County leaders plan road improvements and impose worker squad
Clarke county commissioners met in the county attorney’s office to address road obstruction and drainage damage by landowners. They appointed road workers for unpaid taxes, discussed extending Mitchell's Bridge road toward Bogart, and sought necessary rights of way while awaiting city council action on Trail Creek bridge plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
John B. Gamble
Luther Crawford
Jerry Pittrad
J. A. Daniel
Mitchell's Bridge
Bogart
B. H. Cooper
Commerce
A, M
Prather
Thomas Tyler
Trail Creek Bridge
Peacock
Dorsey
Charlton Defies Speer Court in Savannah
In Savannah Georgia Judge Charlton of Chatham County Superior Court ordered W V Davis receiver of Medtric Supply Company not to surrender company affairs without his order. Judge Speer of the U S court had directed Davis to turnover assets to United States Marshal George F White named receiver in bankruptcy proceedings. Governor Smith’s late message notes over five hundred thousand dollars in the state treasury and concerns about available funds for the legislatures expenses and other daily costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
W. G. Charlton
Superior Court
Chatham County
W. V. Davis
Medtric Supply Company
Emory Speer
United States Court
Mr. Davis
United States
George F. White
Marshal White
Speer
Gov. Smith
Brown
Georgia Confederate Veterans to Convene in Athens
The Georgia Division of United Confederate Veterans plans its annual convention in Athens on September 28 and 29, highlighting the city as a southern convention hub. A Cobb-Delaney Camp committee will coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce and city council to arrange entertainment and city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Georgia Division United
Georgia Division of United Confederate Veterans
Athens
South
Cobb-Delaney
Ens Chamber of Commerce
Suttons Death 70 Be Investigated
Washington reports the Sutton case reopen with a new board of inquiry after a mysterious death at Annapolis Naval Academy. A bullet was found in James N. Suttons head, while his brother Orlando Sutton, a West Point cadet, left hospital after hazing injuries. Big day in Champlain region features ceremonies with Taft, ambassadors, governors, and a Wright address by Elihu Root. Young Peoples Christian Union convention opens in Minneapolis with Universalist speakers and sessions through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James N. Sutton
Annapolis Naval Academy
Iodando Sutton
West Point Military Academy
Sutton
Champlain
Plattsburg
United States
New York
Vermont
Taft
Cliffhaven
Smith M. Weed
Elihu, Root
Christian Union
Minneapolis
Minn
Christian Endeavor
St. Paul
Young People’s Christian Union
Anion
Universalist Church
Governor Brown to Remain Marietta School Board President
Gov Joseph M Brown will keep his role as president of the Marietta Board of Education after seeking legal guidance. Attorney General Hart advised there is no law preventing a governor from holding both offices, though a general rule exists against multiple county posts. The Marietta board expressed pride and relief at his continued leadership.
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Atlanta
Jos. M. Brown
Marietta Board of Education
Brown
Hart
Perry Davia
Perry Davis
Aize
Lobbyist Bill Threatens Prison for Floor Contacts in Senate
Atlanta July 7 Special. A bill by Senator Perry would punish lobbyists who talk to members on the floor with one to five years in prison and require filing with the secretary of state detailing business and expenses. Other measures include prohibitions on commercial discrimination, protection of fraternal names, and remedies for deception in replevin bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
Perry
General Judiciary Committee
Jackson
Rutherford
Grimm
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised as Gentle Cleanser
A Night Rider’s Raid warns of calomel croton oil and aloes pills that disturb sleep. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as never distressing yet cleansing the system and curing colds headache constipation malaria. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro H. B. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Missouri River Navigation Congress Opens In Yankton
The Missouri River Navigation Congress began its second annual convention in Yankton on July 7 drawing representatives from Missouri Kansas Iowa South Dakota and other Missouri River tributaries. Speakers include James J Hill Governor Burke of North Dakota and Gifford Pinchot among others as the three day session starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
South Dakota
Missouri River
James J. Hill
Burke
North Dakota
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
How to Clean a Tin-Lined Refrigerator
An old refrigerator with tin lining can be refreshed by applying two coats of white paint followed by two coats of white enamel varnish to achieve a cleaner, brighter interior.
Building up of farm lands by intelligent farming
Raleigh Progressive Farmer notes Mr. A. L. French who moved from Ohio to a 240 acre southern farm eight years ago. He sold weeded land, improved soil with livestock nutrition and minimal fertilizer, raised 60 cattle 70 hogs and 140 sheep, and now the farm is valued at $60 per acre. He shows profitable farming without heavy chemical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. French
Sunny Stock Farm
French
Ohio
Mr. French
Raleigh
N. C
Senator Clay Re-elected and Addresses Georgia Assembly
Senator A S Clay was reelected United States senator for six years and given a rousing ovation by the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta. He spoke for about fifty minutes onDemocratic party work, national problems, and Georgia’s role, after which Speaker Slaton presented him with warm remarks. The ceremony marked a rare joint session honor for a nonmember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
Senate
United States
Clay
Chamber of the Representatives
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Slaton
Northen
Boiseuiliet
Moss
Cobb
Jackson
McClure
Evans
Fullbright
Hall of Representatives
Senate of the United States
A.S. Clay
Mr. Clay
Democratic Party
Georgia
Assembly
Assembly of Georgia
Gossip From New York Heat and High Life
Hot days dominate New York summer as parks and beaches draw crowds to escape the heat. A barbering mix of stories follows from Paris fashion influences, roof gardens with airship landing platforms, and odd anecdotes including a baron at a hotel and a lovelorn nephew tale. The piece notes superstition around a thirteenth child, a fourteen year old involved with his aunt, and quirky urban fishing antics using hydrants for spouting fish and catching elusive specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hades
Paris
Europe
Baron Wura
Isaac Walton
Coney Island
Filo
Boy's Life Saved by Remedy Reported in Alabama
William H. Strolling of Carbon Hill Alabama credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his four year old son from a severe dysentery attack after two doctors gave up. He urges giving the remedy with castor oil per directions, sold by local druggists. The column also notes grafting statesmen in Japan facing jail, suggesting the United States could learn from this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Strolling
Carbon Hill
Ala
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Bmith & Bro
B. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
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Charlton
Suttons
Annapolis
Case
Foley
GOV
Ely Brothers
Warren Berech
Atlanta,ga
Ora Atove
Dopmet, Wren
New Equirmentot Ray
Tad New Mill
K. G. Matheson
Edward Yates
Trenton
N. J
West
Horover
Mave
House of Refuge
Dlen
Philadelphia
Japan
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