Tinsley tale of wife shooting ends in recall of event
George C. Tinsley Jr recounts being shot four times by his wife Dollie Williams Tinsley in July 1924. He describes marriage that ran rough, a move dispute, alleged infidelity, and a subsequent arrest for concealed weapon as tensions escalated before the final shooting. He notes the incident occurred after she left him with no reason.
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George C. Tinsley, Jr
Dollie Williams Tinsley
Biltmore
5Th Street
American Woodmen Close Big District Convention Here
The American Woodmen District Convention opened its headquarters at Hood Temple AMH Zion Church on Monday, August.
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American Woodmen
Marion J. Lewis
American Woodmen District Convention
Hood Temple
A. Im, H. Zion
T A S Outing Goes to Claremont on Labor Day
The T A S Outing group invites members to join their last trip of the season to Claremont on Monday September 1 at 9 00 A M. The committee promises good order protection and enjoyable time for all, asking attendees to forget troubles of yesterday.
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Claremont
Labor Day
National Ideals Meet Here Tuesday in Richmond
The National Ideal Benefit Society plans its twelfth annual convention for September 2 1924 at Hood s Temple A M B Zion Church corner Adams and Clay streets Richmond. Delegates from Virginia and other states arrive September 1 with welcome night at eight and a large three day program featuring the Ideal Choir a grand musical Wednesday night and a Sabbath Glee Club performance. Opening exercises occurred August 18 at Fifth Street Baptist Church with Rev J S Hatcher master of ceremonies and citizens welcomed by Attorney C A McKenzie and J H Peters Jr.
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National Ideal Benefit Society
Hood's Temple A. M. B. Zion Church
Adams and
Clay Streets
Virginia
Ideal Choir
Glee Club
Fifth Street Baptist Church
J. S. Hatcher
Third Street Bethel A. M. B
H. Chappelle
Fifth Street Baptist Choir
C. A. McKenzie
Richmond
J. H. Peters, Jr
Marion Cooper
B. W. D. Abner
The
American Woodmen
Col Giles B Jackson Leaves Small Estate
The will of Giles B Jackson, prominent colored lawyer, probated in Chancery Court, leaves a small estate all to his wife Sarah E B Jackson. The value is about 700 dollars with 500 of real estate, and the will notes years of effort for uplift of his race and welfare.
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Giles B. Jackson
Chancery Court
Sarah EB. Jackson
Islander excursion orderly says report proves calm trip
Agent H G Benner of The Islander asserts the August excursion carried 381 passengers with no rowdy conduct. He recounts one arrest for theft previously and notes the Captain and owners regret the Sunday night conditions. A separate account details the death of Frank E Carter, found shot in his garage, with Ruth Carter present and no stated motive.
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H. G. Benner
Islander
Richmond
Coort
Hopewell
Hull St
Richmond, Va
Marshall Street
Frank E. Carter
Ruth Carter
Frank
Frank B. Carter
Cobbs Attacks Sunday River Moonlight Cruises
Reverend C A Cobbs denounces Sunday river excursions in Richmond during Calvary Baptist Church services. He cites the fourth commandment and urges church members to observe the Sabbath, noting the moonlight trip on the James has prompted court attention.
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C. A. Cobbs
Richmond
Calvary Baptist Church
Fulton
Dr. R Alonzo Scott Visits The Planet Office
Renowned lecturer and poet Dr. R Alonzo Scott toured the Southern States and spoke in Tarboro North Carolina before heading to Charlottesville Virginia to deliver a lecture this week. He appeared healthy at about age sixty though he claims seventy. He stayed with Mr and Mrs John A Brown during the visit.
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R. Alonzo Scott
Planet
Tarboro
N. C
Charlottesville
MesJohn A. Brown
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W. T. Johnson
First Baptist Church
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Charles M. Bland
Carlotta Robinson
Miriam Robinson
Harriet Hayes
Lijkin Swan
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Elizabeth Prayser
H. Brown, Jr
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Washington, D. C
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Barnadine Smith
Marie Seay
Susie
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Ann Ellis
Julia Smith
Wise Ellis
Washington, D
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Lucy Stewart
Estelle Jackson
Mabel Jackson
Helen Brand
Battle
Larkin
Atlanta
Frances Lanear Blackshear
Covington
George Hutcherson
Roger Beale
New York
Marian Wray
Chicago
Harold Partee
Winston-Salem
Hill
Asheville
Laremont
Gentleman John
Satterfield Autocast
Nye
Mister
Col Giles B. Jackson
Sarah E. Jackson
Richmond Times Dispatch
Godwin Street
Alice Burrell
W. H. Stokes
Moore Street
Cobbs
DR. R. Alonzo Scott
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