Court Pins Damages for Loss of Young Trees in Black Hills Fire
United States sues Missouri River and Northwestern Railroad over a Black Hills forest fire. Jury awards damages for loss of merchantable timber and for destruction of unmerchantable young growth, signaling an early precedent based on foresters’ expectation value of young growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills National Forest
United States
Missouri River and Northwestern
U. S. Department of Agriculture
South Dakota
Evence Ag
Black Hills
Superior Court Convenes Amid Reflections on Killings and Rain
The article notes a recurring pattern where killings occur in the week before or during superior court terms. It cites a recent slaying on Mr. John R. White’s plantation and observes a superstition linking court sessions with rainy spells, predicting fair weather this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. White
Things To Do This Month In Raleigh Farm Notes
The Progressive Farmer and Gazette outlines monthly farm tasks across crops and livestock. Activities include sowing wheat, planting cover crops, harvesting corn and hay, preserving cotton, storing winter vegetables, building a potato house, sheltering tools, boosting hogs and calves, fall plowing, pruning fruit trees, planting winter vegetables, yard care, and preparing water supply. Also noted is a Raleigh project: $20,000 total for hospital construction with separate city and county funds and later provisions for colored patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Ita
Tuberculosis Sanitarium Set to Open in Atlanta
Atlanta, Oct 11. The tuberculosis sanitarium built by the city and Fulton County nears completion and will be ready for patient reception December 1. Eighty sufferers will be admitted, marking the facility's capacity and early operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fulton County
Buck-Jon's Arnica Salve Proclaims Supreme Healing
Local retailer H. R. Palmer & Bons advertises Buck-Jon's Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts, burns, sores, eczema, and many ailments. The claim includes relief for sprains, sore eyes, chapped hands, and piles with a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Georgia W C T U Opens 29th Annual Convention
A large attendance marked the opening of the twenty ninth annual convention of the Georgia W C T U in Madigan Ga on Oct 11. Annual reports show a gratifying rise in membership over the past year with updates from local chapters and officers. Edward Schoeneck, current Syracuse mayor, has held roles as blacksmith stenographer law student supervisor lawyer and legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigan
Georgia Organization
Edward Schoeneck
New York
Syracuse
North Georgia Methodists prepare for Athens conference
Athens gears up for the North Georgia annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South set for November in Athens. The assembly will bring 200000 northern Georgia Methodists, 500 pastors and lay delegates, plus officers, with reports on missions, education, and church building in a district that has recently seen major construction including Wesley Memorial and several Atlanta churches.
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Athens
North Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Georgia
Wesleyan College
Georgia Methodists
South Georgia Conference
Nberal
South Georgia
Virginia
M. J. Cofer
China
J. E. Dickey
Board of Missions
L. G. Johnson
Board of Education
J. H. Mashburn
Church Extension Board
Col
G. M. Napier
Sunday School Board
R. P F. Eakes
Epwoth League Board
Capt
C. C. Goodrich
Joint Board of Finance
Bishop Wilson
Oxford
J. 8. Jenkins
Rome
W. P. Lovejoy
C. B. Dowman
Dalton
Drs. Dowman
Lovejoy
J. 8. French
First Church
Atlanta
R. Belk
Mark's
Ben Graham
Bolston
J. W. Lee
Trinity
Park Street
St. Louis
St. John's
Lee
A. Herris
Buford
J. B. England
McDonough
R. T. Wilkerson
D. D
Augusta
St. James
Wesley Memorial
Bolton
Mount Vernon
Nenan
Sparta
Washington
Woodlawn
Athena
Greenaboro
Milledgeville
St. Luke’s
Columbus
W. L. Pierce
M. J. Troutman
A. J. Gears
Oconee Street
G. D. Stone
Young Harris Memorial
A. W. Wilson
Baltimore
Presiding Elder
Joel T. Daves
Daves
Soochow University
Auto Law Emphasis and Road Standards Highlight Grand Jury
Judge Brand urged strict enforcement of the new Georgia auto law and stressed road rights for all users. He called for a county road register, noted election law gaps, urged jail reforms after escapes, and urged setting juror pay and tax digest scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Georgia
Athens
Ballifa
Opening of Great Power System in Ontario
Berlin Ontario Oct 11 after years of hard work and near insurmountable obstacles the Canadian cities will receive electric energy generated at Niagara Falls. The Hydro Electric Power Commission turned on the first hydro electric power to Ontario this afternoon in an Auditorium adorned with illuminated designs. Sir James Whitney presided and Hon Adam Beck and other prominent public men spoke.
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Berlin
Ont
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
People’s Power
James Whitney
Adam Beck
Judge's Charge Critiques City Court Salaries and Tax Burdens
Judge Brand addressed the grand jury urging salary reductions for Clarke County city court officials. He argued $3,000 for the city court judge is excessive and proposed a $100–$150 monthly salary for the solicitor, noting many city court cases are not tried. He contrasted local pay with neighboring counties and emphasized tax relief, not targeting current incumbents.
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Brand
Athens
Jnot
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Basia
Clarke
Oconee
Jackson
Massachusetts WCTU Opens 27th Annual Convention in Attleboro
Mrs Katherine Lent Stevens state president opens the 27th annual Massachusetts Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention at Attleboro Methodist church. Several hundred delegates from across the state attend the three day gathering with two charter members among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Mass
Katherine Lent Stevens
Massachusetts Women's Christian Temperance Union
Attleboro Methodist Church
Chamberlain's Liniment trusted in sudden injuries
In time of mishaps when the family doctor is unavailable Chamberlain's Liniment stands ready. It relieves sprains cuts wounds and bruises by easing soreness and driving away pain. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Georgia Carolina Fair Organized in Augusta Georgia
Augusta citizens organize the Georgia Carolina Fair to promote Savannah River Valley resources. James A. Jackson heads the association. fair grounds two miles from downtown feature a fast half mile track and 1800-seat grandstand, with livestock stables and a large two story building for poultry shows.
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Augusta
Georgia Carolina Parr
Savannah River Valley
James A. Jackson
Lake View
Augusta Poultry Club
Georgia-Carolina Fair Association
Carolina
Savannah
Hampton Terrace
Fair Grounds
Lake View Park
Summerville
Beletric Bitters Health Booster Praised by Sufferer
A testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing Me credits Beletric Bitters with curing months of kidney trouble after three bottles. The ad notes the product purifies blood, tones organs, and supports daily toil, urging readers to see HL. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro for purchase.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing
HL. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
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Studebaker
Athens. GA
U. S
North Georgia Methodists
Empire
South
Southern Methodists
A. G. Candler
J. G. Leater
J. T. Daven
Board of Finance
Sam Tate
M. M. Davies
The
Bible Society
Board
Davee
Elder Pierce
Judge Brand
Cheney
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Massachusetts
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