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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
10
The Fulton county board asks for bids on oil to be used on Fulton roads this spring. Estimated quantity about 200,000 gallons. Bids to be opened at the regular monthly meeting near Wednesday.
Special services will be held at St Luke's Church Friday evening at 3 oclock to commemorate the institution of the Lord's Supper. An appropriate musical program has been arranged for the occasion.
Resolutions by the Civic League of Economy Fulton County call for reducing bailiffs in county courts and cutting pay. John N Sims will present the resolutions to the county commissioners. The league invites interested persons to meet in the courthouse on the first Wednesday in April to back the reform effort.
The American Bar Association plans a quarterly journal outlining progress of the association and its affiliates, including the Association of American Law Schools and the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. In Atlanta the inaugural issue covers land rules, uniform judicial decisions, and negotiable instruments acts. Morton Smith notes Georgia lags in key reforms and urges aligning with commercial states with strong benches and bars.
A meeting in Savannah led by Lawriece Minning outlines Georgia drainage plans for 1911. The congress aims to study a scientific drainage system, empower districts to issue bonds, and push ditch building to convert 4600000 acres to arable land. Led by Col A R Tinton and state officials, the effort hopes to reduce distress and raise land values.
Columbus Georgia readies a historic pageant marking the anniversary of a civil conflict. Local officials, mounted units from Mountville, and diverse civic groups join in organizing the event with troops, bands, and auxiliary organizations contributing to a multi-group program.
The Leconte pear crop appears unscathed by a recent cold snap. Growers report healthy water supply from a large grower and expect a strong harvest, with Eddstone and other fruits showing resilience though some field crops have taken less damage than expected.
A Macon youth was jailed on a stabbing charge following an incident that left Vernon Jones and another white individual injured. Details indicate the assailant, identified as Kimbrough, stabbed the victim inside a building in Mend Pinlit, with the weapon deflected by a bystander’s movements.
In Macon on March 31 the consolidated returns show H L Barfield defeating M Neill by forty votes for the legislature seat to succeed Wallace Willer. Election results highlight Barfield’s narrow victory and the contested race.
Farmers in Thomasville fear heavy rain and lightning from a severe storm threat. Forecasters expect much colder temperatures tonight, with a hard freeze likely later. Some fear late-season cold could damage crops after recent rains and storm activity.
A local farmer built the county's first flour mill last fall on his Lynn Stone farm to supply his family and avoid high priced flour. He reportedly ordered a small mill and set it up on his land, indicating plans to produce a superior article for personal use.
Rain eased hardships for farmers on March 1 guiding a difficult period. A cold spell broke, warming weather returned, drying soil that delayed seed sprouting. With a fortnight of seasonable weather, spring corn and cotton planting should finish soon.
Round trip fare to Chattanooga from Atlanta 135 dollars via W A. Leaves 4t lanta 455 pm. Sleeper coach service details and ticket agent contact for travel information. Governor Slaton referenced in transit notices.
The Macon Chamber of Commerce accepted the resignation of HoH Hyman as secretary and named William F C Johnson the successor. Hyman, with the chamber for five years, will depart within thirty days and may pursue other commercial secretary roles in Georgia. Plans for the future are not yet known.
A fragmentary notice details a round trip via rail with times and prices, listing Atlanta to Chattanooga at 150 and 350 pm, governor Slaton and party accompanying, and a contact for City Pass and Ticket Agent THOMAS for further information.
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