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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1905

Page

14

Devil in Him Grisson Says in Preliminary Hearing

Waynesboro Georgia December 20 George Glixson, the son who killed his father Gusson on December 12 at Hills, faced a preliminary hearing yesterday. He claimed the devil entered him after drinking and that his father spoke plainly about the murder. A younger brother fired five times, wounding him. George was shot in the arm while attempting to shoot back. He had no excuse beyond the devil in him and remains hospitalized in Scriven County.

Waynesboro George Glixson Woc Gusson Hills Girard Futner Screven Gilsson John George

Eatonton Hotel Changes Hands in December Move

Eatonton sees a hotel ownership shift as Hotel Pelham is bought by Jesse McCormick a local grocer and baker. Captain and Mrs R F Powell take direct management with James M Ramey owner relocating to Atlanta. Powell’s hotel experience promises first class service for travelers.

Eatonton Hotel Eantonton Pelham Jesse McCormick R F Powell James M Ramey Atlanta Powell

Bell declares he will sue in Georgia court

Columbus dispatch reports BC Bell, once called by Governor Terrell to protect him from molestation during a holiday visit, seeks legal action against the state. A 1902 sanity inquiry resulted in commitment to Milledgeville asylum, with later discharge on condition to stay out of Georgia, and new claims of false detention and malicious confinement emerge from Knoxville. Bell, son of educator Reg John Bell, historically resided in Columbus and worked as a mill operative and inventor.

Columbus BC Bell Terrell Milledgeville Muscogee County Bell I C. Evans Redd Muscogee Jul Leport Powell Georgi Knoxville Jean State of Georgia Asylum For Mio Bell Reg John Bell Lexas East Fenneassee

Lighting grants approved for Southern Light and Power Company

Georgia laying groundwork for a 30 year franchise with max rates set by city ordinance. Council committees chaired by Bly and Bruce adopt amendments including 2 1/2 percent gross receipts tax, rate caps, and a 10 percent early payment discount. The city will collect gross receipts only from Fulton County business and expects Georgia charter to replace Delaware. Represented by General Warner, Reuben R Arnold, EV Garter for Southern Light. P S Arkwright for Georgia Railway. James L Mayson for the city.

Southern Light and Power Company of Atlanta Bly Electrc Wiich Bruce Cama General Couner Ths Southern Light and Power Company Georgia Deaware Southern Company North Georgia Halectme Quillian Tmy Fulton Georgia Railway and Electric Company

Prices Shown In Various Dollar Amounts

A list of price figures includes 2 49, 2 75, 2 99, 3 49, 3 99, 4 49, 7 29 and 7 50, displayed in sequence. The items appear as monetary values but no product or context is given.

H. O. Wise

Knights of Pysau lodge revival elects officers

The lock lodge of Knights of Pysau, inactive for months, is revived with 30 sections of a prosperous year ahead. Elected officers include MG Parner shancellor PW Godfrey and G Callaway as chancellor, with TE Sims to serve as master and EO R Fowl as treasurer, among others.

Comineeo Knights of Pysau Thompson Udra Ves Scruggs Vier S& PF “Thompson Tusiee

Holiday fares on Western & Atlantic lines announced

The Western & Atlantic, Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis announce holiday round trip rates via Nashville and Chattanooga. Fares set at one and one third the regular rate plus 25 cents. Tickets sold Dec 16 to Dec 14 inclusive with final limit Jan 8 1906 for teachers and students. General public sale Dec 22 25 24 28 30 31 and Jan 1 1906 with limit Jan 4 1906. CHAS. E. HARMAN, General Passenger Agent.

Western & Atlantic RB R Nashville Chattanooga & St. Lows Western &Uantu Rairoad Fanooga & St Longs Railway Chas. E. Harman

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