Embezzlement charges follow arrests in Birmingham firm
Four executives of the Continental Security Redemption Company face warrants for embezzlement. George Morgan, W. Blinn, and Dodd were arrested in separate locations as prosecutors allege thefts totaling $25,000 and more, tied to the company’s debenture redemption business. A receiver has controlled the firm since April, with assets under $100 and liabilities uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bfirminghart
Speder-Geors
Morgan
George
Frni
Continental Sexity Redemption Company
Dodd
Birmingham Depenture Reckmpn
Atessis Blinn
Contimantu Scurity
Four Warrin’s
George 4
FEC
Ir Bian
Fregeld
Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company
John M. Swanson
Trenaurer
D. AL Greene
Criminal Court
Thomas ZL Norwood
Justice of the Peace
I H. Benners
Commerti Security Redemption Company
United States
J. 8. Dobbs
Alabama National Bank
Seay Brothers Creditors Meet in LaGrange Bankrupt Case
In LaGrange Ga on December 18 Referee W G Post presided over the first creditors meeting for Seay Brothers bankrupts J E Dunson president of the LaGrange Banking and Trust Company elected trustee The estate lists liabilities around 44000 stock and books totals about 35278 and 7000 respectively An order was issued to seize the stock on December 26 with goods in three stores two in LaGrange and one in West Point This marks LaGrange s largest failure in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Danson
LaGrange
Seay Brothers
Court House
W. G. Post
J. E. Dunson
LaGrange Banking and Trust
Paty
Dunson
Jurge Newman
Damages Awarded in Carrollton Case Against Railway
In Carrollton, Georgia, a city court jury awarded M A Boyd $100 in damages in a suit against Southern Railway. The action sought $1,500 for alleged permanent injuries from being struck by a malt pouch thrown from a fast mail train near Villa Rica in February. The plaintiff abandoned the claim for permanent injury. The railway sought a new trial. Button, companion of Ben Kilpatrick, was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth federal prison after Kilpatrick received a separate sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
M A Boyd
Southern Railway Company
Villa Rica
Laura Button
Ben Kilpatrick
Montana
St Louis
United States
Adams
Leavenworth
Kilpatrick
Jefferson A Ao
Smoking Jackets and Gowns Offer Premium Styles
A local retailer advertises a range of smoking jackets and gowns in various colors and designs, promising superior appearance and value compared with other stores.
University literary societies fuel debate surge at Athens
The University of Georgia in Athens reports a surge in literary activity with the Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies adopting intersociety debates. Freshmen to juniors prepare questions on compulsory Georgia education and educational property franchise, with public debates likely this year and no senior debate. Press Club members mobilize letters to home papers. Cobb County Club hosts annual banquet at Imperial hotel as Prof Lawrence serves toastmaster. Herty resigns to forestry role in January to study pine preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fark
Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
Demosthenan
Georgia
Demosthenians
Press Club
Cobb County Club
Imperial Hotel
Lawrence Fied
Herty
Forestry Department
Creditors to Meet Monday Over Savannah Firm
Savannah Ga December 13 Special A creditors meeting is called for next Monday for Lohman and Vetsburg. A. Vetsburg surviving member issued the circular. Eckman and Veisburg long ran a wholesale dry goods business in Savannah. Eckman died in New York and the widow may take the husband’s interest. The meeting will decide whether the business continues or is wound up. Veisburg has been a director in Georgia finance and linked to other financial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Lohman & Vetsburg
Ben
A. Vetsburg
Eckman & Veisburg
Eckman
New York
Veisburg
Georgia
Cane Crop Is Remunerative in Muscogee County
A Muscogee County farmer with nine acres of cane resisted a $100 per acre offer to sell the standing crop, estimating $150 would be fair. The cane, tied to bumper cotton yields, supports higher prices as local shop refiners boost demand. fall yields are up and growers plan to expand acreage next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee County
Columbus
New Gusher at Beaumont Expands Oil Field Near Town
A new oil well near Beaumont Texas has been brought in No 119 enlarging the field by several acres and moving toward the town by about 100 feet The well is operated by multiple companies In Port Arthur the Guffey refinery reports the company is acquiring from Beaumont a grade superior to others in Texas LaGrange City Court in Georgia held a recess until next Monday after a week of sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Guffey
Port Arthur
LaGrange City Court
LaGrange, Ga
Good Roads Demonstration Set For Macon Visit
National Good Roads head B O Richardson met with Macon Bibb County committee to announce a six day road building program in Macon starting January 12 with demonstrations by the Southern railway good roads special. A Bibb County good roads convention January 16-17 at Lanier hotel will feature Agriculture Secretary Wilson. Committees were named to promote attendance. inspectors will oversee on site road work targeting city and county paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
B O, Richardson
National Good Roads Association
Good Roads
Good Roads Special
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Richardson
Bibb County Gooi Roads Association
Macun
Lanier
Agricusture Wilson
United States
Mr Richardson
English
5N Fellows Press
EF Holder
Eugene Alderson
H. C Billings
Meyer Bidges Smith
Charman
W HH Mansfield
G. M Davis
C R Pendleton
R. L McKenney
Sam Mayer
C_D Pearson
G. H Burdick
J W Hill
Morris
Hota
Aftanoon
Umits
Lingle states he sought stay for Bill Collier in Atlanta
Dalton, December 13 Special W I Lingle says he went to Atlanta to ask Governor Candler to commute Bill Collier to life imprisonment He carried a petition from more than thirty of Dalton's citizens asking a respite so the case could be reviewed There were doubts about the condemned man's guilt and desire for fuller investigation The governor said the case belongs to the court and refused interference The petition signers support the death sentence if guilt is proven while also pledging to protect the humblest woman in the land The judge has stayed execution to hear a motion for a new trial next Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Lingle
Bill Collier
Dalton
W. I Lingle
Atlanta
Rotgo
Candler
el Collier
Covington Holds Election In Covington Georgia
Covington Ga December 13 Special John F Henderson elected mayor for the ensuing year without opposition. Councilmen W C Clark N S Turner I tn Brown F EB Heard J R Stephenson and LA Clark reelected. LA Clark the only new member replacing A W Fowler. Mayor and all old council reelected with one new presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Old Council
Covington
John F Henderson
W C Clark
N. S Turner
I Tn. Brown
F. EB Heard
J_R Stephenson
LA Clark
L A. Clark
A W. Fowler
Short Southern Stories Alabama
Tuscaloosa native Hon. John A. Browne dies in Suffolk Virginia after Civil War service. He served Nansemond and Virginia in the General Assembly and was noted in Tuscaloosa circles. Also notes Northport teachers institute program and Mobile ship building discussions with eastern capitalists. Rice growers organize the Rice Association of America at Crowley with broad state participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
John A. Browne
Suffolk
Jonel A. Herbert
Browne
Nansem
Virginia
James C Browne
Rabdngon Browne
Tuscaloosa County
Teachers’ Institute
Northport
Crowley
Rice Association of America
Fine Gold Glasses For Christmas Gifts At Steamrg Moore
Prudential building at 42 N Broad offers a large variety of fine gold glasses as Christmas gifts. Steamrg Moore promotes a wide selection to choose from for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamrg& Moore
Prudential
Dublin Merchants Oppose Berger Carnival Plan
A Dublin meeting of businessmen and residents voted against a proposed Berger Carnival during Christmas week, citing moral concerns and potential harm to local trade. Berger claims city permission via contract and vows to proceed if law allows. outcome to be watched closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Court House
J & Berger
Berger Carnival Company
Berger
Bergér
Railroad shifts and pass policy roils Atlanta rail men
Harry L Miller of Atlanta is slated to become commercial agent at Chattanooga replacing J Tipton who moves to division freight agent with Knoxville HQ. Seaboard Air Line links with Pennsylvania cutting Atlanta to New York travel to 27 hours 45 minutes, boosting popularity. The Indianapolis Journal notes passes remain fraught as trunk-line roads resist employee passes while freight remains heavy and passenger business slows before holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Miller
Atlanta
Southern
Chattanooga
J. Tipton
Knoxville
Miller
Mr.Tipton
Tipton
Seaboard AiriLine
Pennsylvania
Washington
New York
Indianapolis Journal
Big Four
Trunk-Line Association
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Ice
Lackawanna
Central Passenger Association
Cleveland Leader
Little Fellows
Norton
Clover Leaf
Ramsey
Woodford
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Ohio Central
Hocking Vesley
Columbus
Sandusky and Hocking
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
Regialatora Aan
South Carolina Likely To Exhibit At St Louis Fair
Columbia December 13. An effort will be made to urge the next legislature to fund and organize an exhibit for South Carolina at the St Louis World’s Fair. Since the abolition of the state department of agriculture ten years ago the state has not advertised its climate soil or natural advantages. A competent lead could assemble data and start an exhibit to be ready after the Charleston exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmetto State
Columbia
South Carolina
St. Louis
State Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Georgia
St Louis
Charleston
West
Indiana Rep Proposes Action on Taylor Extradition
Representative Robinson of Indiana today introduced two measures to secure the extradition of ex Governor Taylor of Kentucky from Indiana to Kentucky in connection with the Gobel tragedy. One measure asks whether a state governor can refuse to recognize extradition papers from another state. Louisville General James E. Wilson spoke to the board of trade on U S relations with Cuba and the Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Congress
Washington
Robinson
Taylor
Kentucky
Louisville
James E. Wilson
Creba
Board of Trade
Uni
Iba
Cuba
United States
Chamberlain Steals 6000 in Bank Shipment
Mobile December 13 Special. Robert Chamberlain, a longtime clerk at the People's Bank, absconded with 6000 intended for shipment. He sent the money in his own name to New Orleans and boarded a midnight train, then vanished. Bank officials remain reticent as police search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Robert Chamberlain
People’s Bank
Express Company
Selma to Have 4 New Depot by L N Railroad
Selma Alabama December 13 Special It was announced today the Louisville and Nashville railroad will begin building a new two story brick union passenger depot at Water and Sylvan streets on the lot now used by EF Gill The elegant structure will imitate Montgomery’s union station and include tiled and mosaic floors waiting rooms offices and lunch stands The depot may prompt Southern Railway to abandon its current Broad Street station and use the new facility NLL plans repair shops in Selma to service rolling stock on the division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Selma
Ala
Corder of Water
Sylvan Streets
EF Gill
Montgomery
Louisville and
Washville
Southern Railway
Southern
Union Station
Broad Street
Union Depot
Louisville and Nashville
Ten-Story Hotel Planned by Birmingham Capitalists
In Birmingham Alabama on December 13 specialists announced a plan to erect a ten story hotel on the McDonald lot, 100 feet square at Second Avenue and Twentieth Street. The property sold for $100,000 and a two story building will be removed for construction. Mr Woodward is reportedly building a ten story office building nearby on What avenue and Twentieth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
W H, Woodward
Robert Jem'son
Ifyd. Nabers
Second Avenue
Twen
Tieth Street
Woodward
What Avenue
Twentieth Street
Phelps sues to block state coal land purchase
Mary H Phelps sues Prison Commissioner W T Mary and HT Corry cashier at Petros coal mines alleging state officials seek to acquire coal lands to hem in and block development of valuable property adjoining the state mine No 1. The owner aims to develop the land and fears it will be cut off from the outside world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
the Sentinel
Harriman
Mary H Phelps
W.T. Mary
HT. Corry
Petros
Dr Williams Arrested Over Nellie Cropsey Affair
Raleigh dispatch reports Dr Joseph Williams alias Dr Durham alias Dr Colburn arrested in Wilson on suspicion tied to Nellie Cropsey case. He allegedly stole a horse and buggy from J A Butts of Wadley Georgia and sold it, claiming wealth and planning marriage. Butts recovered property. rumor of additional horse thefts and a wife theft surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N
Joseph Willams
Dr . Durham
Dr Colburn
Wilson
Nellie Cropsey
Georgia
Willams
Doctor Fends Off Robber in North Carolina Ride
Dr C J Bennett, near Pollocksville, gave a ride to a woman in disguise who entered his buggy with a revolver. The doctor overpowered the suspect and threw her out head first, then found a bundle containing $400 and other valuables. The ownership of the items remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
C. J. Bennett
Pollocksville
J B Hamilton Dies After Buggy Accident
Bennettsville South Carolina reports fatal injuries from a buggy overturn last Sunday night. J B Hamilton, a local merchant, died today from skull fracture sustained in the crash. He was well known in the town and leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hamilton
Bennettsville
S. C
Sneelat
Hamilton
Two murderers executed in Arkansas hanging
Frank Cannon and Willtam Kelley, both negroes, were hanged today at Helena Arkansas for the July murder of Isagr Tene and Piewit entered on December 9 in Mississippi. In the 8 miles below Helena a crowd gathered as the execution proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Peter Lynch Store Ad Promotes Liquors and Goods From 1857
Established 1857 Peter Lynch offers a wide assortment including foreign wines and spirits, tobaccos and cigars, jars and glassware, and seeds. The ad notes on hand and incoming stock with barrels and kegs for sale and mentions favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Domestis
Medicinst
Peter Dag Ie
el Bis Greate
Century Cantaloupe Company Formed in Alabama
In Montgomery and Covington county the Century Cantaloupe Company organizes with 100 acres planned. The Louisville and Nashville line Alabama and Florida aims to aid farmers by supplying seed and expert guidance to plant melons, prioritizing cantaloupes for stronger shipping and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama and
Florida
Piney Woods
Alabama
Tiate
Century Cantaloupe Company
Cantaloupes
Covington County
Will Reopen the Case
Chattanooga chamber of commerce decides to reopen action before the interstate commerce commission against eastern railroads for alleged freight rate discriminations favoring Nashville and other rivals. The case was dismissed by the U S supreme court on a technicality but can be heard on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nashville
United States Supreme Court
Pelvic Biocases and Gure For Treatments
Advertises a new system claiming cures for varicocele, stricture, impotence, hydrocele, piles, fistula, blood poison, nervous diseases, and female ailments within thirty days. Promises free advice and letters to Leathweman M D at No 600 Austicy Building Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathweman
M. D
Atlanta, Ga
Sheriff Sales in Fulton County Georgia January 1802
January sheriff sale list for Atlanta Fulton County Georgia describes a one residence lot with buildings fronting 30 feet on South Pryor Street and extending 160 feet back, south of Crumley Street, Lot No. 9 of the 11th district, levy to satisfy a fi fa against Mrs William Anna Swift by Security Investment Company, with property details and sale location set at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Pryor Street
Crumley Street
Ith
Hulton
William Anna Swift
Fulton
Wille
Emma TL. Watkins
C. A Aber
Mason and Turner Ferry
Mell Avenue
Watkins Streti
Chattahoochoo
17Th
J A. Melltt
City Court
de Kalb County
John Nichols
William Nichole
Union Square Land Company
J. Mell
G. C. Allen
W I Zachery
AL “Sears
W Lambdin
Henry
Robertson and
Hope
Peachtree Road
Esta Peachtree Road
Lina
Ald Jang Tota
Plaster's Bridge Road
Plastot’s Bridge
Bopa
Tess A
J M Stewart
Ilfa
City Court of
E. A. Robertson
George M. Hopare
J. M Stewart
Stone Corner
James M. Stewart
Anna Ford
Murray
Ford
Marys Nesmith
Ort Street
Angier Avenue
Hooper Alexander
Grouth
Annie Ford
Murray 4
Med Wilson
Murray Ford
Said
Murray A. Ford
City’ Court of
Mary Nestith
Markham Street
Mary Kellar
Daniel Ayres
EH Martin
Multistate Fulton County property levies and sales details
The notice lists multiple executions and levies against R M Farrar James D G Wallace J A Melltt J M Stewart Murray A Ford and EH Martin in Fulton County Georgia. Properties include land parcels along Courtland Fort Street Peachtree Road Mason Turner Ferry Road and surrounding blocks. Auctions are to satisfy fi fas from city and superior courts with transfers to C J Simmons and related claims by T J Ripley receiver State Savings Bank and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Georgia
Courtland Street
Egat Cain Street
Courtland Avenue
R. M Farrar
Superior Court
Said County
T. J Riptey
RM Farrar
C J. Simmons
City Court of
Atalanta
T. J. Ripley
State Savings Bank Va
M.farrar
Seid C
Simmons
Justice
Wart Street
Thompson
14Th
Walerton County
James DG Wallace
Ft. Ta
Ecity Court of
Atlanta
James B. Wallace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seay Bros
the Literary Society
Whitehall
Daniel
Br OS
Decatur
Macon Local Association
Lenney
Mobile Ala
Alabamaport
Louisiana
Chamberlain
Mes
Phelps
Thouble
Dr. Durham
Aydgia
Piakkaris
GudiPuwne
Fas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aston
Box 13
Troy
Lydia
REW
Peron
Lydia H Prinigan
Meprcis Co. A
Peter Lynch
Whitehall Street
Bartram & Shomo
Empire Building
Kew Gure
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!