Rural Route Inspections Aimed at Boosting Service Not Cutbacks
Washington May 26 The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General clarifies rural route inspections are not to discontinue or reduce service. Investigations seek to remove adverse conditions, increase patronage, and consider route extensions or triweekly options before any discontinuance.
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Nos. Obi
Washington
de~ Graw
de Graw
Fmany Tettera
Department
Detraw
Mason and Dixon
Brenau Commencement Addresses and Alumnae Meeting Held
Judge B D Evans of Atlanta delivered the annual address at Brenau in Gainesville on Tuesday morning. Dr B J Pearce gave the baccalaureate, A W Van Hogse awarded diplomas. Alumnae elected officers including Mrs BM Brown as president and Miss Marguerite Dunlap as vice president. The grand concert closed commencement with fifty advanced pupils. Otto W G Pfefferkorn directed. Notable soloists included Marguerite Chaffee Debbie McCrea Lucy Buchanan Eugenia Boulware and Miss Parker with selections from Stabat Mater and Lady Bird among others.
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B. D. Evans
Atlanta
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A. W. van Hogse
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Marguerite Dunlap
Misa Freda Canning
Hayne Palmour
Misa Sadie Movonneh
Conservatory
Otto W. G Pfefferkorn
Marguerite Chaffee
Atgnta
Debbie McCrea
Tifton
Bosale Parker
Alice Melton
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Atlanta Agirt
Voca
Eugenia Boulware
Idilley White
Edo Oberry
Mery Lynch
Lady Bird
Lucy Parker
Thomasville
Florida
Misa Eugenia Boulware
Sara Mays
Reunion of Midway Society Postponed to June 6
The annual Midway Society reunion for Liberty County descendants is postponed to June 6. The gathering, noting naval interest, will also hear plans for federal aid to monuments for General Daniel Stewart and General James Screven, famed Revolutionary generals buried in the old cemetery.
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Midway Society
Midway
Liberty County
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James Screven
Commencement at Wrightsville Institute May 26
The N Ls Ww Instituté at Wrightsville Georgia opened commencement with a program by student societies and a sermon by Dr B Dickey of Emory College. Exercises run through Monday and Tuesday with senior day and graduation on Wednesday featuring Judge W A Covington. Enrollment surpassed 350 amid strong faculty and student achievement.
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B. Dickey
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Elass
W A Covington
Monttrie
Mileage book campaign and Isle of Palms excursion planned
At the monthly meeting of post B. T. B. at the Piedmont hotel a campaign was approved for an interchangeable mileage book of 2 000 miles at 2 cents per mile. A smoker will discuss railroads and legislation to secure demands. T. F. A. excursion to Isle of Palms planned for June 28 with five day tickets at 88, hotel rates, and ship service to offer sea trips twice daily for 50 cents.
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Piedmont
Jim Andrews
Grain Dealers’ Association
United Commercial Travelers and Ail Manufacturers
Grast T. F. A
Isle of Palms
Sullivans Imand
Charleston
Atlanta
T. P A
South Atlantic
Coast Artillery Band
Isaac Walton
Lost four year old Harvey Allen found at police station
Short items report a 4 year old boy named Harvey Allen wandering Decatur street becoming inconsolable at the station after being separated from his father M W Allen of West Simpson street. Police later reunited him with family hours later as relatives were sought.
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Ttle
M W Allen
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Leathers
Atlanta Gets Big Agency In Austell Building Monday
Hugh Sackett, formerly of New York City, will open Fairbanks Company offices in the Austell Building Monday morning. He will lead the company's business across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee from Atlanta. Sackett arrived yesterday and is registered at the Piedmont hotel. The Fairbanks Savannah agency was dissolved as the territory expanded westward, with Atlanta chosen as the southern hub for packing house products. Dr Hingham in Elberton Hospital reports May 26. R J Bigham of the Methodist Church is in an Atlanta hospital.
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New York City
N. K Fairbanks Company
Atlanta
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Alabama
Tennessee
Backett
Pieamont Hotel
Fairbanks Company of
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Hingham
Elberton
R J. Bigham
The
Methodist Church
Rooster on Horse Triggers Midtown Chase on Broad Street
A meek horse at Emery's market on South Broad Street bolted when an escaped rooster jumped on its back and crowed loudly. Warren Henderson, the wagon driver, outran the frightened horse and halted it, but the rooster fled and remained at large as bystanders watched the unusual scene yesterday evening.
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Alabama
Hils
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Evangelist Cuddy to Speak in Atlanta Street Sermon
Evangelist Cuddy will preach a prophetic chart sermon this afternoon at 6 on Marietta Street near Peachtree Street. He has drawn large crowds with previous street sermons in Atlanta and the chart for today is printed on another page.
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Peachtree Street
Cuddy
Marietta Street
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Florida bird causes scene at Southern Express office
A Florida bird or alligator escaped its cage two days ago in the Southern Express Company office on Wall Street. The creature caused a stir as clerks fled to safety and workers searched high shelves before it was recaptured. Frederick Ward of the Southern Bell Telephone Company arranged transfer, and the animal will join the city zoo after discussion with the mayor’s secretary and the park board. The alligator stands about five and a half feet from tail to snout and is described as a fine Florida bird.
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Atlante
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
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Dan Carey
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Zoo
Husband Forced Wife to Sleep in Coal House
Mrs Grady of 64 Greenaferry Avenue appealed to police after her drunken husband Jack Grady forced her to sleep in a coal house at the rear of their home for two nights. Officers Hulsey and Dorsett found Grady there and struggled to subdue him when he resisted arrest. He was finally restrained with handcuffs as the storm raged through Friday night.
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Atlanta Leaders Indicted in Fed Case Over Fertilizer Trusts
Prominent Atlantans named in Nashville grand jury indictments for violating federal anti trust laws in fertilizer manufacturing declined to comment. Charles G Wilson and Colonel W L Peel were seen but refused interviews as prosecutors prepare two charges including conspiracy to restrain trade. Indictments returnable at October term. city leaders express confidence core facts will prove no intent to violate law.
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Nashville
Constitution
Charles G. Wilson
W. L Peel
Atlanta
United States
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Wanhoine
Grady Held After Domestic Abuse Incident
A woman crouched under a leaking roof was driven out by her husband who beat and expelled her. She fled and sought police aid after two nights without shelter. Grady is held at the station awaiting serious charges before the recorder.
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United Presbyterian Assembly Advokes Anti Polygamy Stance
Richmond Ind May 26 The United Presbyterian assembly debates reform urging Congress to reject polygamy and support statehood for territories The report calls for Sabbaths observance and efforts to join with reform groups The Denver Denver area assembly date set May 24 80m news notes Franklin Springs hotel upgrades and Sorrells BPt resort owners enhance local springs popularity
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Ind
United Presbyterian Sembly
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United States
Congress
Denver
Cole
Botels
Springs
Biberton
Mey
Franklin Springs
Sorrells & Bipt
Verton
Local business leader expands LaGrange ties in Georgia
Pharr, long involved in Elberton and LaGrange ventures, buys an interest in a LaGrange firm. He plans to move his focal business to LaGrange with Post in charge, signaling stronger regional ties and personal attention to growth.
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Pharr
Ghamere
Bama
LaGrange
Pst
Guaranteed Cure for Fis Epileptic Fits Promised by Watson Drug Co
A damaged advertorial fragment touts a “guaranteed cure” for epilepsy via a home treatment from a company linked to Watson Drug Co. Readable bits mention organatid, a Weslington connection, and promises of refunds if not effective. The text cites prices and instructions, with references to government labs and local drug firms.
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der Ison Drug Co
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