Memorial Day Observance by Atlanta Typographical Union
Memorial Day events will be observed by the Atlanta Typographical Union at 11 am at the Congregational church with a sermon by Rev. D Atkinson. A memorial address by Eric Sutton follows, then a visit to Oakland cemetery to decorate graves. Flowers will be purchased individually by members with no central fund.
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Atlanta Typographical Union
Congregational Church
Oakland Cemetery
D. Atkinson
Atlanta
Atkinson
Eric Sutton
Avlanta ‘Typographical Union
Guipland
Gredig
Constitution Office
Allanta- la
Temporary letters granted in Munderegar estate case
In the courts ordinary Wilkinson granted temporary letters of administration yesterday to Mies Clementine MacGregor for her father Malcolm Munderegar. The white Knights of Pythias vs the negro Knights of Pythias case continued before Judge Pendleton with further action expected today. the supreme court overruled him directing the matter be heard by a jury.
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Mies Clementine MacGregor
Wilkinson
Malcolm Munderegar
Tela
White Knights of Pythias
Negro Knights of Pythias
Pendleton
White Knights of Pythiax
Negro Knights of Pythiae
Fanning
Acturmulstas
Supreme Court
Fall Injures Jones Aiken In Forty Foot Drop
Jones Aiken, 21, of 81 Central Avenue, fell about twenty five feet from a Bisnhard telephony pass to the pavement while repairing near the corner of North Boulevard and St. Charles Avenue. He sprained his ankle, and bystanders rushed to aid, expecting more serious injuries.
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iJones Aiken
Central Avenue
Bisnhard
North Boulevard
St. Charles Avenue
Kodak and Supplies at Keiak Department Store
A full line of clean fresh stock offered by A. K. Hawkes at 14 Whitehall and 125 Peachtree, featuring Kodak goods and related supplies.
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Kodaks and Supplies
Keiak Department
A. K. Hawkes
Whitehah
Death Claims J. M. Armistead Veteran of Civil War
J M Armistead aged 84, Confederate veteran and W H T Walker Camp No 925 member, died at his home near Ponce de Leon Springs after a short illness. He once owned most of Ponce de Leon Park, leaving a homestead to his family. Survived by three children W D Armistead of Atlanta, Mrs C Timms of DeKalb County, and Mrs L V Jones of California. Funeral at residence, 3 PM, Peachtree Churchyard.
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J. M. Armisttead
W. H. T. Walker
Ponce de Leon Springs
Armistead
Ponce de Leon Park
W. D. Armistead
Atlanta
C. Timms
DeKalb County
L. V. Jones
California
Peachtree
Methodists to Meet at East Point Church
The Atlanta district annual conference of the Methodist church will convene at East Point Methodist Church on June 17, 18 and 19. The agenda includes licensing preaching and ordination. Rev. J S French chairs the licenses committee with Rev W T Hamby and Rev V Weathers. Rev C C Jarrell heads ordination. The district covers Atlanta and suburbs.
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Atlanta
The
Methodist Church
East Point Methodist Church
Methodist Ministers’ Association
J. 5. French
W. T. Hamby
V. Weathers
C. C
Former Atlantan Swaps Typewriters for Investment Venture
Marvin Hicks once led a Atlanta typewriter firm and, with his brother Trusten Hicks of Memphis, left the field to form Hicks Bros Co. They launched the half million dollar Yazon Valley Pecan Company and own 2000 acres of prime Mississippi land. Both have thrived in business selling typewriters and promoting ventures.
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Marvin Hicks
Atlanta
Trusten C. Hicks
Memphis
Yazon Valley
Hicks| Bros. &Co
South
Mississippi
The Gopher Campaign Weathered by Soapbox Satire
A fragmentary weather note hints at partly cloudy skies with possible showers and high temperatures. A mock campaign piece lauds the Gopher figure, lampooning political promises, free trade, and self serving rhetoric while noting a high temperature of 88 yesterday.
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Greater Gopherville
Teddy
Kodak department clean stock line at Hawkes Co
A line of clean fresh stock from Kodak department cited with Hawkes Co located at Whitehall and 125 Peachtree, indicating inventory details and location.
Andrew Female College Commencement Under Way at Cuthbert
Cuthbert Georgia May 24 Special The commencement exercises of Andrew Female College are well underway with many visitors in attendance The year has been very successful under Rev J W Malone president Graduate recital by pupils in the election department Friday night featured Miss Jewel Jackson Effie M Bigby Annie Lola Tinsley The board of trustees met this afternoon plus the Alumnae Association Tonight the alumni entertainment occurred The annual commencement sermon was preached in the morning and the missionary sermon at night by Rev Richard Wilkinson of St James Augusta Both sermons were strong and forcible
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Alumnae Association
Alunyfe
Richard Wilkinson
Augusta
Injunction Sought Over Gilmer County Primary Rules
Elijay Ga May 25 Special The Joe Brown supporters of Gilmer county sue to bar the Gilmer county democratic executive committee from rejecting any legally qualified white voter ballot or from expelling votes under state committee rules. The suit cites rules that scratched ballots would not be counted and seeks to prevent false returns in the primary consolidation.
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Elijay
Joe Brown
Gilmer County
Democratic County Executive Committee
Ales
State Committee
Gilmer
J. I. Park
Eng J. G. Cole
Bessie Tift College Holds Memorable Commencement
Forsyth Georgia May 25 Special Bessie Tift College staged a bright commencement with Kappa Delta and Colman society displays. Daisy girl Wattelle Louise Bloodworth led the decorations while Miss Janie Duggan and others performed as essayists and readers. The next day exhibits showcased tapestries and watercolors. Habersham opened her studio and Severance’s cooking department presented a fine display. The grand concert featured Miss Mary F R Duggard and Mr Mayer with vocalists and pianists, and Dr W W Hamilton of Atlanta delivered the sermon on Add. Music by the college choral union and soloists accompanied the service.
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Forsyth
Bessieart
Kappa Delta
Cuonlan
Waa
Waattle Louise ‘Bloodworth
Daisy Igirl
Crontan
Janie Duggan
Tte
Maggie Bell
Thaxton
Teagere
Sophia Wells
Gertha Lee
Vovalier
Chonlans
Milas Emily Roberts
Sallie Strickland
Pav- One Baker
Mary FR
Duggard
Mayer
Gleer
Oxford
Mises Askew
Marvteen
W. W. Hamilton
Atlanta
College Choral Union
Rucker
Johnson petition heard in Georgia court action dismissed
Motion to dismiss the petition of Tomlinson F. Johnson, clerk of the United States court for the southern district of Georgia, against Inman & Co. receivers in Augusta was made before Judge Speer. The matter was dropped. no further effort will seek possession of the company property there to satisfy the clerk’s claims.
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Speer
Brown House
Macon
Tomlinson F. Johnean
United States Court For
Southern District of Georgia
Inman & Co
Augusta
Alexander Akerman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Auguste
Elmer Cochran Murder Case Dismissed in Georgia
The state case against Elmer Cochran for the murder of Hugh Cochran in Fairburn Georgia was resumed before Justices Boynton Morris and Smith. Much of the day featured defense evidence with little rebuttal from the state, and the court dismissed the warrant and discharged Cochran.
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Elmer Cochran
Hugh Cochran
Fairburn
Boynton
Morris
Smith
Messrs. W. A. Jones
C. P. ‘Thompson
Atlanta
Terrell Speaks at Americus College Closing
Americus Ga May 26 Special third district agricultural college closes its session this afternoon with a strong address by ex Governor Terrell who praised the college for leading Georgia in open enrollment and largest attendance He was repeatedly cheered and received a razor crafted by students in the mechanical department.
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Americus
Imne
Third District Agricultural College
Terrell
Georgia
Yerrell
Pupila
Gossip at the Capitol and State Papers Update
Governor Hoke Smith granted a respite to June 9 1908 for Howard E Lyle condemned for murder in Ware county court. Execution set, commutation hearing delayed by defense. Also Governor Allen D Candler reports eight more volumes of Georgia state papers ready for printer at 1 50 each, with sets sent to secretaries of state and librarians in every state. Major Frederick L Palmer returns from Fort Screven noting successful maneuvers and plans to engage Georgia business leaders in the militia encampments.
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Hoke Smith
Howard E. Lyle
Ware County
Lyle
Georgia
Allen D. Candler
Te Watson
Candler
Capitol
Tom Wintson
Watson
Ivy
George F. Gober
Howard Thompson
The
State University
Gober
Terrell
Thompso
Slick’ Thompson
Palmer
Frederick L Palmer
Fort Screven
Georgia State
Coast Artillery
Fort Ogiethorpe
Albany merchants press for restored Central of Georgia trains
Albany businessmen representing the Albany Business League urge reinstating Central of Georgia trains Nos 7 and another missing daily service between Albany and Americus. They argue mail delivery and local commerce suffered after cuts, and push the commission to restore former schedules. Bacum appointed by Terrell. Governor Terrell led interim senator selection after Bacon’s prior misattribution.
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Albany Business League
Cauel
Central of Georgia
Albany
Americus
Central
Bacum
Terrell
Georgia
Bowden Lithia Water Ad Offers New Life and Energy
A compact ad claims Bowden Lithia Water flushes the system and clears the mind, promising renewed vigor. It urges readers to order a case and provides the phone number 1086 for contact.
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Bowden Lithia
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East Point Church
Kodak Department
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Whitehall
Andrew Female’ College
Meade & Baker
Daniel Brothers Co
L. J. Daniel
Walton Street
Democratic Executive Committee
Bessie Tift
Carter
Carters
Third District College
Georgia Railroad Commission
Greenville
Butler County
AEC
Ala Sis
A. L. Metz
Board of
Hatlth of
Louisiana
City of
Orleans
Pulans Wasvermty
Enslytias
Iran
Cray
Matchless Mineral Water CO
Andalusia
Ala
Sengster Bacon
Andas
Bacon
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