Cobb County Farmer Ends Life With Shotgun
Marietta Ga September 10 Special A W Reece a prominent farmer of Cobb county committed death by his own action at his home about 10 miles from Marietta early this morning by shooting the top of his head off with a shotgun He lived about 4 miles from Acworth and was well known in the county He owned a nice little firm and left a wife and three children The act occurred while the family slept and no message was left The exact cause is unknown He had been in good spirits recently and was about 45 years old
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Marietta
W Reece
Cobb County
Reece
Acworth
Reece Visted
Johnston Shot Wounded at Moultris Georgia
Report states HL Stevenson shot W A Johnson at Johnson's saw mill five miles from Moultris on September 10. Johnson was seriously wounded with three buckshot impacts to the stomach. Authorities say the conflict has lingered for some time. Johnson recently moved from Dougherty County and is hoped to recover.
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Johnston
H. L Stevenson
Moultris
Moultrie
Johnson's
HL. Stevenson
W A Johnson
Johnson
Dougherty County
Monroe College Opens With Large Attendance in Forsyth
Forsyth Ga September 10 Monroe college opened with a record attendance as dormitories overflowed. President Jackson showcased new buildings, a larger curriculum, and added industrial and technical departments. Notable speakers and performances highlighted the ceremony, with praise for the college’s growth since affiliating with the Georgia Baptist convention.
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Forsyth
Monroe College
Jackson
Aer
Georgia
South
Monroe
Georgia Baptist Convention
Kappa Delta
Chonian
College
Bonroe
Charles Spurgeon Jackson
Colere
R T Asbury
Mr House
Linton Barrett
Knoxville
Samuel Rutherford
Garrard May Succeed Adams If He Resigns City Attorneyship
In Savannah on September 1, speculation says Judge Samuel B Adams may resign as city attorney. If he resigns, William Garrard would be elected his successor. Adams' term expires in January.
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Garrard
Savannah
Samuel B Adams
William Garrard Wille
Judge Adams
Georgia rural education leaders convene in Athens session
September meeting of county superintendents draws 85 attendees with over 100 present. Mayor Rhodes and officials welcome educators as Dr Butterick and others discuss Georgia public schools. Tomorrow will feature written responses and further talks at Lucy Cobb Institute. Governor Elect Terrell attends as three day session continues.
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University
Irman
Athens Ga
The
of Education
Peloe Chapel
Cba
Glenn
Rhodes
Athens
cChan
Branson
Cellar Hill
Wallace Butterick
General Education Board
State Normal School
Georgia
Education Board
Buttrick
Messrs. Heck
Cloyd
Butterick
South Carolina
Dean Russell
Teachers’ College
New York
Old Sore Cure Advertises Blood Purifier
An old sore discussion praises Sisco 2 as a blood purifier that cleanses the system to heal chronic sores. The ad claims the product purifies blood, rebuilds tissue, and restores skin color, citing a testimonial from a Mrs. Marold of Canal Street, Atlante, Ga.
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Jae Ia
Canal St
Negro Delegates Displaced at Alabama Republican Meet
At the regular Republican county convention two weeks ago Nathan Alexander receiver of public moneys and B S Washington were elected delegates to the state convention. The white Republican club displaced them and substituted J Sternfeldt and Joe Barton both white. The negroes will appeal to the Alabama State Convention in Montgomery on September 10 to resolve if negroes can be ruled out.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Nathan Alexander
Washington
Republican Club
J. Sternfeldt
Joe Barton
Gates
City Council to Settle Mercer Rail Consolidation Plan
Macon Georgia September 10 special meeting of mayor and finance and ordinance committees to craft an ordinance for consolidating Macon street railways. Lawyers and railroad reps excluded to allow committees to draft for city protection. city attorney to frame in legal terms for approval.
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Macon
J. Collings
Savannah
Aldermanic Board
Collins
Finance and
Orices
Wacon
Des Moines
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Jene M. Moore
M. Folds
E L White
R. L. Cheek
A. V Quinlan
J. BE. Webb
S. W. Briscoe
J. Gamble
W. M Shinholser
H. P Wrigley
Y. B. Mills
I J. Cornell
W. H. Bonhart
J. E. King
E. H. Middlebrook
Masonic
Mason of Georgia
Grand Lodge
Masons of
Oriental Rugs Ad Emphasizes Genuine Quality and Stock Growth
An advertisement touts Oriental rugs as genuine in every instance, urging buyers to trust the store for authenticity. It notes new bales arriving and mats suitable for large carpets, promising consistent quality across sizes.
Corner Stone Laid At New First Baptist Church
Augusta reports the corner stone of the new First Baptist Church laid with old stone plate replaced. Rev Sparks W Melton spoke as coins newspapers and the usual relics were placed inside the cornerstone ceremony drew church members and local dignitaries.
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Augusta
Oates Hoh Rickman
Sparks W Melton
Cartersville Round Trip and California Through Route Advertised
A notice details a $1.00 round trip to Cartersville and return via W and ABR on Sunday, September Vth for Sam Jones Tabernacle meeting with morning train tickets and a good returning date. Also $87.85 to California via the West Point Route the only through car line Atlanta to San Francisco. Contact Geo W. Allen or J. P. Billups for information in Atlanta Georgia.
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Cartersville
W.& Abr
Vth
Sam Jones Tabernacle Meeting
Co & Harman
Gen
Agt
California
West Point
Atlanta
San Francisco
Geo W. Allen
T. A
Atlanta, Ga
J. P. Billups
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Georgi Senate
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J.J Bennett
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Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
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