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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
4
An unreadable OCR passage describes a chaotic battle scene with troops, towns, and attacks. It mentions rebels, scouting, a patrol, and injuries or killings, but many names and places are garbled, leaving a fragmented wartime snapshot without clear dates or locations.
Two major fires from Sunday struck Macon. At 710 Spring street George Clarke’s residence burned completely, with valued contents and a roof collapse waking residents. A lumber yard fire at Mitchell & Bilder burned about 50,000 feet of dry lumber, threatening the power house and stopping streetcar traffic, estimated loss $15,000 with $4,000 insurance. Chief Jones led a strenuous response as the department logged a busy week of fires across the city. Memorial Day plans and a Memorial Day speech by John W Akin also noted.
Community notes describe a 25 dollar diamond ring raffle at the public library with votes costing 10 cents to pick the popular young lady in Macon. Proceeds fund an exhibit and a procession at the cemetery holiday exercises. Other items mention Horace Edwards funeral, a lawsuit against Georgia Southern and Florida railroad for 3000, Knights of Honor grand lodge meeting April 11, and various local civic appointments and entertainments.
Senoia Ga April enthusiastic townspeople back a proposed $100000 cotton mill with $0000 raised and more pledged toward 360000, while two eastern parties discuss establishing knitting mills. The town, lacking manufacturing, aims to become more independent as about 9000 bales of cotton move to mill centers annually. a local mill could consume much of this and boost wages, with operations planned by the next season.
Miss Mattie Jenkins of LaGrange area was severely burned when her clothing caught fire while trying to control a grass blaze sparked by her brother in search of a hammer. She died the following night from injuries amid details of the accidental fire.
At a meeting in Tifton Georgia the Georgia Saw Mill Association voted nearly unanimously to run all member mills at two thirds time from May 10 reducing yellow pine output in Georgia South Carolina and Florida by about one third The action aims to lift prices amid a tight timber supply with mills reporting standing timber lasting three to eight years respectively.
Special report notes Elson Van Hoose of Macon assisted by sister Mrs Polhill and Mrs Z Green of West Point gave a Friday night concert in Senoia for the Baptist church benefit. The performers, all former residents, offered their services free. Van Hoose, an internationally renowned singer, delivered powerful rendition with local talent contributing instrumental and vocal pieces.
The Seventh District Democratic executive committee met in Rome with ten members from six counties. They unanimously endorsed W. J. Neel as Georgia delegate to the national convention and ordered a district primary for May 15 to nominate governor, state officers, and congressional representative, aligning with state and county primaries and electing a district executive committee July 18 in Calhoun.
In Americus Georgia the third district race intensifies as the May 7 primary nears. Incumbent E H Lewis garners strong support while Judge Allen Fort quietly surveys the field. County races show four candidates for legislature and many seeking county offices. A June 6 primary looms with widespread registration activity. farmers can register via tax receivers on rounds. Political alignment among Sumter locals appears unsettled as Democrats mobilize.
Hall county’s Democratic executive committee met and set a statehouse primary for May 15 and a county primary for May 15, with voting eligibility extending to all registered in 1858. Col H H Dean was elected vice chairman, and a resolution denouncing C S Webb for presiding improperly was passed unanimously.
A county meeting adopted resolutions during Governor Cander’s administration and listed officials. a state prohibition submission to Hall County voters failed, instructing legislators to reflect popular will. Other votes to elect two county commissioners and present winners to the grand jury were also lost, while a resolution condemning whisky money in elections carried.
The Albany circuit race for superior court judgeship has three declared candidates Judge W N Spence seeks re election Hon John E Donalson of Decatur county and Hon Isaac A Bush of Mitchell enter the race Spence and Bush are Camilla residents and a sharp contest is expected with Donalson a newcomer in politics Solicitor General W E Wooten faces no opposition as he seeks to succeed himself The Albany circuit includes Dougherty Worth Mitchell Baker Calhoun and Decatur counties.
In Watkinsville Georgia the Democratic Executive Committee called by Chairman James W Lea will hold a mass meeting at the courthouse next Saturday April 11 to elect a new executive committee and arrange for the primary and other business. The Populists held a mass meeting last Tuesday to name delegates to the state convention and set monthly meetings. Five or six candidates are expected in the legislature race led by Thrasher, a former state senator. Registration has begun and a voter rush is anticipated before the primary as competition heats up in the region.
The Rabun county Democratic Executive Committee met in Clayton and adopted a resolution ordering a May 1 primary for governor statehouse officers United States senator and Rabun representatives. Judge R B Russell was chosen for the U S Senate and a congressional primary will be held when fixed by the ninth district committee.
The Floyd legislative race in Floyd Georgia begins to warm up with Captain John C Foster announcing for farming circles. Captain J Lindsay Johnson seeks re election while Seaborn Wright and Colonel W A Knowles are urged to enter. All county officers have announced for re election with little opposition expected.
The Chattooga County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse and ordered primaries for congressman and statehouse officers scheduled for May. The move sets the party’s local contest timetable for Lith.
In Augusta on April 8 Rev F C Brown a longtime prominent colored Methodist minister in South Carolina and Georgia was baptized by Rev Silas X Floyd into Tabernacle Baptist Church. A council examined him and publicly set him apart to Baptist ministry. He states his change stems from Bible study and a conscience that rejects sprinkling in favor of immersion as true baptism.
In LaGrange Georgia Professor George Wilson from LaGrange Female College gave an organ recital in the college chapel to raise funds for the woman’s library. A large crowd attended and a neat fund was collected. In Dawson Terrell County United Confederate Veterans met electing delegates to the reunion appointing committees and officers with Captain William Kaigler re-elected commander.
In Savannah Bishop C K Nelson of Georgia preached at St Johns Church and confirmed thirty-one candidates for admission. At St Stephens Church a colored service followed with nine more confirmations, bringing today’s total to forty new church members.
Queen Victoria attends a private chapel service at the viceregal lodge with the duke and duchess of Connaught and other royals. She selects hymns from St Patrick's Cathedral, then enjoys a country drive meeting cheering crowds despite rain. A child reception delay is resolved as she helps the youngsters. In Dublin, about 52,000 children reportedly present across events, while reports of mistreatment of excursionists in Tipperary surface beside a hay fire obstructed by military action.
Oxford Georgia prepares for Memorial Day a special observance led by Colonel Ed Williams of Atlanta as orator. The event honors Confederate veterans, with a stand for veterans and seating for visiting ladies, music, and a campus ceremony revived after years of neglect. The day features college speakers, refreshments, and a noted junior-class selection for commencement.
At the county convention in Jacksonville Alabama yesterday the Populists nominated a full county ticket except for tax collector. Nominees include Sheriff Alf Morgan with delegates W F McCain and T L Harvey, Tax Assessor N D Meharg, Treasurer F M Treadway, Superintendent Flavius Hanna, Commissioner District II J W Chitwood, and Commissioner District IV Thomas A Smith.
The Brunswick Riflemen hosted a tramp social for members and guests with playful stunts, a cakewalk prize, and comic acts. The event featured costumes, improvised performances, a supper, music, and humorous speeches, highlighting local social life and entertaiment.
Apalachicola Florida on the gulf coast at the mouth of the Chattahoochee river is poised for rapid growth as Captain Fred G. Wilhelm, a leading local citizen, reports a booming economy driven by several newly started industries in the town.
Anniston Alabama records the death of Thomas Le Houser a leading citizen and prominent contractor and builder in the state at his home in Anniston from pneumonia after an illness of less than ten days His death this morning prompted shock among his many friends Ruth M Conway of Macon Georgia dies after weeks of illness at her Elim Street residence Funeral arrangements set with Rev B K White officiating Interment at Haseride Morganton North Carolina
Wade & McArthur Lumber Company of this Place, Midjin & Co of Williston, and G B Murriu & Co of Morristown sold their entire output averaging 25,000 feet per day to HM Trier Lumber Company of North Tonawanda, NY. The five year contract runs from April 7.
Fire today destroyed the piano and organ factory of M Schuiz Company at Morgan and Superior streets Chicago with a loss of 56000 covered by insurance. Cause thought to be spontaneous combustion. In Fitchburg Mass a hardware store fire destroyed Damon & Gould Company loss 36000.
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