OShields Sheriff Run Promises Public Service and Fair Bonds
H T OShields declares he is not a politician and has lived in Fulton County all his life. He pledges to run the sheriff’s office to serve the public, provide juror comfort, issue fair bonds, keep bloodhounds ready, and avoid revenue focus, listing deputies on his ticket: Crawford Brent Turner Sharkey Rice West Turner Harvill Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Sheriff's Office
T C. Crawford
I. Y Brent
J. T Turner
Ed Sharkey
John W. Rice
Cc EH West
W T Turner
J M. Harvill K Riley
H T. O'Shields
Engine Whistle Drives Passengers Toward Greenville
A Birmingham Limited passenger train from Atlanta to Greenville ran Friday with a malfunctioning whistle lever. The incessant, eerie whistle echoed along the route from Armour crossing and through the mountains, unsettling some riders while others found amusement recalling local events. The engine could not be stopped or released and the train proceeded toward Gainesville and Greenville where the issue finally reached the city.
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Birmingham
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Greenville
Termainal
Armour Crossing
City
Cleveland
Atlanta Rifles
Firs Department
Gainesville
Carolina
Cameos and Seed Pearls Return in Evening Fashion
Cameos reappear as a revival in accessories and gowns. Coral and seed pearls, gold and brown tones, and brown sequin accents accompany evening outfits. Hairpieces feature thin flexible metal bands and jeweled clasps. Sirdles under the bust with a central clasp display bold barbaric splendor.
Hawes Announces Candidacy for Georgia Treasurer
Elberton Georgia May 7 1910 Peyton M Hawes announces race for state treasurer to succeed J Pape Brown subject to the democratic white primary. A longtime banker and seven year legislator he cites banking law experience and proposes improvements to protect depositors while pledging faithful service and qualified assistants.
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Elberton
Peyton M. Hawas
J. Pape Brown
House
Senate
Hawes
Basides
People of
Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
House Committee On Banks
Elberton Loan and Savings Bank
Committee to Pass on Postal Buildings Plans
Washington May 7 Postmaster General Hitchcock named a committee to examine all post office building plans. Members include Robert S Sharpe chief postoffice inspector Major Adolph von Haake topographer Alexander Grant superintendent salaries and allowances John H Harrison postoffice inspector in charge of Washington district Also appointed were Robert Sharpe Madison Devis superintendent B Washington D C and B L Andrus superintendent mall lock repair shop to inspect and pass on automatic stamp vending machines proposed to the Post Office Department by inventors and others.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Robert S Sharpe
Adolph von Haake
Alexander Grant
John H. Harrison
Robert Sharpe
Madison Devis
Washington, D. C
B. L. Andrus
Postoffice Department
Sunday School Building Opens at Central Baptist Church
The Central Baptist church unveils a new Sunday school auditorium on the vacant east lot. Opening services occur Sunday morning at six oclock with eleven departments led by appointed superintendents, including cradle roll kindergarten primary boys girls young men young women fathers mothers home and normal divisions. Flour brand EK &K advertised.
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Central Baptist Church
Newspaper staff list from multiple Georgia editors
Local editor P. V. Segars of Smyrna, assistant managing editor S. L. Rambo from Bluffton, editor-in-chief H. H. Howell of Vidalia, managing editor Richard B. Trimble of Adairsville, literary editor C. V. Elliott of Augusta, athletic editor G. M. Jackson of LaFayette are named in the top row of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Segars
Smyrna
L. Rambo
Bluffton
H. H. Howell
Vidalia
Richard B. Trimble
Adairsville
C. V. Elliott
Augusta
G. M. Jackson
LaFayette
Emory Phoenix Names Editorial Staff for Coming Year
Emory College announces new editors for The Emory Phoenix. H H. Vowell of Vidalia becomes editor in chief, Richard B Trimble of Adairsville is managing editor, S. L. Rambo of Bluffton is assistant managing editor, C. V Elliott of Augusta is literary editor, O. B. Chester of Americus exchanges editor, P. V Searls of Smyrna local editor, G. M Jackson of LaFayette athletic editor. They will assume control at the opening of the new term.
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Emory College
Oxford
Emory Phoenix
H H. Vowell
Vidalia
Richard B Trimble
Adairsville
Tor
S. L. Rambo
Bluffton
C. V Elliott
Augusta
O. B. Chester
Americus
P. V. Segars
Smyrna
G. M Jackson
LaFayette
Tru
Bijou Week Promises Mental Marvel Pearl Tangley and More
The Bijou this week features Pearl Tangley billed as The Mental Marvel with unique methods and startling cleverness. The Tolls present a cannon ball and heavy weight juggling act, while Mr and Mrs Charles Silk perform Ratfles versus The Devil in a striking singing and acting specialty. A fourth unannounced act joins motion pictures as daily matinees at 2.30 and 4, with evening shows at 7.30 and 9.00.
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Pearl Tanglay
Charles Silk
Boy bandit found guilty of murder in Corydon
Corydon Indiana May 7 Thomas Jefferson Hoel known as the boy bandit was found guilty of murder in a local court. The case drew attention for his young age and the severity of the crime. Authorities reported details of the incident and the sentencing will follow in the next court session.
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Boy Bandit
Corydon, Ind
Thomas Jefferson Hoel
Georgia National Guard officers begin week at Fort McPherson
About two hundred commissioned Georgia National Guard officers assemble at Fort McPherson for a week long camp of instruction to boost state troops efficiency. Lieutenant Colonel Bartlett leads the training with three Fort Leavenworth instructors joining as specialists. Officers will stay the full week and receive full pay. this marks Georgia’s first camp of instruction for National Guard officers.
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War Department
National Guard of Georgia
Fort McPherson
Bartlett
Department of the Gulf
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Georgia
National Guard
South Carolina Attorney General Hon. J Fraser Lyon in City
J Fraser Lyon law officer of South Carolina, noted for prosecuting dispensary grafters, visits the city for a few days on business linked to the dispensary and Grand Opera. He says the state enjoys prosperity despite an election year, and that residents stay busy with private affairs. He praises the Grand Opera as a great success and creditable to the city and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fraser Lyon
South Carolina
Aft
Constitution
Congress
General Lyon
Louisville youth Heal guilty of murder in Indiana bank raid
Heal, a 17 year old from Louisville, was found guilty of murder for a November bank raid at Merchants National Bank in New Albany, Indiana. He killed cashier J Hangary Fawcett, wounded president J K Woodward and a chauffeur, then fled toward the Ohio river before being captured. Mental defectiveness was cited as his defense.
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Heal
Louisville
Merchants’ National Bank
New Albany
Ind
J. Hangary Fawcett
J. K. Woodward
Ohio River
Loulhville
Cracked Spokes in Engine Wheel Question for Southern Railroad
The Southern railroad faces a May 20 hearing after A Thayer of Cambridge reported a Columbus division passenger engine with seven of fourteen spokes cracked in a driving wheel. The railroad commission questioned safety and will hear explanations from Southern officials, noting some machinists disagree while Western and Atlantic bans such engines.
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Southern Railroad
Railroad Commission
A. Thayer
Cambridge
Mass
M CC Kollock
Kollock
State's Day Observed at Brenau College
State's Day at Brenau College Gainesville Ga May 7 featured a large fete directed by Miss Florence M Rohr chair of history. A panoramic drill showed girls in crepe paper dresses representing Georgia flowers, amid red white and blue lights and the American eagle backdrop. Georgia university students in camp joined in song and cheers for the expiring state.
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Gainesville
Brena College
Plorence M Rohr
Bam
Columbia
Georgia University
Gelneaville
Red Hills
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H. T. O’shields
Frank E. Block CO
Peyton M Hawes
Aes
Tist Ptist. Church
EK &K
Equitable. Casualty CO
Candler
the Home Company
Atlanta, Ga
THE
Tangley
Bankashier
Fraser Lyon
Grand Opera South Carolina
Southern
Brenau College
Georgia School
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