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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
8
Rome Georgia December 1 Special Dunk Locklear, 30, died today from a gunshot wound suffered after a fight with nine year old Langdon Bowie at Anchor Duck mill. Bowie, from a prominent family, will be defended by Seaborn Wright in a self defense case. Bowie remains jailed awaiting preliminary trials.
Mrs. R A Young aged 78 died in Valdosta Ga after several months illness due to complications. Reared in Bulloch County she moved to Valdosta after her husband James Young died. She was active in Christian life and leaves an estate valued from 30000 to 75000 dollars to heirs with many relatives in the southeastern state.
Savannah plans a full fledged trust company to support capital and investors. W W Mackall leads the effort as plans advance with potential early subscriptions from prominent financiers and businessmen in Savannah and beyond. The new entity aims to start with 500000 dollars paid in capital and operate as a financial auxiliary rather than a bank competitor.
A Savannah Clearing Association meeting today resolved to push for securing a United States Treasury branch in Savannah. The group will coordinate with the board of trade cotton exchange city council Georgia Bikers’ Association and seek support from Senator Clay and Representative Lester. A Savannah committee will travel to Washington to advocate for the bill already referred to committee.
In Ga on December 21 a Masons lodge elected officers: Worthy Chief JR, senior warden GHileon, junior warden A Pela, cashier BR Clark, secretary GM Wilcox, senior deacon Y AS 348, junior deacon J B Purvis, senior steward T 3 Curry, junior steward J Brigmin Tyrer, J E G Neal. Edge described as thriving.
Montgomery recalls 1897 98 visits by Eleanor Rawls later Mrs Athole Burnett Reader to promote a railroad linking Alabama coal fields to Mobile. She favored Marion as the route hub with backing from Governor Johnston and others, but the enterprise faded. The married London financier's ties revive talk of Marion becoming a rail and industrial center.
R A Graves a renowned Hancock County figure and Sparta banker died at his home. He came to Sparta from Richmond County and built a mercantile and banking career, serving as president of the R A Graves bank and former chairman of the county commission. J D Walker will continue as cashier and sole executor.
Christmas festivities in Tallapoosa Georgia surpassed previous years with large trees at Methodist Episcopal Christian and Methodist Episcopal south and Presbyterian churches. Santa Claus distributed gifts to eager children and delighted adults, offering amusement and a sense of childlike wonder during the Christmas week and on Christmas Eve and night.
The body of Captain R. H. Anderson of the Ninth Infantry United States Army, killed in the Philippines, arrived in Savannah from San Francisco and was deposited at the First regiment state troops armory. A guard of honor will stay at the casket until Sunday for a military funeral with Fort Screven regulars joining the state troops in tribute. Captain Anderson was the son of Confederate General R. H. Anderson.
In Senola Georgia on December 27 preliminary trial of the estate against Walter Couch on murder charges the warrant was dismissed on defense motion. Justices of the Peace Keith Brandenburg and Bohannon presided J W Sheil defended and Wright of Newnan prosecuted for the state.
On Christmas night near Spencer Howan county two sons of John L Rusty aged 9 and 13 were killed while returning from a Christmas tree on a railway track. Their sister and Zebulon Troxter were few yards ahead when a fast train struck the brothers. Troxter pulled Miss Rusty clear then sprang toward the boys and was injured with a broken arm and serious internal injuries but there was hope of recovery.
At Richburg in Chester County the general merchandise store of G W Ragsdale was destroyed by dynamite last night. Several young men slept upstairs and were away when the explosion occurred. No crew was found at the scene. Bloodhounds trailed the suspect for some distance before losing the trail.
A boy named Paul Blair was badly injured on Webster Street when a cannon cracker exploded in his hand after he picked it up to light it. The blast tore his hand and burned his face and eyes, with the possibility of losing sight in at least one eye.
In Jackson Georgia on December 27 special report says Mayor candidate Judge B P Bailey was nominated at the municipal primary. Aldermen nominees include L Kinard in the first ward W M Taylor in the second ward J L Byron in the third ward and J H Carmichael in the fourth ward. A very light vote of 486 was polled and the election passed quietly with no excitement.
The Griffin Evening Call suspended publication with today's issue. The firm’s senior member S. B. Sawterl says assets exceed liabilities and creditors will be paid in full. Judge Reagan in McDonough appointed temporary receiver Judge M Strickland and set Monday for final hearing for a permanent receiver.
In Athens Georgia Mount Vernon lodge members gathered for St Johns night after a lodge session. Colonel Sol Flatan delivered a talk on St John before a banquet at the Imperial Hotel organized by Junior Warden H R Palmer. Toasts by George T Murrell Les Morris H H Linton Max Reed and others honored fraternal bonds and the departing year.
Colonel Zach Sammar Cobb selected to deliver medals and prizes at the university commencement. He is son of Judge Howell Cobb of Athens and regarded as a leading young Georgia orator. Cobb resides in El Paso Texas and will travel to Athens in June to perform the duty.
A half hour session of the southern grate manufacturers was held in Chattanooga on December 27. A January adjournment was announced by President J H McClure of Nashville, who said the next meeting would be called in the city. Absentees caused the short session, with discussion on general grate manufacturing conditions and a possible future price rise if iron prices continue to climb.
Henry Hammond a well known Macon Negro who ran a bar and dance hall for twenty years died from a Christmas night abdomen wound by J H Howard a Black deserter recently enlisted in the U S Army. Detectives pursue Howard. Hammond valued at about $20000. widely known and trusted by white allies.
In Opelika Alabama on December 27 special dispatch reports W B Snodgrass of Montgomery took possession of the stock of J H Powell after Powell made a general assignment with Warner as assignee. Creditors moved to place him in involuntary bankruptcy making Snodgrass receiver.
Reports from Barbourville Kentucky claim oil struck at 140 feet on Swan Pond Creek with an estimated 50 barrels daily. A Jamestown Tennessee report notes Wolf River oil flow of about gif or 300 barrels daily from wells about 700 feet deep, hailed as equal to Pennsylvania oils.
Raleigh reports Governor Aycock will issue a warrant next Tuesday for the execution of four burglars who robbed the Emma post office and store near Asheville. The men Dudley Johnson Russell Gates Ben Foster and Harry Mills white and negroes seized Alexander the postmaster, shot him and fought off guards. Alexander survived and later married his nurse as troops guarded the jail awaiting court action. Convicted of first degree burglary, they faced execution after appeals over the dwelling status of the store were considered.
News from Valdosta Georgia reports a threatened white black riot in Dupont. A group of Black residents attempted to run the town Thursday night, whites formed a peacekeeping posse, leader Tom Priggett was arrested at Homerville, and ten others were pursued for rioting charges.
An advertisement for the A G McDonald Paint Co claims to coat roofs of depots warehouses and railway shops for the Georgia Railroad and Plant System. It offers 600000 square feet of roofing and 15 depots with roofs painted using A G Roof Coating said to be water and weather proof and the best roof paint in America. Send for prices and estimates from Central Avenue Atlanta.
San Antonio dated dispatch announces that J EH Bridges president of the Uvalde Asphalt Company has received word that his firm has been awarded the contract to pave streets and lay sewers in Havana Cuba. The project is valued at about 317,500,000 pesos.
Tallahassee December 97 Special The 1901 Florida phosphate yield will be about 600080 tons, down from 940000 in 1899 and 825000 in 1900. Officials attribute the drop to operators and miners curtailing supply to sustain higher prices, not depleted deposits. Major exports go to Europe via Antwerp Hamburg Havre Liverpool and London. The industry is said to be strong with profits near 5100000 dollars. ports include Fernandina Tampa Key West Punta Gorda Pensacola and Savannah Brunswick.
Christmas afternoon in Athens at the Methodist church in Tuckston witnessed the marriage of Mr. George W. Culver to Miss Amorite Caruth with Rev. B D Stone presiding. On Christmas night in Athens at the bride’s mother’s residence Rev E D Stone officiated the marriage of Mr. J T Boswell of Maysville to Miss Alma Cooper.
Athens Georgia December 27 Special says H J Rowe and T W Reed of The Banner will issue a new city directory within two months. A complete census of the city will also be taken to accompany the directory.
Norfolk report states the Edison party is alive and well. Their yacht, the Ouna niche, sailed from Norfolk toward Florida via the Dismal Swamp and was reported wrecked last night near Beaufort.
The Last Issue of bonds worth 418,000 with 2 percent interest was sold yesterday in Atlanta. Purchasers include Atlanta Home Insurance Company and The Prudential Company of Georgia among others. Delivery to buyers expected in January.
Athens Georgia December special report states President Roosevelt will decide within weeks if Morton the current negro postmaster will be reappointed or a white postmaster installed. Four white Republicans and a Democrat Major Carlton seek the job amid protests and a business signature petition. The outcome remains uncertain.
The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway offers cheap round trip tickets to students and colleges with certificates signed by the school superintendent. Sale dates span December 16 to January 8 with final limit January 3, 1902. Tickets valid for December 21 to 24 and January 1, 1902, with specific agent details and rates provided by Harman and Smith.
Huntsville Alabama December 27 More weddings have been solemnized in Mindison county during this week than for any other week on record. On the day before Christmas thirty two marriage licenses were issued from the probate office. Miss Virginia Morton formerly of Green Grove was married Christmas day to W H Milhouse in Senoia Georgia.
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