Wesleyan Commencement Opens With Noted Concert
Macon Ga May 24 Special The Wesleyan female college commencement began with the annual concert to a large audience. The event signals a strong showing for President J W Roberts as the institution regains prestige and popularity. Trustees meet tomorrow to consider changes in faculty amid out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Wesleyan Female College
J. W Roberts
Atlanta
Wesleyan
Mulverry Street Methodist Church
C. W. Byrd
G. D
E. Dickey
Representative W T Morgan to Represent Georgia Jurisdiction
Hon W J Morgan of Macon Georgia will serve as supreme representative for Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Florida Alabama and Mississippi at the Ancient Order of United Workmen convention to be held in Buffalo This honor follows his election to the branch lodge supreme representative role for four years and his holding the top offices in his jurisdiction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W.J. Morgan
Ancient Order of United Workmen of the
United States
Buffalo
Br. Morgan
Georng
South Carolina
North Carolina
Pier
Alabama
Mississipai
Atlanta
Morgan
Eranch Lodge
Order of
Unitég. Workman
Impressive Confirmation Services At Macon Synagogue
A large congregation attended confirmation services at the Macon synagogue on May 4. The program featured a variety of music and solos including Hearts and Flowers, The Gates of Heaven, and Look Down, O Lord. Mentions of Ms Birdie Bernd, Mrs H L Jones, and Mrs Max Cohen among performers, with conferring of diplomas and a benediction concluding the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Sidney L. Hartz
Gates of
Paradise
Weehtel
Bibe's Criminal Docket Sets Cases for June Trial
The Macon Superior Court docket for June includes murder cases against John Lee Holmes and Monroe Blackshear, plus felonies for George Colbert Tom McBride Sam Crab and Gorge D Coley. Larceny charges cover Mollie Burgamy Eva Hooker Gorge D Coley and Willie Williams. Other counts include receiving stolen goods and forgery with multiple defendants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John Lee Holmes
Monroe Blackshear
George Colbert
Christine Nelson
Tom McBride
Sam Collins
Chaplin Lettimer
Mollie Burgamy
Eva Hooker
Ephgamis Carter
Gorge D. Coley
Willie Willams
Tom Williams
Atlas
Sam Crab
Felony
Misleading Patent Medicines Warned Against by Doctor
A physician warns that many cannot afford proper treatment and rely on costly patent medicines. He cites patients who wasted money on ads before seeking real cures, stressing clean, targeted therapy for chronic disease and twenty years of specialized experience. Free study blanks and promotional materials are offered to potential patients.
Professor Magath to resign from Emory College chair
Professor Julius Magath, long time holder of the chair of model languages and Hebrew at Emory College in Oxford Georgia, will resign and sever active ties after the upcoming commencement. He cites his decision as final after years of contemplation and has taught at Emory since UNE era, gaining statewide recognition for his methods and his French verb textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory College
Oxford
Julius Magath
Magath
UNE
Simpli
Maguth
GAINESVILLE DAHLONEGA ELECTRIC RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION
North Georgia Construction Company begins work on an electric railway from Gainesville to Dahlonega after surveys and route selection. Officers include A J Warner and W A Carlisle. railway leadership led by Judge W W Murray. Power to be supplied from the Chattahoochee River and a central car-line system planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlonega
North Georgia Construction Company
Gainesville
A. J. Warner
W. 4. Carlisle
J. F. Moors
W. A. Carlisle
JH. Moore
JF. Moore
WW. H. Black
W. W. Murray
W. A. Charters
J. F. Moore
J. 7. Moore
H H. Dean
W. H. Pomerene
Chattahoochee
Mene Gainesville
Theatrical bookings fill dates at the Academy of Music
Macon Ga May 4 Special Manager Horne of the Academy of Music has begun booking attractions for next season. The list includes Strangers In a Strange Land October Wth Sorrows of Satan April James K Hackat February Francis Wilson October Girl from Maxim s October Al Field s minstrel November Way Down East January Nav Bye January Al H Wilson September 23d Murray and Macon October 2d Darrel Frohman Stock Company Petroary Wthmay Manning Maxeh Sjet Pleratora November dths Humanity September 1th Hugenia Blair December 1sth Poxy Miller October 17th Hearta of Oat January 1st Innes s band February 4th Denman Thompson September 19th Humanity Hearts October 1st Black Pattl November Wth James Kidder Company October 21th M Lane and Tyler Company November sth Prige of Jennico Movember 1st Frederick Warde December Sth Belle of New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Macon
Horne
James K. Hackat
Francis Wilson
Maxim's
al Field
Minstrel
al H. Wilson
Murray and Mac
Darel Frohman Stock Company
Petroary
Poxy Miller
Hearta
Oat
Innes
Peuruury
Denman Thompson
Human Hearts
Black Pattl
James Kidder Company
M. Lane and Tyler Company
Prige
Jennico
Frederick Warde
Belle of
Newy York
Colonet
William’ Henry Ross
Orange Street
Robert Emmet Club
Beach Haven
Macon Driving Club
Centrally Park
Mercer University
Emory Breer
United States
Manhattan Vaudevile Company
Crimp's Park
Nottingham
GE. Martindale
Joseph H. Hall
Heard
Houston Courty
Eugene Daly
Ed Crumbley
James
Gudin
Central Railroad
Griffin
John J. Griffin
Columbia
First National Bank of Macon
United States Depos Ory
B.A. Pendteron
First Presbyterian Church
Isbell’ College
Talladega
Ala
Robbed of Much Money in Paducah and Mercer Defeat
Macon May 24 Special reports George Beaver of this city was robbed of several thousand dollars in Paducah Kentucky while en route to Montana. In a Mercer-Georgia clash, Mercer University defeated the State University 10 to 8 with Moses and Gunn leading Mercer and Halsey and Bean for Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
George Beaver
Paducah
Kyitla
Beaver
Montana
Padugabh
Wercer
State University
Mavon
Mercer University
Mercer
Moses
Gunn
Halsey
Bean
Georgia
New Officers Elected for Rome Young Men's Library
The Young Men's Library Association of Rome Georgia elected new officers. Kinghss Peynoidd is president with J B Hillyer as vice president and Max Meyerhardt as secretary treasurer. Directors are Halsted Smith J A Rounsdale and Leonard Todd. The retiring president is Mrs John Printup, and the group aims to keep the library open at night and boost interest. The article notes a shift toward men leading the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Library Association of
Rome
Work
Young Men's Library Association
Imme
Kinghss Peynoidd
J. B. Hillyer
Max Meyerhardt
Halsted Smith
J. A. Rounsadle
Leonard Todd
John
Printup
Reynolds
Marriage of Brooks and Ruby In Georgia Alliance Room
Special report notes the wedding of TC Brooks and Miss Ruby in a Georgia Alliance room. The ceremony united Brooks’s grandfather and other family members attended. Details are limited as the text is incomplete and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TC. Brooks
Mess
Ruby “R
Gg'rthorpens
Eaame
Boutherm Mutual Insurance declares 70 percent dividend
Athens May 24 Special The Boutherm Mutual Insurance Company directors meet declare a 70 percent dividend for the year ending 1941. Premiums totaled 263 177% and losses paid were 47150.82 versus 4981.88 last year. Company assets exceed 1 million. Directors authorize funds to buy a wagon for the Athens fire chief’s department in gratitude for fire management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Boutherm Mutual Insurance Company
Dorchester academy burns near McIntosh Georgia
The Dorchester academy dormitory and school, operated by the American Missionary Society, near McIntosh, Georgia, was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The blaze began in the laundry area after commencement exercises had just concluded, with most boarders already home. The loss is expected to be heavy with limited insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Academy
McIntosh
Dorchester Academy
Colarea School
American Missionary Society of
Boston
Mass
Gordon Tatum Buys Lafayette Home Enters Law Practice
Gordon Tatum, official stenographer of the Rome circuit, has purchased the home of Hon. E. B. Copeland in Lafayette and will move there to form a law partnership with Wallace Glenn. He will practice law when not engaged in stenographic work. Copeland will move to Rome in a few weeks and will cease to oppose Judge W. M. Henry in the judgeship race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Tatum
Rome
Mey
Rome Elreuit
EB. W. Copéland
Lafayette
Tatum
Wallace Glenn
Copeland
W. M. Henry
Noted teachers engaged for Shorter College music faculty
Rome Ga May 4 Special The musical faculty of Shorter College will gain two notable additions this autumn Professor Heinrick Pitzner of the Stern Conservatory Berlin and wife arrive in September Professor Alexander Findlay will teach violin and his wife will instruct on the piano Both are famous musicians
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorter
Rome
Shorter Callese
Heinrick Pitzner
Stern Conservatory of Music
Berlin
Alexander Findlay
Wil
Will Sing for the Veterans Quartet Heads to Memphis
Rome, Ga May 24 Special. Roma will furnish a quartet of superb male voices for the veterans reunion in Memphis next week. Will McWilliams Charles Pollock West Hanon and J. B. Patton Jr leave Sunday for Memphis where they will sing during every session of the veterans reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Roma
Memphis
Will McWiliams
Charles Pollock
West Hanon
J. B. Patton
Athens Veterans Plan Memphis Reunion
Athens veterans totaling about Atty will attend the Memphis reunion. Miss Norma Strickland daughter of Colonel J J Strickland is sponsor for the Troup Artillery camp Sons of Confederate Veterans at the Memphis reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Re Union
Memhia
Norma Strickland
J. J. Strickland
Troup
Sons of Con
Feageate
Memphis
Pound Engaged for Orations Across Georgia Footnotes
Superintendent B. A. Pound of Waycross public schools has engagements for commencement and literary addresses. He will speak at Albany on June 24, Banbridge teachers' institute onJune 30, and Gordon Institute in Barnesville on June 17.
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Pound
Waycross
Profensor
B. A. Pound
Waycross Public Schools
Quiteman
Albany
Jone
Teachers’ Institute
Banbridge
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Lucy Cobb alumnae reunion speakers named for Athens event
In Athens on May 4 a Lucy Cobb alumnae reunion plans three minute speeches. Confirmed speakers include Mrs Walter Rhett Mrs Hugh Hogan Mrs Eugene Black Mrs Foreman Mrs Wilmer Moore of Atlanta and Miss Julia Fisch of Milledgeville Mrs W Y Atkinson of Newnan. Malaria causes biliousness. Grove s Tasteless Child Tonic removes the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Lucy Cobb
Walter Rhett
Hugh Hogan
Eugene Black
Foreman
Wilmer Moore
Atlanta
Julia Fisch
Milledgeville
W. Y. Atkinson
Newnan
Golf Team Heads to Anniston for 36-Hole Match
Home May 4. The Mont Alto Golf Club members left for Anniston to face the Alabama team in a thirty six hole match tomorrow. Players include Sycoull Fouche, Robert Youry, Ron Grays, Lawrie Cothran, John Graham. The Romans are confident of winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollf
Anniston
Mont Alto Golflub
Annniston
Wey
Alabemans
Sai Wrahem Sycoull Fouche
Robert Youry
Ron Grays
Lawrie Cothran
Jobn Grahan
Emigrant scam leads to mass negro departure from Newnan
An emigrant agent circulated among county Black residents prompting twenty seven men to board a westbound Central train to Ensley Alabama. Police arrested Ben Russell, a Black man from Alabama, for soliciting emigrants without license. Thirty five tickets were prepared but officers intercepted the plan. four men were stopped in Newnan and jailed, while others rode to Sargent's station before boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Central
Ensley
Ala
J. D. Brewster
Ben Russell
Alabama
Jaland
Thomas Syett
Sargent's
Tex
Calaboose
Freight Engine Jumps Track at West Point Ga
A Specially-A freight engine on the Western of Alabama railway derailed near Estes Tannery and Manufacturing Company in West Point Georgia at 11:00 this morning while dropping cars. The rails spread as the engine turned into the switch, causing the rear coal car to jump the track. The engine slowed, was struck, and shoved across two sidetracks. One box car was smashed and pushed far off the rails. The locomotive number was 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Alabama
Estes Tannery and Manufacturing Company
Engineer wins $2000 verdict against Seaboard Air Line
Robert Blackman, an engineer on the Southern road, recovered a $2,000 verdict against Seaboard Air Line. He was injured when a piece of debris fell from a trestle, striking him after he had fallen asleep near the tracks in Athens, Georgia, over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Robert Blackman
Southern
Seaboard Air
Lin Blackman
Seaboard
Were Married in Nashville Waycress to Monahan
Mrs Minnie Scheiffer of Waycrosse married Mr M J Monahan last night in Nashville Tennessee. The ceremony was by Dr J B Easter of the Southern Methodist Publishing House. The groom, a train dispatcher, will reside in Bowling Green Kentucky with the Louisville and Nashville system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycress
Minnie Scheiffer
M.J. Monahan
Nashville
Tenn
J. DB. Easter
Southern Methodist Publishing House
Louisville and Nashville System
Mra Schelffer
Bowling Green
South Georgia College Commencement Programme Highlights
McRae Georgia May special presents a week of events for the South Georgia College commencement. It includes an alumnae banquet, sermons by Dr. J. B. Robins and Rev. Charles Lane, academic exercises, a literary address by Judge John Aiken, a production of The King's Daughter, collegiate exercises, an annual concert, graduating exercises with a Baccalaureate address, medal delivery by Charles G. Edwards, and a Governor Hale Taylor lecture, all with reduced travel rates for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae
South Georgia College
Masonic Annex
J. B. Robina
Atlanta
Hale Taylor
Resignation of Georgia Wesleyan Methodist Leader
Rev. H. S. Abbott, president of the Georgia Wesleyan Methodist conference and superintendent of the southern district covering Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama and Carolinas, has tendered his resignation from both posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Abbott
Georgia Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
North
South Carolina
Y M G A Secretary to Lead Waycross W Y M C A
Waycross Ga May 24 Special Hiley engaged as general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association work in Waycross and will take charge June 1st The rooms will be fitted up in splendid style but not ready until about July 1st Teather's Grave Marked McRae Ga May 24 Special teachers pupils and friends of Missy Button a teacher in the college who died last year have just placed a niece monument over her grave CRATE OF PEACHES SHIPPED Planter Near Buens Viste Sends on Loads Ga Way 24 Special crate Stead peaches Ingham this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Hiley Hay
Young Men's Christian Association
Teather
McRae
Missy Button
Hava
Buens Viste
Ingham
Remedy Claims to Cure Scrofula and Related Ailments
The advertisement describes scrofula as root of many evils including glandular tumors abscesses pimples rickets and nervous debility claiming it can be removed permanently at any age. It cites Hoads Sarsaparil given to Silas Vernces daughter of Wawarsing NY noting sores healed after six bottles and no return of symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoad
Sersaparil
Silas Verncey
Wawarsing
Hood's Sarsaparita Promise Advertises Cure
A vintage ad touts Hood's Sarsaparita as a guaranteed cure and urges readers to ask their druggist for it today, insisting no substitute is acceptable. The promotional claim, aimed at general health concerns, emphasizes reliability and brand loyalty.
Presbyterians Plan Seminary in Waycross Mass Meeting
A Waycross mass meeting organized a committee to raise a college fund for a Presbyterian seminary. Hon. Warren Lott and Rev. R A Brown were sent to Savannah to seek approval to expand from a parochial school to a full college and to solicit town subscriptions for the fund. Waycross plans a substantial local pledge to support the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Price
I. R. Redding
J. E. Wadley
Chamber of Commerce
Warren Lott
R A. Brown
Savannah
Lott
Brown
Waycross
City Inspector Grants Many Small Building Permits
City building inspector yesterday issued numerous small permits totaling about 6548 dollars. Projects include repairs to two brick stores on Emmett Height, recovering dwellings on Whitehall and Dover’s alley, new verandas, and a two story frame dwelling on East Pine, among others with varied sums and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toltows
Willam Keltz
Brotherton
Emmett
Marlette
R. EB Campbell
Athlte
Walker
Joe Sukaski
Piedmont
A. W. Farlinger
Gorner Jackson
Houston
A. W. Farlger
Jackson
Annis Inman Grant
East Pine
John L. Murphy
Vefands
South Pryor
Francis L. Smith
Miss Irene Ashby Speaks at Henry Grady Debating Club
The Henry Grady Debating Club held a largely attended meeting at its Maretta street hall. Miss Irene Ashby of London spoke on child labor legislation in the South. Professor W. H. Noyes of Columbus will address tonight at the Tabernacle on The Social Problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grady
Pure and Clear Complexion Sold on Grape-Nuts Diet
A Cornell student recounts illness from rich university dining then credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health. She describes dyspepsia, irritability, and indigestion from heavy meals, left school sick, and notes improved appetite, bowel regulation, headaches, and complexion after switching to the cereal diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Cornell T
Cerest
Battle Creek
Mich
Sam Jones Denounces U S A Lie and Police Control in Savannah
Revivalist Sam Jones denounces city leaders and police for using protection at public meetings. He claims the chief of police and mayor run the force, vows to keep preaching straight gospel, and threatens a large tent revival after the next election if authorities curb his work.
Funeral of Edward Woodford Brooks in Atlanta
Funeral services for Edward Woodford Brooks were held yesterday afternoon at his West Peachtree Street home. Rev. Richard Orme Thinn of North Avenue Presbyterian Church officiated. The remains were placed in the family vault at Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers were six sons: Woodford Brooks, Percy C. Brooks, Ernest K. Brooks, Myles U. Brooks, Lawrence R. Brooks, and Shirley V. Rinva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Woodford
West
Peachtree Street
Richard Orme Tlinn
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Westview “Cemetery
Messrs
Woodford Brook
Percy C. Brooks
Ernest K. Brooks
Mlyee U. Brooks
Lawrence R. Brooks
Shirley ¥ V. Rinvka
Programme 18 Announced Address by Bishop Gallor
The sixth annual reunion of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans will be in Memphis May 2, 29, and 5. Bishop Gatler will call meeting to order and Bishop Gallor will deliver welcome. Wednesday morning elections for key Confederate offices will be held. A grand parade is planned for Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Thomas F. Gatler
Camp
N. B
Robert Worth Bingham
Loutavilfe
Army of Northern Virginia
Army of Tennes
Trans- Mississippi
Veterans
Gang of Veterans
A Suit to Wear Must be 4 ft to Wear
A fragment from a late era catalog or ads describes men’s suits and fabrics. It mentions worsteds Cheviots and superfine materials like tartans, with emphasis on curacy and refined dress at moderate cost. The text is a garbled sales snippet listing fabrics and finishes for well dressed men.
Summer Underwear and Accessories Sale in Atlanta
Prices range from $10 to $25 for a large summer underwear selection in Atlanta. Largest variety of summer underwear, negligee shirts in new colorings and patterns, straw hats in fresh shapes from 60 cents to 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Callahan Construction Company Seeks Bids in Nashville
Notice to contractors inviting bids for construction on the Nashville extension of the Tennessee Central Railway. Hearings and full details available at the Maxwell House in Nashville after May 15, 1901. Chief engineer's office provided for information. site to be examined in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eTiaay Anu
Maxwell House
Nasty Lie
Tennessee
Ucharan
Nashville
Ten- Hesnec Central Railway
Nashvile
Toww
Frante Bon
Tennessee Central Railway Company
Nashville Tenn
Callahan Construction Company
Annual Negro Conference to Study Negro Public Schools
The sixth annual Negro conference meets Tuesday at Atlanta University. Sessions in Ware Memorial Chapel include kindergarten methods demonstrated by Roberta L. Wolf and twenty children, plus a night session on conditions and needs of Negro public schools with remarks by Superintendent W F Staton. Lectures cover Texas Augusta Atlanta Macon and other topics with Dr W E DuBois presenting charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta University
Ware Memoria Chapel
Roberta L. Wolf
Atlanta Colored Kindergarten Association
Fegro
W F Staton
Ataanta
R. I. Smith
Texas
H. L Walker
Augusta
E. L. Chew
Atlanta
Lenapps
Macon
Congo Free State
H. A Burga
J. B. Norris
George A. Towns
W.E B. DuBois
Horace Bumstead
The
University
Boston
Bagker T. Washington
Ole
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W.t.morgan
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Sation
Professor Magath
EMORY
Southern Mutual Insurance Directors
Lavayette
Grove
Coweta
Sement
Wmcrae
Hood
A Presbyterian Seminary
Irene Ashby
Rev
Sam Jones
Brother Jones
Mr Jones
Bavannah
God
Becaue
Bascom
Bull Street
Afr
Ravannah
Tna
Sem Jones
E. W. Brooks
Sons of Veterans
Bishop Gailob
Sons
Officera
BR. W. Childress
Speisl R. W
USA
S&l
Vie Pinst Bartio
Essig Bros
Whitehall
Atlanta, University
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