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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1906

Page

12

Endowment Plea at Mercer Highlighted Young Plei Union

The Georgia Baptist Young People's Union annual session featured president Norman of Washington and new Mercer University president Rev Jameson in talks urging funds to endow a Mercer chair. Delegates heard Dr Vvandenter from Savannah urge the endowment plan while Jameson praised Mercer progress and urged support for its expansion and future contributions.

Th Baptist Young Propie's Union RG Net Norman Washingtorrat John E. Howell The Mel Vienth L. G. Todd Rom Atlanta Cowan G. W Robert Viventer Savannah Haj Mercer University 8. Y. Jameson Mercer Georgia Baptist Young Peoples’ Union Angwan B. of Georgia Mercer, University Dr. Jameson Jameson Kent Jameson Convention of the Baptist Young People's Union J. H. Moncrief Greensboro South Side Church John Wolff Washington Thetor Chgren Clifford Af. Walker Ata Senet Poe Hi.cc. Hurley Young

Four Die as Convicts Escape Angola Prison

Special to The Georgian Natchez Mississippi June 21 convicts escaped from Angola state prison farm while working at a saw mill. Captain J W Block foreman and Jim Singleton were killed after a revolt prompted by gunfire. Warden guard W Gibson wounded. three convicts killed in ensuing fusillade. Body transported to Natchez charity hospital.

Natchez Misa Angola J. W. Block Jim Singleton Ori W. Gibson New Orleans Block Singleton Dutch Byrd Gibson Sin@leton Jon Deleath J. T. Ogden Natchex

Social notes from Atlanta travel and gatherings

Personal mentions report Mr. and Mrs. Orton Bishop Browan of New York visiting Atlanta to see Mrs. Brandan and relatives in Georgia. Several beyond travel include W. T. Bankston family en route to the National Editorial Association trip to Canada, Misses Carter Orr Waddell bound for Europe, and Mrs. Pauline Gray hosting dinners in Atlanta. Continuous references to guests, weddings, and society happenings across hotels, homes, and clubs with regional ties.

Atlanta Orton Bishop Browan New York A. G. Brandan Rs. Brown Roberta Seawell Suther Brown John B. Gordon Frederick Brown Nashville W. T. Bankston Little Son Weat Point Barough Del National Editorial Association Canada Frantes Carter Harriett Orr Elizabeth Waddell Europe

Singleton and Rasky Daring Highwaymen among the killed convicts

Special to The Georgian from New Orleans reports the mutiny on the state penitentiary resulted in three convicts killed including J. W. Singleton of California and Fred Raskey of Washington state. Rasky, famed in the west as a bold burglar and highway robber. Quiet is restored on the farm today.

Singleton Rasky New Orleans Yestern Penitentia J. W. Singleton California Fred Raskey Washington State

Rome Debate Set For Next Saturday At Nevin Opera House

The Smith Howell debate is planned for next Saturday in Rome at the Nevin Opera House with Howell opening for an hour Smith following for an hour and a half and Howell closing for 30 minutes. After a morning Rome chairmen conference failed to agree the Smith side capitulated to Howell terms.

Smith Rome Smith Committee Myrtle Hill Cemetery Howell Opera House

Mrs Donale McLean Notice Appears Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text listing a Mrs Donale McLean with unclear relation or context. Readable elements include a name and scattered fragments suggesting a public notice or obituary format, but essential details are missing to determine event, date, or jurisdiction.

Visiting Guests and Homebound Notices

60 visiting Dr and bai E Dowman. Little Miss Emma Lory Freeman the guest of Miss Falla Porter, Miss Annie Dickey, of stad is ithe guest of Mrs C Dowman, Mrs W ag A leave next week for Wrightsville. Eugene Wilson and children, for Decatur, are at Cumberland. Mr Mrs Engileh have returned from the North. Colonel J W Engilah has returned from New York city. Mrs Charles Scipion has returned from Chick Springs. Mr John Pitten will return Frees Yale this week. Mr and Mr Orton Bishop Brown Jaret Athens.

Bai Cc. E. Dowman Emma Lory Freeman Falla Porter Annie Dickey C. &. Dowman Engileh North J. W. Engilah New York City Charles Scipion Chick Springs

The Georgian Postal Address Update Offer

When leaving Atlanta for summer travel, mail your address to The Georgian circulation department for mail to your home at the regular Partner rate of ten cents a week. Include your home address to ensure proper delivery while you are away.

Atlanta City Autecribers

Local preacher cleared after Sunday work dispute

Wesley Brinsfield a young Methodist local preacher from Banks county Georgia was arraigned at a district conference over Sabbath work. He held a railroad job from 6 40 am to 6 80 pm making it hard to attend church and argued he must work to support his parents. The conference ruled his Sunday labor holy and not a Sabbath violation. Brinsfeld expressed happiness at receiving license to preach and said he would keep working to aid his family while seeking a pastorate. He lives at 201 Kennedy Street and has preached at missions when possible.

Ife Weasley Brinsfeld Methodist Church Walker Street Brother Brinsfeld Wesley W. Brinsfeld Banks County Georgia Brinsfeld Brinafield Goa Brinsfield Wis Wesley Brinsfield Wesley Brinsfeld Brinnfeld Kennedy Street Chi Western and Atlantic Railroad Oral Little Missions Walker Sileet Wesley Brinsfiel

Al Whitfield in alimony case over neglected child

In a divorce hearing before Judge Pendleton, Mrs. Temple Whitfield vs Albert Whitfield, testimony described a romantic estrangement and a 4 month old daughter the father had never seen. The defendant claimed he earned good wages as a railroad engineer and denied visiting the child. Witnesses testified for Mrs. Whitfield as the court weighed custody and support.

Carda Pendleton Mra Temple Whitfield Albert Whitfield

Textile Establishments Reported by Southern Railway

The Southern Railway issue details textile mills under its umbrella through January 1906, noting 173 284 rooms and 6 977 516 spindles, up from the prior year. Seven new mills with 4156 looms and 106 264 spindles are under construction, forming a projected total of 176 440 looms and 7 082 780 spindles. The Southeast is highlighted as a growing center for cotton industry and distribution. Frederick C. Bement resigns as Nashville division trainmaster. successor unnamed. J C Gleason named traveling freight agent for Nashville, with transfer of another role to Cincinnati. Baltimore and Ohio tests mileage options with postcard votes offering interchangeable mileage and rebates. potential applicability to state mileage schemes.

Southern Railway Company Ponte Southern Railway Milla United States New England Georgia

Burglar Roams Through House Frightens Two Ladies

A bold burglar reportedly entered through a front door with a skeleton key Wednesday night around 11. Mrs. Leonard Davis of 676 South Pryor and her sister-in-law Miss Irene Davis were terrified as bullets were fired from a window. Mrs. Davis fired three shots and neighbor police investigated with no trace found. The two women escaped unharmed but greatly frightened as the intruder fled through the back.

Leonard Davis South Pryor Street City Fire Company No. 9 Irenevis Poole Say Holt

Trousers stolen then attempted pawned to owner

Denly Douglas, a negro, was arraigned before Recorder Broyles after Emanuel Miller, a pawnbroker at 98 Decatur Street, reported Douglas stole a pair of trousers Wednesday and briefly returned to pawn them. Police arrested him. a dirk was found in his pocket. Douglas was bound over on larceny and concealed weapons charges with $600 bond.

Denly Douglas Broyles Emanuel Miller No. 98 Decatur Street Tom Ivy Douglas Yaney

Sunday School Annual Prompts Silvered Silverside Attendance

Special to The Georgian reports the annual Sunday school event, held yesterday, with a large portion of the congregation assisting and chaperoning the children. The scene focuses on the dedication and community effort at the program.

Silverside

Railroads refuse one cent rate in Georgia encampment era

Georgia likely fields only two infantry regiments at Chickamauga. Southeastern Passenger Association declines a state rate of one cent per mile for rail transport. Railroads test other rates, aiming to save money amid reduced access to the one cent plan. Augie End Herald resumes publication in Hunterville Alabama.

Georgia Chickamauga Southeastern Passenager Association Grorgia Amanes

Baptist Ministers Dine At Walter Brown Farm Event

About fifty Baptist ministers attend a dinner at Colonel Walter Brown's country estate. Rev. J.fin, successor to Dr. Ji etary of the Baptist State Mission Board, will be honored. The event marks a notable gathering of clergy and community leaders.

Baptist Parsons Walter Brown Este Walter BR. Brown New

Administrator's Sale of Fulton County Tracts in City Limits

Public notice details a sheriff sale of multiple tracts and parcels in Fulton County, describing locations along New Street, Batorla Street, and Luckie Street, with boundaries, frontages, and transfers from Henry and others to buyers. Named parties include John W., James Campbell property, and local offices, with attorney firm Ellis Wimdist & E.

Fulton Virii Order of the Cdurt Grantet Wien Henty Point Recurdal Forward Ronolog East Eer John W Napa New Inn Batorla Street Henry Fesham Mt Parahet Chesham Georgia James Campbell Luckie Street Lagat Hotston Mant Ellis, Wimdist E Atturwey

Sale of Real Estate From Heir of Itboda Wy Heyton

Fulton County Georgia, estate of Itboda Wy Heyton to sell by ordinary court order at public auction in July 1996. Property described as tract of land in East Atlanta on East Pulr Street, with dimensions and boundaries referenced, including parcels formerly owned by heirs.

Georgia Fulton Court of Ordinary Sald County Court House Pulr Street Perth Pia Ellis

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