Bridges Smith Honored by Georgia Municipalities
The League of Georgia Municipalities unanimously reelected Macon Mayor Bridges Smith to a second term. Judge Picquet praised him as founder and leader, while the second day opened with a robust attendance and talks on veterans licenses and law enforcement. A parade showcased the police in new blue uniforms with white gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Broffey
Constitution Bureau
Macon
League of Georgia
Bridges Smith
Judge Piquet
Augusta
Smith
League
Judge Picquet
Macau
Meselton
W. B. Hollingsworth
Fayetteville
Hollingsworth
E. P. Howell
Atlanta
Howes
Council Chamber
Kah
Police Department
Election of Officers At Georgia League Convention
Murphy and Lieutenants Grace and Moadley presided as officers were elected in the council chamber. Bridges Smith of Macon was named President with J F Rhodes of Athena First Vice President and James R Atwater of Thomaston Second Vice President. R T H Allen of August Fourth Vice President and G V Peacock of Cochran as Secretary and Treasurer David J Bailey of Griffin accepted honorary membership. The Griffin mayor invited Savannah to host the next convention and Savannah was chosen unanimously. The league adjourned after a festive trip including meals at Acme Brewing and visits to Booth Macon and Log Cabin Club with many patriotic songs.
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Council Chamber
Bridges Smith
Macon
J. F. Rhodes
Athena
James R. Atwater
Thomaston
R. T H. Allen
G. V. Peacock
Cochran
David J. Bailey
Griffin
Bailey
League
Dr. Brunner
Savannah
Batley
Af Griffin
Rall
Acme Brewing Company
Moultrie Negro Boy Held on Serious Assault Charge
A young African American boy named Major Alexander was jailed in Moultrie Georgia on a serious charge of attempting to assault a 13 year old white girl traveling with her younger brother. The girl escaped with help from nearby Field workers and the suspect was captured after a failed escape attempt. Authorities note a troubled past and threats of lynching but hope for orderly justice.
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Moultrie
Alexander
Chalagana
Pests Appear in Georgia Cotton Fields Near Albany
Caterpillars have invaded parts of east Dougherty County near Albany, devastating cotton foliage with three to four worms on a single leaf. H. H. Nelms reports rapid spread feared to cause extensive crop damage as nationwide conditions remain favorable for pests. Accident to Mrs Wetherell in Macon leaves her in danger after a fall at Indian Spring. she regained consciousness but remains at risk.
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Dougherty County
Albany
H. H. Nelms
East Dougherty
Nelma
Wetherell
Macon
Amy Wetherell
Huguenin Heights
Indian Spring
N. C. Lee of Covington Dead
Covington Ga August 13 Special N C Lee a prominent Covington citizen died at 3 o clock this afternoon after being stricken with paralysis while dining with family He was a wealthy descendant of Newton County s old prominent family and a Methodist church member Funeral will be held there He is survived by wife and three children Mrs W C Thompson of Covington Mrs A C Stamps of Atlanta and Miss Larue Lee of Covington
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Covington
J— N.C. Lee
Mr. Lees
Mr. Lee
Newton County
Methodist Church
W. C. Thompson
A. C. Stamps
Atlanta
Misa Larue Lee
Bearden shoots man in Augusta over river log dispute
Special dispatch from Augusta reports John D. Bearden shot a Black man, Joe Lambecker, near the river below the city after a quarrel over a river log Bearden claimed as property of a mill he represented. Lambecker was hit in the face and shoulder with small shot but injuries are not dangerous.
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Augusta
John D. Bearden
Joe Lambecker
Bearden
Lambacher
Tha Negra
Veterans Meet in Homer Confederate Reunion in Georgia
A reunion of Confederate veterans from Banke County and nearby counties gathered in Homer, Georgia, on August 12 with about a thousand attendees. The event featured an elaborate program and strong enthusiasm for the cause, led by speaker Captain Tip Harrison of Athens.
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Homer
Banke County
Tip Harrison
Athan! le
Hagmy
Noted Dr Playfair dies in Scotland lawsuit settles
Dr W S Playfair a noted specialist in women's diseases died in Scotland today after a long public life. A slander case from years ago involved Kitson husband of Playfair’s sister in law. Augusta resident B Allen died after a paralyic stroke. Dr P M Wilkerson of Marion died after a paralysis attack while visiting Montgomery. Lizzie Munch died at Montgomery home after brief illness at about 45. Mrs D A Lynch died at her Columbus home aged 68 with funeral at Holy Family Church.
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Playfair
Scotland
London
St. Andrew
Kitson
Playtiff
B. Allen
Augusta
C. B. Allen
P. M. Wilkerson
Marion
Als
Ala
P. M. Wilkerson Drug Company
Montgomery
Judge Wilkerson
Birmingham
Wilkerson
John Moore
Fourth Circuit
Lizzie Munch
Lisslie Munch
D. A. Lynch
Columbus
D A.’Lynch
J. T. Lynch
Church of the Holy Family
Miss Julia Hemphill Dead at Toccoa Falls
Miss Julia Hemphill daughter of the late W A Hemphill died at Haddock Inn Toccoa Falls at 2 pm following a protracted nervous prostration and heart trouble. She had been ill for weeks and was brought to Atlanta for interment with services planned for Saturday. She is survived by two brothers and three sisters.
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Misa Juilia Hemphill
W. A. Hemphill
Toccoa Falls
Misa Hemphil
New
Europe
Atlanta
Linden Avenue
Miss Hemphil
Robert Hemper
Marguerite Wemphill
James Sculley
L. D. T. Quinby
Toccoa
Misa Julia Hemphill
Haddock Inn
Falls
Misa Hemphill
Atlante
Tocoa
Miss Hemphill
Margue- Tite Hemphill
Death of Mrs Anna Wagnon at son-in-law’s farm
Mrs Anna Wagnon died suddenly yesterday morning around nine at the residence of her son in law James Bell seven miles from Cascade. She had been in the yard pruning roses and collapsed indoors from likely heart disease. The obituary notes she was one of the oldest residents of the area.
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James Bell
Anna Wagnon
James Te Bell
Cascade
Wagnon
Death of Mrs. in Atlanta Leaves Family Four Daughters
The obituary notes the passing of a long time Atlanta resident aged about 7 at death. Survived by three daughters Mrs. O. F. Owen Mrs. J. I. Bell and Mrs. I. P. Thomas. The body was brought to L. P. Thomas 43 Wee at North Avenue. Funeral services were held at 4 this afternoon at the residence with interment at Oakland.
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Atlanta
O. F. Owen
J. I. Bell
I. P. Thomas
L. P. Thomas
Wee
North Avenue
Oakland
Twenty Cents a Pound Cotton Auction in Augusta
In Augusta on August 13 H H Cabaniss manager of The Chronicle acted as auctioneer for the first bale of new cotton reported by the Constitution. He set a 20 cent target, faced laughter, but bidding rose to 20 cents with A B Baxter and Co winning. The bale weighed 487 pounds and brought just under $100 in middling class.
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Augusta
Cotton Exchange Today
H. H. Cabaniss
The
Chronicle
Mr. Cabanisa
Savannah
A. B. Baxter & Co
Drowning Tragedy at Allan's Invalid Home Milledgeville Ga
Richard Bowles a 16 year old patient at Allan's invalid home in Milledgeville drowned after wandering to a pond despite restrictions. He dived from a springboard while others attempted rescues but could not be revived. Son of Dan Bowles of Augusta.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Richard Bowles
Allan
Richard
K. 3
Clary
Dan Bowles
Augusta
Two Seamen Arrested in Alleged Sea Abduction
Savannah report states the U S state department ordered an inquiry into alleged kidnapping of two Atlanta youths, Joseph F Rocker and John W Seage. Seized were sailors John Kelley and Harry Aleson, accused of forcing the boys aboard the steamship Kambira bound for Santos Brazil.
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Savannah
State Department
Washington
Joseph F. Rocker
John W. Seage
Atlanta
John Kelley
Harry Aleson
Santos
Brazi
Lashing Husband in Public on Ma con Street
In Macon Georgia on August 13 Mrs Charles Miller wife of a well known plumber assaulted her husband on Gherry street near Fourth with a whip. She struck him four or five times before onlookers disarmed her. The attack followed a quarrel over another woman.
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Macon
Charles Miller
Gherry Street
Miller
Quitman's First Hale Beholds A Large Cotton Bale
Quitman, Ga. special report says a farmer received a large bale of new cotton today weighing 543 pounds. It was delivered by H. Levett of Madison County Florida and sold at 13 cents per pound to W. T. Theos.
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Quitman
Gaist
H. Levett
Madison County
Fla
W. T. Theos
Sullivan Surrenders in Ga. Farmstead Killing
Baxley Ga August 13 Special A Q Sullivan who killed Garry Beecher in this county last Saturday surrendered to Sheriff Craps and is jailed He demands a preliminary trial set for next Monday The two men cousins by marriage had quarrel over land Beecher who had rented from John W Sinson later turned part of the tract to Hinson who rented to Sullivan The shooting followed Beecher entering Sullivan field and firing at him Beecher later found dead Sullivan claims self defense and was to face imminent prosecution Both men were married and had known each other only a few months
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Baxley
A. QO. Sullivan
Garry Beecher
Craps
Belon
Monroe Hinson
Sullivan
Sulliman’s
Laziehursat
Appling
Aume Land
Beecher
John W. Sinson
Hinson
Kla Stabi
Appling County
Sullivan & Miles
Marons
Walden
Guards Issue Challenge to Alabama Drill Prize
The Twin City Guards of Girard Alabama have returned from the Montgomery encampment and issued a challenge to any Alabama company to drill for a $1,000 prize. The Guards are recognized as one of the best in the state.
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Columbus
Twin City Guards
Girard
Ala
Montgomery
Alabama
Three Die in Month in Columbus Family Tragedy
Christopher Hollis, a young son of Mr. and Mrs. C B Hollis, died yesterday afternoon in Columbus Georgia. This marks the third fatality in the family within a month, leaving only one of their seven children still living.
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Columbus, Ga
Christopher Hollis
C. B Hollis
People Flocking to Columbus Ga Mills Run Full Time
People flocking to Columbus Ga as cotton mills in the region remain open through summer. Every mill operates on full time and new houses rapidly rise with occupancy as completed, signaling population growth. In Rome Ga Grand Master Meyerhardt led about fifteen local Masons to Lafayette for a large Masonic rally and barbecue, with Grand Master Hynds of the Georgia Odd Fellows in attendance.
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Columbus
Rome
Meyerhardt
Lafayette
Hynds
Georgia Odd Fellows
Phillips Held for Kidnaping
Harmony Grove Georgia August 13 Alex Phillips of this city was arrested by Chief Little charged with Kidnapping Miss Mathews of Athens and held in Athens for trial Phillips met Miss Mathews at the cotton mill here she returned recently He viewed her at her Athens home last Sunday returning Monday with her They both say the mother gave hearty consent to return with Phillips It is not believed here that he is guilty of any criminal intent
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Harmony Grove
Specia
Alex Phillips
Chief Little
Thie Mathews
Athens
Phillips
Miss Mathews
Phillina
Negro Arrested in Batesburg Linked to Augusta Suspect
Augusta Ga August 13 Special News reports the arrest in Batesburg of a negro believed to be the suspect known as Irise who escaped Sunday from a room where a lady was assaulted. Batesburg residents await confirmation by authorities and identification by Partree who may identify the man.
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Augusta
Angusta Ga
Batesburg
Mada Rs
Negrags
Untesa
Partree
No final action on treaty reported by Washington
Cable from Minister Beaupric at Bogota says no final action on the canal treaty has been read by the Colombian senate amendments proposed not acted upon. State department views the main amendment concerns the sum US will pay Colombia for the canal concession. Also notes unusual local notices about James W. Bedell planning move to Atlanta to join Carlton Shoe Co and Augusta ball team cancellations with Anniston slated to visit Columbus for a series of games.
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Washington
Bram
Beaupric
Bogota
Senate
State Department
United States
Colombia
Atlanta
Columbus
James W. Bedell
Carlton Shoe Company
Bedell
Andrews Company
Anniston
Augusta Ball
Ala
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ACAIN
League of Georgia Municipalities
Club
Acme Co
Murphy
Grace and
Moadley
Booth Macon
East Macon
Vineville
Log Cabin Club
Charles Hall
Goodbys
League OF Georegia Municipalities
Muse’s
Stars and Manhattans
Muse
Jana
Whitehall
Georgia
N. C. Lee
Mortuary
Julia Hemphill
Nurrelrisy
Zour Grever’s
Anderson Hardware CO
Ticsative
Household Department
Hale
Aathi
Conault
Leatherman & Bentley
Austell
Hazlehurst
Renecca Typewriter
Atlanta, Ga
Aennensa
Dorsey
Sandera Dorsey
Arthur Heyman Sorsey
Brewster « Howell
Altomexr
GacCanter
RIE Bradfield Regulator Co
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