Four Year Sentence Under Law in Local Trial
Judge Cobb sentences Henry Coleman to four years hard labor after a private trial for assault and vulgar language toward two women, Mrs Shewell and Miss Shewell. Evidence included positive identifications by both women and their child. Coleman denied guilt but was found guilty and urged to reform. court notes grave offenses and limited sentencing options.
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Henry Coleman
Athens
Cobb
Coleman
Friss
Mrr
Mrs. Shewell
Miss Shewell
Jurge Cobb
Ug Cub
Prisoner Sentenced to Three Years for Multiple Offences
The law was applied to the prisoner who received twelve months in the chaingang for each of three offences, totaling a three year sentence. In a separate assault and battery case against Coleman, he was found guilty and received an additional twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Flood of New Bills Sent to Clerk for Reading in Georgia
Atlanta dated October 28 reports the legislature introducing several bills. Proposals include a Clarke County plan for a three member county board of assessors elected by grand juries, Fulton County limits on court stenographers practicing law, and a rule barring stenographers from holding dual circuit positions. A McCook bill restricts opossum hunting or catching from March 1 to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomas
Clarke
Felder
Fulton
Supreme Court
House
McCook
Waifs From The Wires Monster Rally Backs Van Wyck
NY dispatch reports a massive Tammany rally in support of mayoral candidate Van Wyck, with strong indications of his election. Other briefs note Thomasville fair success, governor’s day coming, and Atlanta cases including Bud Fuller trial for abandoning his child and Joe Harder for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
van Wyck
Thomasville
Thomasville Fair
Atlanta
Bud Fuller
Joe Harder
Huckabee
Fulton Superior Court
Newman
Dawson
Terrell County
Marriage in Columbus Brannon and Bussey Wed at St Pauls
Miss Mamie Garland Bussey married Mr. Robert Means Brannon in Columbus Georgia at St Pauls church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride's mother's home. The wedding featured prominent local and visiting guests with Rev Bussey and Rev Wynne officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Robert Means Brannon
Mamie Garland Bussey
St. Paul's Church
Walter T. Colquitt
Atlanta
Jennie Hollis
Americus
Mayo Hodgson
Athens
Florida Clark
Susie Hunt
Lula Moore
Nina Peabody
Adele Martiniere
H. Johnston
A. H. Buckerstaff
R. E. Pon
A. E. Wynne
N. J. Bussey
E. OC. Mayo
Bussey
Dr J P Campbell to Lecture at Agnes Scott Tonight
Dr J P Campbell of the University of Georgia leaves for Decatur to lecture tonight before the young ladies at Agnes Scott Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Campbell
University of Georgia
Decatur
Agnes Scott Institute
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast, Lasting Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the only remedy for piles from early stages to severe cases. It claims immediate inflammation relief and permanent cure with Pyramid Pills, noting testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly and Major Dean and listing Albion Michigan as the company base and one dollar per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hinkly
Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Ind
Dean
Columbus
Ohio
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mich
McLain Acquitted After Jury Finds No Guilty Verdict
Thomas J. McLain is freed in Atlanta after jurors find him not guilty of shooting his five year old son in a case he describes as an accidental discharge. He testifies the pistol misfired during handling and the boy died from a temple wound. The courtroom scene turns dramatic as Solicitor Hill reads the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomas J. McLain
McClain
Solicitor Hill
Harris rules out gubernatorial bid in Macon
Hon N E Harris of Macon says he is not pursuing a gubernatorial candidacy and is not in the race. In Denver three killed and many wounded when a stagecoach toppled on a curve near Grand Encampment Wyoming. Macon grand lodge of Masons declines to cut mileage rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
N. E. Harris
Denver
Col
Grand Encampment
Wyoming
Grand Lodge of Masons
Mexican Doctor Performs Remarkable Carotid Tie Operation
In Mexico City Dr Garey reports a parallel achievement saving a man stabbed in the neck. After losing three litres of blood the carotid artery was tied and coagulated blood removed. Within fifteen days the patient was pronounced cured and strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Garey
Masonic Officers Elected by Grand Lodge in Macon
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Macon elected officers for the next year at its session on October 28. Named are James W. Taylor grand master. W. A. Davis deputy grand master. J. D. Harrell senior grand warden. J. W. Akin grand warden. Joseph W. Rushin grand treasurer. W. A. Wollshin grand secretary. R. W. Hubert grand chaplain. G. W. Napier grand marshal. William H. Love grand senior deacon. B. F. Thurman grand junior deacon. D. B. Haygood first grand steward. R. E. Budgeman second grand steward. A. H. Woodliff third grand steward. Thomas W. Freeman grand tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
James W. Taylor
Luthersville
W. A. Davis
J. D. Harrell
Bainbridge
J. W. Akin
Car‘tereville
Joseph W. Rushin
Boston
W.A. Wollshin
R. W. Hubert
Warrenton
G. W. Napier
Monroe
William H. Love
Tifton
B. F. Thurman
Lafayette
D. B. Haygood
Madison
R. E. Budgeman
Sherman
A. H. Woodliff
Oscarville
Thomas W. Freeman
Mrs James H Dootson Dies After Illness
Mrs James H Dootson died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness at her city home. She leaves a husband and four children, was a longtime St Marys Episcopal Church member, and was respected for her character. The funeral is set for three o'clock this afternoon at St Marys Episcopal Church, with burial in Oconee cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Dootson
Earth
Dootson
E. V. Mitchell
W. A. Pledger
J. E. Garner
May Arrest Gen Weyler Remains in Havana Until Blanco Arrives
General Weyler is ordered by Madrid to stay in Havana until General Blanco arrives. The move suggests Weyler may be sent home under arrest for allegedly refusing to defer to General Castellanos. Weyler had hoped to sail two days before Blanco’s arrival.
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Havana
Gen. Blanco
Weyler
Madrid
Blanco
Castellanos
Havans
Ha gan and City Marshall Not Prosecuted in Atlanta
Dr Hugh Hagan and City Marshall A W Hill will not be placed on trial for assault and battery on 8 G Walker. The cases arose from a dispute at Walker's store on Marietta Street weeks ago when an effort was made to con hide the proprietor. The prosecutor consented to not press the cases and Judge Beck granted that direction.
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Atlanta, Ga
Hugh Hagan
A. W. Hill
G. Walker
Walker
Marietta Street
Conhide
Beck
Redwine Pardoned. Prison Doors to Open
Washington reports that Lewis Redwine is pardoned by the president and warrant signed by the attorney general. The pardon sets him free and the warrant was sent to the penitentiary last night and may arrive this afternoon. Redwine could leave as soon as the warrant is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis Redwine
Department of Justice
Redwine
Busby the Idiot Dwarf Dies at Milledgeville Asylum
Joseph Busby an idiot dwarf aged fifty eight died at the Milledgeville asylum after a forty four year confinement. He stood thirty six inches tall and had spent most of his life in the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville, Ga
Joseph Busby
Busby
Yellow Fever Cases Rise Across Cities in U S Reports
Reports from New Orleans and Montgomery outline fresh yellow fever cases and deaths. The notices cite over forty new cases in New Orleans and sixteen in Montgomery with ongoing fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bas Ahong Ook Gai
s*Stobil
Als
Saul
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia Library Club Holds First Annual Meeting
The Georgia Library Club meets in Macon on October 28 with many delegates attending. Organized in May 1897, the group aims to stimulate state library interests and promote cooperation and modern library spirit.
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Macon
Georgia Library Club
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsements Spread
Judge Frank Ives says he has not been so free from indigestion in twenty five years after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. U S Consul Gee W Roosevelt calls them safe and convenient with keen appetite. A Duluth engineer reports one box restored strength. A Kentucky resident cured after four boxes. A Wisconsin pastor praises the effect on meals. Over six thousand proven cases in Michigan in 1894. Full sized packages at druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Stuart Co. Send for free booklet on stomach diseases.
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Frank Ives
District Court of
Crookston
Minn
Stuart
Gee. W. Roosevelt
U. S
Brussels
Belgium
W. D. Tomlin
Duluth, Minn
O. E. Ransom
Hustonville
G. D. Brown
Mondovi
Wis
Mich
Stuart Co
Mrs General Longstreet Resigns as State Librarian Nominee Withdrawn
Mrs General Longstreet resigns as assistant state librarian effective October 31. Miss Jewett of Columbus named temporary successor and the resignation removes Longstreet from consideration for the state librarian post. The note also includes an anecdote about Yankee skippers and a science excerpt on atmospheric weight and air pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Longstreet
Atlanta
Miss Jewett
Columbus
Winter Catarrh book and lectures by Dr Hartman examined
A notice reviews Winter Catarrh a new book by Dr Hartman detailing six lectures on chronic catarrh from Nasal to Consumption. It notes Feruna as his claimed remedy and offers free books and a Almanac from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio. Public letters are answered free and confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Feruna
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
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Jide Cobb
Mell
Linton
Wier
Shewal
Shewell
Sentenee Coleman
Dalton
Peeples
Mr. R. M. Brannon
Mary August
H. H. Carlton
Allenville
Guy Atkinson
State Normal School Commission
Clarke County
Dillard & Smith
M’lain
Colonel Harris
Mexico
Ted
Grand Lodge
Gen. Weyler
Dr. Hagan
Marshall Hill
Busby the Idiot Dwarf
Yellow Jack
The
Georgia Club
Bedford Whalers
Poles
Russia
South Seas
Pole
His Majesty
Nantucket
Rhode Island
Harper’s Round Table
Dr. Hartman
Katrina
von Tay
Kershlam
Colly
Parrel
Doorsill
Dell
Tina
Brown
Audubon
John Burroughs
James T. Fields
Upper
Burma
Chambers’ Journal
Pio Nono
America
Holy Father
Vatican
Humbert
Noth
China
Korea
Japan
Igey
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