Fulton County and City Agree on Sanatorium Fund and Projects
The Fujian county commissioners ordered 19000 to be paid into the city treasury for the tuberculosis sanitarium under an agreement with the city. They pledged cooperation on a viaduct over railroad tracks at Bellwood Avenue and approved paving Dekalb or Decatur streets with city reimbursement. A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce urged interstate highway work Atlanta to Jacksonville, and a road commissioner change was announced. 100 yards of crushed stone were allocated to Georgia Tech for its new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fujian County
Palmer
Bellwood Avenue
Forrest Adair
Dekalb Avenue
Decatur Street
Vella Maca
Euclid Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Moraland Avenue
Seaie Condirim
F. J. Paxon
Chamber of Commeds
Rigard
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Pla
JackannyUle Board of Trade
Wood
Fulton
Carlos Lynes
Shelby Smith
Edgewood
Georgia
First Bale Cotton Brings 30 Cents in Georgia
Albany August 3 The first bale of Georgia cotton of the season was shipped to Savannah after weighing 412 pounds and classed middling It was grown by M A McRainey of Timmons Baker county and sold through B Tyler to the Georgia Western Company for 30 cents The event marks the seventh day later than last year and notes a Dougherty county figure Pearg Jackson who had long held the distinction in previous years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
CIA
Georgia
M. A. McRainey
Bimadel
Baker County
B Tyler
Georgia Wetton Company
Savanah
Pear G Jackson
Dougherty County
Simmer Excursions and Low Round Trip Rates
Southern Railway announces August 13 excursions from Atlanta with low round trip fares to several cities including Washington $18, Detroit $12, Richmond $12, Norfolks $11, Cincinnati $10.50, Louisville $6.06, Asheville $18, Lake City $9, Hot Springs $9, Hendersonville $9, and more. Round trip rates for August 20 listed for Chicago and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmer
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Washington
D. C
Detroit
Michigan
Richmond
Noro
Cincinnati
Louisville
Ashevile
Lake Toraway
Soc Hot Springs
Hendersonville
Siest
Tale Springs
Tenn
Fina
Ugh
Sofeaten
North Carzitnr
Ata
Chicago
Isl Za Rastos Ees
Georgia Militia Praised After Chickamauga Visit
General A L Mills praised the Georgia brigade of General Clifford Anderson after a month at Chickamauga Park. He cited superior showing, discipline, and cheerful spirit, saying Georgia troops led among southern states and impressed regular officers. The article notes broader southern participation and ends with an advertisement line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Park
A. L. Mills
Department of the Gulf
Georgia
Clifford L. Anderson
Chickamauga
Florida
Misatanippi
Alabama
Ceorgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
School of Instruction
Georgis
Georgia Brigade
Property Transfers and Deeds Recorded in Local Land Board
A lengthy list details property transfers and warranty deeds across multiple parcels in the city. Transactions include Walthall and Booker corner lots on Bucamenus and Alt fast. Walthall and Lawshe. numerous parcels along Sucha sod Alte avenues, Lindsay Street, and Willington Street. Several trusts and banks, including Realty Trust Company and Empire Trust, file deeds for Peachtree frontage and related lots. Other transfers cover White Street, Baker Street, Gordon Street, and Capitol Place areas, with prices ranging from 500 to 81,000 dollars. The notices indicate transfers, reconveyances, and administrator’s deeds, with multiple parcels described by dimensions and street boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthall
W. F. Booker
Cornee
Bucamenus
Alt Fast
Bond
Tit Park Co
J. J. Whisanant
Lot
West
Willlngton Atreet
Bos
Margaret Lawshe
Wal J ‘Tra
T.B. Walthall
Torry
Jamies
Grant Atreat
Menry J. Wilson
Nathaniel Wilson
Lindsay Treet
Waranty
Ellen EB. Hillyer
A. Aikman
Eogewood Avenue
Empire ‘Trust and Lafe Deposit Company
Peachtree
Frontaga
W. eAltrend
Jona W. Auln
Realty Company
Sid
F. Ww. Alfrand
John W. Akin
Georgia ‘Savings Bank and ‘Trust Company
John ¥. Bradley
White Vatreet
Uiak
John F. Bradley
Jonole Nesmith
Eubanks
Bowd
Taraat Andor
Sig Baran
Capitol Flac
Capitol Flaca
Bamwele
Adolph Samuels
Sone Ax Apowe
Werranty
Willam Krumm
FA. Woods
Evage Drive
Annie L. Campbell
John B. Camnp- Ball
Toton
Baker Street
Hayden Street
Baker
John B. Campbell
Cotter Pratt
Gilmer
Administrator'n Dee
Jessie A. Keane
Charles W. Heimer
Jet
East Polot Avenne
Morrie
William Fine
Nouth
Stoken Avenue
Willan Fine
Gordon Attrest
Will Hoe
Gordon Street
Dorothy Phil
Mary T. Clarke
Wade Lapeston
Grrewood Avenue
Plai Shoatu Road
Justin
Mary FZ
Ftougn
Motdernowe Street
Gresowich Atraat
Equitable’ Loan and Security Company
Alaska Street
Highland Avenue
Panton
Fulton Stress
Connally Street
Spinke Co
Wade Lacgston
Stat Eiffe
Jos Johpston
Avepas
Perder
Gresustarzzerways
Erembet K. Armaivongo
Annie Burges
Pine Atreat
Datles Atreet
Amna
Micott
Rha
P. Reesd
Whitehall ‘Terrace
Orange Treet
Dent
Jons W. Bardwith
Chastes
Frei
Noutheast
Werrancy Geet
Dorothy P. Hin
Mary L. Clarke
Onmewood Avenue
Estate divided among Spink heirs in Georgia will
The will of Mrs. Elizabeth Spink was admitted to probate in common form. Executors F. B. Spink Bernard C. Spink and Fr. C. Spink qualified. Estate valued around 190000 pounds with land near Holton Georgia including Riverside. Remainder after a 8000 legacy to son Whitiam Spink split equally among four surviving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Spink
Burton Smith
F. B. Spink
Bernard C. Spink
FR. C. Spink
Riverside
Whitiam C. Spink
Howard Fleding
J. A. Fleding
Mading Lodge Supply Company
Denies Livingston Ever Sent Telegram in 1908 Claim
A. J. McGahee of Lithonia denies a telegram attributed to Representative L. F. Livingston on January 8, 1908 to Jack McGee was ever received. He calls Howard’s claim false and untrue, noting affidavits from Western Union and telegraph officials and a Stone Cutters union telegram from January 7 contradicting the hoax message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McGahee
Lithonia
Haa
L. F. Livingston
Jack McGee
Livingston
Congress
Howard
Washington
McGee
McGahee
Frank Come
Western Union Telegraph Office
J. M. Stephens
Telegraphs Company
McGaber
C. M. Goddard
Atlanta
Thme
Ontrus
Charles 3. Smith
Stone Mountain
Stonecutters’ Union
Exhibition collar room shows how laundry work is done
Capital City Laundry at 128 130 Whitehall Street has opened an exhibition collar room visible from the sidewalk where uniforms, machines, and staff demonstrate the full process of laundering collars from washing to final pressing. The setup includes plate glass fronts, heated rooms, and a large chain conveyor guiding collars through cleaning, starching, drying, ironing, dampening, folding, and hand finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City
Whitehall Street
Sond Joops
Sharp
Monarch
Georgs H. Faues
Annual Excursion to Washington Richmond and Norfolk
Annual excursion via board to Washington Richmond and Norfolk with prices 15 dollars round trip 12 dollars to Washington and return Richmond or Norfolk and return on Saturday August 12th with August 28th limit. Special train departs 12 30 p m. City ticket office 84 Peachtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
M. City
Peachtree
Directors Vote for Cork Show in Atlanta Auditorium
A resolution to hold a corn show in Atlanta during November or December at the Auditorium was adopted by the Chamber of Commerce directors. The plan, from the agriculture committee, originated with Colonel Sam Dilan. Colonel Fred J. Paxon will appoint a committee to devise the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee On Agriculture
Sam Dilan
State Agricultural Society
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Fred J. Paxon
Monroe Politics Roar in Georgia County Primary
Voters in Monroe County show rising interest in county and state politics with forecasts of the largest turnout in history. The county commissioners and legislative races are expected to be highly heated, with numerous county office contests still uncertain until ballots are counted. Local real estate listings and transfers are also noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Juliette
Ana Ovtrobony
Natche
Prominent Citizens Inspect Clarke Roads
In Athens on August 3 Special J J Sanders James A Williams and William Wray of Greene county toured Clarke county roads. They praised the permanent roads and discussed a future Greene county road campaign led by Sanders the road commission chair. Legg of Americus is mentioned in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Roads
Express
Athens
J. J. Sanders
James A. Williams
William Wray
Greene County
Clarke
Greene
Sanders
Board of
Willems
Greensboro
Wray
Negro Music Festival Showcases Colored Talent At Auditorium
A historic all colored performance tonight at the Auditorium features leading colored figures in projectors and artists. The program includes classical and popular works with the Julesies Singers and Fisk Jubilee Singers. Proceeds aid First Congregational church facilities. Mentions white attendance and employers buying tickets for black workers. James Burleigh appears as baritone, Pearl Wimberly as soprano, Douglas the violinist, plus an Atlanta chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Julesies
First Congregational Church
Douglas
Pearl Wimberly
Burleigh
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Atlanta
Substantial Increase in Sumter Property Values Tied to Roads
Five hundred thousand dollars represents the rise in Sumter County property values this year according to the tax receiver. The gain is attributed mainly to better farming land values from improved roads, with values having doubled and trebled in two years. Sumter's property values now exceed seven million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americay
Sumter County
Sumter
Bankston barred from entering Georgia legislative race
LaGrange Ga August 3 Special Editor W T Bankston of West Point was ruled ineligible to enter the Troup county race for the legislature by state Democratic executive committee chairman Charles R Pendleton due to late entry. Bankston, editor of The West Point News, had offered his candidacy amid West Point support but the decision upheld the committee’s timing rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
la Grange
Bis
Pandleton
Bankston
Weay Point News
Capitol Operator Delivers Lively Morning Telegraph Frenzy
A telegraph operator at the Capitol spent about an hour yesterday morning in lively maneuvers after receiving several collect messages from Thomson, Georgia. One message charged $2.28 to recipients including Senator John Johnson and Senator Slater, prompting questions about the value and a mistaken adjustment when the operator refunded the amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Thomson
John Johnson
Thomas E.watson
J. F. Hilder
Cantome
Atlante
Mr. Watson
Slater
First
Senator Johnson
Funeral for John Ashmore 75 in Savannah
Savannah mourns John Ashmore a longtime Liberty County farmer and Civil War veteran who died at his niece Mrs. R A Zipperer’s home in Meinhard. Six grandsons served as pallbearers at Salem Church with interment in the churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
John Ashmore
R.A. Zipperet
Meine Herd
Ashmore
Liberty County
Seventh Georgia Cavalry
Lee
Appomattox
Salem
W. A. Neess
Atticiating
Mra
Zipperer
Clifford
Tuttle
Meinhard
Bavahnah
Niccas
Lawton
John
Robert
Harrison
W. M. Helmey
Pelham voters form Brown Club in Joe Brown meeting
In Pelham Georgia on August 2 an enthusiastic meeting of Joe Brown supporters organized a Joe Brown Club. An election elected J W Chapman chairman and C L Collins secretary with C B Bush president and several vice presidents including D C Barrow HL H McBlvey B Alger W F Holton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham
Joe Brown
Council Chamber
J. W. Chapman
CL Collins
C. B. Bush
D. C. Barrow
HL. H. McBlvey
Alger
W. F. Holton
C. E. Collins
Ang Treaurer
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Goer
Lewis
Iye
Chattanooga
Pensacola
New Orleans
Covington, Ky
The
Strauss, Pritz Co. Distillers
Prates
St. Low
James Freeman
J. F. Cary
Adan
Georgia Boys
General Mills
Robert Garnett
William Adler
Armand
Adler-May Cotton Products Company
L. H. Cox
B. Johnson
M. L. Clifton
L. H. Cox Company
W. M. Wolcott
D. A. Firkle
Aldine Chambers
R. I. M. Company
A. A. Baneker
W. H. Jones
Wadahington Park Company
Hualness
W. D. Hills
Snap-Life Company
J. O. Fleece
Progressive Realty Company
Dabney Scoville
York Manufacturing Company
Sait
H.C. Atkins
W. C. Hundley
M. K. Haralson
Aragon Company
W. D. Ellie
John T. Pendleton
Aragon
George L. Bell
Fulton County
M. L. Brittain
Board of County Commissioners
E. C. Merritt
Mr. Howard
Cork
Oak Strest
Hamm
W. M. Milter
Jones Avenue
Yamber Street
Warrenty
A.disbro
Patrick Campbell
Howell Plas
Oakstreet
Bond Sun
Carl J
Herman
South Georgia
East
Legg
Americus
Fulton County Tax Returns
Forrest
George Adair
Price
John J. Woodside Thos
R. Finney
Auburn Ave
Whitehall ST
Central Railroad
J.T. Kimbrouch & CO
Atlanta National Bank
Angley Park
Seventeenth ST
Poachireo Bt
Walla
Gay End
Inman
Park
Poplar Circle
Hart Street
Muclid Venur
Groom Buneslows
Thess Hotes
Jimi
Carling
Cemnat
Pethrs
Empire Trust & Safe Deposit Co
Joans
Ate Security
Iide
WIN
H. M. Atkinson
Pres
W. B. Stovall
W. A. Jonas
Treas
Empire Bldg
Atlanta, GA
Pendleton
Troupe
Watson
Jno
Brown Club
Hoke Smith. Men
T. C . Donald
Richardson
Lywyric
Mats
Emma Bunting and Company
Isith
Atlanta Hardwood Company Hardwood Lumber
H. Jensen
Whitehill Bereet
B. H. H. Roan
JM. High Co
Atlanta. Ga
Sherif
Oc. W, Mangum
Jacoues Thomas
Gault
Austell
Via
Tampa
Saskeancille Ta
Jackson‘ville
Jacksonvile
Southern. Railway
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