Evans in Jail After Ga. Shooting Among Two Men
Gainesville April 17 Special Merck lies between life and death after being shot by Will Evans who fired five times on the street. Evans at his cell, swollen and bruised, plans to discuss the case later. He is moved to Fulton county jail in Atlanta and faces Hart superior court in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fl Merck
Will Evans
Evans
Merck
Mérck
Lar
Fulton County
Atlanta
Sanders
Eberhardt
Hart Superior Court
Mercle
Latham & Son
Dixon
Ryder's Dental
Fort to Speak in Lumpkin Third District Race
Lumpkin Ga April 17 Special Judge Fort will speak here next Thursday. This native county favors him, but Lewis is stronger than four years ago and will poll a good vote in the primary. Everett has no opposition for the legislature while Harrell and Fitzgerald contest the senate. Fitzgerald has previously represented the county and district in the General Assembly and wishes to run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Fort
Lewis
Congress
M. L. Everett
G. Y. Harrell
W. iV. Fitzgerald
Omaha
Senate
Tudge Fitzgerald
Fendal Assembly
Ike
Harrell
Christian Workers Meet Opens with Key Speeches in Quitman
The Christian Workers conference opened in Quitman Georgia with Rev K W Cawthon leading. Rev C G Dilsworth spoke on The Personality of the Holy Spirit and His Place in the Godhead followed by Dr J D Ragrdate of Macon. This afternoon Dr Hagadale preached on Acts chapter two and Dr Broughton was unable to attend. Delegates continue to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Christian Workers’ Conference
K. W. Cawthon
C. G. Dilsworth
J. D. Ragrdate
Macon
der. Hagadale
Broughton
Odum Candidate Godfrey Odom Seeks Third District Senate
Waycross Ga April 17 Special Godfrey Odom announces his candidacy for the Senate from Georgia s third district which includes Wayne Pierce and Appling counties. The nomination aims to represent the region in the state senate.
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Odum
Senate
Waycross
Godfrey Odom
Nate
Wayne
Pierce
Appling
The Health Habit Of Keeping A Vigorous Stomach
A health habit easy to form is maintaining a vigorous stomach through good digestion. After meals take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to ease the stomach’s workload without cathartics. The natural digestive elements aid digestion and may improve digestion over the next month with no harmful effects.
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Stuart
House
Stu- Bert
Hancock Dies in Americus at Eighty in Georgia
Colonel Charles W. Hancock longtime editor of Sumter Republican Americus dies aged eighty native of Charleston he helped Georgia progress and promoted Americus funeral attended by Confederate veterans and Masonic lodges Surviving daughters Mrs Thomas Graham and Mrs Grace Jackson multiple city notices follow including Donald G Gunn of Rome death in Effingham and Mrs T M Pinson of Home death plus Eugene C Doughtie of Americus death and Miss E K May Sutton funeral at McRae and South Georgia College teaching note includes scattered archival obits from Americus Rome and McRae dated April 17.
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Americus
Charles W. Hancock
Georgia Press
Hancock
Charleston
Georgia
Sumter Republican
Thomas Graham
Grace Jackson
Donald G Gunn
Rome
Donald G. Gunn
Effingham
Gunn
Miinois
Cherokee Masonic Lodge
T. M. Pinson
E. C. Doughtie
Eugene C. Doughtie
Manassas
Tattnall County
BE. M. Sutton
McRae
May Sutton
Bibb County Candidates Eye Joint Debate Invitation
Bibb voters expect a joint candidate debate after The Constitution proposal drew approval. Ten seek state legislature, six seek solicitor general, two for the senate. The county executive committee plans a courthouse meeting next Saturday to discuss inviting all hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Bibb County
Senate
Drummers Meet Tomorrow At Macon TPA Convention
The T P A convention assembles in Macon with over 50 delegates expected by Thursday night. Local post representatives include George Collier, S G Bonn, A W Kennedy, Sam Altmayer, and others. Welcome addresses by Hon Roland Ellis and Mayor Bridges Smith. Banquet at Brown house on the 19th. Barbecue Friday afternoon and Bohemian smoker Friday night hosted by the chamber of commerce.
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Macon
Elks’ Hall
Cherry Street
George Collier
G. Bonn
A. W. Kennedy
Sam Altmayer
George T. Brown
George Guguley
Chamber of Commerce
Webb Loses Cash After Drinking at Athens Dispensary
In Athens on April 17 a farmer named Webb, carrying about $90, drank at a local dispensary and wandered into a negro dive. Emma Jones lured him, stole about $15, spent some on dress, and deposited the rest in a National bank. She was arrested and faces prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Webb
Emma
Jones
Augusta Sprinkling Block by Block to Fight Dust
In Augusta a dust crusade prompts a new ordinance allowing city council to order block sprinkling upon written petition of owners representing half the block. Costs will be charged to property owners by frontage. Civic league seeks petitions and urges relocation of poles away from Greene street green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Civic League
League
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
Greene Street
Negro Workman Drops Dead in Augusta Hotel Site
In Augusta on April 17 a 35 year old Negro laborer Tom Emery working to clear dirt from trenches for the foundation of J B White's new hotel on the burnt block collapsed and died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Tom Emery
J. B. White
Maddox Predicts Democratic Victory in Next House
Georgia congressman John W. Maddox returns to Washington claiming the Porto Rico tariff bill unites Democrats and will push the next House to a solid Democratic majority. He accuses Republicans of bowing to trusts and predicts crushing defeat for McKinley era Republicans in November elections.
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Rome
John W. Maddox
Washington
Maddox
Porto Hico
Dwige Muridox
Federal Court
Jury verdict in voluntary manslaughter case in Athens
In Athens on April 17 the jury found Prank Derricotte guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Juha Batiste. the judge will withhold sentence until term end and a new trial or appeal to the supreme court is anticipated. Also reported are local trials, Postal Telegraph pole placement, bicycle accident, uniforms for the Athens Guards, a Memorial Day concert, and various Athens News items.
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Athens
Derricotte
Juha Batiste
Uestor Brand
Russell
Supreme Court
George, Carolina
Northern
Mississippi
Phil Baugh
Postal Telegraph Company
Clayton Street
FW. Andrews
Willie Shepard
Lumpkin Street
Memorial Diy
McCurdy
Colonel Smith Improves. Hope Grows for Recovery
In Athens Georgia on April 17 Colonel James M Smith shows slight improvement. Doctors report the case brighter and his condition remains grave but hopeful as the patient stays conscious and aware of the severity of his illness.
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Athens
James M. Smith
After Effects of Grippe Cause Widespread Illness
The piece links grippe after effects to widespread sickness across neighborhoods, listing debility symptoms like rheumatism and nerve troubles. It promotes Dr Dix Ton ic Tablets as a remedy to restore strength, citing several named individuals cured and noting availability at druggists for a stated price.
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Dix
Hardy Morehead
Onawa
Iowa
Frank Barbeau
South 10Th Bu
Omaha
Neb
C. M. Boyd
Jtuskexee
Ala
Wm. Simpson
Hayes & Coon
Detroit
Mich
Jake Delk Arrested In Depot Robbery Case
Jake Delk son of Taylor Delk was arrested about 1 AM by Officers Wells and Will Jones on suspicions of belonging to a gang robbing trains at the Union Depot. He denied guilt as police report stolen goods found with his acquaintance Grizzard. Grizzard implicated Delk and confessed to stealing a valise. Delk, 21, denies involvement while police anticipate further arrests in the depot robbery case.
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Jake Delk
Taylor Delk
Wells
Will Jones
Union Depot
Delk
Lawrence Grizzard
Johnson Street
Poellee
Grizzard
Pike County
Georgia
Tom Delk
Jake
Charley Reed Recaptured After Theft From Prisoner
Charley Reed, a Black convict and trusty at the police barracks, stole $5 from a prisoner while on duty and absconded. He was recaptured yesterday morning after being trusted to purchase items with a white prisoner's $5, and will serve out his sentence with possible larceny after trust prosecution.
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Charley Reed
Reed
Helping the Old Veteran at Confederate Survivors Fair
In Augusta Georgia the Confederate Survivors fair opened at 1 00 pm with Clem E Dunbar delivering the opening address honoring the gray veterans. Father O Shaughan spoke on postwar South conditions and lauded efforts to restore prosperity through labor. The decorated hall showcased items for sale to fund care for aged and indigent veterans and to enable attendance at the Louisville reunion.
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Augusta
Apni
Spectaij
Clem E. Dunbar
O’shanaghan
South
Louisville
Constipation relief urged with small Crab Orchard water
The article claims the American people suffer from constipation and many cases are cured effectively with small doses of Crab Orchard water. It presents a medical remedy by mineral water as a public health suggestion.
Young Girl Shoots Self in Thomson Georgia
Eunice Owens eighteen daughter of Rev C J Owens of Thomson attempted suicide tonight by shooting herself in the left lung under a lamp on Main Street near a lady friend's home. Doctors say the wound is fatal. A protracted Methodist meeting was underway and the father had gone to church. No cause is known.
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Thomson
Mings
Eunice Owens
Owens
Main Street
Governor appoints J C Thompson Echols County judge
Governor Candler yesterday appointed John C Thompson of Echols County as judge of the county court in line with the grand jury recommendation to establish a county court. Thompson, a well known Democrat and former justice of the peace for fifteen years, was among the leaders for the post.
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Echols County
J.C. Thompson
Candler
John ©. Thompson
Echos
Hechols County
Vere
Beiog
Joan C. Thumpson
Echols
Mormon Elders Invade Georgia Town and Morgan County
W. G. McNelley reports Mormon elders establish a southern mission based in Chattanooga for twenty five years, with volunteers walking long distances to preach in Fairplay and nearby Morgan County. Elder Wilford Bennion from Idaho travels on foot many miles, while Old Man Studdard of Fairplay converts after Mormon prayers and visits, prompting local curiosity and concern.
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Rencher
Eager
Apache County
Arizona
Ite
Chattanooga
Augusta
Wilford Bennion
Hockland
Idaho
Reacher
Tard Labor Creek
North Georgia
Studdard
Ald
Fairplay
Rutledge
Georgia
Osman Studdard
Old Man
MS Fe
Morgan County
W. G. McNelley
Famine of Domestic Help Sparks Mormon Conversion Claims
Chicago witnesses report a growing problem of scarce house servants with claims that Mormon elders covertly recruit young women for western marriage and church work. Pamphlets, circulars, and targeted solicitations are alleged to drive maids from kitchens, with some alerted by curious methods and others noting vanished cooks while the churches’ outreach expands beyond Illinois. The article portrays a surge of convert-driven departures to Utah and the West, while domestic workers and employers contend with economic pressures and safety concerns.
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Chicago
Mormon Church
Vienne
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Sweden
Salt la Temple
Salt Lakety
New Park
Upden
Utah
Irish Catholica
Greenpoint
Lin Wuren- Yul Sat
Athol Clgy
Mlig
Gervant
Hamgauun
Neepey
York
Ereland
Domestics and Mormonish Elders Converting in Kitchens
The New York Sun reports Mormon elders have targeted eastern domestic workers, especially unmarried Protestant women from Sweden Norway Denmark Germany and England, distributing pamphlets and converting many to Mormonism. An exodus of conversions and departures to Utah is noted among housemaids seeking work.
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New York Sun
East
Europe
Utah
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G. W. Haddock
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Cleveland
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