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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
6
Georgia embalmers will soon undergo a state board examination after a new law created the board. Five prominent embalmers appoint the board, set June 6 for tests in Macon, and July 1 for law effect. Many have begun studying. pass grants licenses, failings lose practice rights. The process aims to elevate the profession across the state.
In Macon Georgia Mercer University students met yesterday and unanimously adopted resolutions praising Professor J R Mosley for his conduct and character while urging the college to retain him on the faculty amid his resignation. They lauded his service and ethical influence and pledged loyalty to the institution.
Augusta capitalists T B Pope J F Fleming James H Taylor A B Dunbar and Jacob Phintzy have filed for a charter to build a cotton oil mill in or near Augusta with capital stock at least 10000 and aim to boost Georgia's cotton seed market. The mill would follow Interstate and Georgia mills, with Mr Taylor to manage the enterprise.
The state board of medical examiners completed its review of the graduating class from the medical department, reporting that only one member failed the required examination. A banquet by college faculty celebrated the board, trustees, and graduates, with several toasts.
Columbus Georgia April 4 Special returns from twelve companies show John D Little of Columbus and Timothy O Bryan of Waycross elected majors of the Fourth Georgia regiment. A February election produced only Wyly of Waycross as major due to a split vote while a second election this week elected the two other majors. Little opposed candidacy as he was not a regiment member but would serve if chosen. Columbus will be battalion headquarters. Dr Kings New Life Pills praised for health benefits.
Washington Ga April 4 Special Green National Bank has made application for charter and approved by the comptroller of currency. Capital stock 325000 with option to increase to 500000. Subscribed and bank to open July 1. T BR Green prominent financier as chief promoter and likely head. Washington currently has two solid state banks with combined capital 150000.
Savannah Ga April 4 Judge Brown releases defendants in a U S court case drawing strong public reaction. District Attorney Marion Erwin notes he must study the judge’s text before deciding next steps while vowing not to drop the case. Grand jury pressure cited as timely influence. Special agents remain to assist and a possible new indictment foreseen.
Judge Brown of the U S district court refused a warrant of detention in the Greene Gaynor case and discharged Capt Carter's contractors B D Greene J F Gaynor E H Gaynor and W T Gaynor without prejudice to further action. The decision cites lack of sufficient testimony tying the defendants to the offense and notes the 1100 page stenographer’s record contains mainly rulings and exhibits, with guilt to be determined at trial.
Canton Ga April 4 special report says Cherokee politics will heat up this year with populists planning a August ticket and Democrats fielding a strong slate after a likely primary vote above 2,000. Republicans may abstain from tickets, with independents likely to sway. Possible House candidates include Hon F. P. B. Justice and Col. Mullins, while Sen Webb and Cicero Dobbs are uncertain. The ninth district committee meets in Gainesville on the 17th, with Tate likely unopposed for Congress and May primary shaping expressions of support.
A Floyd County man, Palmer, chairs the populist executive committee and is noted as the only person in the state who reads through every issue of The Congressional Record. He studies all house and senate speeches, debates, and proceedings and keeps vast notes for quick reference. His son, Captain Fred Palmer, serves in the regular army in the Philippines.
Monroe attorney and former state legislator Joseph H. Felker announced his candidacy for the twenty seventh senatorial district. Felker, a Walton County resident and lawyer, has previously represented Walton in the legislature and served as county solicitor. The district includes Newton, Rockdale, Walton, Clarke, and Oconee counties.
James W. Tolbert, expelled from Greenwood County, escaped a mob after masked intruders visited his house at midnight in Phenix, near Columbia. He fled to a train, spent the night in the woods, and sought protection at W. W. Starkey’s home before being arrested for carrying concealed weapons.
Quitman Georgia April 4. Special The Quitman board of trade organized Monday night with J W Spain W T Thompson T G Tillman W A Davis and J D Wilson elected as directors J W Spain named president W T Thompson vice president and Chas Tillman secretary Dues set at 1 50 per quarter Membership listed at seventy five and rising A rooms suite will serve as headquarters with reading tables and periodicals available for inspection, Tillman’s office to be in the rooms open daytime and evenings
Dr Hathaway and Co advertise advanced electrical devices and a new Electric Belt as part of a treatment system for chronic diseases. They claim two years of leadership and offer leaflets and a book titled Manliness Vigor Health. Office at 248 Broad Street Atlanta with specified hours.
Democratic Executive Committee of the Eleventh District will meet in Waycross on Saturday morning April 7 to fix the primary date and handle other business. Dr J R Dowling announced candidacy for the Pierce County legislature and J W Powell seeks the third district senate seat covering Pierce Wayne and Appling counties. Fort Gaines mourns Rev John W Comey at 77, burial with Masonic honors after Baptist church services.
The Thomas Bailey foundry of Athens Georgia has secured a contract with the Duplex Frictionless Engine Company to build many engines. The order will require expanding the plant and hiring about sixty more mechanics, boosting the total workforce to around one hundred. President W J Best of the engine company plans to move here with his family and lease part of the Bailey building to start wagon production.
Ringgold Ga April 4 Special A wedding announced as romantic joins Mr M H Trimmer and Mrs Nelle Hunt Ringgold. Trimmer formerly of Ringgold and Chattanooga Wagon Co employee, bride widow of James A Hunt a former legislator killed in Atlanta years ago. They wed last September in Chattanooga by Esquire Robert Wallace. announcement made Sunday night. They receive many congratulates. Columbus council votes 16000 for vitrified brick paving on Tenth Street and First Avenue.
The North Georgia Fruit Growers Institute opened in Adairsville Ga with a large audience. Dr Mannicutt editor of The Southern Cultivator delivered the opening address, followed by M L Johnson Grogan and J J Conner. Frost warnings temper hopes of protecting two hundred fifty thousand trees. In Athens Oconee street residents celebrated paving with lights and music by the City band. Mr M G Michael and Mr W J Weatherford received praise for organizing and funding the jubilee.
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