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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1915

Page

14

South Georgia Methodists Close Annual Conference

Cordele Georgia November 28 Special The last session of the South Georgia conference was held this morning with the church full. Rev J A Smith elected trustee of The Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Rev Francis McCullough found guilty of financial irregularities and suspended one year. Bishop Kilgo announced appointments across districts with many pastors named to circuits and churches amid allocations for family support.

Kilgo J. A. Williams Wesleyan Christian Advocate Cordele South Georgia Conference Stev. J. A. Smith A. M. Williams Francis McCullough Unadia Her. L. A. Hull McCullough Fev St Oelouit John ©. Wilgo South Georgia Americas District Y. D. Elia Amiprious Fist Church Jan Street A Thomas Fist Gutitian Ts Greuit Waitres M Acree Leslié Ed. Gardner Buaville S. Circviburn Hain Cwent HH. L. Frataon DrateVne J. &_ Kelty Dawson Bun Watttingcon Mo Gutter Biskely Susentel Jason Shirarni I Johnson Hismely Andrew Ser Flajons Misigale College J. Wy Guba TG Elkkina Columbus BR Chartfield Colum Lue Luke Chester Paul Uchristian Rovenlil Harnest Bunt Nighlands F. Lawhern North Fighlands Hamp Stevens Be Mark Lon Midland Cireuts Ham Mon Aireuit O. Ebkwana Wavarly Hal Bete Baul Mase Ganavad ¢Ireutt Te Yall Retotten J’ HL Alten Talbot Air Suit Co Sycamore Ho Brewton Roissionty Cubs Clements Ware Cordale Dublin Sow Whilums Nud Gee “Thampgun Pf Holloway Urew Tan Wreult JW Lleese Wrightaville Raasa Unenn Weightaville Flanders Mepis Tastison Ireult W. Spell Suppy Davishers Key Hope Harrow Cireult I Wainwright Wellley Danas Lowleville Jung Kite Cireuit EB Murry Adnan Rheewlt M. AL Shaw Scott Circuit JJ Rountree Swainsboro E. "Batley Girenit FR. Cowart Rocksedge Tillman Hacrison Stillmore and Matter Sas Johnson Graymont Dritat B. Sutton Statesboro J.bream Absonle R Bureka Gtreait TJ Tingley Brooklet Drent Graves Register CS Iirickland Supply Dadiey Ecireult C. Mepper' Detter Stephens Empire

Proprietor of Georgia Hotel Bound Over and Fines Imposed

JL Bustwick proprietor of the Georgia hotel on Mitchell street was bound over to the grand jury under bond of 100. Two women jailed in a raid on the Georgia hotel by Recorder Johnson faced fines of 15.75 dollars each. Bell boy Smith Burgen received a 25.75 dollar fine. Officers Vaughn and Burks conducted the raid, arresting four women, the negro and Bostwick. Lillian Murcis and Bins. R. B. Goodson were discharged. Mrs I B Black and Miss Mary Pearce were fined.

JL Bustwick Georgia Hotel Mitchell Street Grand Jury Ius Inostelry Nemro Bell Boy Recorder Johnson Ia Vaughn and Burks Georgia Bostwick Lillian Murcis R. B. Goodson

Meanest Man Ever Arrested By Augusta Police

W H Duren a blacksmith of 299 Rawson Street described himself as the meanest man and a notorious crook. He claimed to be the last man pardoned from the state pen by John Slaton. Duren was seized at headquarters after a protracted spree and is said to be wanted in Augusta for theft of government property. Officers sent word to Augusta and plan to transport him within 24 hours.

Jay John Slaton Jin Augusta United States W. H. Duren Rawson Guy Landsay Duren Constitution Augusta

Alleged Son Murderer Jailed in Savannah

Savannah Ga November 29 G Wash Lott a wealthy planter of Coffee County charged with murdering his son Warren J Lott was brought to Savannah by Sheriff Hickertson and jailed here. The sheriff feared violence if he remained there amid tense feeling. Lott is nervous and partially paralyzed. police say he confessed but gave no reason for the killing. No eye witnesses to the shooting. quarrel over a business transaction cited.

Savannah G. Wash Lott Coffee County Warren J. Lott Hickertson Lott

Colquitt Sawmill Man Improves After Shooting

Moultrie Ga November 29 Special J I Green prominent sawmill man improved after being shot Saturday night by Lacey Truett. George Truett 18 brother of Lacey who faced an assault with intent to murder warrant arrived in Moultrie and surrendered after bond set at 600. Lacey Truett remains at large.

Moultrie J. &. Green

New Ministers Named for Macon Methodists

Macon Ga November 29 Special Macon gets four new Methodist ministers under assignments announced today at the South Georgia conference at Cordele and loses two who are now located here Rev W M Butch of Epworth church Savannah succeeds Rev Lou Warwick at Centenary church Br Warwick going to Albany after two years in this city Rev J G Flanders comes to East Macon from Trinity Waycross succeeding Rev J G Christian who goes to Sylvester after a four year term Here G Cliff comes to the new Cherokee Heights church from Columbus with his wife and two small children He will be the first pastor of this church the building lost having been completed J H W Sampley comes from Warthen to Ingleside church another new Macon church

Macon Spe Cial South Georgia Cordele W. M. Butch Epworth Church Savannah Lou Warwick Centenary Church Warwick Albany Butch J. G. Flanders East Macon Trinity Church Waycross J. G Christian Sylvester G. Cliff Cherokee Heights Columbus J. HW. Sampley Warthen Ingleside

Mayor in Council Call Attacks Recall Movement

Mayor Woodward used the Mayors council call to criticize a recall movement and its alleged tactics in a spril session to approve voter registration for Wednesday's election. The registrar reported ward totals totaling 11 704 registrations, noting about 1 460 registrations beyond late primary lists and claims that the movement hired workers and even paid taxes to secure names.

Woodward Iminth Gong Ro Far Thia

Evans Divorce Case Details Wife Affection for Rival

M P Evans alleges his wife Cornelia Evans staged a dramatic scene to prove revenge against a spying husband. He cites witnessing Mrs Evans hugging and kissing L W Goodrich, president of Goodrich Manufacturing, at his office on Ivy Street November 5. He recounts confrontations and claims she refused to cook dinner, going downtown with Goodrich.

Hubby M. P. Evane Cornelia Frana Evans L. W. Goodrich Goodrich Manufacturing and Operating Company Goodrich Ivy Street Hivans Evana

Fighting for Allies Not Very Lucrative

Jesse Self an Atlanta visitor en route to Birmingham says allied service may be exciting but not lucrative after five months in the trenches he was honorably discharged receiving 2.86 earnings that left him with two bits for a bed and no grand riches He ran away seeking excitement and warns he cannot tell relatives of any dizzy financial operations.

Jesse Self Atlanta Birmingham Self

Chancellor Barrow to Deliver Address at Agnes Scott

Dr. D C Barrow chancellor of the University of Georgia will give the lecture Bex Borders to Agnes Scott College students Wednesday at 7 30 oclock The talk will be in the college chapel and open to the public.

D.C. Barrow University of Georgia Bex Borders Agnes Scott College

Council Actions and Traffic Meeting in City Hall

A council meeting notices traffic regulations discussion led by Councilman Ed T Inman to gather public input in the mayor's committee room on the third floor of City Hall. Voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide a charter paving amendment shifting costs to abutting property owners.

Ed T. Inman Inman Mayor's Committee Unen

Leaders of Recall Sued by Policeman for Damages

Policeman J C Askew filed a $20 000 damages suit in superior court against leaders of the recall movement John Hagen H McCord Marion M Jackson and J N McHach ern for alleged slander in a November recall bulletin published in The Constitution The bulletin claimed Askew was at Ola Bradley's house and discharged by the board Askew denies being at the house and says the charge is untrue

J. C. Askew John 3. Hagen H. ¥. McCord Marion M. Jackson J. N. McHachern Askew Ola Bradley

Police Hold Cushman Until Brother Arrives

Henderson hotel guest B Cushman was arrested by Officer I B Jackson after attempting to borrow the policeman s gun to end his life Sunday evening He will be held at headquarters until a brother from Athens DC arrives to take charge Cushman is said to be demented and pawn tickets in his pockets were not explained

B. Cushman Henderson Hotel I. B. Jackson Athen D.C Cushman Otaeers

Dougherty Co Sheriff Tarver Arrested in Historic Case

Albany Ga November 29 Special. Dougherty County Sheriff Tarver was arrested for the first time in the county's history on three warrants for assault and battery carrying a concealed pistol and abusive language. The warrants followed a Saturday confrontation after Wortman criticized the sheriff's methods. A commitment trial was held. two warrants were dismissed and one assault and battery charge was bound over with a $100 bond.

Albany Dougherty County Tarver Wortman Anerif

Woman Hears Before Suicide Attempt in Baltimore Dairy Lunch

A 20 year old woman, Mrs V J Alexander, reportedly attempted to swallow poison after a confrontation with another woman and her husband at the Baltimore Dairy Lunch on Peachtree. She was hospitalized in critical condition, while Alexander was held on suspicion as investigators probe the alleged domestic crisis and affair involving a woman named Gertrude Ferguson.

Baltimore Peachtree V. J. Alexander Alexander Gertrude Ferguson Davis

Marine recruits to receive movie tickets in Atlanta

Young men accepted for service in the marine corps by the Atlanta recruiting station will leave there with pleasant recollections of the city. Manager E Basil of Childs hotel arranged to furnish each applicant a token to a local movie theater, the hotel holding the contract for board and lodging for the Marines. The move was announced at the recruiting station on Marietta Street yesterday.

Marine Corps Atlanta E. Basil Child's Hotel Marietta Street

Popular Policeman Weds Pretty Bride in Quiet Atlanta Ceremony

John H. Gresham longtime Atlanta patrolman to marry Miss Lyla Sweat of Jacksonville in a small ceremony. The morning watch turnkey known for handling difficult prisoners, dubbed the all southern turnkey by Captain Terry, has served fifteen years with the force. Mr and Mrs Gresham will reside at 31 East Fal e Street.

John H. Gresham Lyla Sweat Jacksonville Fla Ratrohnan Gresham Atlanta Police Force Mrs. Gresham East Fale Street

Capital City Guards Win Drill Championship

Capital City guards Company C won the annual Fifth regiment competitive era elimination drill held in the Auditorium-Armory last night. Next Monday the championship will be decided between Company A and Company H Fulton County Fusileers with an individual prize drill for two men from each of the twelve companies followed by a dance.

Capital City Guards Auditorium-Armory Auditorium Armory Fulton County Fusileera

Fifth Probe Committee Reaches Fifth Meeting on Probation

The fifth meeting of the police commission probe into the probation system was held at the police barracks last night. Attendees included ALR. King, William A. Verney, and W. F. Morris, secretary to the chief of police. King said the committee would complete its inventory of the probation officer’s books and records in time for the December police commission meeting.

Police Commission Coogler King William A. Verney W. F. Morris Ita

Horne of Fitzgerald Enters Third District Race

Americus Ga November 2 Special William H Horne of Fitzgerald solicitor of the city court of Ben Hill county has announced his candidacy for Congress from the third district He joins two other contenders Charles K R Crsp and Thomas G Hudson His platform supports national prohibition President Wilsons policies and immediate woman suffrage as soon as women demand it.

Americus William H. Horne Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Charles KR. Crsp Thomas G. Hudson Horne Wilson

Southern Shows Gain in October Earnings Rise

New York November 29 The Southern railway for October reported a gross increase of 496900 in its earnings with a gain in operating income of 620000.

Southern New York Southern Railway

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