Wesleyan Commencement Draws Immense Crowds in Macon
Valedictorian Miss Margaret Fail delivers address as Wesleyan Female College holds commencement with reading of essays, conferring of degrees, baccalaureate address and medal awards. President Roberts lauds student conduct. medals awarded to Hutt, Van Motre, Bailey, and others. grand 50 year society reception closes the program.
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Macon
Wesleyan Female College
Clanc
Hoberts
Margaret ‘T. Fail
Joseph, Hi. Hall
Dacb
Feaf
Roberts
Margaret Hutt
Met” Feet
Wile
Wononalla Bartenk
Ina van Motre
Cartersville
Vocel
Sallinece Balkey
Magon
Jtian Mattie Hatenes
Columbus
Ratle Dean
Alexander City
Sis
Mary McAndrew
Union Springs
Ala
Adelphear and Philomathean
Wesleyan
Adelphean Sociery
M. RB. Pogers
BL Wingham
Calder Willingham
RF. Burdza
Notable Guests Attend Wes kin Commencement Event
The crowd included numerous names such as H. Smith William McEwen Johnston Mrs Dave HN Clark Ruth Thirk Nalley Winchester Lila Parker Gladys Parker Cur Therts Phevts Hat Camamteey Abe Ty Win ae ton Colling Jon P Boss Judge Fetton Georg Scan ry Worth Neel Blackshear Louis Stevins J. B. Engiah Bugenty Etheridge James Anders Ad Thomas Georg Jonas C. 5.T. Clarke M. J. Hutcher W B. Rogers Ida Murgham Mare Rogers Nell Colina Ja Clare Judd Theo Tinsley May Kennedy Hazel Holmes Bila May Williams. The affair tonight closed a splendid commencement with a brilliant pin t.
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H. Smith
William McEwen Johnston
Dave HN
Donnell
J. A Clark
John B. Webb
Ruth Thirk
Mins Nalley Winchester
Lilaie
Misa
Gladys Parker
Mise
Cur Therts
Ming Devas Phevts
Aeton Colling
Ean
Jivlxy
Jon P | Boss
WH. Fetton, Jr
WL Pepe
Min
Ry Wortham
P Neel
Bmette Blackshear
Louis Stevins
J. B.engiah
Bugenty Etheridge
Fogegh P.curney
James Anders
Ad Thomas
Georg Jonas
T. Clarke
M. J. Hutcher
W .B. Rogers
Ida Murgham
Weskyan
Concert by the Georgia Blind School Pupils at Wesleyan May 29
A benefit concert by students of the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon supports Wesleyan Female College visitors. The program features piano solos, violin and piano duets, choruses, and a school chorus conducted by J. J. Burks and Miss Janie Hendrix, with performances by Hattie Whiteitt Sadie Peacock Nannie Peacock Nevada Adams Ethel Ketste Annie Schwarz and others.
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Wesleyan
Macon
Georgia Academy For the Blind
Wesleyan Female College
Flano Tric
T. Moelling
Hattin Whiteitt
Sadie Peacock
Nannee Peacock
Little Girta
Telo
Restless Gulop
Meacham Nevada Adame
Ethel Ketste
Annie Schwarz
Renores
George ¥ Foat
Naren
Webb
Ethel ‘Tippeny
Mattie
Bell ‘Simon
E. A. Emerson
Atrauss
Chopin
Paul Donehoo
Atie
J. D.aris
Uhlans
Bonn
Janie Senders
Dora Short
Danela
Wille Cooper
Elbert Payne
James Childs
Ferold
Mary Williams
Paul Gonehoo
AS. Sulivan
Gavotte
I. Mills
Sehool
Mary Whittle
J. J. Burks
Janie Hendrix
Albany Academy to graduate class of 1901 at Chautauqua auditorium
The Albany Academy plans closing exercises Monday evening for the class of 1901. Diplomas will be issued for the first time as the pupils complete the full course. The 400 enrollment and high attendance mark a record year, with several graduates and prizes listed, including a Jarnette scholarship delivery.
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Albany Academy
Albany
Chautauqua
Missen Darien Pinkston
Rosie Geiger
Madeline Robinson
Madelyn Gilbert
Minnia Pate
Gertrude Plonsky
Pauline Plonsky
Esse W. Weston
Max
Madelyn Gil- Wests
Jesse D. Weston
Darien Pinkaton
B. A. Pound
Waycross
Fon. T
EB. Welch
Normal and Industrial College Commencement Plans
Milledgeville Georgia May 2 Special The Georgia Normal and Industrial College outlines commencement events from Friday May 31 through Tuesday June 4. Includes diploma ceremonies, concerts, receptions, a missionary address by C D Hammond of Nashville, and alumnae events across chapel, mansion and study hall venues.
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Milledgeville
Georgia ‘Normal ‘and Industrial College
Chancellor Hill
College Chapel
Zachry
Treanor
Methodist Chure
D. Hammond
Nashville
Enn
Atkinson Study Hall
Young Woman's Christian, Association
Opera House
Brenau College Art Exhibit Draws Notable Attention
Gainesville May 2 Special An interesting exhibit by Brenau pupils directed by Miss Murphee filled the art studio with drawings pastels watercolors and china painting. The collection showed skill from charcoal to oils with especially fine fruit and flower pieces. Guests including AW Van Hiere Mrs Ferrata and Tisinger enjoyed the social events and hospitality at the college cottages and at Steg.
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Brenau College
Gainesville
Brenau
Murphee
Gill Wee
Aft
Dancy
van Hiere
Mrs. Ferrata
Tisinger
Knights Templar in Athens to form commandery
Athens Gr May 29 Special The Athens Masons plan a commandery of Knights Templar within sixty days following commencement. Over forty have signified intent to join and uniform style has been discussed. A lodge of the Eastern Star for Master Masons wives and daughters will also be organized with active training and separate operation.
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Athens
Mt. Vernon Ledge
Eystone
Athens Masons
Views of Judge Bartlett on Insular Case Decision
Congressman C L Bartlett of the sixth district voices approval of the Supreme Court Insular case ruling calling it a judicial amendment to the constitution. He also comments on South Carolina politics hopeful for the end of McLaurin’s influence within the Democratic Party.
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Macon
C. L. Bartlett
United States Supreme Court
South Carolina
Bartlett
Tillman
McLaurin
Lanier Bound Over In Dick King Shooting Case
Lanier known as the Spotter was arraigned in the Macon recorder court. The judge bound him over to the city court in 3100 bond for carrying concealed weapons and committed him to jail without bond to await King's condition. Doctors say none of the wounds are yet fatal though the left lung area could worsen. Local African American residents plan to hire John R. Cooper to aid in prosecution.
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Dick King
Macon
Winl Lanier
Recorder's Court
Lanier
King
John R. Cooper
Funeral of Willie May in Macon Georgia
Funeral services for Willie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. B. Smith, were held this afternoon at the residence of Ed Wyehe, grandfather of the deceased, on Oran Street. Rev. W. W. Pinson of Mulberry Street Methodist Church officiated.
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Willie May
Macon
Wille May
M. GB. Smith
Ed Wyehe
Oran Street
W. W. Pinson
Mulberry Street Methodist
Destructive hailstorm devastates Americus area plantations
In Sumter County near Americus Georgia on May 29 a severe hailstorm blanketed the ground two inches deep, destroying thousands of acres of cotton and corn. Many farmsteads lost crops. some farmers plan replanting while others will let fields grow hay instead.
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Americus
Hall
Americus Light Infantry to Andersonville in Peacekeeping Role
Colonel Obear, inspector of state troops, thoroughly inspected the Americus Light Infantry of Americus, Georgia, which listed fifty six men. The company will travel to Andersonville tomorrow in full strength to help preserve peace among thousands gathering there for Federal Decoration Day observances.
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Americus Light Infantry
Andersonville
Americus
Colo
Next Year Teachers Named for Toccoa Schools
In Toccoa Georgia the board announced the upcoming year’s faculty. Superintendent W F P Thomas leads the group with Mamite Turnbull Emma Davis Sarah Christian Glimer Carrie Davenport joining, replacing Maud Netherland who resigned. Hon Porter King of Atlanta will deliver the literary address at the forthcoming commencement ceremonies. A concert directed by Miss Hudson Tausseal precedes the Friday evening graduation events.
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Toccoa
Toccos
Miss. Hudson
Tausseal
Porter King
Atlanta
W. FP. Thomas
Misa Mamite Turnbull
Emma Davis
Sarah Christian
Glimer
Carrie Davenport
Miss Davenport
Maud Netherland
Electric Lights For Toccoa Power From Falls Soon
Toccoa Ga May 2 With in the next month Toccoa will be lighted by electricity The Toccoa Falls Electric Light and Power Company organized and controlled by TB PB Simpson owner of Toccoa falls is rapidly completing the construction of the electric light system The power house will be situated at Bocnoa falls two miles from the city The electric company will furnish power for several manufacturing enterprises in Toccoa including the Toccoa Furniture and Lumber Company the oil mill to be ready for the next season and one of the cotton mills now in operation
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Toccoa
Toccoa Falls
E. P. Simpson
Roswell Public Schools Hold Closing Exercises Today
Roswell public schools open closing exercises today through Thursday and Friday with an evening literary address by Professor Mrs Brittain of Atlanta. Superintendent J Z McGee is aided by Professors C A Hkaith Milases Bush Leila Hamby and Mrs Sarah She man as attendance remains unusually large. Commencement at Lawrenceville scheduled May 29 with remarks by Hon R Glenn state school commissioner.
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Roswell
Lawrenceville
GR. Glenn
Restate
Spring Medicine Peculiar to Itself in Spring
The fragment describes spring malaise and remedies, mentioning Hood's Sarsaparilla as helping improve health. A note from Kiakt L. Deas of Exton Center, N. He, attributes personal benefit to the remedy and praises its effects in the spring season.
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Nias
Hood
Campaign in Carolina Sparks Primary Timing Fight
Senator Tillman and Senator McLaurin engage in a clash over when Carolina primary elections should be held. State Chairman Jones resists McLaurin’s protest, signaling a heated intra party dispute. Tillman arrives in Columbia and condemns Lautin’s alleged attempts to dictate election timing. The senior senator backs a modest campaign.
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Columbia
D. C
Jones
McLauri
Campaten
McLaurin
Tillman
Mes Lautin
Favora
King Admits Taking Money in Bribery Case
On the third day of Captain Cyril W. King’s trial for taking bribes from contractor Hobson, King admitted receiving 200 from Samuel D. Stewart of New Orleans for a Port Morgan plumbing contract. Stewart testified he paid King under the table in King’s Fort Morgan room, claiming the money was earned by King for finishing work.
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Gyril
King
Hobson
Samuel D. Stewart
New Orleans
Port Morgan
Stewart
Fort Morgan
Birmingham Assembly Plans Central Railway of Alabama
Articles of incorporation filed by John Carnate of Cincinnati J T Fun B F J O Connell and A L O Connell of Chattanooga D W Speake T Ly Baker and Charles Bassett of Decatur for building the Central Railway of Alabama with terminal points at Tuscaloosa Walker Cullman and Morgan counties touching Danville Addison and Jasper Alabama Capital stock set at 30000 shares of $100 each and 19 shares of $1000 each.
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Birmingham
Aia
John Carnate
Cincinnati
J.T. Fun
J. O'Connell
A. L. O'Connell
Chattanooga
D. W. Speake
T. Ly
Baker
Charles Bassett
Decatur
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Cullman
Morgan Counties
Danville
Addison
Jasper
Ala
Laying of Corner Stone Delayed for Grand Master Meyerhardt
In Athens Georgia on May 4 special notice that the lay ing of the corner stone for the new university buildings is moved from January to June to permit Grand Master Max Meyerhardt of the Masonic grand lodge to attend. The ceremony will be led by the Masonic magnie with rare interest and an address plus music. Also notes a marriage in Manor Waydrops Georgia with Lais Sorin and George Tirakes uniting at Reverend Cason’s chapel.
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Meyerhardt
Athens
Max Meyerhardt
Wayeroms
Lais Sorin
George Tirakes
I Ravannah
Marclet Sumbiy
Cason
Lavonia Institute Holds Successful Closing Exercises
Lavonia Institute in Lavonia Georgia held its closing exercises on May 29 with a successful program. Rev Henry W Willams from Alberton delivered the closing sermon and H Robin Adair of Atlanta gave the annual address. Miss Nell Masor won the recitation prize as part of the trustees meeting and program.
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Lavonia Institute Clerea
Lavonia
Lavonia Institute
Henry W. Willams
Aiberton
H. Robin Adair
Atlanta
Nell Masor
Hole in the Lungs and Scott's Emulsion Cure
An elderly public notice extols Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy for consumption, claiming many have healed lung damage. It urges readers to try the emulsion and mentions GCOTT & BOWNE on Pearl Street as sellers.
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Scott
Tigcott & Bowne
Sea Pearl Street
Masters Plumbers Association Adjourns Alabama Convention
The annual convention of the Master Plumbers Association of Alabama adjourned in Fonteville on May 20. Mobile will host next year’s meeting. Officers elected: Thomas J. Young president of Mobile, J. W. Sloke vice president of Huntsville, John R. Young secretary of Mobile, Dayley A. Parrett treasurer of Anniston. Five delegates chosen for the national convention in Kansas City.
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Alabama
Fonteville
Ala
Master Plumbers’ Association of Alabama
Mobile
Thomas J. Young
J. W. Sloke
Huntsville
John R.young
Dayley A. Parrett
Treceurer
Anniston
Master Plumberg
Kansas City
Putting Money in Alabama Capitalists Plan Town near Huntsville
Philadelphia and New York capital have taken options on a thousand acres near Brownstone ten miles from Huntsville to build an extensive industrial town. Several million dollars will be spent establishing diversified factories and harnessing power from a large nearby stream.
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Huntsville
Als
Philadelphia
New York
Brownstore
Receiver Declared for South Bound Railroad
Chester May 29 A court order declares a receiver should be appointed for the South Bound railroad part of the Seaboard system Judge Gage may be appealed to supreme court and if upheld judgments against the road will be paid The move aims to relieve the financial situation despite unlikely immediate appointment
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St. Columbia
Chester
Gage
Supreme Court
Mads
Seahgawl System and, Judge Gage
Seaboard
Lovelace suicide shocks Rome firm clerk ends life
Lovelace a 22 year old clerk at Fer Hune Nixon Co shot himself in the second story of the store using a 38 caliber revolver after leaving dinner at 1 pm. A note in his vest asked telegraph papa to eat me up on the evening train. He left a note and died at the scene. his father T J Lovelace of Buchanan Ga will bury him in Buchanan after arrival.
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Rome
Lovelace
Fer- Hune-Nixon
Second Avenue
Ed Morgan
Morgan
Wale
Ivers Johnson
T. J. Lovelace
Buchanan
Preston Files His Answer in Hospital Probe
In Richmond Virginia on May 21 the Southwestern hospital board reviewed Dr. Preston’s response to charges by Dr. Sherrill. Preston broadly denied Sherrill’s accusations, blaming Sherrill for many issues, and contended he acted within lawful duties, denied improper drug use, and refuted neglect claims. He asserted Sherrill’s own negligence caused alleged problems and described disputes over medical staff conduct and ward conditions.
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Southweaten
Richmond
Southwestern ‘Hospital
Preston
Shereris
Sherritt
Sherrill
Preaton
Phyalclang
Bucheskeg
Shervill
Hamilton College Thirty-Second Commencement Honors Seventeen
Twenty three graduates from Hamilton College were awarded diplomas at Lexington Kentucky in the 32nd annual commencement. Rev B J Powell of Lacheville delivered the address. Frances Arm Ky Alias Denes received honors with others all earning diplomas.
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Lexington
Hamilton College
Fiere
Southern States
B. J. Powell
Lacheville
Frances Arm
Denes
Bret
Winseg Hart Ax
Noted Poulan Men In Fatal Wounding Shot In Conference
In Poulan Georgia on May 29 E M Hutchinson and B P Sanders, prominent local white men, exchanged gunfire during a conference. Sanders suffered a fatal wound while Hutchinson was reported wounded. The incident occurred in the community setting with authorities investigating the shooting.
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Sander
Poulan
E. M. Hutchinson
B. PL Sanders
Sanders
Monument Funds Pledged for Confederate Women Memorial
Reports from the Sons of Veterans meeting outline $5,700 pledged to honor Confederate women, with $700 collected and subscriptions reaching $3,000. Monuments to be placed at the next reunion, amid debates on how history is taught and presented in southern schools. A grand ball for visiting sponsors drew about 2,000 attendees, praised as a major success by Sons of Veterans officers.
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Notready
Afiatament Societe
Wiltad F Jones
Elberton
Kine
Texas
South
Heminping
Eng
Childesa
Vierpenentaee
SAR
Dallas
Tex
Land of Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Ivery
Sons of Veterans
Collapse of temporary building injures several in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Fla May 23 The city remained quiet except for a collapse of a temporary bullding at Laura and Bay Streets that buried workers on the roof injuring Frank Jackson and James Walker both colored badly and perhaps fatally. Two other men were injured and all were carried to the emergency hospital.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Heiselma
Laura and
Bay Streets
Frank Jackson
James Walker
Colora
Jackson
Walker
Feller Committee
Man Charged with Bigamy and Forgery Arrested
Norfolk police arrest a man at Virginia Beach after he fired at officers and failed to hit them. He was charged with bigamy and forgery, then secured and jailed for safekeeping in Norfolk.
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