Convictions and Trials in county court at Americus
The county court heard charges against seven men arrested for gaming. Barber and Simmons were convicted and received twelve months or a 40 fine plus costs. Sheppard and Coleman were found not guilty. Newsome, Penn Federal, and Matt Jackson remained in jail awaiting further action as two defendants demanded indictments. Judge Harrison presided in place of Judge Hixon for several cases. A separate matter noted Americus native T J Felder launches Felder and Hehre with Alfred N Hehre, backed by Austin Corbin, to broker securities and control land across the South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun_ shepard
Andy Coleman
Will Barber
Will Simmons
Barber
Charles Newsome
Penn Federal
Matt Jackson
Newsome
Harrison
Stewart
Hixon
R. D. Grantham
T. J. Grantham
Tom J. Felder
Americus
Corbin Banking Co
New York
Alfred N. Hehre
Corbin Banking Company
Felder & Hehre
South
Austin Corbin
Felder
Seven held over Sunday gambling raid in pine Grove
Police captured a seven member gambling gang after a Sunday session in pine Grove near the ice factory. Matt Jackson escaped but was recaptured near Albany. Cards and money were found, indicating a money operation. Preliminary trial set for this morning as investigators proceed. Meanwhile Americus will gain a new telephone link to Dawson, twenty six miles away, by Wednesday as Southwest Georgia Telephone Co crews push to finish the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Jackson
Gus Shepherd
Pen Federal
Will Barber
Bill Simmons
Charle Newsome
Andy Coleman
Wan
Pine Grove
Ice Factory
Wheeler
Marshal Feagin
Barrow
Oliver and
Fletcher
Sanp
Albany
Dawson
Americus
Wilson
Southwest Georgia Telephone Co
Labor Day Observed Statewide With Closures
Next Monday September 2 Labor Day will be observed as a holiday throughout the state. Gov Atkinson issued a proclamation urging factory tire and store closures and asking employers to allow workers to celebrate appropriately. Americus banks will close and the day will be observed locally. Death of Mrs Underwood Near Andersonville. Mrs John W Underwood died Sunday at home after a sudden illness likely heart related. The deceased lived in Americus for years and is survived by her husband and children. Appointed Traveling Auditor J T Germany of Richland named traveling auditor for Georgia & Alabama Railway succeeding J W McLane. The Richland agency to be held by Germany’s younger brother, long-time assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Americus
Underwood
John W. Underwood
Andersonville
J. Tt
Germany
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Richland
J. W. McLane
State Democratic Committee Meeting In Atlanta
The state democratic executive committee is called to meet in Atlanta on August 29 at 12 at the Kimball House to act on the Black Watson campaign in the Tenth district. Chairman Clay recently returned from the district as Maj Black seeks support while Watson campaigns vigorously. The organized democracy aims to defeat him.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Kimball House
Black- Watson
Tenth
Clay
Maj. Black
Watson
Veterans of Sobley County to Meet at Ellaville Friday
Schley county veterans, famed for frontier courage, plan an annual reunion in Ellaville on Friday with a barbecue and stories of days that tested men. Many local veterans will travel to join old comrades-in-arms for the gathering. County schools report strong attendance as sessions open across white and colored schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Moore
The Malaria Germ and Peruna Cure Promotion
The article discusses disease germs in food air and water, focusing on malaria caused by a specific germ. Dr Hartman of Surgical Hospital explains distinctions between chronic and acute malaria and why quinine may fail. It promotes Peruna and a free book Chronic Malaria, urging readers to start a course now to prevent attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Surgical
Hatel
Peruna
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Stolen Texas Bay Mare With Brand Reported
A black maned bay mare was stolen from a lot on the night of the 27th. A brand is noted on a shoulder. Owner L. B. Maus and A. N. Foeuer of Plating Ga report the loss for ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
L. B. Maus
A. N. Foeuer
Plating
Market Gains and Strong Cotton Receipts Lift Farmers
Cotton receipts totaled 74 bales as markets moved up a quarter cent yesterday. Spot prices in New York closed steady at 81 1 16 middling with futures higher. The bureau report showing crop decline spurred the advance while rains and rot threaten yields in several areas. Shakers promote Digestive Cordial to aid digestion and Laxol offered as a tastier Castor Oil alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau
Sumter
Sad death of a child Joasie Mathis 11 dies after illness
The community mourns Joasie Mathis eleven year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Evan T. Mathis. She died at 2 a m after a short illness. Funeral held yesterday at Oak Grove cemetery conducted by Hon. B. W. Davis. Sympathy poured out for the bereaved family. An ad for Simmons Liver Regulator follows, praising a cure for a torpid liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joasie Mathis
Evan T. Mathis
Oak Grove Cemetery
B. W. Davis
The
Baptist Church
Notes From Lacrosse 1895 Corn Crop Hopes and Hogs
Cotton opening and smiles as oldest farmers report the best corn crop of the season while late peaches rot and root crops shorten cotton. Locals await fall hogs and hominy. August heat described as the hottest ever. An excursion surprised residents with few tickets sold. Social visits include Eunice McGarrah to Buena Vista and Mae Wilkinson returning from Americus. Veterans reunion planned for Friday the 30th with baskets, pigs, and beef already subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCarosse
Tia
Meesie
J. D
R E. Wilkinson
Magnolia Springs
Baltimorean named assistant treasurer for G A Railway
A circular from J Wilcox Brown treasurer of the Georgia and Alabama Railway announces B L Guest of Baltimore as assistant treasurer effective Sept 1. Under the new regime the auditor and treasurer offices are separated. General Auditor Mc Farland will focus on auditing as the company expands. Guest arrived in the city last night from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilcox Brown
Baltimore
Georgia & Alabama Railway
B. L. Guest
McFarland
Gueat
Court hears case of Rev Jake West and the mule verbatim
In county court yesterday the state charged Rev Jake West a shepherd of color with assault. West attempted to correct a sister of his flock using crude force, but the lamb resisted and gave him a thrashing. The defendant paid $30 or faced ten months in the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake West
Jake
Ala Corbett
Ransom Receives Commission as U.S. Minister to Mexico
President clears doubt over Matt W. Ransom’s eligibility after months in Mexico City. Commission dated August 24 places him as United States minister to Mexico. Ransom, former senator, had been deemed ineligible due to constitutional limits on congressmen holding new offices. He halted in North Carolina to recover from illness contracted in Mexico City.
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Washington
White House
Matt W. Ransom
United States
Mexico
Ransom
City of
Treasury
Congress
Mr. Ransom
North Carolina
Duel injures American mining man in Amoca
George Morris, an American mining man from Pennsylvania, was shot in the breast during a duel with Spaniard Jose Salsazar near Amoca, after a business quarrel. Seconds were appointed, the fight occurred on the town outskirts, Morris was carried away, authorities discourage dueling, no arrests reported.
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Guapatasana
George & Morris
Amoca
Here
Jose Salsazar
Challe Morris
Morris
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Bloody feud erupts at moonshine distillery in Cumberland mountains
A Bristol Tenn. special to The Banner reports a feud driven battle 75 miles north of Nashville along the Virginia Kentucky line. At an illicit distillery four men are dead and several wounded after a meeting of relatives with Winchesters. The killed include John d Will Cox Jack Thomas and ten Thomas. Also note Figaro states no recall of US ambassador Eustis is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Mountains
Nashville
Bristol, Tenn
Virginia
Kentucky
Thomas
John d. Will
Cox
Jack Thomas
Ten Thomas
METUEN OF THE UY CLISTS
The wheelmen from this city who raced in Jacksonville Florida this week returned home yesterday. Will Dudigy took second in the mile with 2 40 and Make Dudley also won second in the mile for boys. George Dudley tied for first with a Jacksonville rider in the interstate three mile race as the Americas party departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fis
Will Dudigy
Make Dudley
George Dudley
Banks Closed on Labor Day for City Holiday
On Labor Day Monday banks in the city will be closed. Paper maturing that day will be dug and payable Tuesday the 3rd of September, with references to local banks or authorities and several garbled place names and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bann
Commence
Baxx
Sourawesraun Ga
Puanxrens
Prories National Bane
Baye
Guwten
Indian Rights Claim Wyoming Jurisdiction Over Bannock Fight
Wasuivaroy August 26 The Indian bureau rules Wyoming has no authority to curb Bannock and Shoshone hunting rights on unoccupied lands under US treaty. Attorneys inform the Interior and Indian Affairs that Indians may hunt on lands within their reservations, with limited state interference. No passes will be issued for leaving the reservation. Jackson Hole may see troops to guard hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuivaroy
Indian Bureau
Wyoming
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hmont
Jackson Hole
Tron
Son of Japanese Premier Visit Sparks Shipping Talk
Loxpoy Aug 20 The approaching visit of the Japanese prime minister's son has stirred shipowners. Reports say he may secure contracts for ironclads cruisers and arms via Canada and the United States, while some doubt Japan will be supplied with a top hearth rifle. US ships Columbia St Louis and New York praised in Kiel celebration dampen British shipbuilder hopes and signal a rising rival in shipbuilding.
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Japan
Loxpoy
Canada
United States
O Jon
Ohrea ‘Ed
Columbia
Southampton
New York
St. Louis
Kiel
Great Britain
President commutes Cephas Wright to life imprisonment
The President commuted Cephas Wright, a full blood Choctaw, to life in prison for murder. Wright had been twice sentenced and his execution date had been set for September 24, 1804. The commutation cites Roselle language and laws and Wright’s lack of realization of the offense’s enormity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cephas Wright
United States Circuit Court
Wrght
Ap Wirzarcey
Wright
McInyre declines to halt bullfights amid militia doubt
Governor McIntyre explains he cannot order out the militia to stop bullfights at Gillett, arguing no authority to intervene without proper cause. The report notes the political context, including an upcoming fall election and a re election bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
McIntyre
Gillett
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James A. Hixon
Ericus
T. J. Felder
Empire State
Sobley'k
WIL B
Ellaville Dey
H. Parilla
Mathis
D. E. East
Moffatt’s Creek
Simmons Liver Regulator
Mr. Roy and
Mies
Eunice McGarrah
Buena Vista
Eunice
Ernie Roberts
Mae Wilkinson
Flora Monk
A. C. Speer
Americas
Dr. Miles
Figaro
Eustis
Peary Davis & Bor
Metuen
Addison & CO
General Insurance Agents and Brokers
13Th Street N. W
Washington, DC
Bank OF
P. Taone
Imatery
Tina
Wyomleg
Grover
M'Intyre
Dom
Colorado
Sant Up Houstmarow
W.va
John Dano
St Albans
Lifa
Fin
Ang
San Mateo
Fla
Carabel Roads
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