Wesleyan College Delivers Notable Literary Address by Hon DuPont Guerry
Macon Ga May 2 Special The Wesleyan College annual literary address by Hon DuPont Guerry drew a crowded chapel. A vocal solo by May Quinney a violin quartet by Hedha Pats Martha Willams Katherine Edmondson and Marie Conner with piano accompaniment by Serratux and a duet by Myrtle Penne and Margaret Finney showcased the program. Guerry praised Wesleyan as a pivotal alma mater and urged students to cherish home and church while aiming for elevated humanity and the advancement of both women and men. An evening exhibition featured a Merchant of Venice court scene and A Precious Pickle highlighting the college’s strong training of young vocalists.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
DuPont Guerry
May Quinney
Hedha Pats
Martha Willams
Katherine Edmondson
Marie Conner
Misa Serratux
Myrtle Penne
Margaret Finney
Colonel Guerry
Roberts
Guerry
Dr Roberts
Cobb
Wesleyin College
Southland
United States
Toolice
Treasurer Park Defends Position On Public Property Fund
Captain Rob Park state treasurer arrives in Macon to attend Wesleyan College commencement and explains his refusal to pay governors warrants. He says the move aims to test constitutional construction and notes support from two daily papers and four weekly papers in endorsing his stance.
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Macon
Rob. Park
Wesleyan College
Funeral of Mrs Jaka Boifsuillet Sr in Macon Georgia
The funeral for Mrs Jaka T Boifsuillet Sr was held at her Madison street home in Macon. Rev Dr F Meerdleton of First Presbyterian Church led the service with a large crowd in attendance. Interment followed at Rogue Hill cemetery with pallbearers E Hlnk C Hoge J B Hall William Mckay B C Smith W T Johnson Georges Scott and T J G Park. Public Well at Carrollton Ga. May 27 steam drill set in center public square to test water access.
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Macon
Jaka T. Boifsuillet
Madison Street
F. Meerdleton
Roge Hill Cemetery
HE Ulnk
C. Hoge
J. B. Hall
William Mckay
B. C @mith
W T ‘Johnson
Georges Scott
T. J. G. Park
Carrollton
Mu Isipal
Callaway Sentenced in Georgia Train Assault Case
Adjoined term of the Superior Court in Lexington, Georgia, prompted Jewett Callaway to plead guilty to assault with intent to murder. Judge Helden sentenced Callaway to four years in the penitentiary. The jury was not involved, and defense and prosecuting attorneys offered brief remarks.
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Jewet Callaway
Lexington
May
Superior Court
Donvenea
Horne M. Helden
Jewett
Callaway
Helden
Great Sunday School Rally in Putnam County Ga
At Philadelphia church near Hatonton Georgia a Sunday school rally for East Putnam circuit schools was planned with addresses by Rev N Z Glenn Rev Z Clenz and Prof Fran e plus sermons on Sunday School influence. Intermission included singing and recitations by local Sunday schools from St Paul Sanday Union Wesley Philadelphia and other churches.
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Putnam
Philadelphia
Hatonton
Fatonton
East Putnam
Rey Z. & Edwards
N. Z. Glenn
Lora Hdwards
Z Clenz
Professor Frane
W.F Robison
Paul Sanday School
Wedley Chapel
Ehilre Ringing
Bhitngstzhla
Helamette
Beb
East Putnam Circvitacs St. Pn
Union
Wesley Chanel
Tennille Chautauqua Opens With Star Lineup
Tennille Georgia begins its third chautauqua week June 20 to 27 featuring United States Artillery band from Charleston Washington Chicago Glee Club, lecturer Thomas Dixon and others. Government approved higher pay for band. Four railroads offer reduced round trip fares. Governor Candler and School Commissioner Glenn to attend.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Tatent
Chautauqua
H. M. Franklin
Chautaugue Company
Georgia
United States Artillery Band
Charleston D. C
War Department
Washington
Augusta
Chicago Gleenhub
United States
Thomas Dixon
John P. John
Indiana
de Fauw ‘University
Poll
Mister
Virginia
George E. Little
Chicago
Hanvily
Quagion B. Evans
Bias Day
Misa Irene F. Horner
Oho
America
Daughters of the Confederacy
John 5. Gordon
Candler
Glenn
Georgia Bankers Meet Official Programme Issued
The Georgia Bankers Association released the official programme for its Old Point Comfort meeting set for June 4 and 5. The invitation urges every Georgia bank to be represented, notes easy holiday options, and extends to directors and guests in Washington, Virginia, Maryland, and the Carolinas. Details to be announced in New York City before departure.
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Old Foint
Macon
Georgia Bankers? Association
Old Potne Comfort
Bankers’ Association
Indica
Roverts
Alt Bank
Washington Ct5
Virgitve
Maryland
Nore Ce Csus
New York City
Carrallton Pays Bond Early for School Building
Public school bond due in 1912 was paid ahead of schedule in Ferreilton Georgia. Authorities redeem part of the $18,000 school building loan by the premium saved, totaling about 400 dollars. Four years earlier Carrallton issued the bond to fund the new school.
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Garrolsten
Ferreilton
Sprofal
Carrallton
Emory's Representatives in Next Oratorical Bee
Emory College Oxford Ga May 27 Special Emory will be represented in the next Georgia State Oratorical Association contest by Alfred C Broom of Newnan a leading speaker at Emory His prize winning speech Expansion No Commercial Benefit to the United States received top marks for composition and delivery Broom has long been active in literary societies debating and athletics and will graduate with AVE and LL v He is a Phi Delta Epsilon member Timmons an alternate is a prominent janitor class figure and noted speaker with roles in May debate Dowman prize and Innocents presidency
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Emory College
Oxford
Georgia State
Alfred C. Broom
Newnan
Emory
Broom
United States
Hag
Guniar Craters
Will
Phi Garant
Fmory Phoenix
Proom
AVE
Phi Delta Eode Fraternity
Timmons
Kew Society
The
Innocents
Sleme Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Bondurant and Carr ie Crone Fined in Virginia Case
John C Bondurant once a noted Atlanta man deserted his wife for a housemaid from the same city. In Richmond he lived with Carrie Crone as husband and wife until his wife uncovered the arrangement. Both Bondurant and Crone pleaded guilty in court and were fined fifty dollars each.
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Richmond
John C. Bondurant
Atlanta
Causa
Cassie Anderson
Bondurant
Salem
Garrie Crone
Crone
Carrie Crone
Class Day at Brenau College Draws Gainesville Crowds
A double row of seniors in white caps and gowns led a handsome Brenau class day program in Gainesville Georgia on May 7. The ceremony featured a full stage scene with palms roses and organ music. Addresses by Annabel Matthews and Mary Merritt plus a class history and poem highlighted the event. Graduating exercises follow at 11 o clock with Hon Joan M Griggs delivering the address and diplomas conferred by President Van Hoose. The musical festival accompanies commencement with three concerts and continued praise for the students and their teachers including Miss Overton Griswold and Signor Nicasias.
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Gainesville
Brenau College
Clara Mae Smith
Annabel Matthews
Kate Clark
Misa Bla Richardson
Signor
Charles Nicasias
Joan M. Griggs
Dawson
van Hoose
Georgia
Oraqtory
Miss Overton
Miss Griswold
Degree for Hannis Taylor Honoris Causa Request
University of Dublin asks Hannis Taylor to accept the degree of L.L.D. honoris causa and be present in May to receive it, noting his works on the English constitution and international public law. The source indicates the honor and expected attendance details.
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Hannis Taylor
Mobily
Ade
Gt Moliic
University of Dublin
Convention of B. P. U. to Entertain Delegates at Rome
Rome Ga May 2 Special Rome prepares to host the Baptist Young People's Union state convention on June 18 19 and 20. An estimated 500 to 600 delegates will attend with committees forming and a full programme from Tuesday evening through Thursday. The event aims to be the organization’s most important gathering to date with sessions on Christian education responsibilities and church work led by ministers and local leaders. Delegates and officers from Georgia will participate, including Brittain of Atlanta as president and other officers from Macon Columbus Savannah and Atlanta.
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Rome
The
Baptist Young People's Union
Fe Lowe
J. J. Bennett
L. T. Shillings
Macon
J. K. Jester
Wert Polar
W. H. Gelatweit
Urley
Coumbus
Bervicea
H. P. Pitch
Dalton
J. M. Long
Benala
Baptist Young Feoples Union
J. J. Whitfield
Annie Willams
W. L Cutts
Marshallville
the Christian Press
T. P. Bell
Atlanta
Christan Schow
P. C. Pollock
Jacon
Ite Mission
Acdualla Chambies
Sandersville
M. A. Jenkins
Moon
Y. Jameson
Senor Banner
Wis Benlers
Cartersville
Northen
Atlantay
C. G
Savannah
WW. Orr
LM. Moore
Savannah hears Jones warm up in Savannah sermon
Rev Sam Jones delivered a fiery Savannah sermon on Sowing and Reaping criticizing city officials for gambling and club vice. He attacked Mayor Myers and Solicitor General Osborne, claimed a prominent official promised suppression of gambling, and lamented the city’s many saloons despite its beautiful churches and empty pews on Sundays.
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Savannah
Sam Jones
Waycross
Savanna
Myers
Osborne
Jones
Bellester
George Stuart
Cleveland
Tenn
Stuart
Tabernacle
Buchanan Brothers Feud Sparks Gunfire Near Carrollton
Manse Buchanan, a New Mexico district constable, shot his brother Bill Buchanan in a feud over land access near Buchanan Town, Ga. The incident followed a dispute over building a house and resulting property blockades. The wounds were painful but not serious, and tensions involve five brothers sharing land holdings.
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Manse Buchanan
Bill Buchanan
Carrollton
Garrothon
New Mexico
Buchanan Town
Bil Buchanan
Br Buchanan
Died Feeding Chickens Mrs Butner Found Dead in Yard
Powder Springs Ga May 2 Special Sunday morning about 550 oclock Mrs John C Butner was found dead in the yard where she had gone to feed her chickens. Death due to heart failure. She was an aged lady and leaves a husband and five children Dr A Butner of Texas Dr Will Butner of Worthrille Ga Messrs T N and J Butner and Mrs Walker Florence of this place.
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Powder Springs
John C. Butner
Butner
A. Butner
Texas
Will Butner
Worthrille
T. N. and
J. Butner
Walker Florence
Glynn Superior Court Reconvenes in Brunswick May 27
Glynn County Superior Court convened this morning before Judge Bennett with the civil docket resuming. The case against ex-Drisco Commissioner J. L. Beach proceeds as Colonel P. W. Meldrim of Savannah is employed to assist the solicitor general, while Atkinson and Dunbody of Brunswick represent Meldrim.
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Glynn Superior Court
Brunswick
Bnedal
Glynn County
Bennet
Drisco
J. L. Beach
P.W. Meldrim
Savannan
Atkinson & Dun- Body
Late Blowers At Their Work In McRae Outlaws Exchange Shots
Night Marshal O Neal stopped a pair of robbers in McRae Georgia as two men emerged from a store after being spotted. One offender fired at the officer, who repelled the attack and pursued the pair as they fled into nearby Iron Ware area, with tools and ware noted.
Milledgeville College Commencement Crowded With Spectators
Milledgeville Georgia May 27 Special The Georgia Military College begins its commencement with grade pupils and a crowd at the opera house where a pantomime and drill by ten young ladies titled Marthe Washington Tea Party opens the program. Nine young men offered a sober debt show. The Princess Aline Play was shown with permission from The Ladies Home Journal. Bishop W W Duncan of Spartanburg preached the commencement sermon on the deranging for prepared men and women. The sermon impressed the large audience for an hour. At night Bishop Duncan preached to the city and the YMCA. The church was packed. Monday features the annual declamation contest for mold medals in the college chapel. The battalion drill and parade drew immense crowds as the battalion arrived in superb condition. Colonel F L Richardson, commencement orator, arrived at 9 pm and was escorted to the chapel where the music department concert was in progress. Tuesday will see graduation exercises with oration by Colonel Richardson and readings by Governor A D Candler. Four graduates will deliver speeches. The program lists Mrs Louise Case subject Character and Culture Lieutenant C S Sewell The Mission of America Miss Jennie Reynolds Mata Sphere Lieutenant L E Folds See the Soldier. The college expects a large class this year, nine young men and ten young women. The commencement exercises close with a review of the battalion by the governor Tuesday at 4 pm.
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Milledgeville
Georg'a Military College
Opera House
Marthe Washington
Ladies’ Home Journal
WW. Duncan
Spartanburg
Duncan
FL. H. Richardson
Cold May Hurts North Georgia Cotton Crop
In Rone Georgia on May 27 a sharp temperature drop to 40 degrees flustered farmers. The cold snap may damage young cotton plants after recent rains, with fears of yield loss and buds falling, while other crops show uneven progress and early harvest concerns.
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North
Georgia
Rone
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