Pirkle and Stover Jury Return Guilty Verdicts
In Gainesville Ga on April 3 the jury found Charley Pirkle guilty of the murder of Mrs Christina Blake and recommended mercy. Harve Stover, jointly indicted, was later tried with similar testimony expected. court adjourned until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirkle
Harve Stover
Bim
Gainesville
Charley Pirkle
Christina Blake
Poricy
Stover
B. P. Gaillard
B. Sloan
Charis
Mercy Court
J. ©. Litham
W. B. Sloan
Esta
J. M. Tomery
B. P. Gailliard
Negro Tries to Exchange Watch for Clothes in Macon Court
In Macon Georgia a man named Garfield Glover, held in the recorder's court, tried to swap a $159 gold watch for a suit of clothes. The watch, bearing Williams & Williams of Macon and marked R D S, belonged to Robbler D. Smith of Crawford County, who reported its loss after a stop in Macon. The court committed Glover to the superior court while A Rickerson faced two larceny charges and bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Recorder's Court
Garfield Glover
Greenwood
Fourth Street
San Francisco
Williams & Williams, Jewelers
Drew
Megro
Birmingham
Robbler D Smith
Crawford County
Brickbat Produces Death in Savannah
Brickbats linger as deadly weapons in Savannah Georgia with a blow from Jum Hocker striking Jim Williams on the head. Williams died of brain concussion this morning after the incident yesterday. Hocker has not been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Jum Hocker
Jim Williams
Willams
Ticoker
Moody in Trouble Again in Georgia Court
Rawls Lewis Moody of Atlanta pleaded guilty in Columbus city court to cheating and swindling and was fined 35 cents or six months in jail. He passed a bogus check about a month ago on a local firm. Moody had a prior similar conviction here, with the previous fine paid by his parents in Atlanta. the current fine remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rawls Lewis Moody
Atlanta
Moody
Georgia teachers to attend South’s summer school in Knoxville
Dr P D Pollock president of Mercer and Prof W H Kilpatrick of Mercer plan a Georgia teachers party to travel from Macon around June 18 to the Southern Education Board summer school at Knoxville Tennessee from June 19 to July 8. Round trip Macon tickets cost 3.00 with board at $3 a week. university halls will host the group.
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Pollock
Kilpatrick
Knoxville
Macon
P. D. Pollock
Mercer
W. H. Kilpatrick
Georgia
South
Tenn
Southern Education Board
North
Kenoxville
America
University of Tennessee
Two Marriages In Waycross And Nearby News
In Waycross Georgia on April 7 two weddings were held at private homes. M H Summerall and Miss Maggie Kirkland wed with Rev M A Thigren officiating. Richard Sapp and Miss Mollie Strickland also united in marriage at Rev J F Harbin s home while both residences lie south of Waycross. A big timber deal may follow. W F Luckie and Parks Luckie plan to buy seven thousand acres between Douglas and Broxton for about twenty eight thousand dollars to supply a new mill. The Gray Noble timber lands in Clinch County were reportedly sold for nineteen thousand dollars to Michigan Lumber Company. Dr William E Hall of New York preached at First Methodist and spoke on Yesterday Today and Forever. Unrelated revival meetings at Atkinson brought several conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
M. H. Summerall
Maggie
Appling County
Kirkland
Kiler Kirkland
Waltertown
Stafford Kirkland
M. A. Thigren
Richard Sapp
Mollie Strick- Jana
J. F. Harbin
Allen
Strickland
W. F Luckie
Parks & Luckie
Ben ,Davis
Coffee County
Douglas
Broxton
Latts
Messrs. Parks and Luckie
Pendadjis
Lott
Gray Noble Timber Company
Michigan Lumber Company
Clinch County
Homer- Ville
Dupont
Clinch Haven
William E. Hall
New York
First Methodist
Young Mens Christian Ressocilation
C. Buchanane
Atkinson Baturvgay
Catawba Valley Railway and Mining forms in Salem
Salem, Va April The Catawba Valley Railway and Mining Company organized to develop 40000 acres of timber coal and ore lands in Roanoke Craig and Montgomery counties Louis A Scholz Roanoke elected president The Christian Endeavor Convention in Columbus Ga April 8 9 4 5 26 attracts large turnout after two year gap with elaborate preparations
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Salem
Catawba Valley Railway and Mining Company
Roanoke
Craig
Montgomery Counties
Louis A. Scholz
Christian Endeavor Convention
Columbus
State Convention of
Christian Endeavorers
Society of Endeavorers
New Macon Depot Urged by Council
The Macon city council, by a 6 to 5 vote with Alderman Wilder absent, adopted resolutions urging Southern, Macon and Birmingham, Macon Dublin and Savannah, and Central of Georgia to abandon current depots and use the Central of Georgia’s enlarged facility. The clerk was ordered to send copies to the railroads. The council also voted to close Poplar street park to country wagons, with potential mayoral veto needing eight votes to override.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Burdick
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Savannah
Augusta
Arelanta
Columbus
Bouthern
Birmingham
Dublin
Council
Allerman Wilder
Poplar Street
ExwD COMES TO J L WHITSITT
Columbus Georgia special reports Jere L Whitsitt chief car and engine inspector for the Central of Georgia railway died today at his home in Columbus He was 57 and leaves a widow a daughter and several siblings He had served as master mechanic at Charlotte and in Columbus before moving to Savannah then to chief car and engine inspector The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from Trinity Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jere L. Whitsitt
Central of Georgia Railway
Central Railroad
Savannah
Mrs Stewart D Jones Dead in Macon
Mrs. Zeta Rogers Jones wife of Stewart D Jones died this afternoon at 4 o clock after an operation failed to save her life. She was a well known Macon matron, daughter of the late Charles H Rogers, sister of Mrs John S Jones of Atlanta Starr Rogers and Mrs Lloyd Schofield of Macon, and wife of Stewart D Jones whom she married about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Zeta Rogers Jones
Stewart D. Jones
Charles H. Rogers
William Morrigan
Frank Rogers
John 8. Jones
Atlanta
Starr Rogers
Lloyd Schofield
Death notices of G S Scarlett Sr and others in Glynn county
G S Scarlett Sr prominent Glynn county citizen dies at Fancy Bluff home in Brunswick funeral held this morning with interment at Haney Bluff family cemetery. A special boat carried many friends. Also William B Causey of Jesup dies from paralysis at about 59, noted as a leading local figure. A B Capers of Emory College Ox ford dies at 1 am. buried tomorrow. nephew of William Capers and William Capers Sr.
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Brunswick
G. S. Scarlett
Glynn County
Fancy Blu
Scarlett
J. L. Beach
G. &. Scarlett, Jr
Southern Railway
Hillsman
Macon
Mason
Frank Scarlett
Haney Bluff
William B. Causey
Jesup
Eleventh Back from Porto Rico Arrives in Newport News
The second battalion of the Eleventh Infantry, stationed in Porto Rico for four years, arrived at Newport News on the steamer Maracaibo. Major Jackson commanded the unit. Nearly three hundred men were discharged as their terms expired, while about ten headed for San Francisco to sail for Manila for permanent duty.
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Forto Rico
Newport News
Eleventh Infantry
Porto Rico
Maracaibo
Jackson
San Fran‘seq
Manila
North Carolina Day to be celebrated in Charleston
Governor Aycock and state officials depart Raleigh on a special Seaboard train for Charleston to observe a landmark day with two concerts and ceremonies in the Auditorium led by Mrs Simons and Mrs Price. Vice President Andrews Better of the Southern Railway shows gradual improvement at home. North Carolina insurance receipts for the past year reach 232 500, up 41 000 from the prior year. Edward McIntyre, a Cleveland county negro, is sentenced to thirty years for second degree murder after a fatal shooting at a negro dance. Strawberry crops in the southeastern state ripen slowly with shipments likely by week’s end. early frost damaged fruit but vines recover. Last year yield reached 20 000 000 quarts.
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Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
State Games
Lacy
Dixon
Gilmer
Joyner
Charleston
Edward McIntyre
Cleveland County
Tuscaloosa News Notes Highlights Local Moves and Visits
Dr. W B Partlow leaves Bryce Infirmary to join Mobile quarantine service aboard a vessel likely plying between Mobile and Cuba or South America. Tuscaloosa residents mourn his departure yet wish him success. Theft hits James Childress’s room, taking prized items. Mrs Clara R Jemison and children relocate to Montgomery to pursue journalism and literature. Community resolves to invite Robert C Ogden and party to study and promote education in the South. Citizens plan to hear Gen Fitzhugh Lee in Montgomery on the Spanish American War anniversary. Mrs D H Caswell arrives from Texas due to sister’s illness, Miss Mary Sue Kennedy, appendicitis. Charley Wheeler returns from Philippine service. formerly Tuscaloosa resident now visiting town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
W. B. Partlow
Corrs
Bryce Ingane Asylum
Mobile
Moblie
Cuba
South America
James Childress
Clara R. Jemison
Montgomery
Genu
J M. DeCottes
Cut Gage
Robert C. Ogden
Alabama
South
Fitzhugh Lee
The
United States
D H. Caswell
Texas
Mary Sue Kennedy
Charley Wheeler
Eutaw
Philippines
Wheeler
Electric Lights in Dalton Bond Issue Carried
In Dalton Georgia voters approved a bond issue to fund an electric light plant with 60 for and 6 against out of 512 needed. The $10000 bonds will be issued as soon as they are negotiated and the town cheers the result. Also in Americus Georgia G R Ellis has been made permanent receiver for the defunct People's Bank and will proceed to wind up its affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Ad Claims Urgent Cure
An archaic advertisement urges readers to try Stuart's Gin and Buchu for kidney and bladder troubles. It touts instant relief, claims to improve urine, stop backache, and restore vigor, offering samples and a prepaid large bottle at 37 dollars, with testimonials and mail requests from Atlanta.
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Stuart
Dladder
Btuart Drug Co
Atlanta
Ict Peonia
Mhuart
Fox
Atlanta Southern vs Techs in rain or shine showdown at Piedmont
The Atlanta Southern and Georgia Tech teams prepare for a 2:30 p.m. game at Piedmont as rain remains a concern. Patterson leads center field for Atlantas with Winters in right and Morrison at first. Techs feature Cannon in right and Paulsen at short with Hale pitching. Managers Pabst and Norcross express confidence, noting Techs split their season so far and both squads expect a strong turnout from fans.
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Grimith
Atlanta Southern
Tech Nine
Piedmont
Polit
Atlantas
Techs
Patterson
Cannon Winters
McPhail
Morrison Krug
Brinson Hoffmeister
Paulsen Busch
Maddox Lattimer
Seatcher
Hicks Leighton
Smith
Catcher Hale
Pabst
Norcross
The
Cornell
Mercer
Gama
Negro murderer is at large in Columbus after wife killed
April 8 Columbus Ga. A black man, George Reid, who killed his wife yesterday, remains unfound as mounted officers pursue a suspect near Bull Creek. A long chase ended when the fugitive escaped through a ditch. The coroner's jury ruled the woman's death a murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supearlntendents Named for Georgia State Fair Openin g
President Hughes appoints state fair superintendents with R F Crittenden named superintendent general and Joan A Webb leading agriculture and horticulture. Other chiefs include G S Rountree dairy and apiary, J G Stanley livestock, J J Conner manufactures, J McC Bryan forestry and minerals, J E Cloud poultry, William A Broughton fine arts, J B Thorne farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Macon
Presiddent
Dudley M. Hoenes
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Valdosta
D. M. Hughes
J. J. Condor
Cartersville
R. I. Crittenden
Shellman
Martin V. Calvin
Augusta
John A. Cobb
Americus
J. McC. Bryan
Philomath
J. E. Cloud
Buford
William A. Broughton
Madison
J. B. Thorne
Irie
House Destroyed by Fire in Macon
Fire engulfed Policeman Pat Pierce's First street residence in Macon at 8 20 o clock destroying the house and contents. Pierce was on a remote beat when witnesses spotted the blaze and his children narrowly escaped. No injuries were reported. Citizens expressed sympathy for the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Apri
Pat Pierce
First Street
Mr. Pierce
Smult
Pierce
I J Aurane
Great Interest In Race Of Thursday Evening At Atlanta Track
The article reports high anticipation for a Thursday night race featuring Bobby Walthour and Will Fenn with Fenn training poorly. Walthour rode twice and plans to face a strong slate of challengers including Munroe and Kreeman in soon-to-be-held Dixie championship match races at Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Walthour
Will
Fenn
Walthour
Gascoyne
Kramer
Atlanta
Gus Castle
Prince
Savannah
Mr. Prince
Mr. Castle
Floyd McFarland
Eddie Bald
F. E. Spooner
Howard Kreeman
Philadelphia
Boston
Jimmy Moran
Moran
Grady Hospital
Orioles Sail for Baltimore Saturday From Savannah
The Baltimore baseball club will sail for Baltimore on Saturday aboard the Itasca. Manager McGraw and Captain Robinson have trained the team to top form as the season approaches. Pitcher Donn will join the New York club, while Bresnehan, McGann, and McGinnity attract interest from Boston and others. The core Baltimore players plan to remain with the team.
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Orioles
Baltimore
Savannah
Baltimore Baseball Club
McGraw
Robinson
Donn
New York
Mations
Boston
Roger Bresnehan
McGann
McGinnity
Iron Man
The
Daltimores
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Waliam L. McKlaney
J. A. Cook
John Wy. Stovall
J. A. Pittman
W. P Thomason
J. H. Bandolph
J. M. Filtn
Gc. Boges
T. B. Buffington
James A. Brod
A F. O'Kelly
Thomas M. Paras
Staver
Stete
Tomorow
the Recorder's Court
Ware
Wale
Central
Exwd
J. L. Whitsitt
G. S&s. Scarlett, SR
Glynn
Caradia
Kidmoy
Palisa
Tahoe
Ieeea
National Biscuit Company
Piedmont Park
Aiheey
F. J. Goooleedge & Bro
N. Jorsyen St
Tal
Hunter
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
W.W. Thompson
Auetel
Atslanta
RB. Leatherman
M.D
AJ YW
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