Delegates to Supreme Convention Set for Next Tuesday
A large southern district convention will convene in Cass City at the Kimball house to elect delegates to the supreme lodge meeting in St Louis in May. The Atlanta lodge and Georgia members will be well represented, with hundreds expected, and negotiations hint at Atlanta hosting the next supreme convention. Delegates arrive as early as Sunday, with detailed plans for accommodation and entertainment underway.
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Home Forum Benefi Order
Supreme Lodge
At &J. Louis
Cass City
Kimball House
Atlanta
Union
Order
South
Chicago
Unis
St. Louia
Mando
Supreme Convention
A. &. Shhulacher
Atlanta Lodge
Supreme Convanti¢N
Grand Lodge
Holy Week Observances Led by Bishop Becker Here
Holy Week services begin with Bishop Becker as celebrant at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Tenebrae, high mass, and the Easter ceremonies are outlined with multiple priests assisting. Sacred Heart Church schedules are adjusted to avoid conflicts. A concluding note mentions Hood’s Sarsaparite as a blood purifier and cure.
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Becker
City
Atlanta
Eavannah
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Sacred Heart
Christ
Lynifica
Sacred Heart Church
Coroner Opens Inquest Into Old Woman's Death
The coroner began an inquest into the death of Sarah Ann Vinson, an elderly Black woman, killed by a blow from a brick alleged to have been struck by her husband Bo Vinson. Bo Vinson was arrested as he waited at his dying wife’s bedside. Witnesses including two physicians testified. jurors adjourned to resume at 9:20 this morning amid a dispute over possible poisoning. If the verdict finds murder, Vinson could face trial at the Tower.
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Sarah Ann Vinson
Bo Vinson
Te Woom
Stamps
Martin Street
Lee ‘Vinson
Polices Barracks
Atlanta Weather Plunges Forty Degrees In Twelve Hours
A sudden high pressure move from the northwest cooled Atlanta dramatically. From 72 degrees at noon, the thermometer fell to 32 by midnight, with wind driving rain and hail before the abrupt change, threatening damage to early flowers and vegetables and signaling the tail end of winter.
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Atlanta
Weather Bureau
Atlantiana
Government Weather Bureau
Custom House
Mercury
Notin
Elementa
Lee San
Killed by Lightning in Washington District Home
Freeman Martin aged twenty six and his nephew Willis Martin aged fifteen were killed by a stroke of Nebbing at a farmer’s home in Washington district last Saturday evening around six. Freeman’s wife was eating nearby and was shocked. a boy in an adjoining room was also shocked. No other persons present.
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Homer
Freeman Martin
Willis Martin
Washington
Freeman
Auction sale of boxes for Theodore Thomas concerts
The Grand hosts the box sale at 11 o clock with brisk bidding forecast as society shows strong interest. W L Peel and Howard Morenus run the sale with a seasoned auctioneer, with all boxes to be disposed of today and any unsold moved to investors or held. Atlanta Concert Association seeks an auditorium for six to seven thousand seats funded by proceeds from the sale and future concerts.
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Theodora Thomas
Directon
Mesers
W. L. Peel
Dloward Morenus
Saia W. Wooda White
Atlanta Concert Association
Atlanta
Theodore ‘Thomas
Theodore Thomas
Concert Association
Nashville
Avanta
Ramesyvilla
Atlanta Business Men's League
Phose
Frst
Beatsy
Baptists Will Travel By Train To Georgia Convention
A large gathering of prominent Baptists from Atlanta and nearby towns will depart at 7:20 am by special Central line car to attend the Georgia state Baptist convention in Savannah from March 1 to April 2. Nearly thirty from Atlanta will travel, joined by delegates from Griffin Macon and other points, with many ministers and lay members among the names listed.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Baptist Convention
Savannah
Mareh Dist
Central
Griffin
Macon
J.D. Basterlin
W.P. Fair
John Mr. Green
I. C. Howard
Jameson
Lucy Ricklighter
W. W. Landrum
Marshall
R. L. Motley
J. J. Maddox
W. J. Northen
Mattle Numberty
B. O'Kelly
F. J. Paxon
A. T. Spalding
Alex A. Seals
Isaac J. Wat Ness
B. G. Willibaum
A. Cy" Ward
Auiansa
Rey. Thomas . Griffith
Buchanan
M. Callo- Eo
West Point
John F. Eden
J. F. Jackson
Winder
Cieco Walker
Monros
G. A. Nunnally
LaGrange
R. H. Blalon
H. N. Ramey
Dalberry
WS. Walker
Monroe
H Smith
Gainesville
Wynne
John
Pooh
Masons Honor Grand Master At Gate City Lodge Reception
Gate City Masonic Lodge No. 2 in Atlanta hosted a grand reception for Grand Master W A Davis attended by about 300 Masons and leading citizens. John P Shannon and Henry Banks delivered addresses praising Masonry’s growth and aims.
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Gate City Masonic Lodge
Is Rooma
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Davis
Atlanta
Davis
Macon
South
Joan P. Shennon
Elberton
Henry Banks
LaGrange
Masonic Order
John C. Joiner
Dr. L. F. Stephens
James Mayson
John Z. Lawshe
Malvern Hil
John 8. Parks
John F. Dickey
John R. Wilkinson
Justia L. Brown
Edward ¥. Wood
Thomas H. Jeffries
Gate City Lodge
John D. Simmons
Eaward Dy Wood
W. W. Landrum
Guntur
J.T. Wrigin
Gene
L. Ho Moga
W. L. Fain
Virgil Jones
W. B. Cheshire
Samuel E. Smith
J. DL. Edwards
Tyler
Mgr. Davis
Old England
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Georgia
Temple
Albert Pike
Salomon
Maronry
Chorus Rehearsal Ahead of Sunday School Convention
A rehearsal of the chorus is announced for the Sunday school convention at Cable Music Hall on Whitehall Street next Thursday night. Professor Davis, the leader, asks all who expect to aid in singing to be present. the chorus will be a featured part of the convention program.
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Cable Music Hall
Whitehall Street
Davis
Yeader
Bose
Slocum System Promises Cure for Consumption Claims
An American medical expert Dr J A Slocum presents the Slocum System a four part cure for consumption and related illnesses. It combines a germ destroying treatment with a nourishing regimen and claimed restorative effects to rebuild the throat lungs and general health. Readers are urged to mail in names and addresses for preparations and testimonials, with confirmation that they read the offer in The Comet.
Porters Alley to be widened by city action in Atlanta
City committees yesterday recommended a 3700 improvement aid for Porter's alley linking Peachtree and West Peachtree streets. Mrs Porter will sell ten feet frontage for 3000 and Venable and McBurney add four feet, opening a 28 foot street with sidewalks. Finance bids awarded stock feed contract to W L Fain & Co with Yeaser & Co as runner up.
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Pesch
Tree Street
Try
Peachter
Peranna
Peachtree
Erskine Fountain
Atlanta
Alexander Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
E. P. McBurney
A. Venabie
W. L. Fain & Co
D. ‘Yeaser & Co
City officials weigh public purchasing policy changes
Fragmentary notes indicate council discussions on allowing the sanitary department to purchase supplies through outside firms. Text references public procurement questions and potential abstention from direct city purchases amid debates about pricing and authority.
Convict Census and Prison Farm Transfers Reported
A census lists 178 convicts bound for the prison farm at BMilled 7 ville with many to go to BEE Jedymville as replacements for overcrowded sites. The article notes impending dismissals and future moves as guards and management reorganize the camp and address inmate dispositions.
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7Ville
Jedymville
Varhuus
Avai
Baburdiy Marning
Varmin
Ura
Levera
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