Augusta graft scheme mastermind captured in Savannah
Edwin KK Linkfield an undertaker tied to a county city charity board fake funeral racket is captured in Savannah and to be brought back for trial. He issued death certificates for nonliving persons, secured coffins and county pay for fake funerals averaging 75 dollars monthly, with totals likely in the thousands. A grand jury true bill led to a warrant. he later held a real funeral at the negro cemetery and fled before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Edwin KK. Linkfield
Richmond
Savannah
Linkfield
Board of Charities
Johnson
Negro Cemetery
Three Year Old Boy Falls Into Hidden Well
Montgomery reports a three year old boy named Robert Davis stepping from his back door and vanishing. At a yard well covered by earth and old planks the ground gave way revealing the well. His body was recovered about an hour later, the accident occurring in clear daylight at the family home. A local appearance mentions a patent medicine advertisement for Kodol following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Robert Davis
Proposals Sought for Building Supplies in Athens GA
Athens Georgia February 10 1908 sealed proposals will be received at this building until 2 oclock P M Tuesday February 18 1908 for furnishing fuel lights water ice miscellaneous supplies washing towels hauling ashes and sprinkling streets for the building during the fiscal year ending June 30 1909 or such portion as may be deemed advisable. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Treasury's Department. W Fleming Custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Treasury’s Department
Various Athens Ads and Notices Enter Retail Offers
A dense line of old Athens classified items lists prescriptions from Our Drug Company, piano sales, farm land and truck farms near Athens, pecan trees, bargain real estate, house rentals, fire insurance, eyes exams, furniture, and assorted groceries and supplies. Entries mention Arnold & Abney, J R Crane & Co, Freeman's Pecan Nursery, and other local businesses with pricing and contact hints.
Augusta Woman Georgia R Ford Dead After Illness
Mrs. Georgia Rucker Ford of Augusta dies in the afternoon after weeks of illness. Widow of Dr Desaussure Ford she supported civic work and is mourned by four Augusta residents, including Dr J M Hull and G Rucker Ford. Funeral at St Pauls church Saturday. Also notice promotes Preventics cold cure tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia Rucker Ford
Ford
Desaussure Ford
J. M. Hull
George L. Baker
G. Rucker Ford
Desaussnre Ford
St. Paul's Church
Runaway Boy Arrested in Aiken
Arthur Hingle of Detroit, missing over two years, was found in Aiken South Carolina. Aiken police identified him after a Detroit paper story circulated locally. He says he and a companion traveled the South, including Texas, and plans to return home when his relatives come for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Augusta
Arthur Hingle
Detroit
South Carolina
George
South
Texas
Mississippi Closes Alcohol Ban After December 31
Jackson Mississippi February 14 the senate passed the prohibition bill by a 3 to 4 vote. The law becomes effective December 31 ending the state's dry status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Senate
Reese Elected Georgia Diocese Bishop After Sixth Ballot
The Episcopal convention in Augusta elected Dr. Frederick F. Reese rector of Christ Church Nashville as bishop for the Diocese of Georgia on the sixth ballot at 6 p.m. The vote shifted between Reese and Dr. Strong through earlier rounds, with Reese winning unanimously in the sixth. Reese is Georgia-born, well known in the region, and previously declined a western bishopric due to his wife's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Reese
Augusta
Episcopal Convention
Georgia
Frederick F. Reese
Christchurch
Nashville
Tenn
Reese
C. H. Strong
Savannah
Winchester
Memphis
Father Hughson
Maxon
Detroit
Dr. Reese
Strong
South
Macon
Episcopal Church
Richmond
Fortunate Hoarder John McMillin Dies in Poverty
Chattanooga, February 14. John McMillin aged 16 dies in a shack on the city outskirts. He carried a market basket containing papers and cash valued over 100000. He left no will. fortune to his estranged daughter Mrs James McCliggage of Ros Hill Kansas. McMillin had bank deposits in Knoxville and Athens totaling around 76000 and local funds near 40000. He studied Bob Ingerson teachings and was from Portage county Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
John McMillin
James McCliggage
Ros Hill Kans
Knoxville
Athens
McMillin
Bob Ingersoll
Portage County
Ohio
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and will be sold by all druggists and convention vendors as the meeting opens. Efforts target finishing committee work to allow a possible night session and adjournment by tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Neary
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Cuts and Burns Says Manilla Carpenter
E S Lopez of Manilla New York a carpenter reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve has saved him from suffering and dollars by healing severe cuts. The salve also treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and is sold for 25 cents at local druggists W J Smith Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
W. J. Smith Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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Lanier Footwear Co
Klaw and Erlanger
Mcintyre and
Heath II
Diverybody
Eve
Mel Rilaw
Adelaide Thurston
Out Yorder
F. X. Hope
Dlehour Theatre
Carroll
Joers
Moving Pictures
Fairyland
Shoop
H. R. Palmer Sons
W. Fleming
Hartz Mountain Canaries
Comer & McKennzie
G. Hauser
South Georgia
Arnold & Abney
J. R. Crane & Co
Fox River
P.O
Rh. C. Orr
Freeman's Pecan Nursery
Car
Milledge and
Lumpkip Streets
Athens Optical Co
Mark W. Gantt
Optician
Haselton
College Avenue
J. C. Jester
E. S. Lyndon
Prince Avenue
J. R. Crane & Co. of
Barber Street
T. W. Powell
Grady and
Boulevard
Fresh Today
Klein & Martin
Globe Adv. & Dist
Ass’n
Chicago, Il
Carrers
Atlanta Journal
J. M. Cox
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Mia
G. R. Ford Oes
Grippe
Workman
New York
Can
C.A. Scudder
Jeweler
Mississippi
Jha McMillin
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