Athens Gains Hope From Informal Mitchell Meeting
Athens supporters recount an informal gathering at the Commercial Hotel where Mitchell, president of the Augusta and Oolnoga Railroad, urged swift action toward building a direct line to the West and coalfields. He claimed first mortgage bonds would finance construction, promising benefits for Athens and local industry and insisting the road to Chattanooga is certain.
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Augusta and
Athens
wAthens
Exaeus
Wetern
Tennessees
Chattanooga
Sam
Richmond Terminal Seaboard Air Line rumors denied by insider
R M Mitchell of the Au gasia Chatanooga denies any sale of lines to Seaboard Air Line. He says Robinson has no reason to sell and aims to secure a Southern connection, with Athens hoping for good news as the rumor proves false and the Georgia Southern and Florida remains independent.
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Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
West Point
R. M. Mitchell
Augasia & Chatanooga
Recep Tery
Robinson
Athens
Last of Farth Captain John Rutherford Funeral Yesterday
A sorrowing crowd gathered at Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb’s home for the funeral of Captain John C. Rutherford. Ministers and a church choir led prayers and hymns as the casket moved to Oconee cemetery, with bells tolling for the beloved law partner and friend.
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M. A. Lipscomb
John C. Rutherford
John W. Brumby
Ellen Mell
B. M. Strahan
M. K. Layton
C. W. Layne
Jesus
Dr. Gwaltney
First Baptist Church
Major Bacon
G. H. Yancry
H.C. White
Pope Barrow
Jones White
D. C. Barrow
Wm. Harris
W. W.‘Shomas
E. R. Hodgson
Jucy Cobb Institute
University
I. R. Kendell
John A. Cobb
Lamar Cobb Rutherford
John Cobb Rutherford
Oconee
Major Hamilton Wilkins Linked to Rail Job News
The Augusta Evening News reports Major Hamilton Wilkins, president of the Augusta Gibson and Sandersville Rail road, was shown a Macon telegram from the Atlanta Constitution about the Central and Richmond and Danville railroads seeking his appointment as superintendent of repairs on the Covington and Macon Road. The court approved the appointment after Attorney John C. Harris presented the name. Wilkins says he knows nothing of the matter and would consider the role only if pay increased. he is described as a highly capable railroad official and feared to leave Augusta.
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Hamilton Wilkins
C. & M. Broad
Augusta, Gibson and Sandersville
Macon
Atlanta Constitution
Central
Richmond
Danville
Covington and Macon
John C. Key
John C. Harris
Augusta Evening News
Macon Road Lease Fails as Receiver Takes Macon Construction
Sparks discusses Robinson’s refusal to lease the Georgia Southern linked Macon and Northeastern line. He cites misgivings over earnings figures, misrepresented January gains, and the broader deal dissolving. The Macon Construction Company faces a receiver, yet asserts assets including a Palatka property and other holdings offset liabilities.
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Third Street
Robinson
New York
Washington
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Georgia Southern
Ross
Lane
Georgia Southern and
Macon and
Birmingham
Georgia Southern System
Georgia Southern Railroad
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Winder
Palatka
Virginia
Capital Bank
Mr. Jewett
Fla
Death in the Woods After Night of Rain
James Williams was found dead in a countryside thicket near Athens after heavy drinking and a night exposed to rain. An inquest ruled death from exposure. The funeral is set for 2 PM today from George Williams’s residence.
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Athens
George Williams
Geo.illiams
Harmony Grove Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Updates
Harmony Grove Ga March 12 Special Dr Rosenburg Athens famed optician visited the Grove on business. Naselton of Haselton Dozier in Athens visited this week for his firm and Hale couple from Athens are in the Grove visiting Mayor Key. Mrs J T Quillan improving after illness. Dr John Bryans hosts admire him in Grove this week. Strickland the furniture dealer made a big trip to Athens yesterday. T R Zackary Seedsman plans Buncombe cabbage seed sales in Athens Saturday March 21 and will stay in Harmony Grove a few hours Monday the 23rd for last time this season.
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Rosenburg
Athens
Grove
Naselton
Haselton & Dozier
H. H. Hale
T.E. Key
White
J.T. Quilli
T. R. Zackary
Is It Ingalls Accept a Small Office Tender in March
Ex Congressmen Morrow and Ingalls linked to a ministerial successor after Swift’s death in Japan. Treasury officials view Ber ing Sea permits as not yet prohibited, risking U S interests. Also notes a six day race with a Persian entrant, river flooding in Tombigbee region, and local railway damages and resignations.
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Morrow
Ingalls
Swift
Tuseday
Japan
Bering Sea
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Northen says no terms in Alliance dispute amid public morals aim
From Atlanta dated March 12 special dispatch reports Governor Northen rejecting reconciliation efforts with Col Livingston. He states no overtures or conditions and that public morals matter more than a political quarrel. Also notes Grady monument invitees to Hill and Collins and Robertson's resignation with Virgil Powers named as successor. Powers’ lengthy rail career highlighted.
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Northen
Himj
Col. Livingston
Livingston
Alliance
W. J. Norten
Grady Monument Committee
Governor Hill
New York
Pat Collins
Boston
Banker W L High Fails Amid Cotton Market Slump
Madison Ga March 12 Special Mr W L High banker failed today. Cause is said to be the fall and continued low price in the cotton market. High is well known in Georgia business circles and was always considered a solid man. His failure is heard with regret by everybody.
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Madison, Ga
W.L. High
Two Brave Drowning Rescues in Passaic County
Paterson March 11 Eddie Farrell five of Hawburgh avenue was rescued from the swollen river by William Cueman of Union avenue after falling in while sailing chips. The current at the foot of the rapids was swift and the boy revived at his mother’s home. Thomas Welsh of Reid Barry's works fell twelve feet into the water but was saved after bystander Garr Karl and his father’s rope. Welsh was unconscious for two hours but revived and walked home. It is alleged he will sue Bergen county for damages over alleged improper guarding of the Delage.
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Passaic County
News Telegram Association
Paterson
Eddie Farrell
Hawburgh Avenue
William Cueman
Union Avenue
Cueman
West Street
Thomas Welsh
Reid Barry
Pasaaic
Welsh
Zabriskee’s
Garr Karl
Karl
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