermon at Central Congregational church titled The Power of Words. He warned that spoken words reveal moral condition, noting a tongue can ruin reputations and family happiness, and urged kind words as agents of uplift. Western Union based 10,000 Underwood.

George Loring Hanscom Central Congregational Church Hanscom Christiana

Life of Wesley Told in Pulpit Sermon

Rev Charles Jones of Grace Methodist preached on John Wesley founder of the Methodist Episcopal church in honor of his 209th birth anniversary. The talk traced Wesley's life from childhood near incineration to Oxford, Lincoln College, and his move from Anglican orders to a separate Methodist movement. It notes his early prayers, Bible reading, Holy Club at Oxford, Moravian influence at sea, and the 1738 idea that crystallized the Methodist church. Wesley’s philanthropy and institutions are highlighted as lasting influences on religion and society.

John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Charles ©. Jones Grace Methodist Church Wesley Jones Wfe Oxford Lincoln College Wealey Flynworth League Christian Endeavor Georgia Savarnah London

May Introduce Trades in State Reformatory Milledgeville Ga

Milledgeville special report notes prison commission will recommend funding to equip the state reformatory to teach trades to boys sent there. Judge Patterson backs providing shoe making, tailoring, blacksmithing and other apt trades. Proposal argues cost is low and training aids post release employment, replacing farm-only labor.

Milledgeville Prison Commission Patterson

Company A 7 Prepares for July Encampment

Company A Seventeenth Infantry leaves Fort McPherson for Anniston Alabama to prepare for the annual encampment of regulars and militia starting July 5. Company 4A serves as advance guard handling details for the event expected to involve 5 000 to 6 000 men, mainly National Guard from southern Atlantic states, to gain camp life experience alongside trained troops.

Seventeenth Infantry Fort McTherson Anniston Ala National Guarda South Atlantic

Army worm ravages Thomasville crops across county

In Thomasville Georgia Judge H W Hopkins reports army worm damage spreading through fields over the past week. The pest attacks young corn leaves then stalks, threatens late crops, and even peanut vines and other vegetation. Farmers rush Paris green dusting as agriculture officials advise. Destruction is described as widespread across the state.

Thomasville H. W. Hopkins Ilooking South Georgia Paris Green Department of Agriculture

Waycross to Have Much Better Train Service

Waycross Georgia reports unofficial but reliable sources say a large share of five million dollars allotted for Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic improvements will be spent from Cordele to Waycross. Heavy rail will replace light rail and several bridges will be rebuilt in steel and concrete. Work should start soon and may enable through trains from the northwest to Florida via Waycross within a year.

Waycross Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Cordele Florida

Kodak Finishing At Moore & Sons In Broad Street Store

Kodak finishing and all accessories for the Kodak. Mail orders receive prompt attention. 42 North Broad Street.

KODAK Jno. L. Moore & Sons North Broad Street

Congress Will Quit For The Convention

Washington June 23 Congress will quit for the Baltimore Democratic convention this week The Senate will convene at 10 20 tomorrow morning and recess for three days The House will meet at noon and also recess for three days about a dozen supply bills await action Appropriations expire June 30 an extension into the new fiscal year is likely until major bills pass Turpentine steady in Savannah opening weak then firm closing at 44 1 2 to 44 3 4 cents Week's sales 4969 casks receipts 5329 casks shipments 3811 casks including foreign and domestic Stock up 2528 casks Rosin weak early then firmer closed about a little higher Sales 13804 barrels receipts 14623 barrels shipments 12381 barrels including foreign and domestic during the week

Washington Congress Senate House Baltimore Savannah Theatook Ds

Macon Couple Elopes In Auto

Miss Ruth Jackson a 17 year old high school graduate elopes with Ralph Grayson a 20 year old nephew of a local contractor. They left Macon in a Grayson car with two others and were married within 20 miles of Macon. The exact place is unknown and authorities disclosed the elopement amid family tensions as a search ensued.

Macon Ruth Jackson Ralph Grayson Graysons Ias Lewis Jackson W. E. Grayson Jacksons Ruth Grayson Elopers Li Fs

Acreage Report on Cotton Crop

New Orleans, June 23. The week ahead centers on Bureau acreage and condition reports. Private estimates vary with official figures, showing a possible but small reduction in cotton area versus last year. The government will mail responses to Washington by Tuesday, with official July 3 reports to follow amid a likely quiet market until after Independence Day.

New Orleans Decorase Washington

Gompers Contempt Decision Expected Today

Washington June 23 Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell labor leaders face possible contempt ruling after two trials for ignoring an injunction in the Bucks Store and Range boycott case. Gompers jailed a year Morrison six months and Mitchell nine months. supreme court reversed on improper proceedings. The district court set new contempt actions to be announced tomorrow with Gompers and Morrison in Washington and Mitchell absent.

Washington Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison John Mitchell Justice Wright District Supreme Court Gompers Mitchell Morrison United States Supreme Court

Warm week ahead across northern and middle states

The Weather Bureau forecast for the coming week predicts warm and generally fair conditions east of the Rocky Mountains, with near normal temperatures in the south and Rockies regions and light local rainfall. No well defined low pressure system is expected to cross the country.

Washington The Weather Bureau Weekly Bulletin Middle States Hocky Mountains Rocky Mountains

Brother Killed by Younger Sibling in Accidental Stabbing

Greensboro report states 18 year old Lover Bates killed his 20 year old brother Clifton Bates in Raleigh this afternoon with a small knife during a nail trimming dispute. The youth claims the death was accidental as they scuffled when Clifton came downstairs to play. The knife pierced the heart in the altercation.

Greensboro N. C Bates Clifton Bates Raleigh

Navy Secretary Meyer Stricken By Mild Typhoid Fever

Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer is suffering from a mild attack of typhoid fever at his summer home on the coast near Boston. He remains in good spirits and is receiving medical care as he rests.

Meyer Hamilton Mass George von L. Meyer Hera Pasaed Gma Table Bay Goeey Bito

Utica to celebrate naming of Sherman night

Utica plans a celebration for Vice President Sherman after his renomination. A telegram exchange with President Taft emphasizes unity and a hoped for calm judgment, with both leaders expressing confidence in victory and continued teamwork.

Utica Sherman Taft

Gomez 15 Accused Of Inciting Outbreak

Tiavana June 23 General Monteagudo the Cuban commander in chief is shaping dispositions in Oriente to force insurgents into combat and end negotiations with a decisive stroke. The government remains confident the revolt will be quelled soon. Havana papers La Lucha La Prensa and El Dia face criminal libel charges and challenge the government to refute claims of a Gomez Estenez conspiracy.

Tiavana Monteagudo Bis Oriente Insurgenta Havana la Lucha la Prensa el Dia Iibel Gomez Estenez

Sergeant Gumb Drowned in Sullivan's Island whirlpool

Charleston reports the drowning of Sergeant Harry W. Gumb at Sullivan's Island rocks near Lowell Massachusetts. He was caught in a whirlpool as his wife nearby with their child attempted rescue. His body will be shipped home. he was attached to Fort Moultrie Army post.

Charleston D. C Letalls Sullivan's Island Harry W. Gumb Lowell Mass Gumb Fort Moultrie

The Forsyth and Bijou Theaters Feature Week of Vaudeville Acts

The Forsyth presents a strong vaudeville program headlined by Gus Edwards and the Edwards Song Revue with Lyda McMillan and company plus Jarrow and Carlin and Peno. The Bijou showcases four acts in rotation including the Australian Wheelers and Jessie Hall and company with daily matinees and evening shows.

le Aard Jarrow Carlin Peno Alond Jessie Hall Norman Tooney

Georgia Farmers Institute Meigs June 26

Meigs hosts a Georgia State College of Agriculture farmers institute on Tuesday June 26 with several features announced. Waycross delegates head to Baltimore for the Democratic convention with A M Knight and R G Dickerson among those in attendance. Bond issue concerns Waycross voters consider 100000 for fire, school, water and sewer improvements. Cotton crop shows signs of improvement though corn planting rises due to poor cotton seasons. fields weeded and grass-free.

Farmers’ Institute Thomasville Meigs Georgia State College of Agriculture Waycross Statesboro Ben S

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