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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1906

Page

6

Rawlings Case Before Board in Georgia Death Sentence

Governor Terrell says no reason to interfere with the execution of J. G. Rawlings and Alf Moore for the Carter children murder. Board of trustees meetings and Atlanta Sunday School Union events fill the week, with a two day leadership gathering at the Westey Memorial Tabernacle and a full program of devotional, business, and instructional sessions.

Terrell Thi J. G. Rawlings Alf Moore Tawndes Superior Court J. G Rawlings Ceremry Carter Savannah Board of Trusters Agricultral Tor Aha Fleet Congressional District J. G. Vinnes AC Moore Terrel Capitol Milton Jen Rawlings de Nangel Atlanta Sunday School Union Hell Weatey Memorial Atlanta American Sunday Schools Edward Young Clark, Jr

Police Board to Probe Row in Waycross Georgia

Chief Jennings says the clash between the matron and the baton officer will be examined at the police board meeting Tuesday night. The matron and Officer Gloer dispute persists with statements about conduct toward young women. Primary elections for three aldermen approach with Major Knight expected to testify on Saturday December in Waycross.

Jennings Gleer Han Eulet Han Thar Awor Gloer Groer Han Oary

Banks of Waycross Show Over 1 Million On Deposit

Waycross Georgia December 2 special reports indicate more than 1 000 000 is now on deposit in the local banks. The rise is notable given hundreds of thousands of dollars of Waycross capital have been spent in the past year on city improvements.

Banks of Waycross

City salary boosts and chief salary cut to be debated

The city council will consider a salary committee report proposing raises for numerous city hall officials and a cut in the fire chief’s pay from 4000 to 3000. The list, corrected after yesterday’s publication, includes raises for auditors, clerks, engineers, inspectors, and staff, with a spirited debate expected before final disposition.

City Hell Cy Hall Taylor Councilan Draper Aldersoan Iarwell

Christmas Spectacles at Hawkes Co 14 Whitehall St

Advertises heavy gold rimmed spectacles as ideal gifts for parents with promise to test lenses after holidays at no extra charge. Mentions Bowden Lithia Spring Water as a seasonal health tip and promotes ordering a case by phone 1086.

Bowden Lithia

Hardman Medal Contest Held in Commerce Auditorium

In Jefferson Georgia on December 2 the fifth annual Hardman medal oratorical contest took place in Commerce. Students from Hull Sydersham Franklin Gants and Jackson counties competed for two $50 prizes, with G Landrum Franklin county taking first and Robert May Jackson county second. The event featured music by Miss Emma Stapler and recitations by Miss Annie Anell, as judges faced a difficult decision praising all contestants. Dr W B Hardman awarded the prizes and was praised for fostering young orators in the Piedmont belt.

Jefferson, Ga Specter North Georgia Oratorical Essociation Commerce Hardman W. B. Hardman Piedmont Belt Hull Sydersham Franklin Gants Jackson al Whedal Franklin County Landrum Robert May Jackson County Banka County Emma Stapler Annie Anell Tardman

Monthly Coinage Statement for November 1923

The United States mints produced coinage totaling 13 577 870 dollars in November. Gold coinage reached 10 941 000 dollars with 2 359 500 in minor coins and 257 970 in other issues. An additional 90 900 fifty centavos were minted for the Mexican government.

Washington United States Additon

Riverside Lumber opens new mill on Antiller river bank

Hag Started. Wasdiuss Ga December 2 Special The Riverside Lumber Company has started operations on the east bank of the Antiller river near the town. The mill can process about 20 000 feet per day and timber supplies appear sufficient to last twenty five to thirty years.

Hag Wasdiuss Riverside Lumber Company Antillr River Theely

Atlanta to raise liquor licenses under council bid

An ordinance to raise Atlanta liquor licenses will be presented by the city that afternoon based on a secret committee report. The recommendations include higher annual fees for retail and wholesale licenses and stricter moral and financial checks on applicants.

Vota Atlanta Counci Ananta City of Alder Maile Board Bodica

Hancock County Wins Agricultural College Site

Sparta Ga December 2 Special the people of Hancock county rejoice at securing the agricultural college of the tenth district. County school commissioner Prof M J Duggan directs the victory with notable support from Judge Beaborn Keose W J Burwell and Mossie BA Rorfec. The college will be three miles east of Sparta near the Sparta Culverton road on the old Teno estate. It will use Trancock granite buildings and start construction soon with operation aimed for fall 1907. The trustees board plans an early meeting to set construction details. The victory boosts Wencock county’s prospects and local pride rises.

Hancock County Sparta Agricultural College Augusta M. J. Duggan Beaborn Keose W. J. Burwell Mossie BA. Rorfec Walker Culverton A. J. Teno Rocky Wichard Malcolm Johnson C. J. Rocker Rhine Confederacy O'S Boant Duggan Wencock County Alroady

Burning Barn Fire Near Neal Georgia Incendiary Suspected

At about 2 a m a blaze destroyed the barn of Brown Bros three miles west of Neal Ga. Four or five buggies were saved from adjoining sheds and all corn and bag were lost with bag value over 1000 dollars. Brown Bros offer 60 dollars for arrest and evidence to convict suspected incendiaries seen leaving the barn prior to discovery.

Neal Brown Bros

City election Wednesday names new council members and retirees

The Wednesday election will determine who becomes city officers and which members retire or seek continued service. The slate includes city attorney James To Mayson city engineer Tt M. Clayton and treasurer Thomas J. Peeples along with ward aldermen and councilmen across eight wards. Several current members retire January 7 while a number will hold over, with Curtin the sole member both retiring and taking a new post in the first ward.

WR Doynor Jamen To Mayson Tt M. Clayton T Payne Wltl. Cyster Thomas J. Peeples T. I. D Burefield A. T. Cuccis I. M Bentell Concilman Dr .Ach. Basking L. P. Huddleston C. W. Mangum Dr. I. 32 Pearce T. T. Styron Nixth John OW. Grant T. J. Longino Charles 1 Harman General Council John I. Harwell Gie Sirus A. L. Curtis Toward Pattillo Whitlam J. N. McEachern EB. Petory Aun Connellman Gach

Pushing on to Bainbridge

Apalachicola Northern railway pushes line work to Bainbridge Georgia with surveys approved and grading to the Georgia line. The tobacco crop price opens at contract 60 cents per pound rising toward 61 cents, farmers paid about 1 per day. lumber and housing demand surges as twelve new dwellings rise and workers move to the area.

Apalachicola Worthern Bainbridge Hainbridge Apalachicola Northern Railway Gut Gulf Antil Ptate Hambridge Company

Gold Rimmed Spectacles For Christmas Gift

Gold rimmed spectacles advertised as a handsome serviceable Christmas gift. Customers can order now to receive adjustments after holidays at no extra charge. A. K. Hawkes Co. located at 14 Whitehall Street promotes these eyewear offerings with holiday timing.

A. K. Hawkes Co Whitehall Street

Carnegie Gifts Spur More Branches for Atlanta Library

Miss Anne Wallace reports Carnegie funds will finance additional library branches as the city grows. Andrew Carnegie approved money for the Southern Library Training School, with $100000 note to cover school expenses and a total gift to Atlanta projected at 275000, signaling lasting support beyond the current three year period.

Carenese Library Anne Wallace Andrew Carnegie Atlanta Carnegie Southern Library Training School Wallace New York Daladelphia Allanta Souther Library Bauern Library

Waycross Waterworks Expands City Mains

Waycross Georgia on December 2 reports water works and sewerage improvements funded with 35000 dollars. Special loads of material arrive for the project and mains will be extended to many city sections that have recently been brought up.

Waycross

Negro Confesses Murder in Georgia Store Killing

Mount Vernon Georgia December 2 A Negro named Weales Grimes arrested at Lethatr and brought before Judge in Mount Vernon confesses involvement in the murder of Ashley Hulin at Kibbee Ga on November 19 He implicates W D Culbreath as the chief actor Grimes says Culbreath used an ax and a gun while Grimes dealt the first blow with a bludgeon Culbreath is said to have possessed a revolver and to have hidden the cited weapon Grimes mentions a missing stick and ax handled weapon buried at Culbreath sawmill police plan further questioning and possible trial next week Meanwhile in Waycross Georgia December 2 Special cars of machinery for Atlantic Coast Line shops have arrived crews lay tile roofs and prep buildings for assembly. Atlants Line has purchased new machinery for the shops

Mount Vernon Weales Grimes Lethatr Tn Jal Ashley Hulin Kibbee Gm Og Ife W. D. Culbreath A. J. Burch Culbreath Bullard Coll Sallard Culareath Lujlwo Waycross Auantle Coast Lina Abopa Perm Bridge Company Commercs T Sone Atlents Rant Tine

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