Old Mathews House and Goosepond lore in Oglethorpe
Larry Gantt recounts the Gov. Mathews in Oglethorpe County, noting the old house at Goosepond, the Nancy Hart site opposite Broad River, a wine cellar filled with bottles, and a carpenter floor feat. He traces Mathews Revolutionary service, Goosepond settlement, Yazoo lands dispute, and political fallout.
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T. Larry Gantt
Gov. Mathews
Cooke Pond
Ogleharpe
Mike Mattox
Gurma and Lived In This House Mr. Mattox
Nancy Hart
Broad River
Mr. Mattox
Mathews
Gov. Gilmer
Mattox
Virginia
Georgia
Oglethorpe County
Goosepond
Yazoo
Alabama
Teople
County
Winterville Man Beaten by Band of Nightriders
A Winterville man, James W. Tuck, was dragged from his bed and severely beaten by a group described as Ku Klux Klan members in Dunlap, two miles from Winterville. He was stripped, beaten nearly to death, and left to walk home. The incident followed an earlier warning about alleged objectionable acts. Bloodhounds tracked the assailants after Mrs. Tuck summoned police. the marshal encountered a returning, shirtless Tuck. Domestic troubles were cited as context for the warning.
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James W. Tuck
Winterville
Dunlap
Athens
Tuck
Ku Klux Klan
Allen White Order Arrested By Kansas Governor
Kansas Governor H J Allen ordered William Allen White editor of the Emporia Gazette arrested for alleged violations of the industrial relations and anti-syndicalism laws. The move followed White’s controversial pro strikers displays and a court ruling he deemed an assault on free press.
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Topeka
Kan
H. J. Allen
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Indusrial Court
Kansas
Henry
Henry J. Allen
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Allen
Mr White
White
Bill
Mr. White
Henry and
Charter Application For Cotton Mills Involving White City Mills
Bowen Crews Comp seeks a $50 000 charter in the Superior Court to own operate White City Mills. W W Crews and M B Crews recently bought the mill for cotton and wool goods production. Attorneys Horace and Frank Holton filed the charter application. The charter proposes raising capital stock to $200 000.
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White City
Bowen-Crews
Superior Court
Ules Co
W. W. Crews
M. B. Crews
Horace and
Frank Holton
Court records unclear as renin taken to strike yesterday
Fragmentary report notes court activity yesterday with references to renin and a strike. Mentions August name origin from a Roman emperor and a remark that many states lack counties named after Warh tay. Details are unreadable and partial.
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Renin
Senate Bills Move Through Georgia Senate
Special to Banner-Herald Atlanta reports several bills passed in the Georgia Senate including repealing an act on Gordon County road law and granting equal inheritance rights to both parents of intestates. Other measures abolish Hazlehurst city court and adjust Norcross charter and Baker County superior court terms while new bills seek to dissolve Hancock County road board and expand consolidated school operations statewide.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
Senate
David
Gordon County
Walker
Johna
Court of Hazlehurst
Regent Board for University Stalls Plan Faces Setback
In Atlanta, plans to replace the present system with a five member board of control for the University of Georgia faced mixed reaction. The Senate committee favored a board of control, while the House committee later rejected the plan after a joint session. The measure would abolish about 267 trustees, with governors appointing the new board. A joint committee had recommended adoption, led by Senator Howell Cone.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Board of Control
Senate University of Georgia
House Committee
Senate ‘Committee
University
Jbnat Aston
House
Édnalder
Senate
Howell Cone
49Th
Waycross Officials Seek to Keep Troops From Departure
Waycross Ga following orders from Col Russell at St Simon s ordering the return of troops stationed here Thursday Mayor Cor T Cowerh with a number of prominent partisans wired Governor Hardwick requesting the state troops be held at once until all possibilities of further disorders connected with the shopmen s strike have disappeared At 10 o clock the troops were on board a special train ready to return to St Simon s The commands are being held awaiting developments Since the arrival of troops here practical all disorders have ceased
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Waycross
Col. Russell
St. Simon's
Cor. T. Cowerh
Hardwick
Oues
Comj
Princeton Paying To Start Monday Road Construction
The Coury County Commissioners met Thursday in Tate Wright's office to authorize pavement of the Prince pee road. County Engineer Nicholson reports grading is complete and delays due to material arrivals persist. The road should be finished by September 15 and open to travel by early fall.
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Prince Pee
Coury Commissioners
Tate Wright
Nicholson
Queen Louise Spends A Restless Night
Dowager of Denmark Queen Louise endures a restless night amid rumors and public attention. A terse dispatch notes concerns over her health and emotional strain as authorities and family respond to current events.
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Queen Louise
Waterpower bill lost in Georgia Senate committee
Preston Arkwright of Georgia Railway and Power Co denounced the Municipal League waterpower bill as deceptive. The Senate Committee on Amendments to the Constitution voted nine to two to not report the measure. Arkwright claimed the bill would not force private power from public works but allow communities to own hydro plants to ensure fair rates and service. He touted ongoing hydroelectric development and cited a $3,000,000 Tugalo project with a ten year program to extend service.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
Preston
Arkwright
Georgaas
Jackson
Tugalo
California
Endeavors Will Hold Rally Here in Athens Georgia
Christian Endeavors of Apnas and nearby towns in Northeast Georgia plan a rally this Saturday in Athens to hear Clyde Underhill of Savaveh, Georgia, report on the All South Christian Endeavor gathering in Hot Springs, Ark., and to hear local delegates’ updates. The event starts at 8 PM in the First Christian Church basement with plans announced by the State Executive Committee members G J Selingon and Capt P L Pray.
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Apneas
Georgia
Clyde Underhill
Savaveh
Christan Endeavor Union
Athens
Avis
First
Christian Church
Underhill
Hot Springs
Ark
G. J. Selingon
Capt
P. L. Pray
Atlanta
Hardwick Called Liar and Pigmy in Tax Debate
In Atlanta the Senate paused as Governor Hardwick faced denunciations calling him a liar and pigmy after a Blue Springs speech attacking repeal advocates of the tax equalization law. Senators Johns and Goodluck defended him, while others warned he would be defeated in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
Senate
Hardwick
Blue Springs
Nix
Johris
Johns
John S. Jones
Golucke
Citizens Enthused Over Plan To Hold Large County Fair
Clarke County Fair Association forms in Athens with Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau and civic groups preparing a county exposition this fall. White likely to chair with a president and steering committee to organize exhibits from agriculture, industry, and various districts. Local leaders pledge strong support and aim for a creditable event possibly in September or October.
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Clarke County Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Athens
White
EB. Carroll
Chamber of Merce
Hugh W. White
State Loge of Agriculture
Ptatad
Uon
Jonea * Purcell
Cot
Clinton Bry
Hit That Mule Missus Miss Him in Lumpkin Street
A chaotic street scene near the University area ends with a Ford and mule wagon collision. E W O Nea l and Creghan Wimaverley, both former students, observe as the mule pulls a wagon and a Lizzie car collides. The lady sustains a bruised vehicle while O Neal holds mangled steel remains.
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E. W. O'Neal Qe
Creghan Wimaverley
University
Lumpkin Street
Lumpkin
Ford
Jucy
Elster Cqloney
Lizsie
O'Neal
Lizzie
Indy
Athens Stores Did Not Close Thursday Half Holiday Debate
Athens merchants did not observe a half holiday yesterday though it was announced that next week all merchants in town who could close would be on a list to observe Thursday afternoon as a holiday. Clerks and the public favor the plan and expect cooperation to profit from the shorter hours lasting through the summer months.
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Athens
Isa
County bids opened for cement and stone paving project
The county commissioners opened seven bids for cement and stone to pave Li street from Shelnut's to M1 Avenue on August 22. About 7,400 barrels of cement will be needed and advertised for this lot. The county will complete paving in connection with the spring road work and the city will defray half of the cost inside city limits, with work to proceed this summer.
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Li Street
Shelnut’s
M1 Avenue
Pringetod
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