Atlanta Man Charged With Forging Large Drafts
Atlanta police arrest J. L. Dunn suspected of forging large drafts on Memphis and Mobile banks. Dunn, with actress Helen Maurice from New York, claims he is a wealthy Austin Texas citizen and half owner of the Austin Statesman. He met Watson in New York, paid $12,000 in drafts with cotton bills, and one bank declared the drafts forged prompting police intervention.
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Atlanta
J. L. Dunn
Memphis
Mobile
Dunn
Itelen Maurice
New York
Austin
Texas
Dunn & Perkins
Austin Statesman
Crockett
Watson
Not in the race Blaine will not run for president
In Povankiersie New York April 25 the Nowa Press cites Stephen B. Elkins that James G Blaine will announce he will never seek the presidency again and will refuse a nomination. The report also notes other figures, including Hon M Wood and W J Arkells, asserting Blaine will issue a firm refusal to allow his name at the next Republican convention. The dispatch covers Georgia railroad progress to Montgomery, rights of way price disputes, and coming operational timelines for the Savannah Americus and Montgomery line, plus a Helena fire destroying Acords lumber mill and related damages, a train assault suit involving Cable, and a new People’s Bank of Abbeville with capital of 50000 dollars. The piece closes with local baseball prep for a Montezuma game and street improvements on Leo street.
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News Press
Hon
M. Wood
Blaine
W. J. Arkells
Montgomery
J. J. King
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad
Mt. Meigs
Kink
Chattahoochee
Governor offers reward for Eli Napier in Holmes killing
Gov Northen offers a hundred dollar reward for Eli Napier who killed J M Holmes near Ft Games on April 21. Napier and others from Alabama had come to Georgia with arms to forcibly reclaim two farm hands from Holmes’s service. A riot followed and Napier shot Holmes from behind during a struggle with John Whidden.
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Artvanta
Gov. Northen
Eli Napier
J. M. Holmes
Ft. Games
Napier
Alabama
Georgia
Henry County
John Whiddon
Holmes
Georgia Farmer
Death of Mr Kinard at Friendship home
Mr J B Kinard died suddenly at his home near Friendship last Saturday after a Friday chill. Aged over 70, he was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and several grown children, with many relatives and friends. Burial was in Friendship church yard Sunday afternoon.
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DeSoto
Berta Johnston
Americus
Lala Sloan
Hotel DeSoto
Dunlap Scott
Cordelo
Geo. W. Bagley
J. A. Williams
Annie Roberts
Leslie
Cora Cook
P. J. Luke
Sallie Green
Johnnie Ferguson
Cato
J. B. Kinard
Friendship
Kinard
Friendship Baptist Church
Friendship Church Yard
Seven in Jail After Gambling Bust in Court
Seven negro gamblers were hustled to court yesterday but none were tried. Earnest Wilson and Ed Bantam pleaded guilty and received six months or a $25 fine. Both were young. Judge Pilsbury gave lighter sentences. Two others posted bond and await grand jury action. Seven were jailed and may face indictment today. they have lawyers and may be tried.
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Bouse
Earnest Wilson
Ed Bantam
To Picnic Friday at Second Methodist Sunday School
Next Friday the Sunday school picnic of Second Methodist church is planned at Coney. Admission is sixty cents for adults and thirty cents for children. The event invites all friends to attend and enjoy a communal outing. Royal Arcanum Suroter Council reports growth with new initiates including J W L Lawson Stapleton and Oscar Loving. Teachers and pupils of public schools have a holiday this week and many plan to visit Beanswick.
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Second Methodist Church
Coney
Royal Arcanum
Suroter Council of the
Ens
J. W. L. Lawson Stapleton
L. Is. Yorrest
J.B. Lamar
Oscar Loving
Pranawied
Beanswick
Savers
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GEO. D. Wheatley Cor
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Baron di Fava
United States
Brown
Northen
Betterments Commission
Julius Brown
American Pharmaceutical Association
New Oatrans
Chicago
Lonnox
Augustus Bowen
New Orleans
Bowen
John Dowdy
Posse
Conpece
Ziba Stud- Still
Milan
Williford
Dowdy
Telfair
John
Cordel+ Coupee
F. H. Bland
A. M. Burton
J. Cobb
A. J. Callahan
D. F. Doughtry
Savannah
Methodist Church
Ida Littlejohn
Cordele
Julia Cawley
Macon
Miss Wynne
Wynne
J. W. Bonyers
Hawkinsville
Corner
R. L. Easom
Irwinton
College of Pharmac
Ill
Railroad Commission
Georgia Sawmill Association
Martin
Binwinonam
Ala
Julia Martin
J. L. Meade
Hawkins
ArLaxia
J. L. M. Curry
Brunswick
State Teachers Association
Harper's
Kell
M. 1S
Harper
Light Infantry
Au Entertainm
P. C. Clegg Fire Company
Tackson Street
W. H. Hafer
Red Men
Fort Valley
Vienle
Magnolia Dell
Helena
Acord
A. M
E, T. V. & G.! Railroad
Cable
la Crosse
Tharpe
the Central
Col Simmons
Road
Cabilo
Bank For
Abbeville
People’s ‘Bank of
Montezuma
Leo Atreet le Atili
Raligrd
the Friendship Association
Americas Baptist Church
Smithville
Buena Vista
Timms
Mesars
E. H. Cutts
W. K. Wheateley
Ocmulgee
Mr. Kinard
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