Savannah poised to host bankers convention next summer
Savannah bankers loom as potential host for a four state gathering of Georgia South Carolina North Carolina and Virginia associations. The Savannah Clearing Association urged the Georgia Bankers Association to call a meeting to consider the invitation. If approved the consolidated event could draw nearly 1000 bankers to Savannah with local leaders optimistic.
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Bavannan
Bankera of Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Bavannsh
Savannah Clearing Association
Georgia Bankers’ Association
H. A
Southern Bank
Savannah
Clearing Association
Savan
Mills B. Lane
Citigens’ Bank
Saya
Lane
The
Georgia Association
Had Narrow Escape at Tallulah Falls
George W. Bowly, a traveling salesman from Atlanta, nearly drowned at Hawthorne pool in Tallulah Falls after slipping on a rock and tumbling 36 feet into icy water. He climbed back to safety with his daughter watching, then the incident was followed by reports of medical recovery ads and other notices.
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Atlanta
Tallulah Kalla
George W. Bowly
Hawthorne
Tallulah Falls
Mr. Bowly
Hoe
Obaas
O. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
H. R. Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Murder at No 18 Horton Street Henry Lyle Suspected
A white man, believed to be Henry Lyle from Athens, choked Maggie Rogers to death about 10 30 at No 18 Horton street in a white and black neighborhood. Maggie Rogers, 20, daughter of Lars Rogers, was killed after warnings about leaving with him. The sole eyewitness, her mother Lola Rogers, identified Lyle, who had prior run-ins in court and was briefly jailed for associating with negroes. The crime is described as cold blooded, with a crowd present and police investigation ongoing.
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Atlanta Constitution
Henry Lyle
Horton Street
Athens
Maggie Rogers
Lars Rogers
Lulu Rogers
Hoe
Lola Rogers
Rogers
Lowry
Jennings
Lyle
Recorder
Chaingang
Mattie Rogers
Hollingsworth
Doyal
Camp
Cowan
Annie
Maggie
Lala
Lala Rogora
Besitais
Nomada
Stamps
Henry Laie
Bat
Descriptions and anecdotes crowd a chaotic public notice
A jumble of descriptions cites a suspect named Henry Lyle and a long list of alleged crimes and past occupations. The text contrasts Lyle’s appearance and history with public disbelief, then shifts to testimonials for Electric Bitters and a candy laxative ad. It ends with a writer’s anecdote about a theater in Oklahoma City and a punchy crowd reaction.
Father Abandons Boys After Day in Athens Streets
Two young brothers Marion and Willis Kilgore, four and eight, remain at Athens police headquarters after their father Doc Kilgore vanished mid afternoon while promising to buy toys. Police and special detachment search Gwinnett County man, who last sold his chicken load to grocer M M Arnold and left kids in need. The boys, who have no food and little memory of their mother, are cared for at city hall with a night of quilts and supper as officers continue tracking the missing father.
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Marion
Willis Kilgore
Doc Kilgore
Gwinnett County
Yeserday
M. M. Arnold
Broad Street
Mr. Arnold
Calp
Athens
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
A 100 reward claim promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case not cured and urge readers to send for testimonials from P. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Bold by druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Outing at Tallulah Falls Makes a Red Bug Stain
A Georgia party at Tallulah Falls encounters red bugs as a trio of vacationers views the scenery. A man nearby overhears their reactions and notes the maiden, matron, and belle scratching from bites while admiring rainbow mist near the chasm. KE. K. Pills offered for sale with a constipation and liver cure claim.
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Lodore
New Railroad Will Be Built From Tallulah Falls to Knoxville
Tallulah Falls Ga August 14 There is strong belief the railroad from Tallulah Falls to Knoxville will be built soon Surveyors are working on the proposed line toward Franklin NC When completed to Franklin the remaining gap to Knoxville should close Macon County NC has allocated sixty thousand dollars toward construction and Clay County is considering a similar step The road is seen as a major boost for Tallulah Falls and the surrounding area Also mentions Dr King s New Life Pills with price and local druggists reference.
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Tallulah Falls
Knoxville
Franklin
N.C
Macon County
North Carolina
Clay County
Real Estate Buys Propel J C Cooper's Local Empire
J C Cooper returns from New York having purchased the central Reaves warehouse from Central National Bank of New York now occupied by Mesere. J Y Carithers & Co confirms the sale and notes Cooper already owns two prime Prince Avenue properties. The article also touts Cooper's rise from Lawrenceville ga to a leading cotton and fertilizer trader in the city. It includes a testimonial about Busklen's Arnica Salve for burns.
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J.C. Cooper
New York
Central National Bank
City of
Reaves
Mesere
J. Y. Carithers & Co
Cooper
Cobb Place
Prince Avenue
Misa Laura Speer
Lawrenceville
Fat Man's Squeeze test by Ben B Williams at Tallulah Falls
In Tallulah Falls Georgia on August 14 Ben B Williams of Oglethorpe was carried into Fat Man's Squeeze to test its dimensions. Weighing 297 pounds he was pushed through the crevice while a Kodak photographer captured the moment for the Tallulah Walls collection.
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Tallulah Falls
Ben B. Williams
Ogle- Hoe
Kodak
Tallulah Walls
Gus Fellows Given Limit in Mercy Request
Gus Fellows was sentenced to twenty years by presiding judge Lemon Wy Soler for presiding judge Russell. The jury deliberated two hours before delivering a verdict with a recommended mercy. In other items Hortin Zoological Congress Bantam August 14 discussed a major committee proposition opposed by the French proposal. Despondency causes Bulette New Years August 14 Charles W Ferriot, 66, dead from suicide at his home. France Italian connection noted in the report.
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Gus Fellows
Lemon Wy Soler H Felton
Russell
Mercy
Bulette
Charles W. Ferriott
France i
Narrow Escape After 25 Foot Fall At Hawthorne Pool
Tallulah Falls Ga Aug 14 A traveling Caledian from Atlanta George W Bowley nearly died when he slipped over a cliff into the Toccoa River near Table Rock while fishing with his young daughter. After plunging into deep water he surfaced on a projecting rock and, with one hand on his shawl and the other free, climbed twenty five feet to safety as his terrified child watched.
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Tallulah Falls
George W. Bowley
Atlanta
Hawthorne
Table Rock
Lipton Leaves England Amid Cheers at Departure
Sir Thomas Lipton, cheered by friends at a London station, leaves for the United States aboard the Shamrock II. In his compartment, flowers and a miniature Shamrock II model accompany him as he thanks wellwishers and hopes the yacht will meet Oxona expectations. The crowd sings and Lipton remarks that if they fail, it will be due to strong feelings of supporters and the skilled UK crew.
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London
Thomas Lipton
United States
May Morell
Thomas
Charles Russell
J. B. Hilliard
Robert Ureee
Ls Wateatt
Sir Thomas
Oxona
Zachtamen
United Kingdom
Sportamen
Chevring
Jury Venire for Murder Dockets Set by Tuscaloosa Judge
Judge James J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa County Court drawn a special venire of 50 jurors for murder cases on the docket. Four first degree murder cases named Calvin 8, Sell- Sakshedoal bor er Ciuce te B lthyear 7, Williams alias Redd, and Willie Young, plus a long-standing robbery case, promise a busy next term.
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Mayfield
Toosloosa
Tuscaloosa
Ala
James J. Mayfield
Calvin
Preventive Mexican Syrup and Worm Syrup Advertisements
A fragmentary advertisement promises Mexican Syrup to prevent colds and throat irritation, Mother's Worm Syrup for parasitic worms, Mexican Root Pill for easing stomach issues, Goooh’s Quick Relief for cramps, and Goooh’s Sarsaparilla for blood purification. It touts price points of 25 cents per item and claims of cures with money refunds for some products.
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Bette
Anti-Ague
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