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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
8
The county commissioners have asked for bids on oil to be used on Fulton roads this spring. About 200,000 gallons are estimated. Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting near Wednesday.
Special services will be held at St Luke s Episcopal church at 3 o clock Friday evening in commemoration of the institution of the Lords Supper. An appropriate musical program has been arranged for the occasion.
Fulton county civic league of economy adopted resolutions protesting the number and pay of bailiffs across county courts. The group aims to persuade county commissioners and legislators to reduce bailiff staff and wages. A meeting is planned at the courthouse on the first Wednesday in April to coordinate with officials.
The American Bar Association plans a quarterly journal detailing progress across the association and its affiliated bodies including the Association of American Law Schools and the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. In Atlanta the first issue notes Georgia lags in negotiable instruments and other uniform acts, urging reform and steady legislative and judicial progress.
A Savannah meeting of the Georgia State Drainage Congress discussed plans for a May assembly to advance a scientific drainage system for Georgia lands. Leaders urged bond financing and rapid ditching to convert 4600000 acres into productive farmland, with notable figures including A R Tinton and State Geologist McCable backing the effort.
Columbus Ga gears up for a historic pageant marking the anniversary of a key battle. Local officials, veterans groups, and community organizations prepare processions, museum displays, and civic ceremonies across multiple sites to honor past conflicts and youth involvement.
A leconte pear crop appears unharmed by a cold spell described as the worst in memory. Growers report little damage except for minor fruiting delays and note that other field crops show greater stress while remaining prospects for the thicker crop remain hopeful.
A Macon youth is jailed on a stabbing charge involving another Macon resident. The incident occurred in a building on Main Street where the suspect allegedly inflicted a stab wound during a confrontation. A police report states the weapon used was a knife and the victim sustained non life threatening injuries.
Macon March 31 The consolidated returns show H L Barfield defeating M Neill by forty votes for a seat in the legislature to succeed Wallace Willer. The result marks Barfield's victory in the contested race with Barfield securing the margin.
In Thomasville Georgia farmers fear for crops as a severe storm brings heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. The forecast predicts cold tonight with a freeze feared, following recent cold snaps that vulnerable fields may not withstand.
Fragment describes Ban bimige Gamarten stating the first flour mill in the county was built last fall on his farm near Lynnston for family use and not for profit. He notes the device produced a superior article and reduced need to buy high priced flour, with wheat grown locally and a small mill ordered for the setup.
Rain eased hardship for farmers as a March thaw and warm spell ended a long dry spell. The prior coldest spell left ground too dry to sprout seed, delaying corn and cotton planting, but forecast seasonable weather should allow spring plantings to finish.
Round trip fare to Chattanooga via W and A line. Atlanta to Chattanooga options including a $135 return, with evening departures and sleeper services. Contact city pages and ticket agents for details and timetables.
The Macon Chamber of Commerce accepted the resignation of H O H Hyman as secretary effective within thirty days. William F C Johnson, a well known Macon businessman, is named his successor. Hyman had served five years and previously held similar positions in other cities. Plans for the future are not yet known.
Round trip rite details for Atlanta to Chattanooga service. Governor Slaton and party depart Atlanta at 3 50 pm on April 2. Fare listed as £55 pm total. Contact TA THOMAS City Pass and Ticket Agent for further information.
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