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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1911

Page

12

Watson Acquitted In Self Defense Over Georgia Murder

Moultrie Georgia April 14 Special R Lt Watson acquitted of the murder of Addison Matthews after evidence showed Matthews attacked Watson with a knife following a day fight. Matthews wife testified for the defense. Young Watson, a boy, killed Matthews to save his father. Elder Watson was severely wounded. indictment against young Watson was dismissed.

Moultrie Matthews Watson Watsons Young Watson

Betts Family Pallbearers Honor Late Dr. Betts in Athens

In Athens on April 14 special dispatch reports eight sons of the late Dr. W P Betts acted as pallbearers at his funeral. Services were at the First Methodist Church with interment at Oakland Cemetery where the Masonic fraternity directed the exercises. The eight sons named are L N Betts W F Betts PT Betts Bird Betts B M Betts Burke Betts T A Betts and J L Betts.

Athens W. P. Betts Firet Methodist Church Oconsé Cemetery Maxonic Fraternity Board of City W. F. Betts PT. Betts Bird Betts B. M. Betts Burke Betts T. A. Betts J. L. Betts

Supreme Court Judgments Affirmed in Ga. From Various Districts

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms judgments in numerous cases from the state’s superior courts. Listings name plaintiffs in error, appellees, and counsel, including Waters, Brownlee, Wor rill, Glessner, Park, Park, and many others, with judges cited and firms noted in a sweeping appellate citation.

Waters Cankfont & Dickerson Contra Pounds Pounda Fulton Pendie Terrell Jeuntson Y Fennison Ball Agdereon Felder Rountree Pendieton Balter Sma Hersard & Garrett T . Brule Maddlen & Johnson Pledmudat Stona Co Tilton Pendleton Mark Holding Walter A. Sims Willarmson Et al. Youmand Emanuel Rawlings Efmes & Jordan Alfred Hare Tingon Lee Godfrey Walter F. Grey Ffs Williams & Bradley Norman Aofclar V. Wynne Wilkea Masdow W. D. Tutt FH Cooley Grogan Darnell Daweon Jude Kimney A. OW Ferry Chartered & Charters George K Loepar Ai Luther Roberts CW Band Davine Mee Lumpkin H. A Dean Juige Johnson & Johnson Pathem Lilly Howard Thompson Toa Cumming Etotc Tmdte Fite Pount Payne & Taam Maddix McCamy & Shumate Warwen Supreme Lodge Enlehis Pything yom_ Marsan superior court Meadow Mf Few Foster Terrerd & Garan Perce Fldgouten Blue Risge Lumber Company Grenwnot Faun Jdge Kimney T. J. Bynar Rob Manby Plain Inetter Georgian Company Kohnen Hatersham Juige Kimner A McCurry Plainster Saie Kinzer J. J. Jones Firat National Bank of Etowah Tennessee Fanatn

Trustees of Y M C A to Ask Building Bids

Trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association decided to advertise for bids on the proposed building funded by the recent campaign. They welcome real estate suggestions on desirable sites. Reports from committee chairs were reviewed and discussed. President Marion M. Jackson said a detailed meeting report will be published later.

Young Men’s Christian Association Marion M. Jackson

Property Transfers Chronicle From Early 20th Century Ledger

A dense list records property transfers and loans in a dated sequence. Transfers include Treadwell to Fannle Treadwell on Jackson street, Baker to T. and F. Treadwell at the southwest corner of Spring and ra streets, and Moore and Mayson to Forbes and Cameron on Williams street. Several other deeds reference John Wesley avenue, McDonough street, Greenwich Avenue, and Wentworth, with several dates in 1911 and 1921. Also noted are bonds for title from John M. Aorge to W. A. Savell and investments involving George Crowh and Blancor Investment Company. A trust deed lists Herbert Foo Williams to Harvey Williams, plus a mortgage on Bortrena avenue.

Treadwell Mra Fannle Jackson Street P. D. Baker T. J Spring John W. Moore JW. Mayson So Mas MC. Forbes George K Johnston John M. Aoorge W. A. Savell Greenwich Avenuin Tartios Tate George Go Crowh Blancor Investement Ant Mra Toll Te Wellhouna West Mide MAO Herbert Foo Williams Harvey Wo Onn Ant Bortrena Avenue Tay Went Avenue

Proposal to repeal the fourteenth amendment debated in House

Washington April 14 A bill introduced by Representative Hardwick of Georgia calls for repealing the fourteenth amendment to the constitution The measure aims to prevent Congress from limiting southern representation due to negro disfranchisement which reduces states voting power The House also adopted an amendment to the campaign publicity act requiring candidates for Congress to reveal all contributions and how funds are spent The vote was 172 to 0 with all Republicans for it.

Washington House Hardwick Georgia Congress Jackson Kansas Ani

Guerry to Speak at Forsyth Memorial Day Exercises

Special to Hon Dearest Guerm, a prominent Georgia lawyer, has accepted an invitation to attend the Memorial Day exercises in Forsyth. The invitation came from the Daughters of the Confederacy and the veterans in Mason County on April 11.

Sumter roads inspected by Turner county officials

Twenty prominent citizens of Ashburn including the Turner county board spent the afternoon in Americus inspecting Sumter’s highways. Visitors arrived by car and received an enthusiastic reception. A luncheon at the Country Club followed and praise was given to the clay roads 30 miles across the county.

Americus Ashburn Board of County Commissioners Turner County Sumters

Through Service to Memphis Seaboard Departs

Train notice shows Seaboard leaving the union depot at a specified time toward Memphis. The fragment mentions timetable details and equipment like steel sleepers and domestic freight or passenger service information.

Fred Harvey Atlanta Memphis Hot Springs Tod AP Matthews North Preer St Seaboard Union

Thomas Pitts Heads Cigar and Soda Men

A meeting of the Independent Cigar and Soda Water Dealers Association of Atlanta elected officers at Cafe Durand. Thomas H. Pitts was named president with W N Tumlin and Frank Pearson as vice presidents, Leon Oppenheim secretary, Henry B. Kennedy treasurer, and T B Higdon attorney. A constitution and by laws were adopted and a banquet followed with about fifty members present.

Independent Cigar ‘and Soda Water Dealers’ Association of Atlanta Durand Thomas H. Pitta W. N.tumlin Frank Pearson Leon Oppenheim Henry B. Kennedy Tressurer T. B. Higdon Thomas H. Pitts A. Cruickshank W. N. Tumiin 3. N. Hirsch W. R. Jester Leon

Savannah women reach Atlanta next Tuesday

Macon Ga April 14 Special. Mrs Margaret Cole and Mrs Margaret Brown two Savannah women travel on a walking wager from Macon toward St Louis via Atlanta. They plan to reach Atlanta Tuesday en route to St Louis before August 16.

Macon Margaret Cole Margaret Brown Savannah St. Louis Atlanta Central of

Milledgeville Postoffice Contract Awarded Early 1312

Milledgeville sources report O L Jonason the contractor for the new postoffice building in Florence S A visited town arranging to start work. He awarded the brickwork contract to RH McCombs and purchased bricks from J W McMillan Milledgeville Brick Works. The red pressed brick structure will have granite and marble trimmings and should be finished early in 1312.

Postoffice Milledgeville O. L. Jonason Florence S. A RH. McCombs J. W. McMillan Milledgeville Brick Works

Allen's Foot Ease aids for tired feet and shoes

An old advertisement praises Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for easing tight shoes and foot pain. It promises instant relief from corns bunions swelling and blisters and urges use for breaking in new shoes. Also mentions free trial and sale nationwide in 1913.

Allen le Roy Georgia State Sanitarium Milledgeville LAMAR

Market Reports Mark Holiday Closures Across Exchanges

New York markets closed for a four day Easter holiday from Holy Thursday to Easter Monday affecting stock cotton and coffee trades. The New Orleans cotton exchange also observes the holiday until Monday while Chicago and Liverpool exchanges have limited or delayed sessions.

New York Stock Exchange Harops South America New Orleans Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool

Week's Trade Reviewed Slow Despite Sound Fundamentals

New York April 4 The Weekly Review of Trade reports a disappointing slack in trade movement despite solid industrial and agricultural base. Demand wanes for raw and finished goods, output may fall without new orders, and foreign inquiries have subsided. Rail traffic lacks new volume since the Harriman contract, while steel and textiles show weak price stability and buyers hesitate. Export sales stay ahead of last year, but overall conditions remain dull with cautious consumption.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Harriman Fell River

Cotton Prices Advance in New Orleans Weekly Market Report

In New Orleans on April 14 the cotton market rose modestly with old crop months up 12 to 17 points and new crops up about 5 points. The week featured heavy liquidation earlier, bullish Liverpool reports sustaining gains, and weather concerns for new crop belts. Spot prices rose 4-1/16 to 14-1/4 cents, with sales of 2,600 bales and 1,935 bales arriving.

New Orleans Liverpool Chicago Heeves Tamabe Wortern Aim Belfere Banvy Kansas City Toulaville Ehotea Iight Recstote

Sugar and Rice Review From New York April 14

Sugar refiners in New York held firm tone amid European and Cuban cables. Prices for late April shipments climbed from 3.86 to 118 cents above, with expected next week. Cuba’s grinding fall reduces supply. refined sugar may rise as margins thin. Rice trade remains at standstill with poor collections and limited buyer enthusiasm despite lower prices. Treasury report shows January balance, receipts, and a year deficit with ongoing fiscal figures.

New, York Europe Cuba Federal Supreme Court Louisiana Texas

Atlanta Live Stock Market Prices Reported by White Provision Co

Prices for good to prime steers and cows are listed with weights and cent-per-pound quotes. The report notes steady to higher tendencies for heavier cattle, light prime hogs gaining, and lighter hogs unsettled, with arrivals expected to ease and telegraph updates advised for shippers.

WH White, Jr White Provision Co Adust Commission

Cornfield Provisions and Groceries Amid Atlanta Market

Corrected listing shows Cornfield hams bacon and sausage varieties with weights, prices for Cornfield and Dixie brands, plus Ogdenby Grocery Company items. Heavy emphasis on canned goods, cereals, meats, baking supplies, and staples with numerous named brands and per unit prices peppering the long entry.

White Provision Company Cornfeld Everaga Atrion Dixie Eee Corsfield Atlantz

Wool and dry goods notes from April markets report

Old text reports mixed April market activity across wool grades in St Louis New York dry goods quiet due to holidays with minor price moves. carpet and domestic wools show strength while naval stores in Savannah register small gains Sea island cotton in Charleston remains strong with modest exports and steady stock levels.

New York

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