Hart to Collect Inheritance Tax in Georgia
Governor Nat E Harris elevates Judge John C Hart to lead inheritance tax enforcement, seeking state aid to counties and possible legislative pay. Hart accepts, stating readiness to assist and to dedicate resources, with full details to be reviewed by the next General Assembly.
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Harris
Georgia
Nat E. Harris
John C. Hart
Hart
OF Georgia
Executive Department
Atlanta
Bats Capitol
Ciis
Dexr
Lam
Qhustan
N. B. Harris
Judge Mart
EO Harris
State Central
Atanta
Flint River Navigation company seeks charter for steamboats
Americus Georgia December 22 special The Flint River Navigation company a proposed corporation with capital stock of 35000 will petition Fail Cook secretary of state for a charter to construct maintain and operate steam boats on the Flint river The petitioners are J M Sumner and E E Cook of Akron Ohio J S Morton of Byromville William Wallis and Twolds Fort of Americus The principal office will be in Americus The proposed route runs from Beechwood Crawford county Georgia to River Junction then on to the Apalachicola River to Apalachicola Florida
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Americus
Flint River Navigation Company
Cook
Flint River
J. M. Sumner
E. E. Cook
Akron
Ohio
J. S. Morton
Byromville
Wiliam ‘Wallis and Twolds’ Fort
Mericus
Wayne Claims Record As Grower of Largest Turnips and Potatoes
Wayne county has held the state lead for years in growing the largest potato on record, weighing 14 1/2 pounds. A turnip of the purple top variety, weighing 11 pounds, was shown by J J Surrency from near Jesup.
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Wayne
Jesup
Wayne County
Georgia
J. J. Surrency
Malta Lodge Elects New Officers For Coming Year
Dr W A Upchurch chosen worshipful master of Malta lodge F and AM Other officers named Hayes senior warden Kies junior warden Byron Scudera treasurer re elected Gibbs secretary J M Hart tyler both re elected FE W Brown senior deacon W G Perry junior deacon A R Kellam senior steward Cox tyler steward Installation held Wednesday night Banquet toast master Forrest Adair retiring master EK T Booth given handsome bald watch Capital City lodge announces officers for coming year M C Strickland worshipful master W W Waits senior warden Dr J P Baker junior warden P Cann senior deacon John T McDonald junior deacon W N Martin senior steward R W Woodruff junior steward F J Chapra leer treasurer Hugh H Howell secretary W F Felker ryler Dr Ed Mincey trustee Jesse M Wood relief board member.
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W. A. Upchurch
Malta Lodge
Hayes
W. V. Kies
Byron Scudera
F. P. Gibbs
J. M. Hart
Tyler
W. Brown
W. G. Perry
A. R. Kellam
Cox
W. D. Luckie Lodge
Forrest Adair
EK. T. Booth
Capital City Lodge
M. ¢. Strickland
W. W. Waits
J. P. Baker
P. Cann
John T. McDonald
W. N. Martin
R W. Woodruff
F. J. Chapralear
Hugh H Howell
W. F. Felker
Ed Mincey
Jesse M. Wood
General Relief Board
Ban on Country Sausage Sparks Outcry in Dougherty County
Albany GA December 23 Farmers in the Dougherty area faced a ban on selling freshly made country sausage within city limits due to a new abattoir ordinance. Locals urged exemptions for fresh sausage after city meat inspectors rejected uninspected product, with officials to consider a fresh country sausage exemption next year.
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Albany
Auto injures boy selling toy cars on Whitehall Street
A boy named Arth, resident of 918 1 2 Decatur Street, was struck and badly hurt by a car driven by C F Evans of 49 Richardson Street while demonstrating toy automobiles near the viaduct on Whitehall Street. Detective Cochran witnessed the accident at Grads Hospital where Arth was taken. no charges were filed as the officer deemed the incident unavoidable.
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Whitehall Street
Mothertarth
Decatur Street
C. F. Evans
Richardson Street
Cochran
Constitution
Grads Hospital
Arth
Evans
Alderman Maddox Bound Over After Animal Cruelty Charge
Alderman J W Maddox was bound over by Recorder Johnson after a Thursday matinee hearing on cruelty to animals and other charges. He faced contempt and disorderly conduct counts, was released on one charge, fined 5 75, and ordered to appear with a $200 bond for the grand jury.
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J. W. Maddox
Freeman
The
Humane Society
Alderman Maddox
Officer Freeman
Pryor Street
Maddox
Recorder Johnson
Lewis Crow Captured Near Jonesboro In Murder Case
Lewis Crow, 20, colored, sought for the alleged murder of Grady Chandler, 13, of Riverdale Ga, was captured at Anniston Ala Wednesday night and brought to Atlanta on Southern train No 30. He was taken to Jonesboro to await trial after receiving a $100 reward. Crow reportedly shot the boy after being refused help repairing a bicycle in the Chandler yard.
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Lewis Crow
Grady Chandler
J. W. Chandler
Riverdale
Atlanta
Southern
Anniston
Ala
Charles Dickerson
Calhoun County
Alabama
Georgia
Chandler
Clayton County
Clayton
Jonestoro
Ile
Crow
Three Alleged Slayers of Matthews Jailed in Georgia
Tifton Ga December 23 special James Paulk and Eusgene Jordan, accused with Arthur Paulk of Wiley Matthews murder, were arrested last night and jailed, Arthur Paulk had been arrested earlier. Dogs traced the shooting to a buggy seven miles away, with officers believing the Paulks did the shooting and the third man held the mule. Jesse Griffin, first arrested, had a clear alibi and was released.
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Tifion
James Paulk
Eusgene Jordan
Arthur Paulk
Wiley Matthews
Tandea
Matthewa
Ti Ia
Bratthaws
Pauli
Jesse Griffin
Bowden to Run in Eleventh District Race
Waycross Georgia December 28 J H T Bowden announces he will run for congress against incumbent TT Walker. He plans a thorough district canvass and opening of campaign headquarters with a formal announcement to follow. Alfonso dissolves Cortes Madrid December 25 decrees end Cortes and set elections before March.
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Waycross
J. HT. Bowden
Congress
Tt. R. Walker
Alfonso
Cortes
Madrid
Paris
Two and a Half Dollar Gold Piece For Xmas Gift
Atlanta's Oldest Savings Bank offers $2.50 gold pieces from 1915 coinage as a Christmas gift option. The bank will exchange the gold piece for its equivalent in any denomination while supply lasts, with 4 percent interest on savings accounts and endorsements from bank officers.
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Atlanta
Savings Bank
Ofan Savings Bank &Trust Company
MM Brown
John Warne
Joseph
Boston
Treaaurer
Christmas Tree to Be Provided by Suffragists
The Georgia Young People's Suffrage association plans a Friday Christmas tree at Miss Ruth Buchholz’s home on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Proceeds from the November 16 suffrage parade fund gifts for destitute rural children include a tree, meals, toys, and an entertainment afternoon with games and storytelling. Committee members include Ruth Buchholz Agnes Owens Frances Alexander Bernice Buchholz Amelia Mac Hilly Louise Griffin Teabelle Hilley and Mar Bargt Cook with Leonard J. Grossman. candy donated by Harry Schlesinger. Decorations largely from Miss Sarah Malley. Presents for parents from Mrs. Amelia Woodall, president of the Atlanta Equal Suffrage association.
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Georgia Young People's Suffrage Association
Ruth Buchhals
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Ruth Buchholz
Agnes Owens
Frances Alexander
Bernice Buchholz
Amelia Mac Hilly
Louise Griffin
Teabelle Hilley
Mar- Bargt Cook
Leonard J. Grossman Witl
Santa Claus
Harry Schlesinger
Sarah ‘Malley
Amelia ‘Woodall
Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association
Famous Author's Brother Dies Dying in Pauper Farm
Moultrie Georgia December 23 Special Futrelle brother of Jacques Futrelle, noted author lost on Titanic, arrived exhausted in town then collapsed on the sidewalk. Taken to a sanitarium he was moved to the county farm cottage for care with nurse and medical aid. Tuberculosis drains his strength as he seeks relief from railroad layoffs and poverty.
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Moultrie
Win ‘Futrelle
Jacques Futrelle
Colquite County
Futrelie
Colquitt
Laurens Man Jailed After Beating Another Local Man
Dublin Georgia December 33 Special Barnes Carey a white man is jailed for beating a white man Giant Johnson in the road in front of Careys house. Both men had been drinking and the dispute began when Johnson ran into Careys wagon from the rear. Johnson is said to have been clamoring loudly when he entered the wagon and used a brick on him.
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Dublin
Barnes Carey
Giant Johnson
Carey
Johnson
Laurens to Install New County Accounting System
Dublin Ga December 23 Special An audit of Laurens county books and officers by J H Drewry has been completed. The final report will go to the Commissionary in January. A new bookkeeping system by Drewry will be installed in January to replace the present cumbersome method.
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Dublin
Laurens
J. H. Drewry
Warren Cleared Of Wife Murder Charge
Abbeville Georgia reports the December term of the superior court ended after two weeks. The key disposition was the State v Clark Warren, verdict not guilty of wife murder. Co-defendants John Warren and Charles Clements were released on bond after being untired. John Crawford, charged with murdering J B Marchman, was found guilty after a twenty four hour deliberation and sentenced to ninety nine years.
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Abbeville
Superior Court
Clark Warren
John Warren
Charles Clements
John Crawford
J. B. Marchman
George
Ison
Crawford
How to Enjoy Xmas Without Being Hurt Shown by Bulletins
A Bell System safety bulletin to over ten thousand employees cautions on safe Christmas practices. It warns against fireworks and toy pistols due to injuries and deaths, advises keeping candies away from flames, and stresses avoiding overdrinking to prevent hospital cases. It promotes safety first to avoid sorrow and ensure a joyful season.
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Safety First Committee
Chrimas
Rabbi Solomon to Speak at Congregation Beth Israel
Rabbi Hyman Solomon will address the evening service at Congregation Beth Israel at the corner of Washington and Clarke streets. The topic “A Wonderful Conception” is announced and a large congregation is expected as the choir assists.
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Hyman Solomon
Congregation Beth Israel
Washington and
Clarke Streets
Solomon
Grady Hospital Reports Deputy Sheriffs Shot, Expected to Recover
Physicians at Grady hospital announced late last night that Deputy Sheriffs John Gossett and A. B. Forsyth, shot while arresting two Negroes on illegal whisky charges at 194 Auburn Avenue, would recover if no complications arise. Homer Smith, one of the suspects, died Thursday morning. The exchange occurred in the Gate City Barber Shop.
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Grady Hospital
John Gossett
A. B. Forsyth
Auburn Arene
Homer Smith
Gate City
Sacred Harp Sing Inz Concert At Soldiers Home Sunday
The J. 1. White Sacred Harp Sing Inz class will give a sacred concert at the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. An appropriate program has been arranged for the occasion and the public is invited.
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Gwit
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