Mayor's vetoes stamp December council session
The general council meets this afternoon in December's first session. Mayor Woodward vetoes two measures, one to buy Liewell park and another extending sewers using last year's bond funds. The debate ties to bond purposes and city funds. The water works gallery issue may also be raised as reports from several committees loom.
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Woodward
Liewell Park
West End
Ceer
Department of Waterworks
Frames Made To Order From Cole Book Company Ad
An old advertisement from Cole Book Company at 69 Whitehall Street offers frames made to order. It touts the largest and closest mouldings in the city, inviting customers to customize pictured frames.
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James
Cole Book Company
Whitehall Street
Fatal gin saw accident claims West Point worker
William Talley a 50 year old White man in charge of Whitesville gunnery under W N Maddox was killed when a gin saw malfunction caused his foot to slip while inspecting the machinery. His body suffered severe lacerations before aid arrived. He left a wife and four children. Separately, Harvey Fisk & Sons with Leach & Co are offering 10 million New York City registered bonds at 3 percent to investors, with price and details available on request.
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West Point
William Talley
W. N. Maddox
Whitesville
Talley
Harvey Fisk & Sons
New York
Philadelphia
Leach & Co
Chicago
Boston
New York City
Penny Wonderland Proprietor Faces Sabbath Charges
Two cases were filed yesterday against Lewis Fichtenberg owner of the Penny Wonderland on Peachtree Street for keeping his shop open on Sundays after being served with charges. Police observed machines in operation and patrons, but no adverse acts found. Fichtenberg contends he is not violating the law and awaits recorder court action with attorney Ruben Arnold.
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Lewis Fichtenberg
Penny Wonderland
C Lewis Fichtenberg
Peachtree Street
Recorder
Fichtenberg
Atlanta
Hoe
Arnold & Arnold
Jennings
Captain Moon
J. B. Wilson
Florence
Fehtenberg
Moon
Whitley
Minke
Fichenberg
Maya
the Constitution Fishtenberg
Penny Machiines
Recorder’s Court
Reuben Arnold
University Farm Sold in Athens Georgia to Trustee Purchaser
The University farm at Athens was sold to trustees for 6000 dollars. Jesse L Jarreil of Athens purchased the farm. Trustees reserved thirty three acres of wooded land for possible future city purchase. Professor J M Johnson of the agricultural department will move into a residence on the new farm and begin adapting it for university agricultural work.
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University Farm
Athens
Otd University
Jesse L. Jarreil
Spark
J. M. Johnson
Agricultural Department
The
University
Agricultural Department of
Contempt case tops Jamison saga in Macon
Macon Ga December 3 Special Judge Speer again intervened in the Jamison case raising questions about what will happen to Chief Conner Bibb county officials City Attorney Minter Wimberly and Superintendent Wimbush when arraigned January 2 on contempt proceedings. Jamison remains jailed in Bibb county under orders of United States Marshal White awaiting a possible $100 bond and a Valdosta hearing set for December 11.
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Macon
Speer
Jamison
Conner
Police Department
Minter Wimberly
Wimbush
Bibb County
Chain Gang
Alexander Akerman
Jami
Resta
Wimberly
Connor
United States Supreme Court
Federal Court
Renin
Tia Chain Bang
Bible County
United States
Wharf Covered by High Water in Columbus Ga
The Chattahoochee river surged after heavy rains in north Georgia. The Columbus wharf was submerged with water 10 to 12 feet higher, slowing operations at HB. Hardaway's building site where hoisting engines and other machinery are now completely covered by floodwaters.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee
North Georgia
Columbus Wharf
HB. H. Hardaway
Patrolman Lowe Injured In Peculiar Gun Accident
Columbus Ga December 3 Special reports Patrolman Lowe is nursing a wounded leg after a pistol fell from Policeman Cornett's pocket and discharged when it struck the ground, the shot entering Lowe's calf.
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Columbus
Lowe
Cornett
Physicians Say Walker Is Sane in Atlanta Case
Judges Hammond and Hillyer had Drs. Elkin and Baird examine Jim Walker, the condemned Black man, to determine mental condition before his December 8 execution for rape. The physicians found no insanity and affirmed mental responsibility after an hour of interview and review of his history. Walker attended Sunday services, showed quiet resignation, and will be hanged in the Tower's fifth floor yard with limited witnesses. Walker identified by Mrs. Alice Moore as the assailant. sheriff intervened to prevent lynching.
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Hammond
Hillyer
Elkin and
Baird
Wiliam R Hammond
George Hillyer
Bikin
James B. Baird
Jim Walker
Alice Moore
Judge Hillyer
Walker
Bean
Howard Wanlops
Jim Wesker
Fulton County
Jas, B. Baird
Elkin
M.D
Atlanta
Haremond
WO Tedson
Moore
Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure Ad From H M Davis Testimony
Cincinnati resident H M Davis reports relief from catarrh and asthma after using Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co Atlanta. The ad promises a month’s treatment by mail for $1 and notes that many others have benefited, inviting more customers to order.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Total Eclipse
Davis
Davia
P. O
Body laid in vault for Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison
The body of Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison of New York, killed in an automobile accident, was placed today in the family mausoleum in Cypress Lawn cemetery. A funeral service had been held at Uplands at the Sareteo, the country home of the family.
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San Francisco
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Cypress Lawn Cemetery
Crocker
Uplands
Sareteo
Purest Whitest Cotton Quilts Advertised Prices
A local ad touts pure white cotton quilts with prices 2.50 each and 200 quilts offered Monday at 1.68. It also lists an extra good grade of all pure white cotton quilted comforts, sateen covered, valued at 2.00.
Social noted Miss Cunningham visit and wedding plans
A social gathering invites about seventy five unmarried guests to meet Miss Lena Cunningham of Indianapolis visiting Miss Kate Robinson. Miss Nelms and Mr Walter Newman Denlssa plan a Pretty Tuesday wedding at Dr and Mrs J W Nelms West End with color pink and white and a large reception.
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Miss Cunningham
Emma Robinson
Lena Cunningham
Indianapolis
Kate Robinson
Florence Hobbs
Jenwie Mobley
Elle May Thornton
Miss Robinson
Lene Cunningham
Laura Payne
Miss Jones
Virginia
Ethel Gay
Jesse Stockdell
Harrie Stockdell
Ethel
Jennie Mobley
Eloise
Hsfelle Stewart
Florance Hobbs
Marion Feel
Ella May
Thornton
Mary, Réed
Constance Knowles
Mary Deas Tupper
Bessie
Martha ‘Woolward
May Thomas
Miss Brisco
Knoxville
Antoinette Blount
Emma Bella DuBose
Kitty Stubblefield
Susie May Pope
Martha
Saiueia Whitman
Janie Thorn
Jon Agnes Ladson
Laura ‘Witham
Harriet Bilis
Hilzabeth Adair
Fannie Harris
Macon
Hortense’ Horne
Florine Richardson
Nellie Harris
Alice Steele
Misses Calloway
Marion Nutting
Jeannette Swift
Alberta Rankin
Marie Sciple
Mary Brent Smith
Ethel Kelly
Mesars
Arthur Clark
Logan Clark
Russell Compton
Charles Thorn
Charles Watson
Lee Watson
Bates Block
Hamilton Block
George Harrison
Kimball
Bridges
Harry Alexander
Willis Ragan
Eugene Thornton
Richard ‘Thornton
William Ellsworth
Bowie “Martin
Will Tanner
Wrycklitte Goldsmith
Ben Crew
Henry Johnson
Rudolph Geissier
Fd Jones
Angier Bees
Alert Jones
Osgood Clarke
Charles Williamsom
J. T. Mann
Albany
Nelms-Dennis
Louis Nelma
Walter Newman Denvla
J. W. Nelms
West End
Warner Martin
Beatrice Nelms
Lucile
Florence Dennis
Agnes Ladson
Nelms
Myrtle Stewart
Larue Lee
Covington
M. J. Troutman
Marble Inn social and possum hunt events in Tate Georgia
A detailed social page notes a November 21 gathering at Marble Inn in Tate Georgia with a candy pulling contest won by Mrs C P Tripps of Indianapolis and Luke Tate as consolation. The night featured games of ye olden times and a late possum hunt from Marble Inn led by a jolly crowd including Evelyn Tate, Clara BeDeile, Belle and Ethel Wilson, and others. The following week celebrates a possum hunting party, a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Alexander Anderson of Nelson, and various visits and arrivals including Orr Wynn wedding plans, guests from Cordele and Lawrenceville, and multiple trips to Atlanta for holidays and events.
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Tate
Marble Inn
P. Tripps
Indianapolis
Tha
Luke Tate
Marbie
Coona
Evelyn Tate
Clara BeDeile
Belle and
Ethel Wilson
Atlanta
Hugh Litchfield
Merry Cooper
William Anderson
Neilson
Alexander Andrson
Nelson
Allanta
Matha Thomas
Union Springs
Ala
Newnan
Orr-Wynn
Will Hugh Penson
Cordele
Xnc. Wing
Annie Winn
Lawrenceville
Martha Orr
E. Leigh
Grantville
Mika
Yeabel Splride
Mra.c. McCrary
College Park
Aa Godrom
Annie “Laurie Andergan
Forsyth
J.T. Reynolds
Dollie
Ruth Bailey
Mra
J. W. Burrus Ig
Mary Gibson
Hugh Orr
Washington, D. C
Peter ‘Zellars
Palmetto
W. B. Orr
Local Nuptial Festivities for Orr and Wynn in Newnan
Miss Mattia Orr and Mr George Wynn celebrate upcoming marriage with a week of social events in Newnan. Hosts include Miss Lucile Thompson at a dinner and a bird supper by Mr and Mrs Tom Parrott. A stocking shower by Miss Alma Arnold and Miss Eadle May Powell followed, with mistletoe and holly décor and a hot luncheon. Additional events hosted by Mrs Sanders Gibson featured a linen shower and luncheon.
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Newnan
Mattia Orr
George Wynn
Lucile Thompson
Miss Orr
Mr. Wynn
W. A. Turner
T. M. Goodrum
Sanders Gmson
Orr
Roberts-Wheeless wedding to unite Georgia and Alabama circles
Miss Clifford Roberts and Mr Archer Walter Wheeles announce their December 12 wedding at 6 pm at the bride's home in West Point Georgia. Miss Roberts, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Roberts, is an attractive young woman. Mr Wheeles, a prominent Atlanta businessman, serves as manager of the King Hardware Company house furnishing department.
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Georgia
Alabama
Clifford Roberta
Archer Walter Wireless
John T. “Roberts
West Point
Miss' Roberts
Wheelesd
Atlanta
King Hardware Company
Pictures for Holiday Gifts From Sam Walker
Sam Walker of 86 Peachtree offers beautiful pictures suitable as holiday gifts and provides framing services at a small cost. The ad promotes ready favorites and personal framing to fit various pocketbooks.
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Sam Walker
Twilight Sinks In Monongahela Near Lock No 2
The steamer Twilight with a six-flat tow sank in twenty feet of water at Lock No 2 in the Monongahela River. Twelve crew escaped by climbing to the roof and being rescued from the boat. The accident, caused by a strong current and an underdeveloped guide wall, is noted as rare in river history.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Suifts
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