Ordinary entry on failed leave petitions in county court
In May next, Henry Walker applied for leave to administer estate of deceased Mary Taylor of Micajah Taylor. The terse note indicates petitions were filed and required action by next date or leave would be denied. The fragmentary record mentions recusations and deadlines without full context.
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Mooney
Thomag Kita
Henry
State of
Walker
Mary Taylor
Micajah Taylor
Notices of probate and administration heard in county court
Notices filed for estates and administrations in the county court. Dismissals and appointments mentioned include James Stile filing for leave to cease and apply by next May unless trustees object. Other notices name Joseph John ite and Charles II in probate matters with administrators to be appointed and show cause required by the first Monday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stile
Geo
Charles II
Oran
Morris
Lucius
Sarah “J
Ordingtys
Juries Exemption Angers Citizens in Confederate Veteran Case
The Constitution reported contention over jury service for lunacy cases. Sheriff Nelms defends giving places to needy Confederate veterans who volunteer, saying service is voluntary and essential, while noting no property rights apply and many willing veterans take the juror roles to aid lunacy cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sher! Nems
Nelms
Nelma
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Appetite and Digestion
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for poor digestion and dyspepsia, claiming they restore appetite, digestion, and healthy body balance, with a price of 25 cents at all drug stores.
Georgia Teachers To Receive Second Month Salary Today
State School Commissioner Glenn begins disbursement of about 275000 to teachers statewide today, using treasury funds redirected from interest payments to the public debt after Attorney General Terrell’s ruling. The move ensures timely payment, with checks to be mailed across Georgia. Sleep Walker Meets Death on Steamer Wille Wagner in Center Alabama, April 11. Special report notes Jessie Murphys, a deck hand, walked overboard in a somnambulistic state and drowned after being pulled under by the current.
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Terrell
Georgia
Glenn
State Commissioner 5
Sleep Walker
Death Center
Ala
Jessie Murphys
Wille Wagner
1St Might
The Little Street Singer A Story From City Life
A morning in Atlanta shows a poor street girl with an accordion earning pennies from a crowd. Her plaintive songs move a lifeworn old man and stir memories of lost family, as the group on Broad Street gathers around and the girl remains the breadwinner for her siblings.
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Atlanta
Witchell Street
Browd
Vaudevile
Genilla
Jennie Lind
Stockholm
Broad Street
Terry
Constitution
Marthy
Peg Leg Williams to Stand Trial for Emigrant Agent Case
The supreme court refused to interfere with Morgan county court holding Peg Lee Williams for trial on the charge of doing business as an emigrant agent without licenses. Williams faces trial in Morgan and Greene counties, with possible venue changes and a bid to take the case to the US Supreme Court on constitutional grounds. Williams operated in Greene, Morgan and Clarke counties and fled to obtain licenses, each county incurring costs.
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Supreme Court
Morgan County
Peg Lee’ Williams
Peg Lee
Morgan and
Greene Counties
Levitsenal
Williams
Supreme Court of the United States
Peg Ler
Greene
Morgan
Clarke
Fair Is Granted Charter by Judge Lumpkin
Judge J H Lumpkin granted a twenty year charter to the Southern Interstate Fair Association with renewal possible. Corporators include E C Peters Charles A Collier John A Miller Clark Howell T H Martin H Cabaniss J W English Jr J Ottley George Muse Joseph Jacobs JI Wiley Pope T R Sawtell R F Maddox and E P Black. The group plans annual fairs in Atlanta to showcase agricultural and industrial products and to conduct race meetings carnivals athletic events theaters and related amusements. The Rome Tribune notes Georgia peach crop progress and strong demand statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lumpkin
Interstate Association
J H Lumpkin
Southern Interstate Fair Association
E C Peters
Charles A Collier
John A. Miller
Clark Howell
T. H Martin
H. Cabaniss
W. English, Jr
J Ottley
George Muse
Joseph Jacobs
JI Wiley Pope
T R Sawtell
R. F. Maddox
E P Black
Atlanta
Elmitar
Pupsa Arena
Restraining Order Placed Over Opium Cure Formula Case
Judge issues temporary restraining order and schedules a hearing for April 21 1900 in a suit by Ro L stmms against Dr T C Hollinger of New Albany Ind and the B M Woolley company. He alleges collusion to defraud him of rights and profits from a claimed opium cocaine and whisky habit cure formula, seeks bond and injunction preventing sale transfer or use of the medicine or any related contract.
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T C Hollinger
New Albany
Ind
B M Woolley Company
Murd Foote, Jr
Iunerior
JH Lumpkin
HM Woolks Company i 5
Wellinger
Timet
Lel Ft Wit
Hollinger
B&b M Weasley Company
Norelay
Destruction of Rugby Inn by Fire in Tennessee
English colony at Rugby Tennessee loses its Rugby Inn located in Morgan county on the Cumberland plateau. The brick and stone inn in old English style finished in oak was a resort for years and the fire caused about 29000 dollars in loss. The English philanthropist Thomas Hughes founded the colony in the eighties.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rugby Inn
Rugby
Morgan County
Cimberland Plateau
Thomas i Hughes
Tom Brown
Ten Years Pain Ends After Treatment in Ohio
MISs EDHA ELLIS of Higginsport Ohio reports long standing suffering from nerve pain and back issues. After consulting several physicians she received no relief until a treatment by Dr. E. Plathambo at a clinic in Ohio, which she credits with ending her ten year agony and invites letters for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edha Ellis
Higginsport
Ohio
Separate Polling Places For White Primary And Reform Prison Vote
County officials announce a May 3 election to decide on establishing a reformatory prison. Separate managers clerks and ballot boxes will run the reformatory vote near the white primary polls. Voters registered in the last year may participate. ballots will read For Reformatory Prison or Against Reformatory Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Hussey
General Assembly
Ofeirs
Reformatory
Ttia
Reformatory Prison
Board of County Commissioners
Clifford L Anderson
Thia
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Whitehall
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