Suicides of Higgins Tied to Despair in Atlanta Flats
Seah W Higgins private secretary to John Murphy, a longtime Atlanta resident, shot himself in his Tallulah apartments after a month of planning and prayer for a natural death. He died on the operating table after Grady hospital surgery. Inquest returned death by own action. Higgins left a note on a $20 check for funeral expenses, naming his Savannah sister Mrs H S Freeman for notification. Higgins, 49, unmarried, had suffered stomach trouble and sleeplessness, and was reportedly temporarily deranged. Murphy rushed to the hospital. Higgins’ act occurred while he was in bed, the shot muffled under blankets. A neighbor found him after scent of powder was noted.
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Seah W. Higgins
Atlanta
John BE. Murphy
Tallulah
Grady Hospital
Poole’s Chapel
Higgins
H. S. Freeman
Savannah
Freeman
Washington Street
Trinity Avenue
Mr. Murphy
Higging
Hving
Plans to reclaim 100000 acres along Ocmulgee River
Macon claim plans to reclaim 100000 acres of farm land along the Ocmulgee between Macon and Stone Creek with a 17 mile 4 foot levee funded by 60 to 70 cent per acre assessments. Most owners have agreed to pay. In a separate matter Judge Speer appointed Dr. T N Baker as co receiver for James Manufacturing Co after denying removal of Receiver J W Dennard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocmulgee
Macon
Stone Creek
C. Bb. Newton
Macon. Ga
Judge Speer
United States District Court
James Manufacturing Company
J. W. Dennard
T. N. Baker
Dennard
Father Wins Divorce On Daughter S Testimony
J Ro Myers secured a divorce from his wife and right to remarry before Judge J T Pendleton, aided by the testimony of his eight year old daughter Annie. The child, deemed competent, answered questions about her duties as a witness and affirmed she would go to the bad man's place if she lied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ro Myers
J. T. Pendleton
Superior Court
Annie
Fire at Louisville destroys Rhode's garage and auto
A fire in Louisville early this morning, of incendiary origin, consumed EN Rhode's garage and his $3,000 automobile, causing significant property loss. Local authorities are investigating, with reports noting possible arson and the need for witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
EN. Rhode
Dublin Mourns Gen Hardy Smith Veteran Leader Dies
General Hardy Smith, commander of the eastern brigade of the United Confederate Veterans of Georgia, died at his Dublin home after a six month illness. A Laurens county native, he joined the Confederate ranks in 1881, served as Blackshear Guards captain, lost an arm in the war, and held roles as Smiths camp commandant, Laurens county superior court clerk for 28 years, and Laurens ordinary for four years. He was 73, survived by a wife, eight children, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday at Northview cemetery after a Methodist church service.
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Dublin
Hardy Smith
United Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Smith
Laurens County
Blackshear Guards
Smiths Camp
Ucc. V
Northview Cemetery
Methodist Church
County Officials Fight Salary System In Fulton County
Attorneys prepared an attack on the constitutionality of a new law placing Fulton County officials on salaries instead of fees. The mandamus against Tax Collector A. P. Stewart Tax Receiver T. M. Armistead and Ordinary John R. Wilkerson will be answered, with hearings set for Saturday. The suit argues the law is local special and conflicts with state laws and official property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
J. TD. L. Kilpatrick
A. P. Stewart
T. M. Armistead
John R. Wilkerson
Fulton
Speer May Try Huff Contempt Case If Needed
Judge Emory Speer of the U S district court says he will preside in the Huff contempt case if no other judge can be secured. He notes he would prefer another judge but will oversee the matter himself if necessary. The case stems from a letter Huff wrote to Judge Speer attacking him personally, a letter later entered into the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Emory Speer
United States District Court
W. A. Huff
Judge Speer
Speer
Colonel Huff
Waterman's Fountain Pens Offered by Moore & Sons Ad
An advertisement states Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad Street can supply every style or point of Waterman fountain pens from their complete stock with a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Inc
Moore & Sons
North Broad Street
Woodward Favors Buying Property Around Water Basins
Woodward supports purchasing a 20 foot strip around the Hemphill water plant basins for about 820000, with plans to secure the adjoining land between Howell Mill road and the basins. Mayor elect Woodward aims to safeguard health and create parks, while officials acknowledge funding will be tight and condemnation unlikely.
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James L. Mayson
Howell Mill Road
W. Z. Smith
Bond Commission
John & Candler
Mr. Smith
Atlanta
Water Commission
Hemphill Avenue
John 3. Candler
Water Board
Woodward
Train No 95 to Atlanta Schedule Notice
Train No 95 will depart Macon at 4 22 a m and arrive Atlanta at 7 25 a m. Distributed by W H Fogg District Passenger Agent Atlanta Georgia.
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Central of Georgia Railway
South Atlantic Limited
Macon
Atlanta
Iixie Viger
W. H. Fogg, Dist. Pass. Agt
Goise Int
Western & Atlantic R. B
Dixie Flyer
Co. E. Harman
L Pass
City contemplates using premium for property near water works
Bond and water commissions back a plan to transfer fourteen thousand dollars of premium money for purchase of adjacent land. They urge next year appropriation of six thousand dollars to complete the balance while remaining funds still cover pipe work authorized by the bond ordinance. Groundwork remains with about one hundred thousand dollars in reserve for pipe laying, work slated to take a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Commission
Water Commission
Council
W. J. Davis
Claud Mason
Water Committee of Council
Smith
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Cheney
Tae
Gughly
Ann
Ares Tek
Eastern Brigade of Georgia Veterans
Courtland Winn
Chattahoochee
Gainesville
Dahlonega
Chicago News
Yousef
Horlick
Florida
de Luxe Service
Dcixie Flyer
So. Atlantic Limited
Atlanta Terminal
la Tunita
Porto Rico
Palma de Cuba
Havana
United Sigar Stores
Marietta St
Forsyth St
Peachtree St
Auburn Ave
Decatur St
Anderson
Atlanta Gas Light Co
Reaso
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Whitehall Street
Bell Phone
Ile
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
H. Osgood
Osgood
Vainder
North Pryor St
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