Preachers Gather in Columbus For United Meeting
A large group of Methodist pastors arrived in Columbus for a weekly gathering led by Dr. J. P. Chatfield. Services are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with formal business sessions to follow through Friday. attendees and their hosts are listed, including J. H. Stanford and J. H. Allen among many others.
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Columbus E
Butler
J. P. Chatfield
Rose Hill
Columbus
L. A. Brown
Talbotton
J. B. Johnstone
St. Paul
J. H. Allen
Reynolds
Thomas
St. Lots
J. A. Smith
Orphan’s Home
Macon
W. E. Hightower
Hamilton
K. H. MacGregor
Talbot Circuit
M. W. Flanders
Mauk Cit
O. L. Evans
Waverly
Ist
J. W. Aend
Buena Vista
J. C. Saville
Geneva
J. F. Snell
Midland
Joe. Chancel
Cusseta
B. A. Pafford
Woodland
A. S. ‘Ruelock
Marion
J. H. Therrell
Albany
C. L. Wail
Omaha
IE. &. Gardner
East Highlands
Hamp Stevens
North Highlands
W. P.blevin
Lumpkin
Dozen Georgia counties cited for illicit liquor production
Official reports to the federal food administrator of Georgia show at least a dozen counties violating both federal and state laws in the illicit manufacture of moonshine. The report notes lack of state enforcement, danger of federal withdrawal, and that cottonseed products and sugar drive much of the activity.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Federal Food Administrator of
Department of Justice and War Treasury Department
Fede-Government
United States Revenue
Georgis
Federal Food Administration
Food Administration
Dorsey
People of
Sloan's Oiniment claims quick relief for pains and strains
The advertisement promotes Sloan's Oiniment as a clean liquid pain reliever for strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness. It claims fast penetration without rubbing no skin staining or pore clogging and lists uses for rheumatic aches neuralgia gout and lumbago with quick relief for strenuous work.
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Sloan
Fireproof Paper Tents in historic records and asbestos notes
Fragmentary lines discuss fireproof paper tents and materials claimed to be mineral in content. Several phrases reference asbestos and documentary records, with uncertain context about fire resistance and suitability for archival use.
Income Tax Officers to Visit Butler for 1917 Returns
Atlanta, December 26, 1917. A. C. Blalock says 35 internal revenue officers will begin January 1 and be in their assigned county by January 2 to assist with income tax returns. The Butler office will operate January 28 to February 2 at the courthouse. Unmarried individuals with net income over 1000 or married individuals with net income over 2000 should file.
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Atlanta
Internal Revenue
A. C. Blalock
Court House
Butler
Blalock
Columbus Boy Shot by Accident Near City
Marion Cooper aged 14, son of M. C. Cooper, was killed when S. C. Massey Jr. dropped a shotgun while packing lightwood knots four miles from Columbus. The gun discharged, the lead entering Cooper's head and causing instant death. The Massey boy is also 14 and the incident occurred about 3 o'clock this afternoon.
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Columbus
Marion Cooper
M. C. Cooper
S. C. Massey, Jr
Massey
Cooper
How We Are Making the World Safe for Democracy
A New Jersey schoolboy delivers a humorous wartime verse on personal sacrifices for democracy. He jokes about meatless Tuesdays wheatless Wednesdays heatless homes and poverty growing as the home front contributes to the war effort.
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Y.M.C.A
Blaze destroys Buena Vista business district and hotel
A high gale raged as a fire swept Buena Vista destroying the McCrary hotel and J E Moore store along the north beauty court. Losses include stock and furnishings totaling around 60 000 with only partial insurance cited and firefighting efforts failing to save contents. The Red Cross headquarters was among the buildings affected. The blaze began about 8 o clock and firemen and residents battled to save structures.
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Buena Vi
Ha Vista
Kate
Buena Vista
J. E. Moore
George C McCrry
First Snow in Two Decades Graces Valdosta
Valdosta Georgia reports a light snow shower Saturday night marking the first snowfall in eighteen to twenty years. The flakes melted on impact but drew attention from residents and passersby as trains moved through the city.
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Valdosta
Central of Georgia Railroad Releases Slower Schedules
Announcement notes widespread timetable changes effective next Sunday for the Central of Georgia Railroad. Most trains have longer routes or earlier arrivals. Train No 1 from Macon to Columbus departs 1 00 p m and reaches 4 15 p m. Train No 2 from Columbus to Macon leaves 1 10 p m arrives 4 50 p m. Train No 4 from Columbus leaves 9 50 p m arrives 1 10 a m.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
Columbus
Macon
Moonshine Stills Found Near Culloden
Local hunters near Culloden discovered two moonshine stills showing signs of recent operation. Neither was large, and despite a thorough search of the area no whisky was found.
Big Cotton Deal at Perry Seals Record Cotton Sale
Perry correspondent reports J P Coopers warehouseman closed the largest Perry cotton deal. He sold Frierson and Wimberly 400 bales for 968000 dollars in a landmark sale that set a new local record.
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Perry
J. P. Coopery
Frierson & Wimberly
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