Price Says He Told the Truth in Rowland Murder Case
Arthur Price, convicted of killing Mrs. R. J. Rowland and sentenced to die January 19, told a Macon jail correspondent that his confession to captors was true, though he denied it on the stand at trial under his lawyers guidance. Jail talk reportedly influenced his denial. authorities and community regard the swift capture and conviction as a victory for law.
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Macon
Arthur Price
R. J. Rowland
Felton
the Constitution
Price
Galt
Tenegro
Rowland
Macon Dublin and Savannah line extension to Vidalia soon
Macon Georgia December 20 Special President James T Wright of the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad announced the extension to Vidalia will be completed early in January forming a short line from Macon to Savannah At Vidalia the road will connect with the Seaboard Air Line This gives Macon another outlet to the coast and residents express pride Funeral of J E Andrews Macon December 20 Special J E Andrews a Houston county prominent citizen who died at Marshallville was buried near the city This relates to his brother Judge J E Andrews of East Macon and his notable standing in Macon Large Eagle Captured Macon December 20 Special Mayor Bridges Smith received a letter from J L Wright Bronson D C reporting capture of a fine eagle measuring feet from tip to tip The owner offered more than the price for which the bird was valued
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Macon
Dublin Road
James T. Wright
Dublin
J. E. Andrews
Houston County
Marshallville
Andrews Burying Ground
J.E. Andrews
East
Bridges Smith
J. L. Wright
Bronson
D. C
Atlanta
Fas
Futon County
Beow
Ifar
Ycoxs
Alton County
Georgia
Fulton County
Leviddonne
Hooper
Alexander
Hooper Alexander
Cobb
Deniel MouDan- Tere
Sweet
JG. Holbrook
Bentila
Dennis
Dennia
Mayson and
Turnd's Ferry
M. M. Brown
Pond Street
Belfsom
J. BE
J.R. Butler
Selior
Said
J. R. Butler
Igorevo
Mayson
Peavy
W. “Mayeon
Ind
M. Butler
Ivor
Georsa
Moores Mit
A. Wilson
Wison
Pice
Learain
Ua Tollawa
Greene Why
Nathan ‘Lamar
Nathan Lamar
el Algo
Macedonia
Henry Wilson
Jonesboro
Anid
Fannie Lofton
Pela
Fannie Luiton
Sutton County
Smith and Gardner
Eald Jot
Eald Street
Son
M. B. B. Assn
Anthony Magee
Sald Anthony
Towit
Connally
Richardson
Pulton Street
A. J. Miller
Fife
Counry
A. J. Milne
Staiton and
Fairley Streets
Sala -Street
Atlante
Simmons
H. V. MM. Miller
H.ov. M. Miler
Sims
Henry
Fulton
County
Chattahoorhie Avenue
Smith Street
Chattahoochee, Nyenue
Chattacoochee Avenue
Alex
Eaid | Siley
Payton Syndicate
W.M. Scott & Co
T. A.D. Morgan
J. A. D. Morgan
Algo
Sitae Uume’ Ani
Oplethorpe Street
Lawton
Peeples
Aulanta
H. Morrison
Jonathan Hatcher
Gow. Adair
Duedoneer
Mary. C. Hatcher
Slots
J. S. Mattair
Ston ‘Boland
Campbell
H. H
Newton
Gaij
Heroic attempt to stop runaway horse in Columbus
Columbus Ga December 30 Special Gomer Porter a well known young man in the cotton business here made a heroic attempt to stop a runaway horse attached to a heavy dray on Broad street late this afternoon He seized the bridle was dragged some distance and both he and the horse fell in a heap He was knocked unconscious the horse fell upon him and one wheel of the drag passed over his body Medical examination shows no bones broken though he is very painfully bruised
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Columbus
Gomer Porter
Broad Street
Suit for $20,000 Damages Filed in Elberton Court
Hiberton Ga December 20 Special The largest damage suit ever filed in the city court of Elberton was brought this week by Mrs Texas Mewborn against the Lea Board railway for killing her husband just outside the city limits. Damages set at 20 000 Tutt Bow and J G Van Duzer attorneys for the plaintiff.
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Hiberton
Elberton
Texas Mewborn
Leapoard Railway
Tutt & Bow
J. G van Duzer
Prospects for Holiday Attendance at Georgia Colleges
In Athens Georgia December 20 special reports indicate rising post holiday attendance at the university. Students enjoy vacation as Christmas breaks begin and enrollment nears last year’s total around 275. Farmers show interest in a new free agricultural course starting January 6, while Mercer University in Macon closes its last recitation of 1901 with Dr Pollock delivering a notable chapel address admired by all.
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Mercer
Athens
Mercer College
Mercer University
Macon
Brothers burned to death in Alabama fire near Attalla
Rome Georgia December 20 in a fire that destroyed their father's house near Attatla Alabama Sam and John Evans were burned to death while asleep. Other family members narrowly escaped. Burning of a gin house in McRae Georgia tonight caused about 5000 dollars in loss with partial insurance coverage.
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Rome
Attatla
Ala
Sam
John Evans
McRae
McRae Cil Fertilizer Company
Census Bulletin Shows Mississippi Industrial Progress
Mississippi reports a strong industrial rise in the census bulletin with $29,201,084 invested in eight leading industries, up nearly twenty million since 1890. Lumber capital nearly equals the other seven industries combined while cotton oil mills improve to second place. Meridian leads in factories and Jackson in manufacturing output. The combined capital of Jackson Meridian Vicksburg Natchez cities totals $36,627,679, with Columbus Corinth Biloxi and Scranton following. Total manufactured product value exceeds $40,900,000.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Census’ Bureau
Meridian
Vicksburg
Natchez
Columbus
Corinth
Biloxi
Scranton
Moore Selected Senate President Pro Tempore
Hon. E. H. Moore of Bolivar will be elected president pro tempore of the state senate without opposition when the legislature meets in January. Senator Moore, one of the ablest members, already serves as chairman of the judiciary committee.
Atlanta Conference Ends Busy Session in Newnan
The Atlanta African Methodist Episcopal Conference, in Newnan, Georgia, under Bishop H. M. Werner, closes its sessions with harmony. Dr. Cotter, the North Georgia Conference’s oldest member, was introduced and spoke fervently. Rev. Newton of Bethel reports debt reduced from 3,500 to 17,000 dollars and an educational rally featured Rev. Flipper, Ponton, Greatheart, and Stinson. On Sunday all colored church pursits will be supplied by the conference.
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Cotter
D.D
North Georgia
Methodist .Episcopal ‘Church
Southen
C. W. Newton
Bethel Church
Atlanta
Flpper
M. M. Ponton
P. W. Greatheart
R. C. Stinson
Elberton Power Company Targets River Lands
Twin City Power Company, after buying options on Savannah river lands in Elbert and Lincoln counties, calls landowners to Lincolnton for deed transfers today. Proposed projects include river shoals development, an electric railway from Elberton to Washington, and a large electric plant using its generator.
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Elberton Power Company
Miberton
Twin City Power Company
Savannah River
Elbert
Lincoln Counties
Lincolnton
Elperton
Washington
South
Burglary at Logansville hits Hodges Kilgore Co store
Special report from Logansville Ga states burglars entered Hodges Kilgore Co store between 1 and 4 am and used nitro glycerin to blow open the safe. Loss includes about $1,000 cash, $500 in checks, and $2,500 in notes. Safe valued at $900. No suspects named.
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Hodges
Kilgore
Brown
Loganville
Kilgore & Co
Masonic Election in Elberton Georgia
In Elberton under Oliver chapter No 33 Royal Arch Masons A J Cleveland was removed as high priest while W P Clark and J M Wester were ousted as king and scribe. The blue lodge elected L M Heath cashier and vice president of Citizens Bank worshipful master with T Kay denier wardett and J H Black awell junior warden. The lodge numbers about 160 and is among the strongest in the state.
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Elberton
Oliver
Royal Arch Masons
A. J. Cleveland
W. P. Clark
J. M. Wester
Blue Lodge
L. M. Heath
Fcashier
Citizens’ Bank
H. Kay Denier Wardett
J. H. Blackawell
Slow Tax Collections In Homer Ga Probe
Tax collector Ragsdale spent the week in Homer Georgia gathering state and county assessments for the year 190. Residents are paying taxes slowly with just over 30 percent collected by last week. Provisions to address delinquency are planned as the year ends.
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Homer
Ragsdale
State and County Tax Sales Begin in Atlanta 1902
The Fulton County tax sale list covers numerous parcels in Atlanta and Fulton County. Properties include vast land tracts and city lots in wards and districts, with owners named and tax authorities cited. Proceeds fund state and county tax obligations for year 1900.
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Eeteae
Aeree Sioo
Archarena
Iver
Johnson
Colt’s
Peachiree
Sedgewood Avenue
University Ad Horcet College Boys
EINDU
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New York Press
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Ohio State Journal
Telbo J. Drapery
Nab Sheis
Autual Publishing Go
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INCE
Newnan
Atlanta African Methodist Episcopal Conference
H. M. “Uerner
Logansville
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Moritianta
Orth Street
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Eohols
Setistya Fifa
Ithe
T. G. Echols
W. H Falth
William W. Thurman
Jho
F. Faith
Superior Court
John Faith
Magnolia
Mora
Jess
Hatcher
Earnest Goodwin
Prate
Georgis
Elizabeth Street
Arthur Street
Hligabeth
Friergon
Sherman
Hannah Barris
Patisty
Hannah Harris
W. Goode É& ‘Sam’ Co
G. W. Henry
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Elizabeth
Mary Street
Blackhall
Monroe Hill
Cook's
Curran Street
Bradley, Avenue
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Winley
Josephine Isabell
Josephine Inn
Pittsburg
Blackbal
Ira Street
Fletcher
Shis Street
Bowden
T. Rt. Sonnaon
Antisty-E.fl
T. RR. Johnson
Examitt
Richard Peters
Solomon Landers
Mooriz
Cman
Mary Landie
Atete Auc County
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Pryat
Rawron
Sveedward
Sila Street
Sheehan
C. C. Nichols
Fisa
Fair and Grant
Dicken
Mri
Saldot
Agcigat
EI. V. Feeples
Mery Burns
McWilliams
Jande
Smith and Hansell
Eooord
Pest
Fulton, Cotnty
Pulston County
Mrz. White
E A. Donebso
L. CG. Watts
Ritid Trant
J. €. Pope
Eald Hrs
T. A. Pope
Mra
Galtles
T. A. Pape
Dng
Jefferson Street
Riley Street
Ellatt
Trovn
Leas
H. Powell
Gaid
Egety
H. C. Powell
Tate
Allant
Peachtree Street
Betoween
Grant
B.D. Recre
B. D
Wellington Street
Atlanta Creaus
Wellington
Lene Wong
Battle Fun Land Co
Futton County
P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Puree
Wurran
Homty
Sausherty
J. J. Robertas
Grape
Big Street
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