Meigs Hosts Sunday School Picnic Draws Crowds
Meigs Georgia June 10 special report residents plus Ochlocknee and Meigs Sunday Schools held a joint picnic at the Baptist Church grounds. Judge Frank Park spoke on Europe war and possible U.S. involvement. Camilla Meigs baseball 6 to 2, Pelham visitors and Miller's Springs crowds noted, local travel by Coast Line train and motorbikes. Several residents and visitors listed with travel to Boston and Athens for events and holidays.
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Meigs
Frank Park
Second
Jett
Pelham
Miller's
Springs
Coast ‘Line
Ochlocknee
Miller’s Springs
Camilla
Trames Jarnaiben
Tadies
Willam'y J. Bryan
Thomasville
Daily Times-Enterprise
Thom‘agville
Baconton
Batis
Svgtate
Noa
Athens
Ednesday
Mamie
Hall
Jewel Davis
Ella ‘Lindesy
T. A. Singletary
Ella Simpson
Columbus
Remer Braswell
Buena Duren
Migs
Kate Miller
Cafro
Wolters Residence Damaged by Early Morning Fire
The Park Front home of Mrs. H C Wolters sustained heavy fire damage in an early Monday blaze. Three water streams fought flames for about an hour, water soaked the three story front, and furniture was moved out by neighbors and Boy Scouts. the roof and interior were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Wolters
Park Front
F. J. Winn
Wolters
Central
Pionin
Boy Scouts
Dawkins
London and Front War Updates From June 10
London reports detail ongoing European battles with Italian and Austrian positions near the Isonzo river, Galician fronts near Przemysl, and German counter moves. British torpedo boats were sunk off England’s coast with ten to twelve survivors rescued after the engagement.
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London
Olpythet
Galicia
Przemysl
Vienna
Italig
Isonzo
Austria
Berlin
Tive
Femch
Neuvi
Tre Siogat
England
Britsh Admiralty
Thumder
Ashorortly
Lem Lisne
Dr W D Pierce Aids Government Field Study In Texas Visit
The report notes Dr W D Pierce visiting Texas en route to study field specimens at a local experiment station. He collaborates with the station staff on crop tests and cotton varieties. Accompanying him are BE L Worsham and Ira Williams to observe the twenty three varieties of cotton. A special plan to enhance the research is expected, with promotional signs placed at the station location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Pierce
Pais
Texas
Nceg
BE. L. Worsham
Schruth
Ira Williams
Theville Commercial Associa
Ilta
Governor Slaton to hear Frank case Saturday
Atlanta reports the Georgia Prison Commission will recommend clemency to Leo M. Frank remain pending before Governor Slaton who will conduct a new hearing on the death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Dorsey and Frank's counsel prepare their presentations as the case moves toward resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lune
The
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary” “Phagan
Frank
Slaton
Blaton
T. E. Patterson
Supreme ‘Court
United States
Imourts
Tate
Patterson
Pata
Minch
Ibwo
Waa
Seffer
United States Supreme Court
Hugh M. Dorsey
John M. Slaton
Mary
Phagan
Theeorgia
Brigon’ Commission
Sopnaatey
Prison Commission
Dorsey
Washington Names Lansing Interim Secretary of State
President Wilson appoints Jane Washington as interim Secretary of State succeeding Bryan. The administration issued a firm note to Germany over the Lusitania issue. Robert Lansing is expected to be the long term successor as Bryan departs to close his State Department affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington
William Jennings
United States
Wilson
United 5 ‘States
Lusitania
An. F
Ieeieanls
Washington, Jane
Robert M. Lansing
State Department
Wiliam’ Renenings
Germany
Btate
Lansing
Gers Rard
Berlin
Hig
Bryat
Wasi
Garly
State ‘Department
Atone
Thes
Howe
Louis F. Post
Labor
Robert Lansng
Tate
United
States
Death of Emmett McKinnon After Self Inflicted Gunshot
Emmett McKinnon aged about thirty seven died Tuesday night at City Hospital after shooting himself on a back porch near the Thomasville Iron Works. He had lost his job months earlier and lived in this city all his life. He purchased a pistol the day before the tragedy. Survived by his mother a sister and two brothers. Funeral held Wednesday at four from Clay Street residence with Rev. W M Harris officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett McKinnon
McKinnon
Allen
Thomasville Iron. Works
Clay Street
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Handsome
Will Miller
Ochlocknee “Beach
EB. A. Smith
J. N
Wilkes
Verona Jones
Dee Ee
James Conley
Govrane
Emmett ‘Mgkiann
Wasu Goons Sale
Louis Steyermans
The&Shop
Iver
Fierc
Opposi ‘Ferman
R Wells
Aig
Palm Beach
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