Glynn County Plans Second Bond Election For Roads
The Glynn County commissioners meet next Tuesday to discuss a $75 000 bond issue and a possible second election. They note that while only a few voted against the measure last time, many did not vote at all, and they favor another election if needed. A reporter was told the issue would be raised at the meeting.
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Brantley
Lange
Welcom
Brunswick
Katherine Latham
Savannah
Wayeros
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Glynn County
Court House
Quesday
Young Brunswickian Becomes Pacific Steamship Chief Engineer
The Chicago Chronicle notes Brunswick native EB Raffo 26 earns the Pacific’s youngest chief engineer post on the Korea bound for Honolulu and the Orient. He rose from first assistant aboard the 18 000 ton liner after five years since launch, supervising 1560 crew with a 100 percent exam score and a salary around 4500 yearly. His father J S Raffo, a Brunswick resident, expresses pride in his son’s achievement.
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Chicago Chronicle
Brunswick
Korea
Sandberg
Honolulu
Orient
Second Street
Eniineer
EB. H
Raffo
Brunswick, Ga
Paul Rossiter
Raff
Newport News
Itas
Koow
Brunswick Energy and Merit
J. S. Raffo
Knights Templars Conclave Set in Atlanta May 8 9
The forty seventh conclave of the Knights Templars of Georgia will meet in Atlanta on May 8 and 9. Brunswick members are receiving the official program and many local Knights are expected to attend in grand style. Six ladies can secure minutes from Simon Island Cottage for cooking lessons and utensils, with details available at the office.
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Georgia
King’s Daughters and Sons
First Baptist Church
Savannah
Knights Templars
Knights Templars of
Geosia
Brunswick
Atlant
Anciiat
Simon Island
Capture of Henry Brown after double murder near Fernandina
News from Bladen reports the capture of Henry Brown a negro suspected in the Italia near Fernandina double murder of Thomas Johnson and his wife. The assailant reportedly shot the couple and fled before being chased by officers who finally secured him. Children described a copper colored one legged man matching Brown.
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Bladen
Florida
Henry Brown
Italia
Fernandina
Seaboard Air Line
Brown
Negro
Iim
Braden
kKnoc
Femadina
Thomas Johnson
Johnson
Nesto
New City Wharf Under Construction At Gloucester Street
Work has begun on a new city wharf at the foot of Gloucester street to serve small country boats trading at the port. The old wharf is being torn down and the slip prepared while the street is opened. Capt Townsend Better is improving after injuries from a recent accident.
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Townsend
W. R. Townsend
Oglethorpe Hotel Advertises for Carpenters and Painters
The Oglethorpe hotel is advertising in several state papers for carpenters and painters. To disrupt the ongoing work, good wages are offered and it is likely many workers will be secured.
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Oglethorpe
Visitors endure uneasy nights as hotels fill up
Over the past ten days visitors have slept in trees or kept watch overnight to avoid crowded rooming houses. Hotels and rooming houses report full capacity, forcing alternatives for travelers.
Conductor Wage Rise Across Atlantic Coast Line
An about ten percent wage increase for Atlantic Coast Line conductors both freight and passenger takes effect yesterday. The raise responds to a request by the general adjustments committee meeting in Wilmington. Salaries will be computed by mileage and time with a uniform increase of nineteen percent on the new schedule.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
South Atlantic League Results Show Tight Scrambles
In the South Atlantic league yesterday Savannah defeated Columbia to stretch its win streak to three. Charleston beat Augusta to go four of five while Macon downed Jacksonville and Savannah posted a 2 to 6 score against Columbia.
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Savannah
Columbia
South Carolina
Charleston
Augusta
Thhree
Macon
Jacksonvile
Savanah
Jacksonville
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Organization of the King’s Daughters
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F. D. Thomas
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Flewellyn Holt
Mumford
J. T. Stewart
E. H. Mason
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Eagles’ Fair Committee
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Lumber City
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