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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1901

Page

8

Fatal Shooting After Dispute at Sunny Side Farm

J S Davis prominent planter of Lariffin County was killed last night by his son in law J W Andrews at Andrews home two miles from Sunny Side. The act occurred in the presence of Davis’s wife as he moved to settle a long standing dispute over game business. Andrews, unarmed, retreated then fired with a shotgun as Davis advanced. Davis died within an hour. Both men were well known. Andrews claims self defense and no arrest is expected. Sheriff Freeman and the coroner investigated.

Lariffin J, S Davis Ziptelocke J. W. ‘Andrews Sunny Gac Davis Andrews Eira Avis Freeman Rawls

Newton stores burned in Christmas fire disaster

A December fire in Newton Georgia destroyed multiple stores. Morris property valued at eight thousand with thirty three hundred fifty insurance, Peters house goods damaged, J C Odom's store lost about six hundred fifty, H J Screws store burned with about one thousand loss and no insurance. Fire origin undetermined.

Morris Newton Peters C. E. Norris & Hro J. C. Odom H. J. Screws

New Electric Railway Planned From Sumitt to Magnolia

Jackson Mississippi December 2 percent proposed electric railway from Summit to Magnolia will pass Fernwood Whitestown and McComb City. It promises to take shape and likely be built. Capital stock 100. Cost about 20 000 per mile. Negotiations underway with an Ohio engineers firm for survey and right of way concessions. Also report of a fatal train accident in Osceola Missouri as George Garris and his wife killed while hurrying to catch a train stepping in front of an engine.

Jackson Miss Sumitt Magnolia Fernwood Whitestown McComb City organ_ ‘82 company Nego Hations Ohio Osceola George Garris Onky City

Carrollton Court to Dispose Indictments Against Gallon House Bartenders

Carrollton city court reconvened to dispose of about twenty indictments against bartenders at the Gallon House licensed by the city. Most charges allege selling liquor in quantities under one gallon. Supreme Court previously ruled such sales in Carroll County lawful, now cases hinge on whether sales under one gallon occurred.

Gallon-House Maen Carrollton City Court of Paul Botts Gallon House Carroll County Supreme Court Carrol County

Black man fatally injures white man in Georgia farm dispute

In Waynesboro Georgia Clinton Mobley a young white man was struck from behind near Sheilbluff while arranging debt payments for farm supplies. He died instantly and the Black assailant Moses Reed fled and has not been captured.

Waynesboro Speciaj Moses Reed Clinton Mobley Sheilbluff

Cherokee Lodge Officers Chosen for Eighteenth Term

Rome Ga December 23 Special At the election of officers of Cherokee lodge No 66 F and A M the following were elected Max Meyerhardt worshipful Master W M Neal senior warden John B Porter junior warden John M Van diver treasurer R H West secretary This is Judge Meyerhardt s eighteenth successive term as worshipful master a remarkable record He is also grand master of Masons in Georgia Cherokee lodge is the third largest lodge in Georgia and its fame has extended throughout the south It owns a Masonic temple worth 30000 and its work in unexcelled anywhere

Meyerhardt Rome Offeers Cherokee Lodge A. M Max Meyerhardt W. M. Neal John B. Porter John M. Vandiver R. H. West

Wreck on Georgia Railroad injures fireman in crash

A Georgia Railroad freight engine derailed into the rear passenger coach at Athens during yard operations early Sunday. Fireman Daniel Fuller was trapped between the engine and tender, suffering a painful leg injury as three platform structures and the passenger cars were shattered.

Athens Georgia Daniel Fuller Lhunder

Fire damages Eatonton block of stores. insured

At 4 o clock this morning fire was discovered in a block of buildings occupied by Freda C Brown dry goods and groceries J P Wilson groceries and W H Hearn shoes The rooms were densely filled with smoke It was found to be in the Brown building between the ceiling and roof The fire was extinguished before much damage The roofs were torn up and the buildings and contents flooded with water Damage to goods by water will be considerable The buildings were fully insured

Eatonton Buldings Freda C. Brown J. P. Wilson W. H. Hearn Brown

New Officers Chosen for Olive Lodge in Talbotton

Talbotton Georgia December 23 Olive lodge No 1 F and A M elected officers for the coming Masonic year Worshipful Master Q O D Gorman Senior Warden H T Wilkinson Junior Warden E H McGehee Treasurer W J Thornton Secretary W Jameson Tyler W O DeLoache Senior Deacon T N Beall Junior Deacon William Keller Jr at a recent meeting of the lodgeudge

Talbotton Olive Lodge No. 1 A. M QO. D. Gorman H. T. Wilkinson E. H. McGehee W. J. Thornton W. ©. Jameson W. O. DeLoache Ryler T. N. Beall Wiliam Keller, Jr

Negro Boy Kills Another in Savannah Shooting

Savannah, December 23. Frank Graham an 11 year old colored boy was shot and killed today by Fred Favor 10 years old, also colored. The youths were delivering dinners to workers when they stopped to shoot at a target. Favor attempted to cock a pistol and the cartridge exploded striking Graham in the neck.

Savannah Frank Graham Fred Favor Favor Graham

Rural Free Mail Delivery Opens in Madison County

The Postal Department orders the first rural route in Madison county. A 20 mile route out Pulaski Pike and back via Meridianville Pike will serve Huntsville area with Thomas McLain as carrier. Officials expect farmers may petition for additional routes after a trial.

Postal Department Madison Ala Huntsville Speciaj Madison County Pulaski Pike Meridianville Pike Thomas McLain

Drowned Child and Father Ends His Life in Tragedy

In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 23 Charles Preston about 80 took young Jessie Marionsleigh for a ride on Powell river across the Cumberland mountains. The fire gave way and the girl was drowned. Preston tried to save her then, crazed by grief, killed himself in the presence of the child’s mother.

Middlesboro Charles Preston Jessie Marionsleigh Powell River Cumberland Mountains Preston

Oil Tank Car Blast Kills Machinist in Richmond

A tank of oil on a car in Richmond's lower section exploded at 2 30 this afternoon, killing Buck Wakefield a machinist and lightly injuring several others. The fire destroyed a trestle and several shanties, with losses estimated at 20000 dollars.

Richmond Buck Wakefield

Hospital sells corner lot in Birmingham for 18000 dollars

Birmingham December 23. W J and J W McDonald purchased from Hillman Hospital Company a vacant 100 by 100 foot lot on the northeast corner of Fourth avenue and eighteenth street for 18000 dollars cash. The site is distant yet on a promising new business avenue.

Hospital Birmingham Ala W. J and J. W. McDonald Hillman Hospital Company Fourth Avenue Eighteenth Street

Tallahassee Street Carnival Opens Amid Holiday Rush

Tallahassee Fla December 23 Special The city carnival began tonight and will run through Christmas week. Hundreds of visitors travel from within 100 miles by train as principal streets fill. The atmosphere is merrier than in years past with festive displays and crowds downtown.

Tallahassee Allahassee Fla

Three Deaths From Quarrel Near Ducktown Tenn

Three deaths result from a shooting near Ducktown Tennessee. Dave Payne, a jail escapee, fights with his brother in law William Mannigan over a gun during a Mountain ride. Payne is killed by Flannigan who also dies. Payne’s wife dies after learning of his death.

Knoxville Tenn Dave Payne Ducktown Payne Benton Wiliam Mannigan Flannigan Flannis Gan

Deficits in School Fund Raise Payment Fears

Jackson Mississippi December 23 Special complaints arise in several counties of deficits in the school fund that threaten salaries for teachers. December tax collections are the year's largest and most counties have a pro rata set aside for schools though past delays in remitting salaries led to warrant scalping until funds replenished.

Jackson, Miss

Child Burned to Death in Greenville Tennessee

Ten year old daughter of Joseph Collins died after flames enveloped her clothing while playing near a grate. She ran to her mother but could not be saved. death followed shortly.

Greenville Tenn Joseph Collins

Death notices from Rome Athens and Anniston area

Mortuary notices from Rome Athens and Anniston detail deaths of Mrs W T Hamby Mrs J T Anderson Mrs W B McGinnis Mrs P Bester Brown and Mrs Mary Brandenburg. Reports note ages illnesses funeral arrangements burial plans and surviving family members in Georgia Alabama and neighboring areas.

Sly Cupid Ties A Lasting Knot In Atlanta Wedding

Carrollton Ga December 23 Special a romantic wedding was revealed this morning Charles M Boynton a local photographer and Miss Cliffe Jones daughter of Hon J W Jones Bowdon Ga were secretly married two weeks ago and later made public They briefly separated then reunited for the announcement Mrs Boynton a former county teacher is well known Her brother A B Jones deputy clerk was secretly married in Atlanta two years ago and Mrs Boynton's sister Gertrude Jones now Mrs Lewis of Birmingham was married by long distance telephone last summer this region's first telephone wedding Mr and Mrs Boynton plan to reside in the city and will receive guests at home

W. T. Hamby Rome Epworth Church Atlanta North Georgia Conference Union County Anita Anderson Athens Mary Brandenburg Senoia Alex Vandenburg Brandenburg James Carlton Carrollton, Ga Charles M. Boynton Cliffe Jones J. W. Jones Bowdon N. J. Tumlin M. M. Hallumton Boynton

Washburn Elite playing cards for social entertainments

New Washburn Elite playing cards offer high quality at a low price. The set includes 25 cards featuring money or stamps, advertised by Lyon & Healy in Chicago.

Washburn Lyon & Healy Chicago

Notice to creditors for Charles Glasgow estate in Fulton County

The probate notice directs creditors and all others with claims against the late Charles Glasgow of Fulton County to file accounts of their demands. Dated November 9, 1901, Lavender R. Ray is named as executor, with address 314 Tempis Court, Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles Glasgow Fulton County Lavender R. Ray Tempis Court Atlanta

Black Head 0 Chopping Block in Savannah

Savannah dispatch reports King Foster chopped in the head by Milton Allen near Central depot. Both men are colored. Foster may die. Also notes Lucian Campbell found frozen to death in his Totemville cabin after doors and windows were left open. authorities suspect exposure.

Savannah King Foster Milton Allen Central Depot Lucian Campbell Totemville

Sheriff Sales Ad Change Notice in Fulton County

The Fulton County sheriff announces that from January 1 1992 all sheriff sale advertisements will run in The Atlanta Journal instead of The Atlanta Constitution per Georgia code Sec 5460. Also included is a 1901 notice from Sheriff John W Nelms and an 1902 Fulton County Superior Court petition by George W Logan trustee regarding Nannie P Logan’s sale.

Fulton County Atlanta Journal Atlanta Constitution Code of Georgia John W. Nelms George W. Logan Nannie P. Logan Superior Court Chambers Nannie Logan Salem Court House J Jr. Lumpkin Multon County Arnot D Broyles

Sheriff Bales for January 1902 in Atlanta, Ga

Property seizure notices from Fulton County include a tract on Renfro street next to McClain and White, part of jet No. 13 in the 14th district, conveyed to Reynolds, plus a Lot 13 in the Latham property on Larkin Street fronting and alley access. Also listed is a parcel tied to J B Spencer and the Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association foreclosure.

Atlanta Fulton County Renfro Street McClain & White Crontag D. Morrison Jet Fulton County Gaz Reynolds Mclain & White Avanta Latham J. T. Hall & Co Fulton “County Larkin J. Bf. Spencer J. T. Stokes Atkins Hompaon Puea Dv MM Spencer Fulton Superior Court J. A. Anderson

Union sale notices tack a long list of Atlanta properties

Public sale notices describe multiple Fulton county land parcels tied to court actions and receivership. Listings include property along Ashby street Proctor street Thirkield avenue Jonesboro road and West End areas. Properties levied on to satisfy judgments in favor of Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association and various claimants with dates and deed references from 1891 to 1972.

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