Tragic Well Death Of Mrs Swearinger In Vienna Ga
Vienna Georgia August 9 Special. Mrs O P Swearinger wife of a prominent local farmer was found dead in a well on her yard after being missed by her husband. She apparently climbed the well curb and drowned, leaving two notes for her husband one saying if I am a crazy woman bury me where you find me. She suffered melancholia from poor health and was sister to E D Brown and Mrs T J Owen of the county and to Mrs N E McGrath and Mrs J W Edwardes of Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
O. P. Swearinger
Tried to Save Family Bible Ends in Fatal Fire
Vienna Ga August 80 Special Mrs William Lupo an aged woman living near here was burned to death Wednesday night. The house inhabited by she and her husband burned to the ground. In attempting to save the family Bible she ran back into the flames her clothing caught fire and she died within hours.
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Lupo
Vienna
William Lupo
Body of Thomas C. Black Found Near Gainesville
The body of Thomas C. Black, drowned last week in the swollen Chattahoochee River at Necochee valley, was recovered six miles downstream by a man named Dorsey. A $250 reward funded by his wife, the firm of Davidson and Co., and the Knights of Pythias helped finance the search. Black, a prominent citizen, held insurance and personal assets totaling about $8,000. funeral plans were not yet arranged.
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Chattahoochee River
Gainesville
Thomas C. Black
Necoochee Valley
Dorsey
Virginia-Caroline to Erect Large Fertilizer Plant
The Virginia-Caroline Chemical Company plans a substantial fertilizer plant to operate with a nearby oil mill. A 25 acre parcel near the Southern and Gainesville Jefferson railways has reportedly been bought for the site. The Gainesville Cotton Oil Company declined the offered price, leaving this mill as the sole remaining oil works in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Caroline Chemical Company
Gainesville
Southern
Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern
Gainesville Cotton Oil Company
Virginia- Carolina Company
Hudson Runs Unopposed in Americas Alderman Primary
In Americas on August 30 John R. Hudson ran a lone race for the unexpired term of Alderman J E Cameron and captured the total Democratic vote. It marks the first time a single candidate entered such a vacancy in the city, where a dozen usually contest vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
J. E. Cameron
John R. Hudson
Shepherd Case Not Pros ssed In Savannah Court
Insurance man J F Shepherd formerly of Atlanta and Waycross was dismissed in Savannah city court as the case for passing a $40 worthless check was not pressed. The check was cashed at the Oglethorpe Club amid previous notoriety. The court noted no intent to defraud and no objection to not pressing the case.
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Savannah
J. FF. Shepherd
Atlanta
Waycross
Shepherd
Oglethorpe Club
Gocral Club
Knights of Pythias Parade Honors Savannah Anniversary
Visiting uniform rank members from Brunswick arrive in Savannah for the Knights of Pythias twenty third anniversary parade. They are greeted by Savannah delegates at the depot and escorted to the hall for a luncheon.
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Savannah
Knights of Pythias
Brunswick
Sontversary
Savarneh
Knights of Pythies
Visiting Knights Arrive in Savannah Evening Parade
The visiting contingent from Brunswick was hosted in Savannah at Thunderbolt after a service and reception. Major Louis B. Haym, Captain Tobias Newman, Lieutenant Big Levison and many others joined in a parade this afternoon as locals welcomed the visiting knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Bartenders Will Be Tried In Carrellton Gallon House Case
City Court of Carrellton schedules criminal trials for September session with indictments against bartenders at the gallon house licensed by the mayor and council. Prosecution challenges license legality and sale by the gallon while officials claim no protection if convicted. The cases reflect a broader move toward prohibition following a public election that favored such reform.
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City Court of
Carrellton
Hodnett
Catraliton
Cuthbert Rifles Will Hold Election Next Thursday Night
Cuthbert Ga August 30 Special The adjutant general accepted the resignation of Captain R L Moye and ordered an election for next Thursday night for his successor First Lieutenant T J Dunn Jr a candidate without opposition For the vacant post of first lieutenant Second Lieutenant J Sealy Zuber and Quartermaster Sergeant B S Baldwin compete A lively race follows Inspector General Colonel William G Obeny inspected the company Wednesday night praising quarters equipment state property department and drill The Cuthbert Rifles are a leading Fourth regiment unit with a creditable record.
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Cuthbert Rifles
Cuthbert
R. L. Moye
Adjutant General
T. J. Dunn, Jr
Lineman Grabs a Live Wire in Narrow Escape
Atlanta man Looney Sweat, a Southern Bell lineman, fell 40 feet to the street after grasping a live wire to save himself. He suffered a broken thigh, four broken ribs, and a fractured skull. At Rome, Georgia, he hung on the wire for moments before collapsing. He is married and from Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Rome
J— Looney
Southern ‘Bell Telephone Company
New Exchange
Sweat
Stannard Gets Contract for Brunswick Public Building
Ambrose B. Stannard of New York City won Brunswick Georgia’s new public building contract with a bid of 97978. Other bidders included Miles and Brandt of Atlanta Augusta firm and W H Bowen of Brunswick. Work to start in six weeks and finish in twelve months.
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New York
Brunswick
Ambrose B. Stannard
New York City
Stannard
Buffalo
Miles & Brandt
Atlants
Augusta
W. H. Bowen
Bowen
Brown
Brantley
Savannah Police Read Pictures of Women Arrested in Savannah
Savannah Ga August 90 Special Savannah is interested in a Baltimore shoplifting case where three women claim Savannah origin Photographs were sent to Savannah police for identification The superintendent identified Mrs D B Cunningham Mrs Margaret V Burnett and Miss Nonie Barrett Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Burnett are widows and each is reputed to be well off The husband of Mrs Burnett KR Burnett shot himself in Philadelphia months ago Gainesville Ga August 3 Special Colonel Thomas M Bell clerk of Hall Superior Court and W H Craig editor of The Gainesville Eagle fought in the post office over a Confederate veterans reunion article Bell struck Craig with a walking cane and they were separated without further incident
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Savannah
Baltimore
D. B. Cunningham
Margaret V. Burnett
Nonie Barrett
Bell
Craig
Gainesville
Thomas M. Bell
Hall Superior Court
W. H. Craig
Railroad Into Okefinokee Swamp Near Waycross
Hebberd & Son, owners of the Okefinokee swamp, plan a survey for a railroad from the swamp edge to Floyds Island about 15 miles away. The move aims to connect the swamp region with Floyds Island, expanding access and potential timber and transit routes.
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Waycross
August W
Hebberd & Son
Okefinokee Swamp
Floyd's Island
Young Atlanta Boy Passes Forged Checks in Macon
A 12 year old white boy calling himself W W Catashan from Atlanta was brought to Macon by Detective Jenkins after being arrested in Savannah for passing forged checks totaling 310. He admits cashing them, spent at least 85 dollars, bought two bicycles, and purchased a New York bound ticket. He fled Dublin with his brother, registered at the Lanier Hotel, and later left Macon for Savannah before arrest. He claims to want to see the world and hoped to find work in New York. His father is listed as D J O Callaghan, a night watchman in Atlanta. He is held at Macon police barracks pending likely hearing.
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Macon
W. W. Catashan
Yonge Street
Atlanta
Jenkins
Savannah
O'Caleaghan
New York
Hotel Lanier
O'Callaghan
Lanier
Dublin
Pete Lanier
Rann
B. A. Peeples
General Southern
Louisville
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Minder Case Heads to U S Supreme Court In Absence of Writ
Macon Ga August 30 special Herman Branch one of Minder s attorneys says a telegram from New York states Georgia supreme court record has been seen and Justice White will consider a writ of error. A later telegram asks for a bond to be sent for approval to secure costs for appealing to the U S Supreme Court and possible stay of Minder s execution. If approved Minder may receive a stay while the federal case is heard. Malaria and tonic ad section.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Macon
Herman Branch
Minder
Mahoney
Astor House
New York City
John R. Cooper
Georgia Supreme Court
Brasch
Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Washington
Georgie
Candler
United States Supreme Court
Black Man Arrested in Atlanta for Attempted Fatal Assault
Macon Ga August 30 Special City Detective Amerson went to Atlanta to seize Nathan Blackwell wanted on assault with intent to murder. He allegedly fired six times at his wife on a Macon street, three rounds hitting her. Blackwell, once a hotel waiter at Tallulah Falls, had previously tried to kill his wife in Nashville Tenn.
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Atlanta
Macon
Amerson
Nathan Blackwell
As Asault
Blackwell
Tallulah Falls
Nashville
Tenn
Mrs Pruett Dies Suddenly in Macon Home
Mrs Mary C Pruett of Lawrenceville Ga died suddenly at her daughter Mrs W Ray’s residence 182 Third Street Macon at 6 30 am after checking on her sick daughter. Heart disease was the cause. She was about 60 years old and will be sent to Lawrenceville for burial.
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Lawrenceville
Macon
Mary C. Pruett
Ofawrenceville
W.4
Ray
Third Street
Pruett
Gene Johnson Bound Over After Murder Attempt Arraignment
In Macon Georgia Gene Johnson faced arraignment in the recorder s court for assault with intent to murder Lilly Smith after stabbing her twice. He was bound over to the superior court on $300 bond and fined 50 or six months on the chain gang. Wil Burney also bound over for burglary.
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Gene Johnson
Recorder’s Court
Macon
Recorder's Court
Lilly Smith
Wil Burney
PM Inhidmon
Gun purchase details surface in fragmented court notes
Fragmentary court notes show a defendant denying charges and citing a pistol obtained from an Atlanta pawn shop for six dollars. The record notes several other cases were heard but none of major significance.
News Notes from Macon August 3 Special
Judge Warren D Northienam returns to open the September term of the Macon city court. Dupont Guerry to speak at Vienna September 6 and Sandele Tennille Fort Valley on the same date. Colonel C M Whey visiting his son in Marietta. Judge W H Felton travels to Asheville for a gialt. A big tent meeting at South Macon overseen by the Christian church with H R Maxwell leading singing and a large choir. Missary Knowles to Korea as missionary. Epworth League farewell at First Street Methodist. H B H Stoup moved from Macon Southern office to Selma Alabama as trainmaster. Frank Hill named chief dispatcher. W J Brown ill at Macon post office.
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Macon
Warren D. Northienam
Indian Spring
Will
Hesin
Dupont Guerry
Vienna
Sande
Sapient
Tennille
Fort Valley
Sepae
C.M. Whey
Marietta
Sidney R. Wiley
Wiliam H. Felton
R. Maxwell
P. Speigle
Missary Knowles
Korea
Epworth League
First Street Methodist Church
Epworth
Christ
Haworth
H. BH. Stoup
Selma
Ala
Frank ‘Hill
Stoup
W. J. Brown
Dr. Brown
Bluff Springs camp meeting opens in Milner Georgia
Bluff Springs camp meeting began last night and will continue several days at a noted Georgia site. Rev J B Robins presiding elder and other ministers attend. Improvements were made, with large attendance. Colonel J R Williams elected first assistant at Milner High School. Rev Rolfe Hunt returned from state conference in Carroll county reporting a harmonious session.
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Milner
Bluff Springs
Middle Georgia
J. B. Robins
Griffin District
J. R. Willams
Artmn
Milner High School
Rolfe Hunt
Congregational Methodist Church
Carroll County
Bell Telephone plans Waycross franchise bid for local exchange
A petition will be presented to the mayor and council at the next meeting seeking a franchise for the Bell Telephone Company to establish a local exchange and long distance system in Waycross Georgia. The Southern Telephone Company will oppose the local exchange but not the long distance entry.
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Bell Telephone
Waycross
Hell Telephone Company
Lynch Johnson threat shocks East Rome residents
In East Rome Georgia Jim Johnson faced a possible lynching by local Black residents after breaking into Albert Sims home and assaulting Sims' wife. Johnson was arrested, tried before a justice, and jailed on heavy bond while Malaria causes biliousness is advertised.
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East Rome
Rome
East
Jim’ Johnson
Johnson
Albert Sims
Sims
Boll worms devastate cotton near Americus and Sumter fields
Boll worms have appeared in cotton near Americus and Sumter County, destroying substantial crop and possibly reducing yield by about a quarter. Continuous rain for three weeks worsens damage. Also, Rev W F Colly, a Methodist minister from Summerville, died today of fever and will be buried in Winder, Ga.
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Sumter County
Americus
W. F. Colly
Summerville
Winder
Watchman Kills Negro in Lavonia Georgia
Last Sunday night around 11 o'clock Lavonia night watchman T H Milford shot and killed Jos Glover, a negro. Milford was charged with murder and stood trial for a preliminary hearing, but was discharged after an officer inquiry by local justices.
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Carnesville
Milford
Lavonia
Jos Glover
Justices of the Peace
Tutt's Pills Promise Wealth of Health for Stomach Ailments
Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills will save many dollars in doctors' bills They will surely cure all diseases of the stomach, liver or bowels. No Reckless Assertion For sick headache, dyspepsia malaria, constipation and biliousness, a million people endorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt’s
Horrible Death of A. L. Richards at Copper Smelting Plant
Allen L. Richards, son of Robert Richards, burned to death when a large converter overturned at the Tennessee Copper Company's smelting works near McCoy Tennessee. Two other workers, George Y Fortner and Sam Ray, were seriously burned. Richards left a wife and five children.
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Mineral Bluff
Tennessee Copper Company
McCoy, Tenn
Here
Allen L. Richards
Robert Richards
Nome
George Y Fortner
Sam Ray
Richards
NEW CROPS IN FINE SHAFE IN Newton county
Covington Ga August 30 Special The crops in Newton county are in fine condition and the farmers are elated over prospects of the best cotton crop in years. Recent rains slowed progress but no serious damage. Stalks show large bolls and healthy leaves awaiting sun. Wheat is good and peas replanted. Corn stands well and yields look abundant. Newton county tax returns rise, property up 126845, new jail cost 10000 with modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Newton County
Death of Thomas Hutcherson sparks bar association resolutions
A disciplinary committee report on the death of Thomas Hutcherson, late solicitor general of the Blue Ridge circuit, is adopted. The notice eulogizes Hutcherson as generous, capable, jovial, and deeply respected, and resolutions honor his service to the county and state. The committee also directs minutes and notices to be sent to family and papers for publication.
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Blue Ridge
Cumming
Bar Association
Thomas Hutcherson
Canton
Tom Hutcherson
Thornan Hutcherson
Blue Ridge Circuit
Atlanta Constitution
Evening News
Atlanta Journal
Mayoralty of Columbus Names Consider Possible Candidates
Columbus Georgia August 70. Although the election is over three months off mayoral booms are already on. Mayor L H Chappell will be a candidate to succeed himself. Ralph Howard a prominent druggist and president of the last street fair to consider running. Alderman F M Summerkamp mayor pro tem may be a candidate.
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Columbus
Spestal
L. H. Chappell
Ralph ©. Howard
F. M. Summerkamp
Higer to Succeed Dinsmore as Senate President Pro Tem
State Senator W G Higer of Warren County announces his candidacy for president pro tempore of the senate in Chicago. He concedes he may not face any contest as the vacancy created by the death of Senator John R Dinsmore has left the field open. Local reporters record his admission of interest during a visit to the capital.
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Senate
Jackson
Mias
W. G. Higer
Warren County
John R. Dinsmore
Kiger
Benate
Senator Moore Prominently Mentioned for Judiciary Chair
Bolivar figure Senator E F Moore gains prominence as potential chair of the judiciary committee, the body’s key parliamentary division, following strong support and discussion around his candidacy and leadership role.
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Hota
Corraren
EF. H. Moore
Bolivar
Dinsmore
Judiciary Committee
Republicans in Session at Mississippi Executive Committee
The August meeting in Jackson brought fifty members and many office seekers together. No major actions occurred beyond enlarging the state central committee. National Committeeman Turley notes referees may meet tomorrow to decide several post office contests, notably Vicksburg.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Collins
State Central Committee
National Commiteeman
Turley
Vicksburg
Portrait of Trammell Presented to the State
Mrs Mary Trammell Scott yesterday sent a large bust portrait of the late Colonel L N Trammell to the state library. The portrait, the first of any distinguished Georgian under the 1897 resolution, will hang in the capitol. The letter from Mrs Scott notes Trammell as a faithful Georgia Democrat and recalls his roles in the constitutional convention of 1868 and as president of the state senate.
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James FE. Brown
Mary Trammell Scott
Li. N. Trammell
Capitol
General Assembly
United States
Senate
House
Lbrarian
Mr. Brown
Scott
Colonel Trammell
James E. Brown
Capitol Building
City
Str
Georgia
L. N. Trammell
Mary Re Abintwin
Trammell
West Boown
Wae
Railréadt
State Senate
Nisbet Accepted Call to Westminster Church September 8
Rev. Charles R. Nisbet has accepted the call to lead the newly organized Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Installations set for September 8 at 4 p.m., with commissions named to oversee the service. The congregation plans a new boulevard church site and expect rapid growth after Nisbet takes charge.
Inman Smith Company incorporation petition filed Fulton County
The petitioners Hugh T Inman, John A Smith, H C Leonard and others seek incorporation of The Inman Smith Company for twenty years with renewal, to operate wholesale and manufacturing dry goods boots shoes and notions. They request land and capital authority up to 1 million dollars, common and preferred stock, bonds secured by deeds of trust, and a board of 3 to 10 directors. The principal office is Fulton County Georgia with branch offices possible elsewhere. The charter would cover real and personal property, by laws, corporate rights and governance including officers and amendments. The petition will be filed with Fulton Superior Court clerk and published as required.
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Georgia
Fulton County
Sufesior Court
Baid County
Ughty. Inmin
John A. Smith
H.C. Leonard
Hugh Richardson
W. C. Smith
Edward Inman
F. M. Perryman
F. B. Baker
WH. Eckford
Dawson
Scott
BB. Bhaip
Prank H. Atlee
Fred Lehane
J. Stephens
Fulton
Ace
State of
Fulton Superior Court
Ellis & Ellis
The Kirkwood church feeds pastors to many churches
The Kirkwood church is noted for supplying pastors to others, with Rev. R. C. Flinn Rev. T. Cleveland and Rev. Charles R. Nisbet among those served. Nisbet will not be installed as Westminster pastor until September 8 but will preach next Sunday to a large crowd. At presbytery yesterday Mr. Cleveland was dismissed to the New England conference of the Northern Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charles R. Nisbet
Nisbet
Presbytery
Atlanta
Central Presbyterian Church
Mr. Nisbet
Theron H. Rice
D.D
C. P. Bridewell
A. O. Flinn
John B. Daniel
Jackson Hi Baptist Church
Jackson Hill Baptist Church
Forrest Avenue
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
John P. Tratti
Kirkwood
R. C. Flinn
T. Co. Cleveland
T. C. Cleveland
New England
Northern Methodist Church
L. B. Johnson Nominated in Jefferson County Primary
In Louisville Georgia yesterday the primary to fill the vacancy caused by G G Johnsons death resulted in L B Johnson winning the nomination for representative to the lower house by about fifty votes over Judge G W Warren. The nominee is the deceased representatives son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Louieville
G. G. Johnson
L. B. Johnson
G. W. Warren
Reading Iron Firm Receives Large Pig Iron Order
An Birmingham Alabama firm reported a large pig iron order from Liverpool England. It is the second such order this month. The firm did not disclose the value but noted the sum is considerable.
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Birmingham
Ala
Epenai
Reading
Big City
Liverpool
England
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