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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1901

Page

34

Insurance Detective Frauds in Macon Ga Arrest

T F Pierce a white male posing as an express and rail road detective was arrested by Policemen Harrison and Grace near Macon city limits on charges of cheating and swindling. He allegedly took 39 from T J Arline a Union Central Life special agent while not writing insurance and later showed changes in appearance to dodge police. He kept to boarding houses at night claiming to study life insurance and owed several keepers for board.

Macon T. F. Pierce Express Harrison and Grace Recorder's Court Pierce T. J. Ariine Wrightsville Union Central Life Insurance Company T. S. Lowry Mir. Arline Movon Arline

Macon pastor chosen as secretary of home missions

The Lettherm Presbyterian General Assembly in Little Rock elected Rev. L Most, pastor of Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church in Macon, Ga, to secretary of home missions. His acceptance may require him to resign his Macon pastorate, a loss the congregation deeply regrets. Morris, originally from South Carolina, has served the church for many years.

Macon Little Rock Ark General Assembly L Most Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church Home Missions Morris Mr Morris South Carolina Tattral Square Presbyterian Church

Roll Call of Dead Knights Memorial for St Omar

St Omar commandery of Knights Templars in Macon Georgia holds memorial services at Mulberry Street Methodist church annex. The program includes a roll call of the dead knights, hymns, prayers, an address by Rev. Sir A. M. Williams, and musical selections by the choir and soloists.

St. Omer Commandery Macon Ga Mulberry Street Methodist Church Omar Commandery Knights Templars St Omar Commandery St. Omar Venice Muinrd Wennaths Ketner A. M. Willams Martin Knights and Congresssion chuir—Soprang Grace Ketner Carrie Héile Robert William Dunnedy James McCardel F. A. Guttenberger

GASES IN THE CITY COURT SET FOR TRIAL

The Civil Docket in this tribunal has been set for trial in Macon Georgia. Special session opened this morning with cases listed for Monday June 20 Kemp v State Mutual Life and Annuity Assn Dempsey executrix v Every Bros Magsee and Felton Lumber Co v Wood. Tuesday June 4 Head v Gunn Thomas v Macon Consolidated Street.

Macau Kemp State Mutual Life and Annuity Association Dempsey, Executrix Every Bros. Magsee and Felton Lumber Company Wood Head Gunn Thomas Macon Consolidated Streat Mallory Mul Supply Company Ward Macon Lush Door and Lumber Company Sparks Berry Clay Smith Trunkforce Ray Adama Winship Mullaily Clowery Macon Consolidated Street Railway Company Bennett Ricks Amerson

New Savannah Union Passenger Station Near $400000

A new Savannah Union passenger station is under construction on the west side of West Broad Street, two blocks south of Central's passenger station. The project, valued at about $400,000, will occupy the same district as the Plant System depot and Seaboard rails.

Savannah Union Savannah West Broad Street Cen Tral Upton Seaboard

Macon Court Terms and Dockets Move Forward

The Macon docket lists numerous civil cases with June dates and a lighter criminal docket. A Tuesday June 12th session will screen trial items while the court remains busy. Local notes mention the Macon Tan Toln Guards excursion and college commencements with speeches by Rev Pinson and L M Erwin.

McDonald Badly Wounded in Philippine Action

Captain John B. McDonald, a Georgia figure and West Point graduate, is in dangerous condition after a non engagement with Philippine troops. Wounded through a lung during an Abra mountains engagement north of Luzon, he is known in Atlanta and Columbus. His wife and four children stay at Fort Myer, Virginia.

Philippines Columbus John B. McDonald Atlanta Macon McDonald Washington Athena Ala Georgia West Point Alabama R. A. Bacon State Ung Abra Mountains Sebugas

Coming South weekly planned by J T Hearn in Georgia

J T Hearn editor of The Carrollton Free Press announces a new political and industry weekly titled The Coming South to be published in Atlantic soon. First issue expected mid July or August with Hearn handling editorial and business duties from Carrollton and Atlanta. His two sons assist. a joint stock company is formed under Georgia law with shares at 1060 dollars and corporate stock at 2000 dollars.

J. T. Hearn Carrollton Erro -Free Press Atlante Earn Atlanta Stoc Georgia

Southern Female College Commencement Exercises Open

LaGrange Ga May 25 Special The commencement exercises of the Southern Female College began last night and will continue through next week Dr Nunnally president announces schedule Sunday 10 50 a m commencement service Rev J EO White DD Atlanta 3 p m sermon Rev B C Adams Monday 3 p m reading contest and address by ex Senator Beonidas McLeter 8 30 p m elocution Tuesday 7 30 p m graduating exercises and address by Rev S W Melton 2 30 p m vocal concert

LaGrange Southern Female College Nunnally J EO White Atlanta B.C. Adams Beonidas McLeter S. W. Melton

Postmaster Race Heats Up in Athens Georgia

In Athens on May 23 Special report notes activity in the race for postmaster as the white community mobilizes against reappointing Morton a colored incumbent N B Morton. Listed contenders include J Tmotsan E B Green H R Wisoh ata V W St Each has strong local backing and a broad petition against Morton while Morton seeks reappointment hoping to win support.

Morton Athens N. EB. Morton Tmotsan EB. Green H.R. Wisoh Ata V. W. St Pofon

Curfew Proposal Sways Charleston Women Group

The State Association of the Women's Christian Temperance Union pushes for a city curfew in Charleston to curb youths roaming after midnight. Critics warn Charleston has more laws than can be enforced and a small police force could not enforce a curfew, making adoption unlikely.

State Association of W. CT. U Charleston State Association of the Women's Christian Temperance Union

Tillman and McLaurin Resign in South Carolina Politics

The News and Courier notes McLaurin and Tillman may resign as political leaders in Charleston amid widespread unpopularity. Locals hope voters unite to replace them with new senators, signaling a potential political shift in South Carolina.

McLaurin Gaffney News and Courier McLaurly Tillman Charleston South Carolina Senate Pillman Tishman Joqnis Cherieston

Presbyterian General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die in Little Rock

The forty first session of the Presbyterian General Assembly in Little Rock Arkansas adjourned sine die at 12 30 p m after approving resolutions of thanks and disposing of unfinished business Rev Dr F B Beattie reported the publication plant valued at about 60000 dollars and the hymn book ready for sale The assembly accepted a protest over Confederate memorial exercises then backed Sabbath observance urging ministers to preach on it annually It ruled that ordination by two ministers and one elder is not strictly regular though valid if accepted by the presbytery

General Assembly Little Rock Ark Presbyterian General Assembly F. BR. Beattie M. Smith Montgomery Presbytery

Grand Master appoints district deputy grand masters

Grand Master William Hemingway announces eighteen deputy grand masters for Mississippi districts to visit lodges, organize new chapters, and lead a missionary drive in north Mississippi as part of a yearlong campaign. Nine counties each, districts range three to five counties. no new district this year, but growth aims to surpass prior record of eighteen new lodges.

Hillineway Jackson, Miss Wiliam Hemingway Miasixeipp Independent Order of Odd Fellows Uty E. 8. Gandler, Jr Corinth W. F. Bradberry Holly Springs J W. Bell Water Valley WP Ferguson Grenada H. Sl Odld Mississippi Hemingway

Mississipp i Press Association Day Set at Pan American Expo

Press Association editors from Mississippi will visit Buffalo for Mississippi Press Association day on July 11 during their Pan American Exposition trip. Governor Longino previously asked for a Mississippi display, but editors chose the day and the exposition management will honor them on arrival. Berry Proves a Winner in Wareaston Ga primary results with 78 votes for clerk. Berry 61, Wilson 19, Wilkinson 2.

Mississippi Buffalo Berry Warestorn To. J. Berry W. M. Wilson J. J. Wilkinson

Five Reasons to Use the Pyramid Pile Cure

A Victorian era advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure claiming pain free relief for all forms of piles without detaining daily work. It touts lasting effects, low cost, and safety with no mineral poisons, endorsed by physicians and authorities, and sold by Pyramid Co. of Marshall Minnesota.

Pyramid Co Marshall Minana

Brenau College Commencement Draws Wide Attendance in Gainesville

Brenau College commencement events in Gainesville Ga attract crowds, with Thursday reception and Shakespearean performance by students led by Miss Florence M Overton. Attendance remains high as festival concerts and daily special events continue, drawing guests from across the state to witness refined student performances and notable solos in the upcoming program.

Gainesville Brenau Co Jlege Gaincavillec Oratory Florence M. Overton Shakespeace Rouch Unusugi Annie Bell Launcelot Gobbo Jas Lillian Jones Portia Jessie Butler Shylock Antonio Blanche Gurley Gratiano Verfega Mary Ellis Rose Allen Rachel Tomlinson Jessica Old Gabba Tarton ‘Erred Assanto Maybelle Oli Emmie Culpepper Anna, McConnell Maude Mobley Mary Parlin Mabel Brown

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