Mystery Injury on Seaboard Trestle Near Atlanta
A negro named Benjamin Parker of Watkinsville was found badly hurt beneath the Seaboard trestle after apparently falling twenty feet from the span onto Southern tracks. He suffered a broken leg and a deep eye cut, and, though unconscious on arrival, recounted that he stepped aside for a switching engine and plunged off the trestle. Police investigate with no clear motive or clue.
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Seaboard
Atlanta
Benjamin Parker
Watkinsville
Southern
Man shot on Thomaston road near Macon
Thomaston road seven miles west of Macon, Thomas Nelson was shot last night and brought to Macon by farmer F J Heath in critical condition. Nelson, from Ducktown Tennessee, carried $70, a pistol, and a rain coat. he says a negro companion roamed with him, but the man is missing and officers search for the shooter. He recovered enough to travel to Macon in a buggy.
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Macon
Thomas Nelson
Thomaston
F. J. Heath
Ducktown
Tenn
Nelson
Heath
Feltz Elected Mayor of Warrenton 1910
Warrenton Ga December 9 In today s city election for mayor and councilmen for 1910 M L Feltz was elected mayor and councilmen named were G B Maner D L Wicker J H Robinson F B Norris and J B Anderson the vote tally not given in the report
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L. Feltz
Warrenton
M. L. Feltz
G. B. Maner
D. L. Wicker
J. H. Robinson
F. EB Norris
J. B. Anderson
Taft Receives Delegates From Rivers and Harbors Congress
More than 1,000 delegates attending the National Rivers and Harbors Congress were welcomed by President Taft at the White House this afternoon. Colonel John L. Vance introduced the delegates, representing the Ohio Valley Improvement Association.
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Taft
Washington
National Rivers and Harbora Congress
White House
John L. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Mt Vernon Masons Elect Officers For Coming Year
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M held its annual meeting with many members present. Reports showed the lodge in excellent condition and officers were named: Worshipful Master W M Pittman and J M Pittman, Senior Warden L N Betts, Junior Warden Max Michael, Treasurer John S McKie, Secretary J R Crane, Senior Deacon J W McKinnon, Junior Deacon C E Underwood, Senior Steward D D Beusge, Junior Steward Marion Cary, Third Steward W M Slaughter.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
W. M. Pittman
J. M. Pittman
L. N. Betts
Max Michael
John 8. McKie
J. R. Crane
J. W. McKinnon
C. E. Underwood
D. D. Beusge
Marion Cary
W. M. Slaughter
Football contest slated for Saturday at Georgia campus
The University of Georgia schedules a class football event this Saturday with Sophomores vs Seniors, weather permitting. If Seniors cannot play due to exams, the Frenchman eleven, fresh from Wednesday’s win, will face the all star upper classmen. Freshmen may fill gaps to ensure a full schedule.
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University of Georgia
Colter
Athletic Association
Auburn
Prof W D Cooper Lectures at Devereaux High School
Prof W D Hooper of the University of Georgia speaks to the Devereaux High School on What Civilization Owes to the Roman. The lecture tonight promises to be highly informative and enjoyed by attendees.
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Devereaux Ga
W. D. Hooper
University of Georgia
Hooper
Oil Company Quits Business in Maine Liquidation Planned
Stockholders of the Ohio and Indiana Oil Company met in Augusta Maine to wind up affairs citing falling oil prices and declining production in the companys territory as reasons for liquidation and disposing of holdings.
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Augusta
Ohio and Indiana Oil Company
Maine
McLendon Case Heads to Georgia Supreme Court
Judge Andrew J. Cobb leaves for Atlanta to represent Former Commissioner 8 C McLendon before the Georgia Supreme Court. The dispute stems from Savannah where Judge Chariton ruled Commissioner Gray unseated and McLendon should be restored. The court will consider the case today with a decision expected by January 1.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Atlanta
8. C. McLendon
Supreme Court
Savannah
Chariton
Gray
Railroad Commission
McLendon
Smith
Cobb
Thease
Wilbur Cox Tops Manhattan Opera Company Show
The Manhattan Opera Company opened at the Colonial Theater with Olivette led by Wilbur Cox in the role of Coquelicot. Audiences praised Cox as the stellar local favorite while Miss Claire Whitney earned applause for her dancing. A later program indicated Fra Diavolo would follow with programs to be ready.
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Manhattan Opera Company
Colonial Theater
Opera
Olivette
Wilbur Coxa
Manhattans
Coquelicot
Wilbur
Kitty Perle
Nella Brown
Wilbur Cox
Claire Whitney
John White Morton Elected to Board of Education
The mayor and council elected John White Morton to the board of education to replace the late A L Hull. Morton is a young, energetic Prattville mill manager and prominent local manufacturer, expected to serve with enthusiasm.
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John White Morton
Board of Education
A. L. Hull
Morton
Princeton
Star Thread
Edation
Williams Lodge Names Officers
Williams Lodge No. 15 I O C F has elected officers for the term Noble Grand J D Severns Vice Grand C W Shupe Recording Secretary J A Mealer Financial Secretary A J Watson Treasurer R W Bailey Trustee C A Vanderleith Custodian Claud Daves Lodge Commissioner J A Mealor Members report the lodge in good condition and full of enthusiasm in their work.
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Williams Lodge
Noble
J. D. Severns
C. W. Shupe
J. A. Mealer
A. J. Watson
R. W. Bailey
C. A. Vanderleith
Claud Daves
J. A. Mealor
Williams’ Lodge
McCrary Arrested Here for Wife Desertion
James McCrary, a young white man sought by Columbia police for deserting his wife and child, was captured locally yesterday. He was sent back to Columbia, where he will stand trial after he was located by Chic McKie’s chambers and arrested without serious resistance.
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Columbia & C
James MoCrary
Columbia
Chic McKie
McCrary
McKie
Membership Rally At Y M C A Tonight
The Y M A holds a big membership rally at the Y M C A building with a directors meeting beforehand. Members are urged to attend to hear plans for future work and to meet and become better acquainted. The Y M C A Glee Club will perform and the Ladies Auxiliary provides refreshments.
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Itta
Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Artificial Rain Storm Drenches City Streets Yesterday
Citizens at the post office and city hall endured a half hour shower as an overflowing water tower and NW wind sent a cold spray down Washington Street toward the Georgian Hotel. Pedestrians paused to wait out the gusts and avoid the stinging deluge.
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Washington Street
Georgian Hotel
City Council Meets Passes Routine Ordinances and Elects Educator
The city council held its regular meeting voting on general election consolidations and passing sidewalk, pavement, and assessment ordinances. Petitions on tax relief for Gospel Pilgrim Society, building a blacksmith shop, damages to Lucy Goolaby property, and street lights were referred to committees. John White Morton was unanimously elected to fill the late A. L. Mull’s school board term.
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Gospel Pilgrim Society
West Broad Street
Finance Committee
Eppes-Wilkins Co
Clayton Street
Foundry Street
Street Committee
Smith & Wright
Lucy
Theming Council
John White Morton
Board ‘of Education
A. L. Mull
Christian Church to establish University of Dixie in Cookeville
Nashville reports the Christian Church will found a school to be known as the University of Dixie at Cookeville Tennessee. The charter is filed and the institution will be well equipped and generously endowed. It will be a university of the Christian Church with nonsectarian endowments flowing through civil channels.
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Cookeville, Tenn
University of Dixie
Nashville
Tenn
The
Christian Church
Cookeville
University of the Christian Church
Real Estate Note: Mr R T Goodwin Moves to Athens
Mr R T Goodwin, who recently moved to the Classic City with his family from St Charles Mo, has decided to settle permanently. He enters the local real estate business with faith in Athens dirt and has set up an office in the Southern Mutual building.
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R. T. Goodwin
Athens
Goodwin
St. Charles Mo
St. Louis
Southern Mutual
Pennsylvania labor protests convene in Harrisburg
Delegates from across the state gather in Harrisburg in response to a call by President EB B Grenawalt of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor to denounce government by injunction and judge-made law. The convention objects to the Pittsburg strike disorders and Vandergrift town authorities banning the Labor Day parade.
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Harrisburg
EB. B. Grenawalt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Vandergrift
Labor Federation
Two Men Enter Flint Circuit Judge Race
Jackson Ga Dec 9 Judge Robert T Daniel of Griffin is in the race for judge of the Flint circuit to succeed incumbent E J Ragan who will not seek re election The only other avowed candidate is Judge Dupree of Zebulon It is thought these will be the only two candidates in the race
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Flint County
Ragan
Jackson
Robert T. Daniel
Griffin
Flint Circuit
E. J. Ragan
Judge Dupree
Zebulon
Rome Man Fasts 28 Days Then Resumes Eating
Rome Ga Dec 9 After fasting for 28 days William Tippin a wealthy Rome manufacturer declared he would not eat until God spoke to him An egg albumen trick fooled him and led him to break the fast He is now eating and gaining strength though he suffers tuberculosis and doctors hope for recovery
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Rome
William Tippin
Mr P C Thomas Visits Athens Old Railroad Man Returns
Mr P C Thoms of Augusta formerly with the Central railroad in this city visited Athens yesterday. He had not been back for several years and was amazed at the city's growth and its many new handsome buildings.
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P. C. Thoms
Augusta
The
Central Railroad
Athens
Williams, Dodd and Freeman Mingle in Georgia Nuptials
In Bogart Georgia on Sunday morning Marcus M. Dodd of Athens wed Nora Freeman of Jefferson at the bride's parents home near Jefferson. Reverend Abraham of Jefferson officiated. The couple will reside near Athens and received a lavish reception from the groom's parents with ample hospitality and congratulations.
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Bogart
Marcus M. Dodd
Athens
Nora Freeman
Jefferson
Abraham
Trammell Wins Dalton Mayoral Race in Unopposed Vote
In Dalton Georgia today Hon Paul D Trammell was elected mayor without opposition. Aldermen elected were John T Kills John B Thomas W E Mann and George C King. Charter amendment and bond issue were defeated by decisive majorities aimed at improving the school system.
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Dalton
Paul D. Trammell
John T. Kills
John 8. Thomas
W. E. Mann
George C. King
Municipal ownership wins in Americus election
Municipal ownership of public utilities backed by the Citizens' Club won two of three alderman seats in Americus Georgia as of December 9 with Lee Allen and J B Bolton for ownership and J E Brown for the opposition. The council will stand five to two for municipal ownership next year.
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Americus
Citizens’ Club
Lee Allen
J. 8
Bolton
J. E. Brown
Educators to Meet in Charlotte for Southern Association
Charlotte awaits the Southern Educational Association convention during Christmas holidays with a record turnout expected. Noted speakers include Eliot of Harvard Dabney of Cincinnati Kirkland of Vanderbilt Mezes of Texas Venable of North Carolina Kinccannon of Mississippi Jordan of Stanford Judson of Chicago and Beab Wright comments on race and liquor issues.
Toy Spaniel Club Show Opens at Waldorf Astoria in New York
Several hundred diminutive canines were inspected by fashionable society at the Waldorf Astoria as the Toy Spaniel Club of America opened its annual show. The largest entry ever for the club, the exhibition runs through tomorrow.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Toy Spaniel Club of America
Wisconsin and Michigan railroad offered at public sale
Menominee Michigan December 9 the railroad was offered at public sale to satisfy a tax claim of 44579 due to Michigan. The 73 mile line runs from Peshtigo Wisconsin to Mountain Michigan with about twenty miles of sidings.
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Menominee, Mich
Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad
Affidavits Question Dr Cook Payment Allegations
New York December 9 affidavits sworn by August W. Loose and George H. Dukle claim Dr. Cook promised $4 000 for aid in compiling Polar journey records now in Copenhagen University The Times reproduces a memorandum on observations from Svardevasg to the Pole OSS will need comparison between Capt Loose narrative and Copenhagen report to verify delivery.
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New York
August W. Loose
George H. Dukle
Cook
University of Copenhagen
Svardevasg
Pole
the Times
Capt. Loose
Dr. Cook
Lonsdale
Macon Voters Pass 200000 Bond Issue
Macon Georgia voters approve a 200000 bond issue for paving and building a sanitary sewer system in Vineville. Mayor Moore and the city council led the campaign, Vineville bonds receiving a larger vote than the general paying bonds amid a hard fought election.
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Macon
Vineville
Moore
Tssue
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