Mrs Lessie Simmons Dies in Baltimore Hospital
Gainesville Ga May 20 Mrs Lessie Muse Simmons of Brenau College a renowned musician teacher and educator died Tuesday in Baltimore Md where she had sought treatment She was wife of Dr T J Simmons Brenau associate president and her death shocks hundreds of friends and former pupils She had a long career teaching music and influencing many students born in Louisburg NC to J Southgate and Dela Wynne Southgate her ancestry includes Lord Robert Wynne and a bishop of London Her life was devoted to teaching music and related arts through periods of study in Europe and extensive work at Brenau Memorial services were planned locally for the prominent educator.
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Dela Wynne Southgate
North Carolina
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Wales
House of Jorda
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Virginia
New York
Europe
Yore
Pano
Mra Simmons
Apemnen
Hrenag
Bre
Memorial Services Planned As College Mourns
In 1910 the college suspends all activities until after the funeral in Durham North Carolina. Memorial services will be held in the college chapel at the same hour as the funeral services in Durham.
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Durham
N. C
Emory Edition of the Constitution Deferred for Year
Emory College Georgia reports the May 18 publication of The Atlanta Constitution edition delayed due to the death of Dr Charles Dowman and Shrine week funeral. The journalism class cannot make the trip to Atlanta this year and will defer the issue until next year.
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Emory College
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Shrine Week
Chas. Dowman
Atlanta Ags
Antisuffragettes in Macon Organize Meeting
In Macon Georgia on May 20 a gathering of prominent women moves to form an anti suffrage group. They plan a Friday meeting at Hotel Demp y es Receuth telegrams were sent to Senator Hoke Smith and Congressman Bartlett seeking views on eliminating the negro vote if national suffrage is granted. Leading figures include Mrs Walter D Lamar Mrs H J Taviao, Mrs S C Moore and several others.
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Woman Suffrage Association
Dempyes
Hoke Smith
Bartlett
Washington
Simita
Mig Walter D Lamar
H J ‘Tavioi
Mra & T Adams
C_ Moore
Gouls Wes
Solomon
Phillyer
Gun Wimberly
EF Gostin
Three Girls Bitten by Mad Dog Recovering
In Thomasville Georgia on May 20 special report says three girls from the Vasil home were bitten by a stray dog believed mad. They are at the Peateur Institute in Atlanta undergoing hydrophobia treatment after the dog was killed and its head sent to Atlanta for examination.
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Thomasville
Vasil
Peateur Institute
Atlanta
Bishop
Bridgeport Charged With Kidnapping Girl
Savannah May 20 special report Tom Bridgeport was arrested at the Savannah hotel on a warrant from E M Blandford engineer on the Atlantic Coast Line charging that Bridgeport enticed his daughter Louie away from Jacksonville He is held in the police station while Jacksonville authorities are notified and a kidnapping charge is confirmed.
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Savannah
Tom Bridgeport
Aloay EA Hidgeport
E M Blandford
Atlantic Coast Line
Bridgeport
Louie
Jacksonville
Purifier 8 S B O B Promoted For Skin Eruptions
An advertisement extols 8 S B O B as a vegetable blood purifier aiding immune response during skin eruptions and systemic toxins. It claims to stimulate lymphatic action, support mucous membranes, and build new tissue while warning of mercury and mineral poison substitutions. The piece directs readers to The Swift Epecitie Co. for supplies and a medical booklet.
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Swift Epecitie Co
Swift
Atlanta
Highway Commission Needed in Georgia Rally Opens
Macon Georgia May 20 Special That the greatest need today is a state Highway Commission was the declaration here today by Captain George Scales government highway engineer in addressing the opening session of the state good roads rally at the City auditorium one feature of the Georgia Jubilee celebration Over 200 delegates from various counties attended and it is believed the work will gain impetus from the rally and the instructive talk by speakers including Dr W McCallie who stressed the cost and materials for good roads Walter Wise candidate for congress from the Sixth district was in Macon during the Jubilee seeking support and noting his optimism about opposition He also reported efforts to learn if Congressman Bartlett will run in the coming election The mayor and council of Macon plan to seek legislative authority to regulate locker clubs operating within the city as a remedy for complaints and to grant permits to clubs despite possible noncompliance with permits
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State Highway Commission
George & Scales
City
Ucto
W McCallie
Georgia
Smith
Charman Thomas B Slade
Walter Wise
Macon Ga
Mr Wise
Congressman Bartlett
Commencement at Gordon Institute Saturday May 14
Barnesville Georgia reports Gordon Institute commences its sixty second annual exercises on May 14 with a sermon by Dr Charles Jarrell of Athens and an address by Warren Grice of Atlanta. Graduating class numbers 41 with three members headed to Annapolis Naval Academy and another to the army constabulary service.
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Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Charles Jarrell
Athens
Warren Grice
Atlanta
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Army
Junior Prom Starts G. M. C. Festivities Milledgeville Ga May 20
Milledgeville Georgia May 20 Special The thirty fifth annual commencement of the Georgia Military College began today with the Junior Prom Events will close Tuesday May 26 President Horton has perfected every detail of the commencem ent program The schedule includes a band concert recital by the music department a chammon debate a baccalaureate sermon in Macon and a graduation address by Hon M L Brittain The program spans May 20 to May 26 with drills and other events each day
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Milledgeville Ga
Georgia Military College
QO R Horton
Dirbh Douglas
Case Against Hunt Postponed in Rome
In Rome on May 20 special report the case of Sidney Hunt charged with embezzlement of funds from the First National Bank of Lafayette, closed by U S authorities months ago, was called in federal court and continued until next term due to absent witnesses and documents. Hunt remains free on bond and trial is set for November.
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Rome
Sidney Hunt
First National Bank of Lafayette
United States
Hunt
Stores in Savannah to Close Thursdays
Savannah retailers vote to close all stores on Thursdays during July and August. The move follows a Savannah Federation of Women's Organizations campaign and mirrors a similar effort in Atlanta.
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Savannah
Retail Merchants Association of
I Atlanta
Savannah Federation of Womens Organizations
Macon Man Fatally Wounded In Plant Altercation
In Macon Georgia on May 20 a young white man Thomas Smith was seriously wounded by a sharp object during a dispute at a local manufacturing plant. Police arrested Joe Wilson a Black man who implicated another Black person John Stewart who supplied the knife and urged the attack.
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Macon
Thomas Smith
Todany
Joe Wilson
Wilson
John Stewart
Smith
Many Murder Cases on Lowndes Docket
Dublin Ga May 20 Special Laurens superior court opened for trial of criminal cases and will sit all week The grand jury convened to probe six murder cases arising since January term plus others already on docket Much court time expected on murder cases Will Davis a negro was tried Monday and his crime reduced to involuntary manslaughter in the commission of an unlawful act and he received three years in the penitentiary by Judge KF Hawkins.
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Dublin
Laurens Superior Court
Will Davis
KF Hawkins
Unusual horned snake shocks Dublin residents
In Dublin Georgia on May 20 a citizen reports an unusual horned snake killed near Norristown Emanuel County. The creature measured over five feet, bore markings like a rattler, and had a sharp tail point described as venomous. Local talk centers on its family and danger.
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Dublin
Courier~ Herald
C C Gunnin
Norristown
Emanuel County
Mysterious Snake Seen in City Sparks Confusion
City authorities report a single reptile sighting that has puzzled officials. No two authorities concur on the species or proper name, keeping the case unresolved as investigators compare details and seek expert identifications.
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