A and M Hosts Summer Normal Course for 200 Teachers
More than 200 teachers attend the A and M School summer program directed by Supt. E. TF Steed and Prof. J. H. Melson with state officials. Miss Celeste Forrish and State Superintendent M. L. Brittain attend as noted educators. The course runs through next week and may expand in future summers to create a statewide summer normal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. E
Steed
J. H. Melson
Oftcials
Ttenduner
Celeste Forrish
M. L. Brittain
The
Melson
Georgia
Escaped Convict Recaptured by Jasper County Man
Walt Gilbert, an escaped convict from Carroll County, was recaptured in Jasper County between Macon and Athens. A local farmer recognized him from a newspaper clipping and alerted authorities. He was brought to Sheriff Garrett after being found about 12 miles from Monticello near his former home. Gilbert stated he separated from his fellow escapee at Macon.
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Walt Gilbert
Carroll County
Will Wilkinson
Jasper County
Macon
Athens
Garrett
Atlanta Constitution
Monticello
Dr Homer L Barker Buys Interest In Fitts Drug Store
Dr Homer L Barker has bought the interest of Mr J W Fitts in Fitts Drug Store. The incorporated business will continue under the same name, Barker purchasing only Fitts stock. Fitts retires to recuperate and devote time to Espy Co Savannah interests.
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Homer L. Barker
J. W. Fitts
Fitts Drug Store
Barker
Mr. Fitts
Espy & Co
Savannah
Prison Board Denies Commutation to Frank
By a two to one vote the Georgia Prison Commission declined to recommend clemency for Leo M. Frank. The board cited no new evidence and upheld the court’s death sentence with June 22 set for execution. Judge Patterson dissented, urging doubt about guilt warranting life imprisonment. Governor Slaton’s clemency decision remains the final appeal.
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Prison Board
Leo M. Frank
Rainey and
Duavi“son
Patterson
Howedt
Frank
Slaton
Supreme Courts of
Georgia
United States
Davison
Rainey
Appellate Court
Eye Specialist Kennon Mott Set for Carrollton Visit
The noted eye specialist Kennon Mott will return to Carrollton to aid eye headache and nervous sufferers. He promises hopeful relief and urges patients to seek evaluation even if cases seem hopeless.
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Atlanta Eye
Kennon Mott
Carrollton
Hope
Eye
Bryan quits Wilson cabinet over policy clash
In June 1915 secretary of state William Jennings Bryan resigns from President Wilson's cabinet citing irreconcilable differences over submarine warfare and a proposed international dispute mechanism. He explains his decision as a duty to prevent war while Wilson seeks firm action and safety for American lives.
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Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Searcer
Ely Rei
Germany
Washington, D. C
Clifton
Money to Lend for Immediate Delivery in Carroll County Farms
Leon Hood advertises ready cash for immediate delivery on improved Carroll County farms.
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Carroll County
Leon Hood
President Accepts Resignation Letter to Bryan
The president's letter to Mr Bryan states acceptance of his resignation. The wording suggests a formal acknowledgment and approval of Bryan stepping down from his position. Further context on dates or roles is not provided in the readable text.
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Bryan
Germany
Mr. Bryan
Bowdon Junction Grows by Leaps and Bounds
A small Bowdon Junction village with about a hundred residents reports four twin sets within a quarter mile. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Farnest-Paul, Earnest-Amos Lewis and Ludie Louise, Adams with Franklin and Francis, Duncan with Aubrie B. and Audie Belle, ages range from five months to four years.
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Bowdon Junction
Theodore Roosevelt
E. J. Farnest
Paul
Pauline
A. W. Earnest
Amos Lewis
Ludie Louise
Charlie Adams
Franklin and
Francis
B. Duncan
Aubrie B
Audie Belle
Carrolls Increase To Be About 160000 In County Tax
The board of tax equalizers expects a county tax value increase around 160000 over last year with final figures pending. They finish summaries this week with Friday and Saturday set aside to hear resident complaints about valuations.
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Board of Tax Equalizers
Georgia Wheat and Oat Crop Forecasts Ahead of 1915
The USDA Crop Estimates Bureau projects Georgia wheat production at 3,280,000 bushels for 1915, nearly doubling from 1,604,000 last year, with U.S. output at 949,000,000 bushels. Georgia oats may reach 16,400,000 against 9,000,000 in 1914, while national oats rise about 11 percent. Cotton condition on May 25 set at 81 percent vs a ten year average of 86.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Mrs A B Paris Appointments Across Carrollton Association
Mrs A B Paris, state worker for the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of Georgia, will tour Carrollton Association from June 15 through June 22 visiting Villa Rica Pleasant Grove Temple Mandeville Bowdon Roopville New Lebanon Carrollton and Whitesburg. Local ladies urged to meet her at each stop. Mrs E B Merrell Supt WM A Carrollton Association.
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A. B. Paris
Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union of Georgia
Carrollton Association
Villa Ries
Pleasant Grove
Temple
Mandeville
Bowdon
Roopville
New Lebanon
Carrollton
Whitesburg
Paris
E. B. Merrell
J P Coleman Dead Confederate Veteran and County Sheriff
J P Coleman former Carroll county sheriff and Confederate veteran died at his route 3 home Thursday. He was a well known citizen and will be mourned by hundreds of friends across the county.
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J. P.coleman
Carroll County
Four Churches Open Simultaneous Revivals in Carrathan
Four local churches begin two week revival series with twice daily services at 9 30 am and 8 pm. Meetings are held at each church and afternoon gatherings run between the city hall and the public square with laymen leading and pastors preaching. Rev W E Dunzier and Rev J J Oxford addressed attendees. community notes a larger turnout as events progress. The death of Rev A Mo Pierce's mother adds sorrow as Rev W D McMullan fills in at the Methodist church.
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Carrathan
Methodist
Presbyterian
Tabernacle Baptist
First Baptist
City Hall
W. E. Dunzier
J. J
Oxford
A. Mo. Pierce
Methodist Church
Pierce
Greensboro
Wmn. D. McMullan
Carrollton
Mr. Pierce
Jury of Twelve Drawn After Long Athens Bank Trial
Mr T A Herndon testified in the Griffin bank case in Athens with J W Griffin defendant. Four judges were approached before a juror panel of 12 was formed after 398 men were summoned. The trial ended in a conviction and sentencing will follow in a few days. Herndon testified about the Bank of Gillsville and actions with Athens bank prior to its failure, accompanied by Mrs Herndon.
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T. A. Herndon
Athens
Griffin Bank
J. W. Griffin
Griffin
Brand
Herndon
Bank of
Gillsville
Carrollton
Ice delivery notice from New Ice Co at D F Mills
Full supply of ice available every Saturday at D F New's mill. Leave weekly orders there and ice will be delivered at the factory price. Ice delivery service offered by New Ice Co.
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D. F. New
NEW Ice CO
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Office OF Prison Commission OF Georgia
R. E. Davison
E. L. Rainey
G. H. Yancey
Atlanta, Ga
Superior Court
Fulton County
Majority
Atlanta
Elase Association
Woodrow Wilson
Great Britain
France
Russia
Carroll
A. B
J. P. Coleman
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