Mortuary notices and obituaries from March 18
Edward J. Welch will be sent to New York for interment after death on February 29. John H. Jump, aged 70, died Sunday. funeral at Greenberg & Bond chapel at 2.30 pm, interment at Westview. Mrs. T. A. Adams of Athens buried after long illness. Mrs. Nancy Anderson, 83, died at Bremen home. interment at Liberty Church. survivors include W. M. and J. M. Anderson and Mrs. Mayo. Dr. T. J. Mitchell, 75, Confederate veteran and pioneer physician of Spalding county, died at home. survived by wife and children C. Mitchell and J.
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Edward J. Welch
Edward Welch
Greenberg & Hand
New York
John H. Jump
Jonn H. Jump
Greenberg & Bond
West
T. A. Adams
Athens
Nancy Anderson
Bremen Bremmen
T. J. ‘Aniecaon
Bremen
Liberty Church
J. Stallings
W. M
J. M. Anderson
Mraow
FL Mayo
Arlington
Texas
T. J. Mitchell
K.ffin
Nia
Spalding County
Bunday
Clifln
C. Mitchell
G. F.clay
Vedicense
Ormewood Avenue
Poole
Clay
A. B. Brownlow
Decatur
Poole’s
West View
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Sermons, Choir, Revivals At First Baptist Church
Dr. Riley preached The Unpardont able Sin in the evening service at First Baptist, with many in attendance, while The Signs of the Times was the afternoon topic. Chester Harris led the chorus, music to continue all week as revivals bring new additions. Dr. Riley will preach both afternoon and evening today. Revenue cases: US district court disposed of fifteen internal revenue violation cases. nine convictions and heavy fines imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Riley
W. B. Hiles
First Baptist Church
Chester Harris
Riley
United States District Court
Obituary notices and funeral details from Whitesburg area
A series of brief death notices and funeral details from Whitesburg and nearby towns. The messages list names such as Frank McClendon and Herman C. White, ages from 40 to 82, residences including Decatur and Villa Rica, burial sites at Paul church and West View, and services conducted by local ministers. Additional items note infant deaths and interments in union church cemetery.
Judge C G Janes Dies In Cedartown Ga
Judge Charles G. Janes of Cedartown Georgia died at his home on Hierbert Street after a brief illness. He served twelve years on the superior court bench of the state and led the Tallafoosa circuit, later returned to law practice and became a prominent figure in Polk County. Survived by his wife. Funeral set for 10 oclock tomorrow.
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C.G. Janes
Cedartown
Charles G. Janes
Hierbert Street
Thin City
Janes
Tallapoosa
Polk County
Georgia
Fatal Locomotive Boiler Explosion at San Antonio Shops
At least thirty-two killed and over fifty injured when locomotive No. 704 boiler exploded in Southern Pacific shop yards in San Antonio Texas on March 18. A $200000 property loss was expected. Many victims were shop workers from northern and eastern cities. twelve unidentified bodies lay among scattered fragments as emergency crews, hospital corps and Y M C A workers searched the wreckage.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. Gordan
Roundhouse
Carl Zysko
Vita
Jourdan
Mogul
Army Hospital Corps
Duval Street
Robert A. Lipscomb
Joni A. Lipscomb
T. Wiliams
True Brotherhood Emphasized At First Christian Meeting
Dr L Bricker of the First Christian Church urged true brotherhood among men at a 100 attendee meeting. An all-church supper for about 1190 men preceded a name and residence roll call, with reminiscences from older members. A five week evangelistic campaign under the Men and Religion Forward Movement will begin next Sunday, with committees to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Bricker
First Christian Church
Bricker
Brickel
Augusta to Build a Levee After Flood Losses
Augusta Ga March 18 Special Exclusive damage to streets and bridges not yet estimated but small a close estimate shows the Southern Cotton Oil Company suffered 50000 in fertilizers meat and seed products cotton losses reach about 16000 with 13000 bales stored in warehouses Adjutant Yeates Salvation Army reports relief can be provided in 24 hours no idle time expected as mills operate levee along the river front will be built to insure against a flood beyond any Savannah River history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Adjutant Yeates
Salvation Army
Savannah
Felix Ellard Shot by Assassins in Bloody Beat 22
Felix J. Ellard, a prominent Lewisburg figure in Alabama, was ambushed and killed near his home as assassins remain unknown. His son, Constable Will Hillard, was murdered weeks earlier in the same area known for lawlessness. Ellard had opposed Governor O Neal on taking action to curb Bloody Beat 22. The crime follows prior violence and lack of relief from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Felix J. Ellard
Lewisburg
Will Hillard
Filard
Felix Filard
O'Neal
Supreme Court Takes Recess Until April First
Washington reports the Supreme Court recessed today and will resume on April 1. Justices adjourned the session with no further action announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Explosion Injures Work Crew At Undedwood Typewriter Plant
A fatal blast at the Undedwood Typewriter Co. site knocked the foreman under a heavy bench, leaving him with burns and bruises. Debris and oil-fed flames sparked chaos as boiler fragments and oil pipes hurled through the air, damaging nearby homes. Mrs. B. S. Gils, seven blocks away, suffered severe injuries when a locomotive crash tore through her roof and rooms, a wood splinter injuring her head and a leg wound plus a dislocated shoulder.
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B. 8
Gils
Asquith Moves to End Strike with Minimum Wage Bill
London March 18 The prime minister announced in the house that the government will seek to enact a minimum wage into law by week’s end. The bill will be short and leave district committees to set the wage level and employee safeguards. No compulsory enforcement or penalties. The Labour Party did not oppose. Nationalists urge Red Maidens to back the measure. Coal prices rose on the London market as dwindling reserves threaten services. minor disorders reported in Lanarkshire and Lancashire. Dockers at Middlesbrough refused German coal cargo. Overall strike appearance shows few disturbances.
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London
House of Commons
Lahor
Red Mandites
Lanarkshire
Lancashire
Middlesboro
Central of Georgia Passenger Wrecked Near Union Springs
A west bound Central of Georgia passenger train was wrecked about noon miles east of Union Springs Alabama. The engine baggage and mail cars and two coaches went into a ditch but no one was seriously injured. Rail spread caused the accident though the train was reportedly moving cautiously. Passengers for Montgomery were transferred at 3:30 pm and a wrecker arrived from Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Central of Georgia Railroad
Union Springs
Germain Amashup
Macon
Three Big Cruisers Sail To Philippines
Washington reports armored cruisers California South Dakota and Colorado under Rear Admiral Southerland sailed from Honolulu for the Philippines. Officials say the ships aim to dock at Olongapo naval station and conduct spring gunnery practice in Philippine waters amid heightened international interest.
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Washington
California
South Dakota
Colorado
Southerland
Honolulu
Philippines
England
Olongape
Philippine
Governor Urges the Recall for Judicial Officers
Governor George W. Haunt addressed Arizona's first state legislature urging passage of a constitutional amendment to submit to voters at the next regular election. The proposed recall would allow removal of judicial officers by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
George W. Haunt
Arizona
Mother and Child Burned Skin Disease Cured by Cuticura
Emma Alexander of Dockery North Carolina recalls a two year skin infection spreading from arm to chest that caused severe itching and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice weekly, both she and her daughter recovered within weeks with no recurring symptoms.
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Dockery
N. C
Emma Alexander
Nor
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Banquet Highlights City Efforts
The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce held its largest banquet in memory at the Elks Club with about 115 attendees. President B. M. Stallworth presided as toastmaster. speakers included Mayor T. K. B. Robertson Alderman P. N. Parker Dr J J Downey and others addressing topics from city development to sanitation and rail cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Elks
Ben-rous
B. M. Stallworth
Chamber of Commerce
T. K. B. Robertson
Yarmony
John Rudolph
P. N. Parker
City Beautiful
H. J. Teatce
Chain of Commerce
W. G
W. G. Mealorainesville and Its Sanitary Needs —Dr. J. J. Downey
W. BR. Bewuprie
T. If Robertson
Cummins Granted Discharge in Carnegie Trust Case
In New York March 18 Judge Holt granted a discharge from bankruptcy to William J. Cummins, former head of the Carnegie Trust Company. Cummins is free on bail pending appeal. James Watson, a creditor for about $80,000, withdrew opposition and consented to the discharge. Petitions show liabilities of 5 000 815 and assets of 155 500.
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Cummins
New York
Holt
United States District Court
William J. Cummins
Carnegie Trust Company
Cummings
James “. Watson
Running Wild Saw Accident Injures Pemster at Orange Grove
In Pascagoula Mississippi on March 18 John Alright age 17 was severely injured at Roberts shingle mills when a butting saw ran off its mandrel and cut through his skull near the right ear. The blade pierced the skull forming a one inch hole and a second cut across the cheek. He remained conscious and is expected to recover after immediate medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascagoula
Miss
John Alright
Roberts
Orange Grove
Factories’ output doubles in ten years
Washington reports twenty billion dollars as the present annual value of American factory output, a figure that has doubled over the last decade. The Commerce and Labor Department notes most exports arise from natural demand for cotton, corn, and wheat, not active selling. Germany is cited as the United States’ principal trade rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce and Labor Department
United States
Department
America
Germany
Coal Strike Pushes Freight Rates Higher
New York dispatches report British and German coal strikes prompting a sharp rise in Transatlantic freight rates. Hamburg and Bremen shipping interests agreed to raise charges by fifteen percent for coastal service and ten to fifteen percent for distant ports to cover higher coal costs. The increase remains in force until fuel prices normalise.
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New York
Berlin
Hamburg
Bremen
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Sao Ae
American National ‘Bank
Alabama and Broad Streets
Atlanta, GA
Henry Ford
Ford
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Atlanta
Peachtree St
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Diamond Merchants
Whitehall Street
City News
Martha E. Patrick
Martha EK. Patrick
Georgia Avenue
J.W. Phillips
C. H. Carter
J. ,J. Jepson
Ib. R. Stauffacher
Frank W. McClendon
Whitesburg
Frank McClendon
Methodist Church
Paul Church
A. W. Conway
Herman C. White
Poole’s Chapel
Vidalla
George H. Woodson
Copenhill Avenue
Lodge of
Magens
West Ew
Walter Jouid
R. Mansker
Jsmith
William R. Briemel
J. Brady
Sittsburg
Tor
C. Durbin
Webber
J. Miller
Orange
Albert Agoberts
BR. Shaw
Cleburne
Machliigsh
True Brotherhood
Underwood Typewriter Co
Secret Society
Rountree’s
Warn St
Asquith
Central OF Georgia
W. 22Nd St
N. Y
F. F. Stone
Boston
Royal
Gainesville Chamber OF Commerce
Whitenall ST
SPENG
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
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