Veterans of 238 GLO A Reunite in Cartersville
In Cartersville Georgia on August 21 about 2500 people attended the Twenty third Georgia regiment and county veterans reunion with P M B Young Camp joining. Speeches by Judge T W Milner Captain R M Mildred Rev George W Yarbrough R B Headden W A Dodge and C A Aliday alongside education remarks by Mrs W H Felton marked the event. Surviving association officers Captain J J Boston was elected president and J C Waldrup reelected secretary Rome was chosen for the next annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartersville
Twenty-third Georgia Regiment
P. M. B. Young Camp
Sam Jones Tabernacle
T. W. Milner
R. M. Mildred
Acworth
Twenty-third
Georgia
George W. Yarbrough
R. B. Headden
Rome
W. A. Dodge
C. A. Aliday
W. H. Felton
Survivors’ Association of
J. J. Boston
Resaca
J. C. Waldrup
Regulars Win With Ease in West Point Mayoral Race
In Landt Alabama the regular slate led by Dr. J B Rutland defeated the independent ticket in a quiet city election. Rutland secured 289 votes for mayor to 110 for T P White with five aldermen also decided. Regulars Caudle 285 Lanier 265 Lecroy 259 Wainwright 237. independents Harrison 199 McPherson 128 Smith 123 Simms 102. New administration starts September 1 as W H Douglass is slated as city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Landt
Ala
J.B. Rutland
T. P. White
J. B. Rutland
R. L. Caudle
L. Lanier
A. L. Lecroy
A. Wainwright
J. L. Barrow
W. W. Harrison
Ibd
W. JL. Howard
N. B. McPherson
T. L. Smith
W. F. Simms
W. H. Douglass
Young People at Rome Prize Drive for Library Support
Rome Georgia August 21 Special The Young Men's Library Association promotes a revival effort offering free scholarships to Shorter College and Rome Business College and two $10 cash prizes to youths who recruit the most subscribers to the library above a set threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Young Men's Library Association
Shorter College
Rome Business College
Letter From Absent Son Reaches Local Pastor
Fairburn Georgia August 21 Special Rev EB M Hooten pastor of the Fairburn Baptist church today received a long letter from his son DeWitt Hooten who had not heard from him in five years He recounts wanderings in the United States Canada South America and Mexico and says he is now in government service with the United States Signal Service stationed at Fort Myer Virginia and doing well Harmony Grove Double Funeral Marks First in Town The Harmony Grove First Baptist church held a double funeral for Mrs J R Hix and the infant child of Mr and Mrs J E Stephens Rev H F Hoyt D D pastor of the Presbyterian church conducted the services for Mrs Hix and Rev Henry EB Hardman officiated for the child of the Stephenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooten
Fairburn
EB. M. Hooten
Fairburn Baptist Church
DeWitt Hooten
Ife
United States
Canada
South America
Mexico
United States Signal Service
Fort Myer
Harmony Grove
First Baptist Church
J. R. Hix
Ehild
J. E. Stephens
H. F. Hoyt
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Health warnings and stomach cures from Dr Pierce ad
An advertisement urges attention to declining health as a warning, likening it to a shriek of a locomotive. It promotes Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related diseases with no alcohol or narcotics. A testimonial from Mrs. New of North Carolina claims recovery after extensive treatment and multiple bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Pierce
Golden
Mic
Garysburg
Northampton Co
N.C. E
Mac
Bindiria
RV. Pierce
Buffalo
Fellows Negotiate New Trial In Georgia Lynching Case
Attorneys J A B Mahaffy and Thomas J Shackelford filed a motion for new trial for Gus Fellows, colored, in Macon before Judge Bite. The case, heard in Atlanta, began after Fellows faced lynching threats and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Felton for a lesser injury verdict. Jackson county residents urge finality and oppose a retrial, fearing a renewed guilty finding without mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Ga
J. A. B. Mahaffy
Thomas J. Shackelford
Gua Finona
Macon
State Library
Atlanta
Felton
Jackson County
Gus Fellows
Fellows
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company Buys Jefferson Oil Mill
Judge Bell brokered the sale of Jefferson oil mill in Jefferson Georgia to the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company. The buyer to appoint Judge Bell as general manager in operation. The deal is expected to bring substantial foreign capital to the town and boost local tax revenue and governance funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina Company
Jefferson
Judgeé H. W. Beth
Jefferson Oil Mill
Atlanta
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Jefferson Oil Mil
Judge Bell
Farm Hand Bitten by Highland Moccasin at Americus
John son plantation worker Bion Roas, a colored farm hand near Americus Georgia, was bitten on the thumb by a highland moccasin while saving fodder this afternoon. His arm swelled to enormous proportions and his condition is precarious, though recovery is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus to Fill Aldermanic Vacancy After Resignation
Americus Ga August 21 Special Americus will hold an election to fill the aldermanic board vacancy caused by Alderman James Cameron's resignation and move to Portamouth. The council met in special session and set the election for two weeks hence with a Democratic primary for nomination first. A full field of candidates is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
James Cameron
Portamouth
First Cotton Brought In At Ten Cents In Sumter County
The McGarrough and McGarrah warehouse received the first bale of cotton this evening. It was grown by W. W. Reid, a leading Sumter farmer, and sold for ten cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Plaing
McGarrough and McGarrah
W. W. Reid
Sumter
Death not accidental murder ruled in Belina Morris case
In Athens on August 2 special report says Belina Morris, an elderly Black woman, was found in the Brooklyn branch with a crushed skull and broken neck. Initially thought accidental drowning, the coroner's jury halted burial and opened the case, but no suspect had been identified yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Belina Morris
Brooklyn
Remains of Hallatead Smith Jr. laid to rest in Rome
Rome Ga August 21 special The remains of Hallatead Smith Jr who died by poison in Cleburne Texas last Friday were buried here this morning in a large crowd. An arm lost in a past railroad accident was interred with the body. The shipment arrived after rail washouts delayed it twenty four hours officials attended out of respect to his father City Clerk Halsted Smith. Will Thomas a suspected escaped convict held at Fairburn Ga shows shackles and carries new shoes with a Montgomery Alabama maker label. Cuthbert Ga reports the first bale of cotton grown this season brought a fancy price to Felix Rivers a thrifty negro farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hallatead Smith, Jr
Cleburne
Tex
Here
Ife
Halsted Smith
Fairburn
Will Thomas
Montgomery
Cuthbert
Quthbert
Felix Rivers
Wew Church Is Ready for Public Worship in Cuthbert
The new brick Presbyterian church in Cuthbert Georgia will be opened for public worship next Sunday. There will be no services in other churches that day. The congregation, after years of work and sacrifice, has erected a building reflecting credit on themselves.
Bird Shot Firearm Incident in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on August 9 a man named Caesar Cooper shot Lafayette Harp with birdshot near the city after accusing him of an affair with his wife. Harp was struck in the arm but suffered no serious injury. Both men are described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Columbus
Caesar Cooper
Lafayette Harp
New Mill at Maysville Opens in August
Go Maysville Ga August 21 Special Bacon Co started new corn and wheat mills with improved roller process. Entire plant and machinery cost over 8000 dollars. Cotton seed mill and ginnery nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
J— Bacon & Co
Macon News Notes Include Bankruptcy Actions and Event Alerts
In Macon Washington August 31 special report Merrill Callaway bonds and a permanent receiver take control of Hobbs and Tucker bankruptcy estate with A W Rislin of Publin filing petition io bankruptcy in U S court. Large audience attended Crump park for angomar play by the D Ormond Faber. Fidelity plans barbecue and dance at Oc mulgee park tomorrow night. A new canceling machine installed at Macon post office handles paste letters and postal eax at 40 000 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Merrill
Callaway
Bond
Hobbs & Tucker
A.W. Rislin
Publin
United States
Crump’s Park
Angomar
D'Ormond- Faber
Ocmulgee Park
Sol i tor Hutchersons Funeral Occurs Today
Canton Georgia August 3 Special The body of Hon Thomas Hutcherson was to be borne tomorrow at two o clock to the Methodist church where a funeral service will be conducted by Rev W A Harns and Rev A B Vaughan. Interment in town cemetery. Pallbearers named including Senator A S Clay Judge George F Gober Hon T W Glover Colonel Sam Tate and others. Many visitors at the home and telegrams of sympathy received from notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Thomas Hutcherson
T Mores Nyker
Methodist Church
W A. Harns
A. B. Vaughan
Baptist Church
Pattern Athich
Mifelegs
A. 8
Clay
George F. Gober
T. W. Glover
Sam Tate
John W. Henley
P. B. Latimer
P. S. Bedelte
Sam Maddox
Howard Thompson
J. P. Brooke
Ben F. Perry
W. A
Atlanta prison to open in October under Hawk leadership
Washington reports B A Hawk former Warden of Moundsville West Virginia has arrived to supervise the handover of the Atlanta federal prison to the government. Officials expect an early October opening to alleviate crowding at other facilities and to relieve congestion in state prisons. A mix up in a bill led to a clerical error changing photographer to stenographer delaying the process and causing red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlanta
B. A. Hawk
Moundsville
W. Va
Hawk
United States
Aflanta
Livingston
Capitol
Too Much Rain About Rome Crops Injured
Rome Georgia August 21 Farmers in this section grow uneasy over continuous rainfall. From the 9th to the 19th 7.33 inches fell daily and total is now about 8 inches. Crops suffer from excess moisture especially in lowlands and river bottoms. Rural carriers faced difficulties but mail delivery continued. Rivers are up but not at danger level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cotton crop in Georgia shows strong potential this season
Athens Ga August 21 Special reports a fine cotton crop across the region with rain conditions threatening to halt progress. W P Price of High Shoals already raises about ten acres likely to yield nearly three bales per acre despite some rotting evident in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. P. Price
New Confederate History Published by Georgia Trustees
A. L. Hull secretary treasurer of the University of Georgia board of trustees has issued a history titled The Campaigns of the Confederate Army. Aimed at school use the volume is praised as a splendid textbook and a useful, interesting work for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Athens
A. L. Hull
Board of Trustees
University News Notes in Athens Ga August 21
Treasurer Strahan reports prompt response from nearly all alumni to first annual subscription installment. Campus buildings repaired and ready for opening. University Bulletin issue praised for addresses during commence ment. Chancellor Hill returns from Clarkesville confident of large next year attendance. Work begins on new firemen's hall on Price Avenue. Weir named manager. Middle Oconee river rises 50 feet. Princeton factory shut down due to high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University News
Athens
Strahan
Alumni Endowment Fund
University Bulletin
Walter HB. Hill
Clarkesville
Haseen
Iill
Athens Waws
Athens, Ga
Price Avenue
Weir
Ine Gees
Princeton
Iowa Democrats Stand By Silver
Iowa Democrats voice support for William Jennings Bryan era silver policy, arguing for end of special privileges, unlimited national expansion, and the destruction of monopolies and trusts through constitutional reform and income tax in a call to remove government favor from big interests. The piece emphasizes anti imperialism mood and a push for equal rights, fair trade, and robust national power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wavana
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Patent Office
Congress
United States
Tornado Wrecks New Town in Andarko
A tornado and heavy wind struck Andarko at about 7 p.m. causing widespread destruction of new town buildings and tents. Two people were killed, D. P. Tevis and John Antone, with numerous others injured. Deaths linked to collapsing structures and torn timber. Full damage assessment to follow after daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andarko
Reno
Okla
Port Ofice
Tevis
McIlvain to Be Elected Bethlehem Steel President
New York August 21 The Bethlehem Steel Company will hold a Philadelphia meeting on a Tuesday next and Edward M McIlvain currently vice president is expected to be elected to the presidency This strengthens the report that Charles M Schwab would resign from United States Steel to lead Bethlehem Steel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. McIlvain
New York
Bethlehem Steal Company
Philadelphia
Edward M. Mcllyain
Bethlehem Company
Charles M. Schwab
United States Btec Corporation
Eight Bodies Recovered From City of Golconda Wreck
Paducah Kentucky August 21 The U S gunboat Woodruff moved to the wreck of the City of Golconda and righted the vessel leaving the hurricane roof above water near the bank The bodies recovered to date include Mrs David Adams Miss Trinie Grimes Lizzie Graham Lucy Barnett Mrs Hogan two children Tra and Lucile and Watts Davis John Meehan a Paducah peddler is now listed among the dead More bodies are expected to be found tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golconda
Paducah
Hogan
Tra
Lucile
Watts Davis
John Meehan
Prominent Williamson Man Dies of Typhoid Fever
Alexander Wells of Williamson Georgia dies of typhoid fever. His wife and youngest child died two months earlier. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Methodist church with Rev. C. V. Weathers officiating. O J Wackinson, longtime Atlanta resident, dies in Kingston while visiting his son William Dickinson. remains to be buried in this city beside Charles D. Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wells
Williamson
Alexander Wells
Methodist Church
Hev. C. V. Weathers
O. J. Wackinson
Atlanta
Kingston
William Dickinson
Charles D. Dickinson
War unlikely to result in South American crisis
President of Ecuador General Alery Alfaro reports from Quito that war between Colombia and Venezuela is improbable. He says conservative factions in both republics seek control, creating only transitory conflicts, while the press condemns any armed intervention in the republics' informal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
New York
Associated Press
Alery Alfaro
Quito
Colombia
Venezuela
Alfaro
Mitchell's Life in Peril in Windsor Hotel Fire
R J Mitchell was overcome by smoke during a Windsor hotel fire in Minneapolis and taken to City Hospital in unconscious condition. A salesman for a Chicago manufacturer, he is in serious condition. his parents reside in Macon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Minneapolis
Minn
R. J. Mitchell
Windsor
City Hospital
Mr. Mitchel
Chicago
Racing Meet Plans Between Macon and Montgomery
Fred C. Newell, manager of the Montgomery Driving Club, visited Macon to finalize a two day racing meet in Montgomery on August 28 and 29 featuring Macon and Montgomery entries in trotting and pacing events. Notable Macon horses include Narcissa Night Hawk Belle of Macon Ben Butterworth Kentucky Helle Bessie Wilkes and Yarro. Montgomery hopefuls include Sunshine Brookside Jenks Fred Indiana Wilkes Ned MacGregor and Alabama. A Labor Day matinee in Macon will showcase the rivalries begun at Brisbane park where the Maroons and Blues battle again with four teams evident in a tight series and a 4 o'clock first pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Newell
Montgomery Driving Club
Macon
Mr. Newell
Montgomery
Narcissa
Night Hawk
Belle
Ben Butterworth
Kentucky Helle
Bessie Wilkes
Yarro
Sunshine
Brookside
Jenks
Fred
India Wilkes
Ned MacGregor
George MacGregor
Créscens
Little Bit
Argyle
Alabama
Almont
Newell
South
Maroons
Blues
Brisbane Park
Arnze Maroons
Harrison
McBride
Smith
Cresceus to Meet the Abbot in Hartford Race
Cresceus will meet The Abbot at Charter Oak Park Hartford on Wednesday September 4. The contract calls for a three in five race with a $7000 purse 35000 to the winner and 2000 to the loser. Also Labor Day a free for all trot with starters Boralma Lord Derby Charles Herr The Monk and Georgens purse 2500 mile heats best three in five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Cresceus
Abbot
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Readville
Boralma
Lord Derby
Charles Herr
the Monk
Georgens
Isidor Sold for $20,000 to Hurricane stud notes
Isidor, a Hurricane stud horse by Amphion out of Imp Isis, was sold by G. E. Smith of Pittsburg Phil to Stephen Sanford & Son for a reported price of 320,000 with a condition that the horse shall never race again. First bale of new cotton reported in Abbeville, Georgia, bought by Wilcox Gin and Warehouse Co. at 10 cents per pound. Also notes on a Boston vacation scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidor
Saratoga
G. E. Smith
Pittsburg Phil
Stephen Sanford & Son
Hurricane Studnts
Atallion
Amphion
Isis
Abbeville
J. W. Timberlin
Wilcox Gin and Warehouse Company
Atlanta machinist charged with bigamy in Birmingham
Clarence H. Perkins of Atlanta was arrested in Birmingham on a bigamy warrant sworn by Clarence Girard, brother in law of Miss Birdie Hendrix. Perkins admits bringing Hendrix to the city as a friend and keeping her expenses, denies any marriage. Girard faces weapons charges. both cases set for September 2 and later hearings. Perkins claims his motive was aiding Hendrix through troubles. his mother is assisting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Clarence H. Perkins
Atlanta
Birdie Hendrix
Hunter Street
Fulton Couny
I. H. Benners
Clarence Girard
Miss Hendrix
Benners
Perkins
Girard
Feagin
Inferior Criminal Court
Kansas City
Memphis
Latham Arrested in Burglaries Near Negro College
White 17 year old Jim Latham was arrested at Peters street crossing and held at police barracks after a burglary at the Georgia Baptist College near the old barracks. Two overcoats and a number of instruments were stolen and some items found on his person. Officers Wells Ivey Branham and Gower made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro College
Old Barracks
Jim Latham
Peters Street
Police Barracks
Georgia Baop-ist College
Tobdla
Scientific Instrumente
Latham
Wells, Ivey, Branham and Gower
Struck by freight train injures Southern operator S Cannon
S Cannon an operator for the Southern was severely injured last night when a freight train backed into a bumping post near Fee north yards. He was seated behind the post and a portion of the train struck him, breaking a leg and causing heavy bruising. He was taken to Grady hospital by ambulance and remained under care at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Southern
Fee North Yards
Wiore
Simpson Street
Grady Hospital
Obituary notices and tax rebate news from 1901 era
Mrs W Langston dies in Harmony Grove Indiana and will be buried in Bethany Church Franklin county with Rev John J Pender officiating. Dawson Williams prominent Madison county resident dies at Harmony Grove home from heart failure. No cigarette tax rebate acknowledged by Commissioner Yerkes in Washington on August 21 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grove
Dawson Williams
Madison County
Georgia
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Modern Proverbs in two papers offer varied moral quips
Chicago Daily News argues that sealing a precipice is like facing a big bluff and mocks spouters while noting prudence in cash dealings and honest credit. Philadelphia Record claims government taxation harms equality, warns against protective discrimination, and blames obstacles beyond individual effort for unequal fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Ufe
Suppression Progress on Maclay Textbook Controversy
Washington Times commends Mr Tong for delaying abatement of the Maclay historical nuisance but praises his eventual action. It credits him for resisting the Sampson ring influence in the endorsing department and calls for broader suppression of individuals who aided the adoption as a government textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
Tong
Maclay
Sampson Ring
Niel
Long
Mac Jay
Oil men resist price cuts in Texas water transport battle
The Chicago Chronicle predicts Texas oil men will oppose Standard Oil efforts to deprive them of water transport. They may not slash fuel oil from 1.90 to 0.25 per barrel, despite having strong wells. They could profit at 26 cents fob Port Arthur, but likely won’t sell below market. Enmity with Standard Oil unlikely to drive price dumps. The Washington Post notes McLaurin's patronage approach to making South Carolina Republican, with doubts about his methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Texas
Standard Oil Company
Port Arthur
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Sam Jones
Tabernacle
Brane
Ees
Ee Pte
Siiuane
BELL
Halstead Smith
Solicitor Hutcherson
Hutcherson
Anaious
New
National Penitentiary
NEW Confederate History
Iowa
New Town
Sethlehem
L. J. Dickinson
Shawy
Baer Oi
Mitchell
Sporting Chaff
Company D
Company M
Tichenor
Patterson
Comany
Fowler
Sheridan
McLeod
Company Cp
Anderson
Ee Wynne
Wood
Barry
Fomor
eLeod
Thor
Thaxton
Frudson
Boston Transcript
J Hoon
Tutt
Ay Hill
Uweoagy
JOS. A. Magnds & CO
Oinsinhati
Rignstare - Co Gee
JM Latham
W. F
Changston
Grove
McLaurin
Washington Post
South Carolina
Newton Hathaway
M.D
South Broadstreet
Tod
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