Cotton Crop Summary for the Past Week by Well Known Memphis Man
A Memphis observer reports across the cotton belt that deterioration deepens in many states. Alabama and Texas show heavy shedding and premature opening, while Mississippi and Louisiana report numerous bolls and damage. Rains are spotty. some regions improve, others suffer from heat and drought with weevils widespread. Oklahoma and Texas face limited benefit from rain. picking accelerates though grade loss remains possible.
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Otton
Memphis
Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Ward
Texas
Oklahoma
Xansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Wage
Georgia
Raio
Tennessee
Arkansas
South End
Ohver
Meldrim’s Daughter Weds Yale Football Star Quietly
Yale grid star wed Miss Meldrim in Asheville after discreet ceremony. Miss Meldrim, noted as a leading beauty and daughter of Gen. Meldrim a University of Georgia trustee, drew family objections and a surprise announcement after the knot was tied.
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L. Meldrim
Yale
Miss Meldrim
Booth
Gen. Meldrim
University of Georgia
Inday Morning Blaze Damages Home In Fire
A morning fire damaged a house causing heavy smoke and water damage. Residents Alcc Adams and her mother were away from home during the incident. Firefighters say the loss is about a hundred dollars and extinguishers were limited in effectiveness.
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Alcc Adams
Mrs Adams and Mrs Rousse Visit Knoxville Fire Safe Rooms
Mrs Adams in Knoxville Tennessee visits with Mrs Rousse who stays a month with her daughter Mrs W P Briggs. Their rooms and effects escaped damage from the fire or smoke. The piece shifts to a poetic meditation on time vision and wisdom, noting fading splendor and echoes of lost glory.
Unusual Local Death Of Popular Young Man Claud Henley
Claud M Henley twenty years old son of Mrs J T Henley died Sunday morning after a nearly two year illness. Funeral from his home Sunday night led by Rev C C Jarrell of the Flat Methodist church. A U C T quartette sang. remains sent to Cleveland White County for burial. He left a father mother two sisters and one brother. His father was at sea with the U S Navy. The death followed mercury poisoning from bichloride tablets given two years earlier by Dr Compton. The mercury caused a decline in kidney and digestive function leading to starvation. He had been a traveling man for Bondurant Hardware Co and was popular for cheerful disposition. A large U C T delegation accompanied the body to Cleveland.
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Claud M. Henley
J. T. Henley
C. C. Jarrell
Fliat Methodist Church
Cleveland
White County
Athens
Henley
United States
Jay
Compton
Bondurant Hardware Company
U. C. T. Council
Banner Moves to New Quarters in Smith Building
The Banner reports its relocation to the Smith building on College avenue after moving Saturday night. Under J F Tibbetts’s direction a crew transferred the entire plant with care, promising improved display and head letter type. The paper thanks supporters and invites friends to visit the new office as it debuts a fresh look.
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Smith
College Avenue
J. F. Tibbetts
Sues Oil Company for Death of Wife and Mother Killed by Explosion
A damage suit for 15000 was filed by the husband and children of Mrs. J. W. Cooper of Monroe against M. C. Knight Gulf Refining Company and the Texas Oil Company. They allege a kerosene can near the stove ignited unusually, burning her clothing and causing death. The dealer, refiner, and supplier are cited as defendants with local attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants.
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Sues Oil Company
United States Court
W. G. Cornett
J. W. Cooper
Monroe
M. C. Knight
Gulf Refining Company
Texas Oil Company
Tered
Texas
Col. H. ©. Tuck
Athens
A. C. Stone
City Court of
Walton
Slaton & Philips
Atlanta
Walter & Roberts
Watkins & Latimer
Justice Court jury divides office furniture in split verdict
Two jury trials in Judge T. Young’s justice court amid Labor Day heavy docket. In Georgia Brick Co v Otis Cardell the furniture split between plaintiff and defendant, desk and contents one way and the iron safe and chairs the other. Auto Hire verdict went to W. D. Shy against Mrs Shaw for $36. Mrs Shaw, of Chicago, aided by a new brickmaking process at Georgia Brick yards. Judge Young’s birthday noted with court bustle. Victor Starbuck references poetry fragment.
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Justice Court
T. Young
Plaintiet Gras
Judge Young
Royal Wedding Preparations in Sigmaringen
Berlin dispatch reports Sigmaringen rapidly dressing in gala attire awaiting the Thursday marriage of ex King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern.
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Berlin
Sigmaringen
Manuel
Portugal
Augusta Victoria
Hohenzollern
Naomi Wells of Thomson Makes Suicide Attempt at West Point
Naomi Wells a Lucy Cobb Institute alumna and recent English teacher at West Point High School tried to kill herself with six grams of carbolic acid in her West Point room. The motive remains unknown though sealed notes to her parents and several friends were found. her parents and friends were to be notified as notes were opened.
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Athens
Naom_ Wells
Lucy Cobb Institute
West Point
Lacy Cobb
Naomi Wells
Thomson
Tietory
West Point High School
Wes
Thonson
Rosa Woodberry
Woodberry School
Atlanta
Millie Rutherford
J. M. Wells
Two Georgia Men Enter Macon Politics
Two Macon residents enter local politics with Augustin Daly seeking judge of the municipal court and Wallace Miller running for mayor. Daly, a 37-year-old Macon native and lawyer, formerly recorder of Macon City Court, studied at Georgetown and New York Law School. Miller, born in Perry in 1883, holds a BS and BA from the State University, was Macon High School valedictorian, and led the 1903 football team at the University.
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Georgia
Macon
Augustin Daly
Georgetown University
Mr. Daly
Tha|lians
L Lctures
New York Law School
City Court of
Daly
L. D. Moore
J.’. Burnett
H. F. Stroheker
A. L. Miller
Burglary Hit Cobb Street Home While Occupants Away
A home on Cobb Street belonging to Mrs. R. L. Moss Jr. was broken into Sunday afternoon. Entry was gained by forcing a rear kitchen door and a bedroom door. Items of unspecified value were taken as occupants were at Taylulah Falls and not returning yet. Police are investigating the daylight burglary.
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R. L. Moss
J R
Cobb Street
Taylulah Falls
Unusual Activity Extends Telephone Lines in City
A large force of workmen arrived yesterday and today to extend Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. lines and cables in the city. The firm cites city growth and increased business as reasons for rapid expansion. Commercial manager Jarrell reported a record day with fifteen changes and new stations filed before noon yesterday, plus many more changes anticipated for September as the business season opens.
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Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co
Focal Exchange
Jarrell
Examination Rural Carrier Postponed to 27th in Athens
The rural carrier examination for Athens post office positions is rescheduled to September 27 after an initial notice for the 13th. A vacancy exists on the Athens carrier list and the exam aims to fill it. Mr Jones returns from a five thousand mile plus trip north by automobile and lake voyage with family.
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Athens
Scout’s quick action helps boy bitten by water moccasin
While scouting near the city edge, 11 year old Charles Thomason was bitten on a toe by a water moccasin. He sucked the wound, bound the toe with a string tie, and walked to a doctor for cauterization. No complications appeared by night.
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Charles Thomason
Charles T. Young
Thomason
Modern Dental Parlors Open in Athens
The Modern Dental Parlors have opened with fine prospects for a good business. Their parlors are nicely equipped and furnished on the second story corner of College avenue and Broad street. Dr. R. H. Ginn arrives from Kaysville, Tennessee to lead the up to date establishment and brings long experience and talent.
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College Avenue
Broad Street
R. H. Ginn
Athens
Kaysville
Tenn
Miss Myrtle Bullock Dies at Fifteen After Typhoid
The death of Miss Myrtle Bullock, aged fifteen, occurred Sunday after several days of illness from typhoid fever. She was the daughter of a prominent family and known as a beautiful girl just budding into womanhood. Friends mourn her untimely passing.
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Myrtle Bullock
Pandred
Ten Days Grace Allowed Corporations In Athens
The announcement informs Athens corporations that a ten day grace period is granted for paying state corporation taxes due Monday. Total taxes this year amount to 726,416.18 dollars, with about 500,000 already paid to the state treasury. The 1913 legislature moved the deadline from December 1 to September 1 to speed up school teacher payments.
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Athens
Sunday Fire Destroys Six Room House on Third Street
The six room house of Ruby Jay ce on Third street burned Sunday night near dark. Firefighters arrived after the alarm from the old compression box, but could not save much of the dwelling or its contents. Only the owner was present. origin of the fire is known.
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Ruby Jayce
Third Street
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