Ed Mealor Loses Limb Under Wheels of Train
Ed Mealor son of Mr and Mrs Stenry Mealor of this city lost a leg Tuesday night when he slipped under a Georgia Railroad passenger train at Lithonia while attempting to board. Amputation performed within hours. condition serious but not believed fatal. Mealor family also recently faced a separate head injury to Hints Mealor Jr at the new Strong Street school site.
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Hd Mealor
Stenry Mealor
Georgia Railroad
Lithonia
Alippe
Dhi
Nouhing
Les
Ifweiler
Mealor
Broad Street
Hints Mealor, Jr
Strong Street
Pension money here in Clarke county long awaited
Wingfield, ordinary, has received a check from Commissioner sales for the payment of all pensions in Clarke county. The blanks were new ready and all pensioners should call at once and get their money.
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Wingfield
Sales
Clarke County
Two Greeks Fight Leads to Quick Trial
Besos, Chris Jones and Peter Argoosthils two Greeks, had an aftercare yesterday which year previous for Jones. A dispute arose fer some matters of business which tested In a fight, Argoostidis knock ing Jones down and seriously choking. Parties nearby rushed into the scene and separated them. Later In the day Jones swore to warrant for assault and battery against Argoostidis, who was tried by Judge Foster and bound over to city court, where he was tried before Judge Cobb in the afternoon. At hearing the evidence interpreted Mr. Pete Petropol, Judge Cobb smiled sentence for the time being.
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Besos
Chris Jones
Peter Argousthils
Jones
Argoostidis
Choklin
Foster
Cobb
Pete Petropol
Mrs Wier to Build Handsome Eight Room Residence
Mrs J Wier prepares to erect an attractive eight room residence on Cobb Street just beyond the Fowler home. Plans are drawn and work will start at once as soon as workers are available. Barber of Elton Wisconsin endorses De Ws Kidney and Bladder Pills as highly effective.
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Cobb Street
J. A. Fowler
J. W. Wier
John A. Fowler
Mis New Avenue
Hert
Elton
Wis
New Street Homes Planned for Daxter City
Messrs TD Hardy and CD Larphedeee propose erecting a large number of pew residences on a new street in Daxter city area near the old Vonderiieth site. Homes will include lights and conveniences, with fifty to seventy houses contemplated depending on city street and reel approvals to be decided at the next council meeting.
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TD Hardy
C.D
Sidewalk Improvement on Uroad Street and Broad Street
The sidewalk on Broad Street from Elles Club bones to the Commercial hotel has been graded improving appearance. A concrete retaining wall in front of Dr Hienodiet’s residence protects tree roots. A sidewalk will extend from the Commercial hotel to the corner of Broad and Lanpkin streets.
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Broad Street
Elles Club
Hienodiet
Prohibition Defeat in Texas Primary Vote
In Texas a primary vote shows opposition to the prohibition amendment, with about 208000 counted of an estimated 210000 voters and many abstaining. The result suggests no firm party demand for restriction unless a clear majority supports it. partial counts from 117 counties dominate the report with scattered returns.
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Dallas
Vex
Sataytas
Amendeo
Tohl
Old College Remodeling to Begin at University Campus
The legislature approves over ten thousand dollars for remodeling the aid college on the university campus. Work to update and make the building comfortable begins soon. Upper stories to be removed due to unsafe walls. lower floors usable after renovation. Building is expected to be in roughly good condition within ten years. Trustees have not set a start date. Engineer J. V Barnett of this city to supervise.
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Aid Collee
Frank James Anew as Manager at Arioae Co
Mr Frank James has arrived in Tenn city to oversee Arioae Co operations. Mr Fred Davis, long associated with Armer Coe, steps to salary-based staffing as James takes the helm. James plans to relocate his family to Bigelty and join Athens as new residents with a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Tenn
Araioe & Co
Fred ©. Davis
Armer & Coen Commission
Davlas
Janes
James
Bigelty
Ja Fandly
Atheny
Mr. F. W. Ricks Builds Two Houses
Hicks, of this city, has purchased two lots on the Boulevard and has commenced work on two attractive and convenient cottages. Names Potts and Hashes appear in connection with the residency, indicating property transactions related to the project.
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F. W. Ricks
Pow. Hicks
Jack Potts
Henry Hashes
Fleming to Move to Athens for Education Opportunity
MeV K. Fleming, a well known figure of Pulat, plans to relocate to Athens to provide his children access to the city’s educational institutions. He has bought a residence on Prines Avenue near J. A. Harbin’s former college chapter house and aims to join Athens’ progressive citizens building up the city.
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Mev K
Pulat
Gi. Nas
Athens
Plein Las
Prines Avenue
J. A. Harbin
Ts Ib College
Iis
Confederate Pension Payments Shifting to Annual Basis
Atlanta July 20 A special report says the house committee on pensions favors a bill to change Confederate pension payments from quarterly to annual installments. The measure is expected to pass both houses, with support from key lawmakers.
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Atlanta
Fia
House Committee On Pensions
Ttis
Hotere
Heneine
Mrs W S Gray Builds New Cottage on Boulevard
Mr W S Gray has started a new residence on the Boulevard, west of Mr C P Hussey. The foundation is being laid and the cottage will be built in the coming weeks, adding an attractive home to that city district.
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W. S. Gray
Gray
C. PL. Hussey
Mr. Gray
Injunction Hearing in Mt Atry Ga Over Freight Rates
Judge Emory Speer heard an injunction case brought by merchants to block freight rate increases on four routes from Ohio River points. The proceedings referenced railroad officials and disruptions on tracks, with the court noting jurisdiction while addressing procedural questions.
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Mt. Atry
Emory Speer
Ohio River
Tadve Speer
Annual Meeting of Georgia Launderers Associa tion
The Georgia Launderers Association will hold its annual meeting in Savannah on August 7 and 18. President C D Heidler has sent elegant invitations and urges full attendance. A varied program includes waterthlow cutting and beach tertile hunting, reflecting rapid growth as a statewide organization with strong membership and civic interest.
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Georgia Launderers
Associaton Call
Savannah
C.D. Heidler
M Waterthlow
Georda Launderers’ Association
Heidler
Ageocinite
Maghc- Neemt
Mass Meeting to Protest Convict Lease System Held
A fragmented notice reports a July 29 by twenty leading figures planning a mass meeting at the Grand Opera House to protest the convict lease system. Attendees from across the state are expected to attend and sign protests against the system.
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Ashinta
Oller Eldles
Flo
Aeon
Sone Thang
Dave Oy
Fines Imposed In Mayor's Court
Mayor Doers presided as fines were levied on several individuals. EM Gobby charged 15 for disorderly conduct on Johns Street Tuesday. Albert Whitesin 13 for drunkenness and disorderly behavior on Oconee Street Tuesday. WU Smith 5 for disorderly conduct at a plant on the 22nd. Queenie Watson 5 for cursing neighbors in recent days. Henry Horton and William AML each fined 5 for filing costs.
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Mayor Doers
EM Gobby
Col
Johns Street
Albert Whitesin
Oconee Street
WU Smith
Queenie Watson
Henry Horton
William Aml
Mr H H Linton Returns From Wrightsville Beach
MP Hal ff Linton has returned from Wrightville Beach where he enjoyed a vacation for the past two or three weeks. He speaks highly of Wrightsville Beach as a minor resort and returns refreshed after the trip.
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Hal Ff Linton
Wrightill
Wrightsville Beach
Escaped Convict Not Yet Captured
Police pursue Ray Woody the escaped county jail prisoner from Tuesday’s break, with officers vigilant and active in the search. No traces found yet, but efforts continue to recapture him and return him to serve his sentence.
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Ray Woody
Senate panel opposes bill to permit laudanum sale
Atlanta July special report shows the senate committee on sanitation and hygiene voting unfavorably on Senator Sykes Bill to amend the anti narcotic Law to allow laudanum sales. A large delegation of druggists argued against the proposed change, surprising many who expected a different outcome.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee On Sanitation and Hygiene
Sykes
Aarse
City Court August Term Cases Include Fatal Train Death
City court to hear August term with two damages suits against Atlantic Coast Line and two thousand dollar claims by Georgia Wallon and a Mrs. Price. Case details note a child killed by a train near Athens and a woman injured by a wagon spill on Harbor Street. Additional suits over accounts and notes, plus several damage claims against the City of Athens.
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M. J. Anderson
G. C. Thomas
Col
U C. Tuck
1. & NOR R
Atlantic Coast Line
Anderson
Athens
Union Point
Georgia Wallon
Megara
EK. Lumpkin
E. “ Price
Harbor Street
J. M. Williams
City of Athens
Inez Williams
Price
Peeler
New Compress Bought by Athens Compress Company
Directors met to approve business matters including a contract with Webb Compress Company for a new press. The machine will be shipped soon and installed once the new compress building is ready.
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Athens Compress Company
Webb Compress Company
Infant Lula Hendricks Falls Strangles At Home
Macon July 29 A five month old child Lula Hendricks daughter of J H Hendricks a machinist in the Georgia Southern and Florida railway shops died this morning by strangulation. The infant rolled to the bed edge and hung by the head three feet above the floor. Parents returning found the child in a tragic, silent scene with no noise heard. The room was quiet and the circumstances shock the family.
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Macon
Lula Hendricks
J. H. Hendricks
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Nelesa
Wade
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as just exactly right after using them for years. The pills are advertised to relieve constipation biliousness and malaria and cost 25 cents at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer Sons druggists.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
W. J.smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer « Sons Ldrugatores
Rumors of suits over convict lease system in Georgia
Atlanta July 29 Special news reports a rumor that the prison commission investigation may push suing lessees on bonds for rule violations. A Polk County resolution seeks legal steps to recover state salaries paid to wardens and guards. Witnesses show payments to wardens by lessees and calls to end the lease system. The Holder convict bill passes the Georgia House 108 to 68 and moves to the Senate as debates continue on convict labor reforms.
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Atlanta
Prison Commission Investigating Committee
Prison Commission
Slunday
Polk
J. T. Moore
Bible Brick Company
Jake Moore
Dr. Hamby
J. W. English, Jr
House of Representatives
Senate
Slade
Muscogee
House
of Georgia
Wright
Richmond
Thurman
Walker
C. M. Candler
DeKalb
Knight
Steed
Johnson Will Fight to Carry Minnesota
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, passing through Warsaw on a trip from Cullun to Elkhart, commented that the Independence party is forming and likely to influence the fall elections. He noted Minnesota is normally Republican, but warned of a forthcoming fight there as he marked his forty seventh birthday.
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Warsaw
Ind
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Cullun
Ohio
Elkhart
Independence Party
Johnson
President Diaz to visit America during Home Manufacturers' Exhi
New Orleans July 9 President Diaz of Mexico has notified the Progressive Union he will try to attend the Home Manufacturers Exhibition from September 1 to end of the month. He may accompany about 600 Mexican manufacturers visiting for several days in late September. A special Mexican day is set for September 3. The 500 merchants’ visit is said to mark a new epoch in Mexico United States relations.
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New Orleans
Diaz
Mexico
Progressive Union
Diax
United States
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers Foley's Honey and Tar
Immediate relief for asthma in worst stages with Foley's Honey and Tar. If taken in time will effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Judge Landis May Face Heavy Damages Suit
Chicago July 29 Judge Kennesaw Landis likely to be sued next week for 50000 damages for false imprisonment by Daniel F. Keller a former army captain sent to Fort Leavenworth. Keller claims Landis ignored writs of supersedeas and error from Judge Grosscup. Habeas corpus will seek Keller’s release and transfer back to Chicago. The feud with Grosscup deepened after a court of appeals reversal of Landis’s $21240000 fine against Standard Oil.
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Grosscup
Landis
Chicago
Kennesaw M. Landis
United States Diserict Court
Daniel F. Keller
United States Army
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
W. A. Adams
W. M. Viletman
Keller
Leavenworth
Judge Landis
Judge Grosscup
Court of Appeals
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Harrian
Senty Residences
Campbell
Texas
Dr. Shoop
OLD College
Barnett
Mmr
Frank James
Gitizes
Armur & Conpany
1. B. Fleming
Speer
Lauruerg
C. D. Heidler
H. H. Linton
Holder
President Diaz
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