Wreck on West and Tallapoosa Road Injures Several
A mixed train led by Conductor A H Stephens of Tennille wrecked about one mile from Wrightsville last Tuesday afternoon. Engineer Stokes was badly bruised and scalded but not fatally injured and may recover soon after leaping free. Passenger W L Joiner of Dublin among the seriously injured. The wreck occurred when a freight car jumped the track, causing the engine to overturn and all cars to leave the rails.
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A. H. Stephens
Tennille
Wrightsville
Stokes
W. L. Joiner
Dublin
Washington Ass'n meeting at Long Creek church
The Washington Association met with Long Creek church September 17 for a three day assembly. Attendance was strong especially on day two with about eighteen hundred people. Officers were reelected P. R. Taliaferro as moderator and M. L. Duggan as clerk. Reports were favorable though some collections declined. Notable figures include State Missions 885 to 1345 dollars, Home Missions 1160 to 1217, Foreign 1816 to 1708, Ministerial Education 187 to 128, Orphanage 755 to 758, Pastors' Salary 7409 to 7781, total 23526 to 21889. baptisms 177 to 205. Plans to raise ten thousand dollars for Mercer’s endowment over five years. Guests praised hospitality and the gathering. Also an ad for genuine Texas rust proof seed oats sold by B. F. Chambers & Co.
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Washington Association
Long Creek Church
P. R. Taliaferro
M.L. Duggan
Washington
Mercer
Religion Criticizes Effeminate Religion At Meeting
Atlanta September meeting of the Methodist Ministers' Association hears Bishop Warren A. Candler condemn what he calls effeminate religion. He mocks dainty singing and feminine leadership, urging virile religion and less lullaby music. He jokes about napping in churches that trifle with belief.
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Atlanta
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Warren A. Candler
Bishop Candler
Georgia
City Council Committees Named by Mayor Evans
Mayor Evans appoints two year committee rosters including finance insurance and purchasing with Newman Wood Ben Brookins and J B Wall on that panel fire stoves chimneys lights and waterworks with Arnau Brookins and Lovett on duties streets bridges sanitation and city employees with Wall Wood and Arnau on that panel city property markets and cemeteries with Lovett Wood and Arnau and rules and ordinances with Brookins Lov- Pees and Wall council meetings set for every Monday at 7 oclock
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Evans
F. M. Arnau
Ben Brookins
J.J. Lovett
J. B. Wall
Newman Wood
J. J. Lov- Pees
Real Estate Boom In Sandersville Attracts Buyers
The Sandersville market shows unusual activity as buyers flood in. The Sandersville Investment Company expands to offer lots at fair prices with terms for moderate incomes. The firm with ample capital plans to build homes for applicants lacking ready built options across multiple city areas.
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Sandersville
Maple Capital
Poplar Springs church extends call to Pastor T G Linkous
At the annual officers meeting the Poplar Springs church unanimously calls Bro T G Linkous to serve another year. Elders H P Barksdale T A Williams G B Tucker commend his two years of pulpit leadership and spiritual progress.
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Poplar Springs Church
T. G. Linkous
Bro. Linkous
T. A Willains
Tucker
Dr. Dickey to Preach at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Rev. Dr. J. E. Dickey president of Emory College will preach at eleven o clock Sunday morning at the Methodist church in this city. The event is promoted as a rally day with strong interest and expected record attendance. The public is cordially invited.
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J. E. Dickey
Emory College
Prof Rogers Speech Highlights Farm Improvement Outreach
Appling Georgia September 23 Prof J N Rogers principal of the Tenth District Agricultural College spoke during court recess on farm improvement. A large crowd attended and county farmers show strong interest in new farming methods. Officials expect the college to be fully operational by the New Year possibly opening in mid November with many applications for scholarships from across the district.
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Appling
J. N. Rogers
Tenth District Agricultural College
Columbia County
Fine Lyceum Course For Sandersville
The fall Lyceum series for Sandersville has five top attractions scheduled. Marvin Williams performs October 9, Grier Concert Co. November 1, F. H. Gamel November 21, Imperial Entertainers December 21, and L. Ke. Follansbee January 22.
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Sandersville
Marvin Williams
Grier Concert Co
F. H. Gamel
Imperial Entertainers
L. KE. Follansbee
Magazine Agency Opens Office in Sandersville
The Southern Magazine Agency opens a Sandersville office led by Meerers Louis and W L Hale. They offer cheap clubbing rates and aim for statewide business as the community grows more cultured.
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Southern Magazine
Sandersville
Méeers
Louis
W. L. Hale
Washington County
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T. Road
Christian Index On
Ass'n
T. H. Summerum
Texas
B. F. Chambers & Co
Vhrile
Candler
Dr. Dickey
Methodist Church
Prof. Rogers
Agricultural College
Cohen-Tatom Co
Strauss & Bros. High Art Clothing
Monarch & Cluett
Cohen-Tatom Company
Scarborough & Garbutt Jewelers A Opticians
Sandersville, Georgia
Oliver Middle Busters
Sandersville Hardware Co
Mapp & Paris
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