Planters to Buy Cotton at Ten Cents in Montgomery
Montgomery Alabama September 11 Most of the planters signed an agreement by which land owners and farmers of Montgomery county will call a meeting in Montgomery within four days. At the meeting each land owner and farmer will obligate themselves to accept cotton offered by tenants at ten cents and credit the amount, holding the cotton to prevent sale below ten cents in this market.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
City of
Southern Cotton convention ends with tax plan
The first annual Southern Cotton convention in Asheville closes with a banquet for the executive committee at Kenilworth Inn. A three cent bale tax is proposed to raise 100000 for the national association and 100000 each for state and county bodies, with a vote to levy the tax. Resolutions include lowering membership dues from 25 cents to 1 per year.
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Asheville
N. C
Southern Cotton Convention
Kenilworth Inn
National Association
Notable Sermon by Dr Hopkins At Oconee Street Church
Oconee Street Methodist church drew a large, attentive crowd Sunday as Dr. Isaac B. Hopkins of First Methodist delivered a notable sermon on Christian Education. Described as one of the South’s ablest ministers and scholars, the address stood out for its earnestness and depth.
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Oconee Street Methodist Church
Isaac 8. Hopkins
First Methodist Church
Hopkins
South
Esassionee
Hesters Report on Cotton Season
New Orleans September 11 Secretary Hester issues his annual cotton crop report for 1904 05 placing production at 13 555 886 bales up 3 654 511 from 1903 04 Texas and Indian Territory up 708 000 bales others gulf states up 1 166 000 Atlantic states up 1 741 000. The average value 46 31 per bale total crop value 628 195 359. Middling price ranged from 113 16 to 6 16 cents per pound with the season average 90 100 cents.
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New Orleans
Hester
Texas
Indian Territory
Gulf States
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Utah
Kansas
Atlantic States
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
Couple’s spur of the moment marriage shocks Vincennes
John G. Trees a Grand Hotel day clerk and Miss Carrie Schassere, a stenographer, announced they wed after a dare to wed taken last night. The pair, who met weeks ago, made the union official in Vincennes Indiana as Carries wedding plans and career work are noted in the record.
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Vincennes
Ind
John G. Trees
Grand Hotel
Carrie Schassere
Fle Cage
Laos
Ops
Poerot
Rabun County School Aid Effort Gains Momentum
The Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held a meeting in Winnie Davis Memorial Hall to back Rabun County High School. Miss Mildred Shepperson spoke on the need for funds, securing a $1000 pledge from Mr. Peabody and support from Judge Bleckley. The chapter plans a month of fundraising and will seek help from the Georgia Division in Macon and local events to open the school by January, not October.
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Laura Rutherford
the Daughters OF the Confederacy
Miss Shepperson
Mr. Peabody
Mr. Hodgson
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis Memoriaa Mal
Georgia Division
Macon
M. Rutherford
Mildred Shepperson
Mary Erwin
State Normal School
Shepperson
Rabun County
Rabun Gap
J. V. Arrendale
Aban County
University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Brenau College
Mary Hill
Chancellor Hill
Miss Uth
Georgia School Improvement Club
E. R. Hodgson
Georgia
Fowler Taken Sudden Illness at Seaboard Depot
Sunday afternoon Carlton Fowler son of W A Fowler of this city was seized at the Seaboard Air Line depot with a severe headache thought to be brain congestion. Dr Dillard attended him and announced it a congestive headache. He improved Sunday night and by Monday was out of danger as a crowd gathered at the depot in excitement.
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Carlton Fowler
W. A. Fowler
Seaboard Air Line
Dillard
Mr. Fowler
All Day Singing at Mt Zion Church Event Near Mitchells Bridge
An all day singing with dinner on the grounds is planned for next Sunday at Mt Zion church three miles beyond Mitchells Bridge. Leaders from Jackson county and attendees from Athens are expected. all are invited to worship in song.
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Mt. Zion Church
Mitchell's Bridge
Jackson County
Athens
Athens and Jefferson railroad project progresses in Clarke and Jackson counties
Chamber of Commerce committee advances plans for a new Athens and Jefferson railroad securing most of the county right of way. Route and freight depot sites are under study while passenger depot options include the union station or Central of Georgia connection. Subscriptions reach twenty thousand dollars in bankable form as Clarke, Jackson counties prepare to meet remaining conditions for construction.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens and Jefferson
Union
Central of Georgia
Baldwin
Jackson County
Clarke County
Branson to Sail for America September 23
President E C Branson will sail for America on September 23 and resume his duties as head of the State Normal School the first week of October. He has spent weeks in England traveling and enjoying rural life, noting improved health and a delightful time. Upon return he will be ready to work for the school's continued upbuilding and greatness.
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E. C. Branson
America
State Normal School
Mr. Branson
England
Ben
Jailed for Dun on Postal Card in Cobb County
Atlanta Sept 11 A former Riverside school teacher J B Lynch says he was jailed by Cobb County Commissioner W R Power for writing a postal card asking for back pay. Lynch, now jailed in Chattanooga Tenn, pleads ignorance of any law against postal cards and asks Superintendent Merritt to resolve the dispute. He cites a wife and three children in Trenton New Jersey and asks for February and March salaries to be sent.
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Atlanta
Merritt
J. B. Lynch
Riverside
Howell
Cobb County
W. R. Power
Lynch
Chattanooga
Tenn
Power
Trenton
Tragic Jump From Train Ends In Fatal Injuries
ENOCH HUFF, a Groman native, fell from the Sea board Air Line passenger train near Pulaski street while the engine moved away. He suffered a severe head injury and concussion of the brain. Huff lay unconscious in the railroad cut until found and was taken home in precarious condition. Doctors say his chances are slim as he lingers between life and death. He had gone to the depot to bid someone farewell to Atlanta and apparently tried to jump aboard as the train sped off.
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Enoch Huff
Seaboard Air Line
Pulaski Street
Huff
Atlanta
Pulaski
Barber
H. M. Fullilove
Miay Run Gar Line Past Cemetery
Residents have long pushed for a streetcar line to the cemetery and University of Georgia expansions. With campus growth including an athletic field and an agricultural college building, a route via the cemetery, athletic field, Lumpkin Street, and Milledge Avenue is seen as profitable. A street railway representative acknowledged potential city benefits and possible line extension when movements are complete.
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University of Georgia
Tanyard Branch
Agricultural College
Compton
Lumpkin Street
Milledge Avenue
Stephens County Orders Primary for October Election
Stephens County prepares for the October 20 primary to choose candidates for county offices. The Democratic executive committee, chaired by Formor Barrett with E. W. Schaefer as secretary, set the date and drafted rules. Some 40 to 50 candidates are in the field, with new names joining daily.
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Toccoa
Stephens County
Democratic Executive Committee
Formor Barrett
E. W. Schaefer
Betwen
Meeting of Clarke County Cotton Growers and Farmers Club
The Clarke County Cotton Growers Association and the Clarke County Farmers Club will hold a joint meeting in the University chapel Saturday at 11 o clock. All members should attend as important business will be discussed including Southern Cotton Association resolutions taxing three cents per bale to fund the Cotton Growers Association. President C M Snelling will report on the State Agricultural Society meeting and other reports will be presented.
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Clarke County Cotton Growers’ Association
Clarke County Farmers’ Club
University Chapel
Southern Cotton Association
Asheville
Cotton Growers’ Association
C. M. Snelling
State Agricultural Society
Dreamed of Spring with Gold in It
Bloomington Illinois September 11 There is excitement in Pike county over a gold discovery this week Frank Clazebrook of Scott county bought 42 acres on a bluff near Montezuma Two years ago his wife dreamed of a spring of water with gold Two hundred pounds of sand and gravel assayed at five dollars and twenty five cents a ton Clazebrook dug to seventy five feet and the dirt showed promiscuous picking Experts in geology have been sent for a thorough crimination
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Bloomington
Ill
Pike County
Frank Clazebrook
Scott County
Montezuma
Clazebrook
Minister Cox Arrested for Stealing and Perjury in Tennessee
Rev James R Cox a Baptist minister with evangelistic work in Virginia and Tennessee was jailed in Jonesboro Tennessee on charges of chicken theft and perjury. He had fled Washington County last March and was traced to Saltville Virginia where Sheriff Smith arrested him as he prepared for a revival. Cox waived preliminary hearing and seeks bond while authorities pursue further charges.
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Bristol
Tenn
James R. Cox
Virginia
Tennessee
Jonesboro
Washington County
Saltville
Smith
East Tennessee
Cox
Bond
Hig
Lenicka
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