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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
3
A large raid on Yamacraw yielded contraband booze with vials of mixed spirits. Recorder Schwarz holds several vials as investigation proceeds. Foote fined 100 dollars and now on bond to face two city court charges. James Manufacturing Co bankruptcy shocks Macon as liabilities top 115000 with assets around 65100.
Macon Georgia April 20 Special The 16th anniversary of the Macon Volunteers one of Georgia’s oldest militia groups will be observed Saturday with a picnic at Horton near the target range. All members their families and invited friends will spend the day out here.
Samuel E Warlick head of Warlick Bros merchants of Americus died this afternoon at a Texas health resort where he had recently gone. He was prominent in Americus social and commercial life and long commanded the local military unit before retirement. The body will be brought back to Americus immediately. Gainesville census figures show total population 6578, white and colored, up from government 5985. Mrs Monnie Winters died after three weeks illness at husband John Winters home. funeral held by Rev A T Chandler and burial at Timber Ridge church.
Augusta Ga April 20 Special One of the greatest Shriners conclaves in the south opened in Augusta Thursday with about 250 visitors. An automobile ride barbecue parade official business sessions supper and initiation ceremonies at the Augusta armory and the Alee Temple banquet followed by speeches at the Albion. Notables included Rev M Ashby Jones and B A Cutts with George T Bryan. Central train and Augusta Southern carried Savannah and Tatnille delegations.
A raid near Deepstep in Washington county resulted in the destruction of a large moonshine still hidden in dense undergrowth. Deputies arrested Pete Green and Gene Trafwick after a stiff fight. are aided by Dave and Frank Riley and Deputy Brakeford. About thirty gallons of whisky and two hundred gallons of beer were destroyed.
In Tennilee Georgia April 20 special report Hon H M Franklin a twice legislator and former mayor was elected mayor of Tennisie without opposition at today's primary Lora and F Brown were elected to the city board of education aldermen for the next two years include H M Bashinski Dr HB B McDade G B Wood J H Paacock G G Knox and L Brantley
In Perry Georgia on April 20 special term C F H Hardison clerk of the superior court filed the bill of exceptions and record in the state case against Squire Chatman found guilty of carrying a pistol without a license The demurrer by Colonel R N Holtzclaw attorney for Chatman was overruled by Judge Felton as to the 1910 act's constitutionality.
Brenau College Conservatory offers a summer Chautauqua with music and oratory instruction plus mathematics English history modern languages and domestic sciences. The program promises mountain resort pleasures with city convenience at reasonable rates and invites requests for catalogs and information from Gainesville Georgia.
The Pike grand jury reports widespread whisky sales and prohibition violations in the county. It urges jail and convict sentences for whisky convictions, noting fines fail to curb the illicit trade and calling all law abiding citizens to act.
Severnsh Ga April 20 Savannah's postal business has grown to require a new branch station in the southern section of the city. The July 1 opening will relieve a crowded main office and improve carrier efficiency though the exact location is yet to be decided.
At high noon Wednesday Miss Hula Dorsey of Gainesville married Fred Warner Hulsey of Tupelo. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. C. E. Dowman. The bride is the youngest daughter of Anderson G. Dorsey, while the groom is the son of the late Judge Hulecy of ante.
A black detective investigating illicit liquor was attacked by several Black men in a colored barber shop on Athena Street in Gainesville. He was locked up by Police Chief Richardson until he could swear against four parties who were convicted, then he left Gainesville.
At a large Wesleyan Alumnae meeting in Macon Georgia plans were launched for observance on May 29 of the 75th anniversary of Wesleyan College the oldest exclusive female college in the world. Hundreds of southern ladies are expected to attend the elaborate exercises.
Mecon Ga April 20 Special The Mercer University senior class banquet will take place May 2 at the Hotel Lanter. The class comprises nearly 70 members.
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