Duel in Georgia Leaves Two Men Wounded Fatally
Savannah reports Martin Jones and Claude DeLoach, prominent Bulloch County farmers, fought an impromptu shotgun duel over cotton in Jones’s gun house. Both returned home to arm themselves and fired nearly simultaneously. DeLoach died from the shotgun wounds while Jones was mortally hurt. In Dublin near Brewton, James Lovett and Omar Keen were shot by Robert Fort after a dispute. Lovett is dying and Keen cannot live, Keen being the son of State Senator Lemuel Keen. Fort is Lovett’s nephew.
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Savannah
Green
Bulloch County
Martin Jones
Claude DeLoach
DeLoach
Jones
DéLoach
Dublin
Brewton
James Lovett
Omar Keen
Robert Fort
Lovett
Ikeen
Fort
Keen
Southern Educational Association Opens Annual Meeting in Columbia
The eleventh annual meeting of the Southern Educational Association begins in Columbia today with arrivals of noted educators including Dr. Edward S. Sheth of Tulane. Reception committees greet visitors. first session set for tomorrow evening in the new Columbia theater with opening prayer by Dr. Worainrow and welcome address by W. A. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Columbia
D. C
SouthernEducational Association
Edward S. Sheth
Tulane University
Sheth
South Carolina University
New Columbia Theater
Historical Society To Meet in Jackson January 3
General Stephen D. Lee, president of the Mississippi Historical Society, calls the fifth annual session to convene in Jackson on January 3 for two days. An evening session will be in the house of representatives hall, day sessions at an announced venue. Six papers will be read on topics from early Mississippi settlements to present times, including Indian history, Civil War incidents, reconstruction, constitutional legislation, and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Od Mississipi
Elders to Meet in Huntsville January Conference
Mormon elders from northern Alabama will hold their annual conference in Huntsville on January 5. President Ben E. Rich of the Southern States mission will preside over the gathering, which will be held in the opera house.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama
Ben E. Rich
Southern Stated Mission
Opera House
Duke of Durham Breaks Arm After Vertigo Fall
Washington Duke, aged 82 and prominent tobacco magnate and father of a U S President, suffered a vertigo episode today causing a fall that fractured an arm. He is described as still vigorous despite his age and recent health concerns.
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Duke of Durham
Eeetrotts
Washington Duke
Durham
Duke
Tobaccs Company
Tito
Pastor Murphy Departs Montgomery in Wake of Southern Education Board Move
The Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy, longtime rector of St Johns Episcopal in Montgomery, resigns to serve as secretary of the Southern Educational Board. He is praised as a strong, active force for civic progress, philanthropy, and education in Alabama and the South, with a track record of fundraising and building libraries and educational initiatives.
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South
Montgomery
Bama
Far Smith
Ark
Murphy
New York
Young Men’s Christian Association
George Foster Peabody
Edgar G. Murphy
Erm Education Board
Catarrh Tablets Promised To Cure Deafness Head Noises
A long promotional piece claims hearing loss and tinnitus from middle ear catarrh can be cured by Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It cites anecdotal testimonials from Mrs. Jane Barlow and Surgeon C. Beverly, urging readers to buy tablets at drug stores for 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atebt
Stuart
Jane Barlow
Thas
Tragic fatal shooting in West Point rail yard dispute
Wyatt Finch a Black truckman at West Point Manufacturing Langdale was fatally shot by Oscar Poyner flagman and Claude Fullerton conductor after an argument over fare. Poyner and Fullerton fired seven rounds, hitting Finch in both eyes and body. A coroner's jury ruled self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Wyatt Finch
West Point Manufacturing Company
Langdale
Oscar Poyner
Claude Fullerton
Chattahoochee
Finch
Mr. Poyner
Poyner
Uerton
Williams
Chambtdes County
Alabama
New Board Formed for Southern Education Effort
A new board chaired by Robert Ogden with members from New York, Montgomery, and universities outlines priorities for southern education. It aims to foster local influence, promote self help, and attract northern and southern donors to invest in education, with two conferences held and Athens invited for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ©. Ogden
New York City
Edgar Gardner Murphy
Montgomery
George Foster Peabeady
New York
J. L. M. Curry
Peabody and Slater Funds
C. D. Melver
North Carolina College For Women
Wallace Buttrick
First Baptist Church
Albany
N. C
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Walter H. Page
W. H. Baldwin, Jr
Long Island
Hollis Burke Frissell
Hampton Institute
Charles W. Dabney
University of Tennessee
Eewin Alderman
Tulane University
New Orleans
Murphy
Georgina
Athens
Cotton Oil Mill Burned in Florence Virginia Carolina Plant
A cotton oil plant owned by the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company in Florence, South Carolina, burned tonight. The mill housed about 600 tons of cotton seed and products and four freight cars of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Estimated value of the mill and stock totals around 190,000 with 16,000 insured on buildings and machinery and 10,000 on stock. Origin unknown. some attribute blame to tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Corona’ Company
Florence
3. C
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
Atlantic Coast Fine Railroad
Lanier Escape Suspect Aided by Outside Help
Monroe county authorities intensify efforts to identify those who aided Will Lanier, the noted killer who escaped Aberdeen jail weeks ago while awaiting death. Officials believe Lanier could not have broken free without help, noting he used first class tools and a case hardened steel cage. No trace of his location has been found yet.
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Lanier
Tackson
Mies
Monroe County
Will Lanier
Aberdeen
Pocket Picker Caught Amid Christmas Crowds in Birmingham
James Dobbin a young White man was arrested in Birmingham Ald on Christmas Day charged with pocket picking. In a local toy store he was caught with a hand in a pocket and found with over $100 in bills and a scalper's ticket to Atlanta. Crowds were annoyed by dexterous thieves during the holiday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ald
James Dobbin
Dobbin
Atlanta
May Honor Fireman's Memory in Huntsville Funeral
The body of Haden Cochran, Huntsville fireman who died in Sunday morning's blaze, was interred at New Hope yesterday. Cochran, a New Hope native, leaves a widowed mother and two sisters. The community considers raising funds for a monument. Justice McClellan issues a key decision in the Fennell will case, moving toward probate in Marshall County. Miss Fennell was alleged to be an agent there at death.
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Huntsville
Ala
Haden Cochran
New Hope
Cochran
New’ Hope
Wiliam Hinds
A. G. Henry
Birmingham
Evi
McClellan
Fennell
Marshall County
Rgent
Mars
Vbravistis Ts Hatftime
Death of Colonel Hudson Casts Gloom Over Eatonton
The funeral for Colonel John R. Hudson was held at Pine Grove cemetery after he died in Eatonton on December 25. He suffered an apoplectic stroke and burned to death when his clothes caught fire while alone briefly. His son M. R. Hudson, railroad agent, found him after returning from town. Hudson was a pioneer and valued citizen of Putnam County.
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Eatonton
John R. Hudson
Pine Grove Cemetery
Wotth
M. R Hudson
The
Georgia Railroad
Colonel Hudson
Putnam
Two Deaths in Huntsville and Local Obituaries
The Huntsville area reports Miss Tyiry Hoover daughter of Dr and Mrs Wy F Hooper died after a year long illness at age 24. Rebecca A Pamplin an elderly woman died after a brief illness with pneumonia. John Pamplin Thomas Y Pamplin and Mrs Laura Simier plus Cora Pamplin are surviving relatives. J Massey of Hahira Georgia died after appendicitis and complications. Miss J Halliday died at home of her sister in Washington county. The Macon Savannah football game ended 22 to 0 in Savannah’s favor.
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Huntsville
Truntsville
Ala
Tyiry Hoover
Wy. F. Hooper
Church of the Nati
Rebecca A. Pamplin
Iter c
John Pamplin
Thomas Y. Pamplin
Laura Simier
Mia
T. M. Ramey
Cora Pamiin
Thin City
KK. T. Massey
Hahira
Gacy Ga
T. Massey
Massey
J. Halliday
Washington, Ga
Washington
Tuled
Halliday
Harvey Him
Mississippi seeks large appropriations in current Congress
Jackson December 25 Mississippi lawmakers push for broad funding from the current Congress. The rivers and harbors bill lists 1 815 500 for the state including 1 500 000 for Gulfport deep water harbor. Additional river and harbor projects cover Sunflower, Chickasaw, Leaf, Noxubee, Pascagoula, Pearl, Tallahatchie, Yazoo rivers and Natchez and Greenville harbor works. Also proposed are government buildings and 100 000 for the Vicksburg National Military Park during the next year.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Congress
Gulfport
Chickasaw
Leaf
Noxubee
Pascagoula
Pearl
Tallahatchie
Yazoo
Natchez
Greenville
Vicksburg National Military Park Commission
Hartsville Fire Destroys Homes and Businesses in Darlington
A disastrous blaze in Hartsville Darlington County destroys four residences and three stores plus the telephone exchange. One family loses all household goods. Insurance losses are estimated at 95000 dollars.
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Hartsville
Columbia, D. C
Darlington C County
British Doctors Offer Free Three Month Medical Services
A London based British Medical Institute opens a permanent Lowndes Building branch at 104 North Pryor Street Rooms 207-213. Eminent doctors offer free consultation examination minor surgery and treatment for three months to all who call before December 23 with medicines excluded. No charges will be made for any services rendered during this period.
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British Medical Institute
Pryor Street
Lowndes
Great Sewer Pipe Combine to Uniform Prices Nationwide
Pittsburg reports that sewer pipe manufacturers have formed agencies across New England New York Pennsylvania Ohio and the West to sell on a commission plan with uniform nationwide prices set by the manufacturers. Meetings begin in January to select agencies fix prices and approve plants in most locations. Georgia Fulton County notices follow for probate guardianships and administrator dismissions in 1901.
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Pittsburg
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohto
West
Anderson Et
Fulton County Georgia Letters of Administration Notices 1901
Notices from the Ordinary Office Fulton County Georgia dated December 1901 announce letters of administration and dismission petitions for multiple estates. Administrators including Harvey T. PMR, John R. Wilkinson, Walter G. Bothwell, Aaron Haas, Henry C. Dunlap, Albert H. Schenck, Charles R. Winship, Ernest Woodruff, and others seek discharge or guardianship approvals. Hearings and show-cause deadlines set for January and March, with various estates and heirs named.
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Georgia
Fulton
Fulton County
George W W. Timms
John A. Timms
John H. Wilkinson
Edward Wilson
Mrv. D. Wilson
JOHN _ A. WILKINSON
Htta
C. Clark
C. M. Clark
Hiv. I. Wilkinson
Harry W. McAhene
McArthur
Mnouse
John.t. Wilkinson
Priiary
Giiing
Joe
Ember & 1904
John R. Wilke
Dan Perkerson
Abram J. Lyte
Aaid Trust
Sohn RB
Wilkinson
Sounty
Joamn B. Goodwinson
Andrew Jackson
Caid Trust
Atl
Gauce
E. R. Wilkinson
John H. Almand
Frank O. Kelder
Trom Anid. Trust
John’ R. “Wilkinson
William Feagasow
Lany
Anid Trust
John KR. Wilkinson
Liebman
Fannie Frank
Blasald
Avery
John RE. Wilkinson
Seotgia
Oscar F. Jones
Beaborn
HN R. Wilkinson
Sch
Lancer
Eainare
Mra
Mena Albright
Harvey’ T. Pmr
Hang
T. Phillips
John R. Wilkinson
Joseph Thompson
Thomas Heny Brown
Eald Adaim
Joan R. Wilkinson
Ordin
Walter G. Bothwell
M. B. Casein
Menga
Ant
Aaron Haas
Moritz Schwarts
Shoul
Gischarzen
John R. Levison
Ontinary
Henry C. Dunlap
Leonidasd
Holland
Juliz
Eagze
Ee John R. Wilkinson
Ording
USA
Mary
Albert H. Schenck
Alvin L. Jenk
John Wilkinson
Ord
Fultom County
Ondiner
Charles R. Winship
Ernest Woodruff
Robert Winshin
Gold
Ohn
R. Wilkinson
Harry L. Steal
George F. Stearns
Thutte
Jeautry
HNRB
Ordinary
Rex
SONS
Ondlasry
M. L. Fierenée
P. C. Thamag
Sulton County
B. W. Johnson
Henry W. Ste’phens
FR. Wilkinson
Robert Late
Ordinsi
Frank A Wileowski
Pers
Wald
John R
Ordies
Irane
W. Car
Wille Dean Carter
John WW. Will
Davia W. Walker
Frederick W
Walker
Mind
Chambers
Mich
F. Stokes
Robert L. Stokes
Cramer
Slaw
Thomside
James
Hamilton Por Los
Foln Oy Tynes
Nilkinson
Coun
Fulton CO
Mary Fa Mipd Geceaerd
Eald
Janniey
Chen
Ordi Prp Juiln Te Aw Ilakl
Wethens
Wwe
John HR. Wilkinson
Ordine
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Lemuel Keen
Convention OF Educators
Eigard. Murphy
St Johns Church
C. Beverly
Marshall
Fullerton
Flagman Poyner
Bill Finch
Foyner
Drew
J. R. Hudson
Mortuary
Macon
Havangal
Lowndes Building
North Pryor Street
AIL Druggists
Bterling Remedy Cce
Chicago
You
Franklin Printing and Publishing Co
Geo. Ww. Harrison
Ivy Street
Edgewood
P.O
California
Scenic
Colorado
Burlington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Royal Gorge
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
J.N. Marrill, Geri Sauace
Great Sewer Pipe ‘Combine
John M. Bailey
A.M. Giffin
Gerorgia
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