Dr R O Cotter Dies in Accidental Pistol Shot
Barnesville Georgia reports the death of Dr R O Cotter a 45 year old eye and ear specialist after an apparent accidental pistol cleaning. He died at the Powell Home around 11 am with his wife present and a visitor, brother J H Gotter of LaGrange. The shooting occurred in a small room with oil and chamois nearby. cause of death considered accidental with no evidence of self harm. Cotter formerly practiced in Macon and later led Barnesville Savings Bank. he is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
R. O. Cotter
Georgia
Powell
Cotter
W. J. Cotter
Newnan
A. H. Wotter
W. B. Cotter
LaGrange
J. H Reeves
Athens
Lovejoy
Maybelle Powell
R. J. Powell
Macon
Georgia club women meet in Valdosta session of executive board
The executive board of the Federation of Womans' Clubs of Georgia met in Valdosta on April 13. A reception by the Wyomadausis Club at Mr and Mrs W L Converys residence featured pink and green decor and a fine musical program. Addresses were given by Mrs J A Granger and Miss Head. Memorial day plans were announced by Valdosta Daughters of the Confederacy with a Cross of Honor for veterans and a memorial address by Prof E A Pound. Mathis Bros grocers face a $2 damage suit from Mrs J L Luxford over a blacklist entry by the Rit an Grocers' Association. Heavy rain with hail and wind hit south Texas, aiding drought relief but causing damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Federation of Womans’ Clubs of Georgia
Nncst
Wymadausis Club
W. L. Converys
Thursdaay
Laura Paine
Caro Lewis
Edna
Emile Hriggs
Georgia Federation
Miss Head
Dalton
Valdosta Daughters of the Confederacy
E. A Pound
Waycross
Mathis Bros
J. Li. Luxford
Luxford
White to Succeed Haws in Northern Virginia Army
General J B Cordon orders Major General Robert White to assume command of the Army of Northern Virginia and direct the West Virginia division until the next annual meeting. Ven John M Allen named orator for the Dallas reunion. Dallas press headquarters to aid newspaper coverage. Texas and Pacific to bring sixty eastbound trains and forty westbound trains for the reunion period, a new Texas railroading record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Orleans
J. B. Cordon
United Confederate Veterans
Robert White
West Virginia
Army of Northern Virginia
Department United Confederate Veterans
Wade Hampton
White
Gordon
John M. Allen
Mississippi
Dallas
Tex
Ba. N
Texas and Pacific
Texas
Sumter's lively politics with twenty candidates
Americus Georgia April 15 Special an array of twenty announced candidates line up for the democratic primary May 7 for Sumter county offices averaging three per post Former Representatives W T Lane and V Lteiner seek reelection to the legislature A new Richmond James A Hixon and Dr George W Barrow enter the race for the legislature Senatorial hopefuls from the thirteenth district Hon T G Hudson and Hon H H Singletary spar for the seat Hudson has served in both house and senate Singletary a former member of the horse There is little opposition to E B Lewis for Congress Sheriff Bell Chambliss and most incumbents face rivals Tax Collector Dun opposed by Brown Small J J Hudson H D Watts Balford seeks renomination with S R Pucher J W Murray and Carey Four candidates seek county treasurer seats Speer Warren McArthur Sims Cheek and Duckworth seek coroner's office The white primary on May 7 will decide the contest inviting all white voters to participate under usual rules
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Sumter
W. T. Lane
V. Lteiner
James A. Hixon
Richmond
George W. Barrow
T. G. Hudson
H. H. Singletary
Hudson
House
Senate
Mr Singletary
E. B. Lewis
L Bell
C. A. Chambliss
Superior Court
J. B. Dun
Brown Small
J. J. Hudson
H. D. Watts
J. P. Balford
S. R. Pucher
J. W. Murray
Carey
A. ¢. Speer
Latt Warren
J. O. McArth
Educational Mass Meeting at St James AME Columbus Ga
An educational mass meeting held April 13 at St James AME Church in Columbus featured a program with choral pieces and sermons. Rev P L Hutchins and Rev D H Porter led prayers and moral talks while educators from Morris Brown College and Columbus public schools spoke on education, citizenship, and Negro advancement. Bishop H M Turner headlined discussions on progress and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbus
St. James African
J. B. Epton
St. James
O A. Combs
Morris-Brown College
Atlanta
W. H Spencer
Public Schools of
Carleton B. Gibson
D. H. Porter
St. Johnd Church
James M Henderson
D.D
H. M. Turner
Dc.l
Morris- Brown College
Negro Charged with Murder Seized Near Walter Town
In Waycross Georgia on April 13 a man calling himself Collins was arrested near Walter town on suspicion of murder. Officials say he resembles Dave Allen, wanted for a Christmas Day 1900 murder in Saks County Florida. Sheriff McClellan notified Lake County Florida authorities, who retrieved the prisoner last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Speembj
Negro
Collins
Waltertown
Dave Allen
Saks County
Florida
T. J. McClellan
Sherff
J. W. Northrup
Lake County
TWO NEGROES ARRESTED WRECKING A TRAIN IN GRIFFIN
Griffin Ga April 13 Special Detective Pate Phelps arrested two negroes this afternoon charging them with wrecking the Dilis Flyer last night. One party turned state's evidence and confessed how it was done. The boys are about twelve or fourteen. Joe Day is named as the switch turner and Ross Demery the other who claimed the deed. Demery says he only witnessed the act. The arrest follows a defective switch explanation and Phelps believes he has the right parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Pate Phelps
Joe Day
Ross Demery
Ross
Tee
Jon
Phelps
Union Depot Urged for Macon Rail Lines
Macon chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging all railroads serving Macon to unite in a modern ample union depot. The city council sold adjacent land to Central of Georgia for depot expansion, and managers of each railroad are to be notified with requests for the expected outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Chamber of Commercs of
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Southern
Dublin
Savannah
Birmingham
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Preacher in Macon Delivers Revivals and Sermons
Rev C W Byrd of First Methodist Atlanta preached eloquent sermons at Mulberry Street Methodist in Macon in revival. He spoke at 3:30 pm to a mass meeting of men at the Y M C A hall. Other clergy preached at Tattnall Square Presbyterian and Vineville Baptist churches. St Joseph Catholic church held high mass with fine music.
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C. W. Byrd
Central City
Macon
First Methodist Church
Atlanta
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Young Men's Christian Association
R. W. Alexander
Dublin
Tattnall Square Presbytterian Church
W. H. Frazier
Macon Presbytery
Cuthbert
W. A. Mason
Texas
Vineville Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
Father B. de la Moriniere
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Congress of Farmers Committee Names for Macon Meeting
Macon chamber of commerce forms committees to host the national farmers congress to be held October 7 to 10. Exhibits led by Lane and Glessner. dry goods and shoes by Lesser. groceries and hardware by Harris. cotton warehouses and buyers by Johnston. drugs by Taylor. banks by Powell. railroads and street cars by Poppery. manufacturers by Block. entertainment by Martin. hotels and eateries by Smith, Dure, and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Macon Chamber of Commerce
National Farmers’ Congress
J. BR. Lane
W.L. Glessner
J. QO. Moore
J. L. Baker
B. F. Adams
E. E. Harris
R. W. Johnston
R. J. Taylor
H. T. Powell
S. Poppery
A. Block
E. L. Martin
George A. Smith
L. 8
Worthy Organization Formed in Macon Rail Workgroup
Railroad Clerks Mutual Benefit Association formed in Macon with about seventy five members and officers Co M Anderson president S J Brown vice president S C Andrews secretary and Z F Fincher treasurer. Aim to aid members in sickness and promote promotions while discouraging strikes. Also notes on Travelers' Protective Association leaders leaving for Atlanta convention and other Macon events including a funeral and a bankruptcy filing by J B Hall Co.Teasers mention local speeches and a band concert at Crump's park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Railroad Clerks' Mutual Benefit Association
Co. M. Anderson
Central of Georgia Railway Company
S. J. Brown
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
C. Andrews
Macon, Dublin and
Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association
Central Railroad
Atlanta
Er. A. Pound
Waycross
East Macon Methodist Church
Epworth League
Mystic Shriners of
Second Regiment
Crump‘s Park
Thomas Eason
Annie V. Berchert
Marnolia Street
Rose Hill
Stoockhol Ders
Limiter House Company
J. B. Hall & Co
Teflors
Cochran to Speak for Col Estill in Georgia Turbulent Campaign
Special report from Waycross Georgia notes Hon Arthur B Cochran left for Folkston to address Chariton County residents in support of Hon J H Estill of Chatham County. He plans further speeches in Homeraville Clinch County and Waycross with stops at Black shear on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estill Waycross
Arthur B. Cochran
Folkston
Chariton County
J. H. Estill
Chatham County
Cochran
Chatham
Homeraville
Clinch County
Waycross
Blackshear
Three Men Arrested for Murder Near Savannah Ogeechee Road
Three white men, Thomas Hargraves, Benjamin F. Nelson, and John F. Gann, were arrested in Savannah on April 18 for the February 28 murders of Michael Sichrenk and Jake Carter on the Ogeechee road. The crime involved a store robbery and arson to hide the killings. officers say strong evidence exists, though exact proof and suspect selection remain undisclosed.
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Savannah
Michael Sichrenk
Jake Carter
Ogeechee Road
Thomas Hargraves
Benjamin F. Nelson
John F. Gann
Schrenk
Carter
Sour Suspects are Released in Mystic Robbery Case
Four white men claimed to be from Savannah were arrested at Mystic on suspicion of robbing Wilcox & Co. store with a masked night raid. An alibi placed them in Fitzgerald at 6:30 p.m., and they were released as the robbery occurred at 7 p.m. Local tension remains high amid a possible connection to a prior depot and post office blaze.
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Mystic
Tifton
White
Malone
Barrett
Pawpie
Savannah
Wilcox & Co
Fitzgerald
Waycross
Work of Presbytery Ends In Cuthbert Georgia
The Presbytery of Macon closed its session at the Presbyterian church in Cuthbert Georgia after a large turnout. Visiting ministers filled pulpits for the communion service and evening sermon at nearby churches. The next presbytery session is set for Thomasville on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
Presbytery
Macon
Presbyterian Church
I. D. McDeougall
Thomasville
H. G. Griswold
Quitman
W. H. Frazer
RE. D. McDougall
The
Baptist
L. G. Henderson
Amencus
Methodist
Aged Man Killed by Train Near Bennet's Mill
Augusta Ga April 18 Special The incoming train from Millen on the Central of Georgia railway found the body of C B Baston lying by the track near Bennet's mill about 15 miles from Augusta He was a farm resident and father of city policeman Thomas Baston The death is believed accidental with the victim struck from behind as he waited for the newspaper on the morning train The body was discovered on the return trip hours after the incident It stated he was about 73 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Baston
Augusta
Milion
Central of Georgia
Bennet’s Mill
Millen
Tle
Race for Representatives Overshadows All in Elbert County
Biberton Georgia April 13 Special The race for the legislature in Elbert County heats up with four candidates from Bowman Elberton Middleton and noncounty candidate Colvard. No primary date set with two representatives to be elected six candidates for treasurer and several for collectors and commissioners. Sheriff McIntosh and Ordinary Burch unopposed. Emory College Oxford Baseball subfreshmen versus freshmen. B B L Timmons Jr. injured breaking both bones in left arm expects to return to classes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Biberton
Colvard
Bowman
P.M. Hawes
W. B. Adams
Elberton
L. H. G. Martin
Middleton
Mr. Colvard
James McIntosh
J Burch
Emory
Emory College
Oxford, Ga
B. Be.l. Timmons, Jr
B. BE. L. Timmons
Atlanta
Timmons
Jury Finds Against R H Lowe in Alabama Impeachment
The grand jury reports the eighth judicial circuit solicitor R H Lowe is incompetent and neglectful, has not attended court or grand jury sessions since 1899, and should be impeached and removed from office. Special solicitors have handled duties and received fees. Lowe continues to draw salary.
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Athens
Ala
R. H. Lowe
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Grand Jury
Alabama
New Industries of the South Progress Report
Chattanooga reports diverse new ventures across the region as of April 11. Gas works at Meridian, cold storage at Port Arthur, a $10,000 Austin cotton and cotton seed products company, electric light at Lebaron, and a $10,000 Houston furnace maker are among many entries.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Meridian
Mies
Port Arthur
Tex
Austin
Lebaron
Houston
Strawn
Ten
Brunswick, Ga
London, Ky
Abbey Ville
Americus
Arapahoe
N. C
Cameron, W. Vas
Coat, Miss
Orange
Wilhoite
Birmingham
Ala
Leesburg
Commeras
Corsicana
Electric and Water Power
Lynchburg
Knoxville
Walkeritch
Cereleana
Frankfort
Wheeling
W. Va
Morriston
Ark
Wetumpka
Star City
Elkins
Spartanburg
D. C
Fairmont
8. C
Beaumont
Wynne
Wilmington
Hranley
Weatminster
B. C
Wharter
Land and Oil Company
Jennings
Oil Company
Grand View
Tullahoma
Nashville, Tenn
Wegon
Memphis
Rim
Lewisburg
Charlotte
Portsmouth
A $In Dye Telephone Company
Iilkins
Waco
Lita Bena
Bmiss
Frattville
Norfolk, Va
Marion
Bryan
Fayetteville
N.C
Brenham
Sample, Tex
Charleston, D. C
Brick Works
Rocky Mount
Hancock Sure of Fine Crops in Hancock County
In Sparta Georgia on April 13 fruit growers express confidence in a plentiful harvest as recent high winds prevented frost and reduced damage from prior cold waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Sparta
Spec'al.j
Hancock County
State Fire Insurance Men Meet Next Month in Macon
The State Association of Fire Insurance Agents will hold its fifth annual convention in Macon May 8 and 9 with a royal reception planned for visiting agents. The first day sessions occur at the Elks' Ridge Room and conclude with a banquet at the Elks' rooms. The second day features events at the Log Cabin, plus social activities. BR McHult of Savannah is president. F. M. Butt of Augusta is secretary. Elections for officers will be held and Mayor Smith will give an address of welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
State Association of Fire Insurance Agents
Elks
Bevatas
BR. Mc Hult
Savannah
F. M. Butt
Aucu 4
Cifierra
Smith
Tennessee Federation Meets Next Wednesday in Knoxville
Knoxville hosts the sixth annual Tennessee State Federation of Women's Clubs with about two hundred women from across the state attending. Organized six years ago in Knoxville, the federation aligns with the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Charles A. Perkins, Knoxville, presides as the convention runs from April 16 to 18 in the women’s building. Local officers and speakers from Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio are listed, with an industrial exhibit showcasing women’s work and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Clubs
Knoxville
Tennessee State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Clu
Tennessee Federation
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Tennessee
Charles A. Perkins
Beimg
Nashville
Ferkins
Mesdam
Lewis Tilhnan
M. L. Dame
James L. Minor
Lilian J. Rogers
H. B. Wilson
L. B. St. John
Lizzie Bloomstein
J. ©. Bentley
H. N. Saxton, Jr
Douglas Caulkins
Kate White
Pattie Boyd
Etla L. Houk
W. H. Richards
A. FP. White
W. & McAdoo
T. A. R. Nelson
A. M. Harrison
Lexington
Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs
Sabra W. Vougnt
Melville Dewey Library School
Albany
N. Y
Tennessee Clabs
Club Women of Tennessee
Charles 4A. Perking
J. H. Frazee
D. Innoxville
Tenn
Spe
Gainesville to Have Large Library With Gifts From Across Nations
Gainesville Ga April 13 Special Gainesville to have a large library Professors Van Hoose and Pearce of Brenau college lead fund efforts They've raised about 304 from nonresidents and the college girls plus faculty contributed nearly 800 this week The Pacait Manufacturing Co secretary sent 1 and Samuel Spencer Southern Railway president contributed 259 a New York financier 2000 Also pledge is expected to complete a handsome building soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Hoose
Pearce
Gainesville
Brenau College
Wv. M. Montgomery
Pacaiet Manufacturing Company
Brary Fund
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
New York
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K. C. Cotter
Sullet
Revolver
Heau
Geoergia Club
South Texas
Haws Sis
Assufts
ARITT
Northern
Virginia
General Gordon
John Allen
Dallas Grator
BAO
Chamber of
the Congress OF Farmers
Ogeeceee Broad
Hon. BR. HH
Ewe
NEW Industries OF
Whitehall St
Mra
A. H. Young
Ripley
Kyle Jenkins
M. Ju. Givan
E. G. Routzahn
Dayton
Ohio
Round Table
Florence K. Payne
John Lamar Meek
William Dellpeuch
Henry Godwin
Library For
Normal Institute
County
T. R. Bennett
Ware County
Georgia State Industrial College
College, Ga
Bennett
Gallaher
Ait. Joseph, Mo
Lee Gallater
Bank of
Buchanan County
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