Suit of J. H. Bailey Against Numerous Ladies
The Federal court session opens with J. H. Bailey once a Canon, Georgia, school teacher seeking thirty five thousand dollars in damages. Defendants include J. Anderson Duncan and many wives and others. Bailey claims on Feb 7, 1908 he was horsewhipped in a Canon schoolroom. defendants deny and recount Bailey’s alleged threats and violent temper. The case features numerous female defendants and a contested history of assault, town rumor, and a claim Bailey’s former salary. Bailey’s wife reportedly left him. the criminal case awaited disposition.
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Bailey
Canon, Ga
J. H. Bailey
Canon
J. Anderson Duncan
Joe T. Stovall
Mattie Stovall
Edgar H. Agnew
Jennie Agnew
Robert T. Cartledge
Decia Cartledge
Charles A. Bagwell
Tackie Bagwell
W. Howard Arnold
Etta Arnold
J. T Starr
Ellen Starr
William P. Turman
Ella Turman
J. H. Bowen
Pauline Bowen
J Waldrep
Kate Waldrep
Ranvnie Starr
Mary White
Sidney ©. Tapp
Atlanta
Messrs. S. J. Tribbte
Hamilton Whorter
Miles W. Lewis
Lavonia
Fendants
Jounty
Chattooga
Mem
Railroad Commission hearing on passenger rate hike in Georgia
The Georgia Railroad Commission notified interested parties that authorities have applied to raise passenger rates from 19 1/4 to 21 1/2 cents per mile. A public hearing is set for May 13 in Atlanta. Objections should be filed promptly. Delegates from towns along the main line will attend to present both sides for a full hearing, with chamber of commerce involvement expected.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Georgia Road
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Hon Carter Tate Bitten By Dog In Georgia District Attorney
Hon Carter Tate district attorney for the northern district of Georgia was bitten by a dog believed to have hydrophobia. He sought treatment at the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta and remained under precautions. He returned to the court in session and will continue duties while friends hope for a mild outcome.
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Carter Tate
Northern District of Georgia Federal Court
Col. Tate
Pasteur Institute
Atlanta
Tobla
Will Tom Hudson Enter Congress Race in Georgia
Americus Georgia April 26 The presence of Hon T G Hudson commissioner of agriculture at his home here last week sparked speculation he may run for Congress in the third district. Friends expect Hudson to face incumbent Dudley M Hughes and carry eleven of the district's fifteen counties. Hudson has not committed and weighs his agriculture responsibilities against possible Washington duties.
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Americus
T. G. Hudson
Hudson
Dudley M. Hughes
Washington
Federal Court Opens April Term in Georgia District
Judge William T. Newman convened the April term with many lawyers, prisoners and witnesses present. Grand jury, led by foreman John N. Holder, began work. Cases tried include Robert Skelton found guilty of retailing and sentenced to one month and $100 fine. W. H. Allen guilty with one month in Hall County jail. Charles McDonald found not guilty of distilling. Clarence Trotter and Harve Adams pled guilty to distilling with varying outcomes. B. N. Adams pled guilty to distilling with one month in Clarke County jail and $100 fine. Alf Scott pled guilty to retiring with sentence suspended. Moonshine cases expected further today.
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William T. Newman
Federal Court
John N. Holder
Jefferson
C. H. Newton
Robert Skelton
Hart County
W. H. Allen
White County
Hall County
Charles ©. McDonald
Clarence Trotter
Harve Adams
B. N. Adams
Jackson County
Clarke County
Alf Scott
Park Fund Progress Encourages City Support
A local park fund forms as Barkoot Amusement Company contributed a portion of last week’s receipts, yielding over four hundred dollars after expenses. Chalryon Vonderar and Woods ad Youngkin chaired the effort, planning further fundraising events and a “Tag Day” to secure land for a future park. Citizens are urged to join the campaign and aid the ambitious project.
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Barkoot Amusement Company
Chalryon Vonderar
Messrs
Woods Ad Youngkin
Mrs. Foster to Entertain at Century Club
Mrs. Floyd Foster issued invitations for a bridge afternoon Saturday in Century Club rooms, complimentary to several visitors. Mrs. Lula King of Macon visited her son S. F. King in this city Sunday, while Archie Griggs of Dakville, Virginia, is visiting his brother Prof. B. H. I. Griggs.
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Floyd Foster
Century Club
Lula King
Macon
S. F. King
Archie Griggs
Dakville, Va
Prof
BH. I. Griggs
Odd Fellows Celebrate Ninety Years in Ath ens
The Odd Fellows of Ath ens and nearby held a barbecue at Linton's Park celebrating the ninth tieth anniversary. Hundreds attended with wives and children. Rain delayed cooking, pushing serving from one to after five o'clock. During the wait members spoke on the order's principles while youths played games. The meal was enjoyed by all after the lengthy delay.
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Odd Fellows
Athens
Linton’s Park
Wireless telephone plan aims to link Athens with Georgia cities
D F O Connor of Augusta spoke to Athens chamber of commerce about Atlantic Radio Wireless Telephone Company. He outlined plans to erect stations in Savannah Atlanta Augusta and Macon with potential wider rollout. Athens stock interest will decide if a local station is built and connected to Bell Telephone. He described home calling to the wireless central office and predicted wireless service could supplant present telephoning as the cost of poles and wires remains a barrier.
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Ebver
Chamber of Commerce
D. F. O'Connor
Augusta
Atlantic Radio Wireless Telephone Company
O'Conner
Athens
Atlanta
Savannah
Macon
Mr. O'Connor
Georgia
Bell Telephone
Charleston
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Herbert to Speak at State Normal Lyceum Evening
Dr L C Herbert, a renowned platform orator, will deliver the final lyceum lecture at the State Normal School tomorrow evening. Admission is fifty cents and a large audience is expected.
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L. C. Herbert
State Normal
State Normal School
Herbert
Memorial Day Observed with Reverent Speeches and Songs
Memorial Day exercises drew large crowds at the chapel and cemetery as veterans shared memories from the Civil War. Judge William T. Newman paused Federal court at noon, while speakers including J P Fears and Howell Cobb recalled battles, camp life, and jokes, punctuated by the Mell quintet’s singing and the two crosses of honor presented by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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William T. Newman
University Chapel
State Normal School
Messrs
Tom Mell
John Mell
Jim Mell
Charles Mell
E. B. Mell
Millard A. Jenkens
First Baptist Church
Nancy Bell
A. L. Hull
J. P. Fears
Georgia
Virginia
Seven Pines
Gaines Mill
Howell Cobb
Tom Barrow
Barrow
Judge Cobb
Pope Barrow
A. F P. Pope
Cobb
Marcellus Stanley
Gen
T. R. R. Cobb
Maj. McLaws
Gen. Cobb
McLaws
Dr. Flynn
Maj. Thomas
John A. Hunnicutt
Dam No. 1
Manas Sas
W. A. Carruthers
16Th
Suson
Front Royal
Elemira
Savannah
W. B. Haygood
Haygood
George T. Murrell
Ft. Stedman
Ft. Sted
Railroad officials here yesterday on westbound trip
Mr David W Morrah T P A of the 8 A L and Mr L B Parrott D P A Rock Island Frisco spent yesterday in the city on business connected with their lines It is understood that several parties are to be made up from here to spend some time in the west during the summer These roads are well represented by these gentlemen and an interesting trip is being arranged
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David W. Morrah
A. L
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Ga. R. R
Hon
Tom Hudson
Congress
J. N. Holder
Mrs. Foster
Linton’s Springs
City Hall
Jor
W. G. Carthers
2Nd Georgia Cavalry
Stoneman
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