Tribute to Dr Torrey at Ponce de Leon Baptist
Dr J B Hawthorne praised Dr Torrey as a world changing evangelist during a sermon at Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church. He urged unity and brotherhood through Christ, noting Torrey’s global mission and the church’s role in societal reform. The piece recalls Hawthorne’s Atlanta pastorate and mentions Watchful governance of future church missions.
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First Baptist Church
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
E. ¥. Clarke
J. B. Hawthorne
Ponce de Leo Avenue
Torrey
Atlanta
Dr. Torrey
Moody
Cumberland and
Northern Presbyterian
Allen
Mr. Hawthorne
Ming
Dr. Hawthorne
First Baptist
All Church
Hawthorne
W. J. Northen
Mandy
Kingdom of God
India
Australia
Japan
England
Canada
America
Ansewer
Christ
Tennyson
Parliament of
Expenses of Prof Merritt Repudiated by Comptroller General
Morgan county official L Florence questioned Merritt’s expenses for three years. Comptroller General Wright replied with corrected figures on traveling and postage, noting state board validation, listing yearly travel costs and total postage over three years, and detailing other department expenses and furniture outlays.
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Wright
L. Florence
Morgan County
William A. Wright
W. B
Florence
Dugulry
Atlanta
F. L. Florence
Madison
Commulssioner
State Board of Education
Department of Education
Musical and literary feast in Conyers Institute
Friday night in Conyers saw a full auditorium despite heavy rains. Miss Marion Swards played piano polo and Miss Alice Chandler delivered recitations. Mrs Charlie K. Galley sang Because I Love You Dest, with Miss Marie Scott reciting. A piano duet by Miss Alice Joe Sigman and Miss Willie Thea Ross followed. Miss Lucile performed well, and Mrs Galley’s solos charmed the audience. Colonel Small delivered an eloquent literary oration.
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Conyers Institute
Conyers
Marion Swards
Alice Chandler
Charlex K. Galley
Marie Scott
Alice Joe Sigman
Whllie Thea Ross
Mary Creen
Misa
Sam Small Returns to Ministry at Memorial Church
Sam Small preached at Mygiegion Memorial Methodist Church to a large crowd. After the sermon, several congregants professed salvation. He spoke of past backsliding, his conversion at a Torrey meeting, and his resolve to serve again, challenging the idea that salvation must be instantaneous.
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Sam Small
Mygiegion Memorial Methodist
Smolt
Salvation
Torrey
Las Jones
Mr. Small
Dr. Torrey
New Trial Sought for Rawlings in Carter Children Murder
Attorney John R Cooper moved for a new trial for Milton and Jesse Rawlings who sit on death row for the Carter children murder. He cites newly discovered evidence claiming Alf Moore confessed to a jailhouse informant that the Rawlings boys were not involved. Judge Mitchell overruled the motion and an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court is expected. Colonel W F Jones named captain of Georgia National Guard commissary unit. State School Commissioner Merritt to oversee teachers’ election. Governor Terrell presided over a minor incident with two 13 year olds at the state capitol.
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Rawlings
State Supreme Court
John’ R. Cooper
Milton
Jesse Rawlings
Carter
Mitchel
Valdosta
Alf Moore
Rawlings Hoya
Jones
W. F. Jones
Elberton
National Guard of Georgia
Third Regiment
Infantry
Albertan
Unien
J. W. Smith
City
Joseph W. Smith
Tattnall County
Capital
Merritt
Smith
State Normal Schwool Commission
Athens
Terrell
State Capitol
Saturda
Georgia
Terrel
Tam
Wright
Sa W
Tescue
Blackburn
Callen
New Synagogue Planned on Washington and Clark Streets
A handsome synagogue for Beth Israel congregation is planned at the Jot corner of Washington and Clark streets in Atlanta with a $25,000 cost. The project follows substantial growth of Orthodox Jews in the city, and the group has about $10,000 in hand with $7,500 paid for the lot. A bazaar will run the first week in June at Turn Verein hall on Forsyth Street to bolster the building fund, with Governor Terrell and Mayor Woodward likely to speak at the opening.
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Washington and
Clark Streets
Beth Israel
Atlanta
Forsyth Street
Terrell
Woodward
Covington School Commencement in Covington Ga
Covington city schools held commencement exercises with sermons at Methodist church and a program at Music Hall. Graduates include Florrie Harwell first honor Gladys Mae White honor Viola Beddingfield Daisy Dial Nelle Black Elinor Butler Ethel McCard. Diploma awards by the Board of Education with T G Calloway presenting medals.
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Covington City Schools
Covington
Methodist Church
L' O'Elook
John F. Purser
West End Baptist Church
Atlanta
Music Hall
Florrie Harwell
Gladys Mae White
Viola Beddingfield
White
Daisy Dial
Nelle Black
Elinor Butler
Ethel McCard
B. R. Pendleton
Imusic
Gladys Lee
Orbinalh
Viola Beddingfeld
Musi
Sara Will
Mega Daisy Dial
Ilas Florrie Farwell
Clay
Son
John E. White
T. G. Calloway
Iction
Richard C. Cleeller
Mrs. J. C. May Dies in Moultrie at 60
Mrs J C May of Moultrie Georgia died last night at age 60. Daughter of former representative J A Alderman she left ten children. Funeral set for Salem church tomorrow at 7.
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J. C. May
Moultrie
J.C. May
Ure County
J. A. Alderman
Salem Church
Emory College Nearing Close at Oxford Georgia
Emory College in Oxford Georgia reports final recitations completed. Examinations run May 29 to June 6 with departures for home for non-commencement students. Commencement exercises begin June 8 featuring board meeting, sermons, declamations, literary and athletic events, and degree awards.
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Emory College
Oxford
Dickey
Board of Trustees
J. J. Tigert
D.D
Ll.d
Nashville
Tenn
Serman
J. B. McGahee
Melina
Macon
W. ©. Clark
Covington
B. WH. Stone
Jacksonville
Fla
Phil Gamma
R. M
Girardeau
McRae
G. W. B. Henalee
Senoia
E.C. Hurtis
Rome
W. A. Covington
Moultrie
R. EB
W. L. Bryan
Wrigntavills
S. ¥. Prinkiey
Thou
Song Yoolub
Covingten
J. Supe
Seach Dayal
Courtersville
Pem
S. W
Governor Jelks Heads to Tuscaloosa for University Commencement
Montgomery reports Governor Jelks and recording secretary William J. Corniff depart for Tuscaloosa to attend the university commencement and deliver several welcome addresses on behalf of the state. The governor paroles Robert Horton, a vagrancy rider, after a sixity day sentence, praising his future conduct. Also noted are new Selma and Newville incorporations, and state treasurer Knott receiving 60000 in old bonds exchange. The Supreme Court set divisions for the term and will adjourn for summer mid June. Sheehan named aide on governor's staff as lieutenant colonel of cavalry.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
William J. Corniff
Tuscalonester
Robert Horton
Evergreen
Fairmount Improvement Company
Selma
Dallas County
Albert Thalheimer
Newville’ Mercantile Company
Newville
Henry County
HC. Price
Knott
W. V. Knott
Alabama
Supreme Court
Wl Ca
Cathoun
Cherokee
Clay
Cleburne
BeKalb
Etowah
Randolph
Sheby
St. Clair
Talladega
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DR. Torray
Kingdom of Heaven
Ananias
South
Sonburn
Bowden Lithia Springs
Bowden Litha Springs Water ,Company
Peachtree
Fod al Nilel
Archive
Prof. Merritt
William A. Wiright
Comptroller General
New Point
eMiczley
King Hardware Company
Peaghtree Street
Whitehall St
Decatur St
Peters St
Tasy Ey Ce
Sheehan
Win
Atlante
Conakae
Ta. Na, High CO
Hagan
All Dreggat
Pace Reever
MO. Wingfeld
James H. Wottonhoe Aml
Sgt
Georgia Transfer & Storage Co
Mitchell ST
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