Father of Mayor Des at Eighty
James H. Smith father of Mayor Bridges Smith dies at 80 in Macon after long illness born in North Carolina in 1825. A temperance lecturer and printer, he helped found Macon Typographical Union and contributed to The Georgia Citizen. Survived by five sons Bridges, Charles, G E, H, and Walter. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Second Street
Macon
Gal
James H. Smith
Bridges Smith
Oglethorpe and
Calvun Streets
Old North State
Haleigh
N. C
Chapel Hal
Sons of Temperance
Rechabltes
Mary Toulse Reeves
Wilmington
Columbus
Georgia Citizen
J. W. Burke Company
Macon Typographical Union
Georgia
Moon
Christchurch
Wiliam Batrman
William Bohler Walker
Smith
Charles M
G. E
Ek, H- Smith
Monroe
Walter P. Smith
Ameritus
Oak Riige Cemetery
Fire at Brunswick causes $10,000 loss to home and cotton
A Brunswick fire early today destroyed Daft's hall, the residence of W O Tramble, and two box cars with fifty bales of cotton each. Cotton loss estimated at $5,000 and buildings at $5,000, with most of the damage insured. Fire attributed to sparks from fish houses nearby.
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Brunswick
Daft's Hall
W. O. Tramble
Italy at Jamestown Fair Gains Vatican Support
King Victor Emanuel met President Tucker in private in Rome and promised government backing for the Jamestown Exposition. Tucker pressed for Italian participation in displays and naval ceremonies with Italian warships. Italian officials in Rome confirmed consideration of representation.
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King Victor Emanuel
President Tucker
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Géorge ‘Tucker
United States
Aapérica
Jamestown
Tosker
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Georgia doctor named colonel and surgeon general
Dr. George Brown of Atlanta was commissioned as colonel and surgeon general of the National Guard of Georgia to replace Col. Joseph A. Guinn of Conyers who retires after nearly three years in the post. Brown, promoted from lieutenant colonel and assistant surgeon general, has long been a leading Atlanta physician. Major O. H. Weaver of Macon was appointed lieutenant colonel and assistant surgeon general to succeed Brown.
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George Brown
Atlanta
National Guard
Georgia
Josheph A. Guinn
Conyers
Celene Brown
Brown
Guinn
Ust
O. H. Weaver
Macom
Second Infantry
Joseph Guinn
Georgia State Groupd
Piles Cure Praised by Masonville Man in 25 Cent Salve
In Masonville Iowa Harry Colson says arnica salve is the best cure for piles with bleeding itching and protruding symptoms. He notes it also works well on cuts burns and injuries and is available for 25 cents at any druggist.
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Nave
Harry Colson
Masonville
Meeting of Cumberland Presbyterian union opponents in Nashville
About 190 Cumberland Presbyterian members from several states gather in Nashville on December 27 to oppose the proposed union with the Presbyterian Church. The meeting seeks committee reports, outlines plans for continued opposition, and signals further speeches as organizers press their case to preserve the Cumberland body.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Tenn
Cursterland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian and
Presbyterian ‘Churches
Royal Cumberland Presbyterians
Union Call
General Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
New Revolver for Army Contemplated by War Department
Washington December 27 The ordnance bureau of the war department contemplates a competitive contest for a new army revolver with greater stopping power than the current model. Details of trials are not yet arranged and tests may include large caliber weapons of a different type from the present arm.
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Army
Washington
Ordnance Bureau of the War Department
United States Army
Department
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism and related symptoms. It claims to heal swollen joints back pains lumbago and nerve pain by strengthening kidneys and bladder, improving uric flow, and boosting digestion. The ad offers a one dollar bottle with a money back guarantee and free sample by mail from Blood Balm Co Santa Ga.
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B. F. T. Senda
B. BE
Weil
Santa, Ga
Railroad Commission Sets January Decisions on Class A Shifts
The railroad commission will meet January 10 to decide on reclassifying major lines including the Central of Georgia Southern Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line. Coast Line already in Class A would face a 10 percent surcharge. others in Class C face 26 percent. A new Georgia railroad map is being prepared by Secretary Montgomery, noting about 400 miles not on the old map and 200 miles added in the past year.
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Railroad Commission
Commission
Central of Georgia
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
George F. Montgomery
Tate
Georgia
Wrong Box Mixups Haunt Kentucky Mail System
Frankfort officials report letters sent to Senator Blackburn and J C S Beckham were misdirected to the executive box due to similar initials. A postal inspector traced past similar mixups and noted a Courier-Journal address on a misrouted item. The error likely stems from name similarity and box labeling, with mail forwarded to correct recipients after discovery.
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Frankfort
Eaward
Leigh
Beckham
Associated Press
Washington
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Blackburn
Beeeburn
J. CS. Blackburn
Courier-Journal
J. C
Blackporn
J. C. W. Beckham
China for the Chinese intensifies anti foreign sentiment
Pekin reports growing irritation among Chinese toward foreigners fueled by the slogan China for the Chinese. Promoters include male students educated abroad and locally run papers. The anti American boycott spreads to all foreigners and impacts American trade, with hope for conciliatory orders from Washington.
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Pekin
China
America
Europe
Brat Shawn
Roosevelt
Boyott
The Wonder Cure Advertised for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
A claim promotes Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists with two months treatment by mail for one dollar. Testimonials are requested. Address Dr E W Hinis 2930 Olive St St Louis Mo.
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Bend
E. W. Hinis
Olive St. St. Louis
Negro Attacks and Stabs Farmer in Paschal Georgia
Full Casey, a young farmer, was seriously stabbed by a negro last Saturday night. No provocation can be assigned beyond the negro being forced to leave Casey’s farm. Casey was unarmed and unable to defend himself. The assailant is at large. Casey remains in critical condition and may not recover.
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Casey
Paschal
Ull Casey
Confederates Honor Roosevelt and Local Appointments Rally
Natchez Miss on December 27 Special meeting of Confederate veterans aims to draft resolutions thanking President Roosevelt for backing grave care and for General Wid Martin appointed postmaster plus Captain John Russell named port collector. Committee to report January 6, 1906. Bloody Razor Row in Macon Georgia follows hack fare dispute at Union depot leaving Vaughn and Lorengo Gray wounded.
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Roosevelt
Macon
Union Depot
Will Vaughn
Lorengo Gray
Vaughn
Wiley Sees Passable Road for Commission Bill in Congress
Alabama Representative A A Wiley predicts the Knox commission bill will pass the present congressional session and gain a safe Senate majority. He favors its approach to rail rates and says it better reflects presidential ideas without being radical. He also notes a large river improvement bill may fail due to a federal deficit and Panama Canal bond issues. Reese fights to confirm Erastus Parsons as U S district attorney amid peonage prosecutions in Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. A. Wiley
Knox
Senate
Wiley
Elkins
Foraker
Commerce Commission
Alabama
Panama Canal
Reese
United States
Congress
Washington
Erastus Parsons
Storney
Julius Sternfield
Savannah Jacksonville gridiron dispute ends in legal bid
Savannah and Jacksonville clash over receipts from a Christmas day game. Savannah refuses to share profits after Jacksonville failed to finish the game citing a referee’s adverse call. Attorneys for both sides met in several conferences but Savannah stands firm on not surrendering any funds.
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Savannah
Jacksonville
Savannay
MISS GOLDBERG LOSES LIFE IN BURNS IN THOMASVILLE
Miss Sadie Goldberg sister of B B Goldberg a New York clothing manufacturer died after being burned at her brother’s winter home on Crawford street She was 20 a schoolgirl on vacation and visiting from New York Her clothing caught fire from a stove he wrapped himself in flames trying to save her and was badly burned too She died at 3 30 this afternoon Remains to be sent to New York for interment tomorrow
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Thomasville
Sadie Goldberg
B. B. Goldberg
New York
Crawford Street
Goldberg
Eye loss suit filed against Wringham cotton mill
Miss Leila Vingon, an operative at the Wringham cotton mill in Macon Georgia, sues the company in superior court seeking 10000 for the alleged loss of an eye caused several weeks ago by a flying bobbin in the mills.
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Macon
Leila Vingon
Wringham
Charity Necessity in the Charity Organization Review
The piece argues that no country can long exist without charity or almsgiving, regardless of state power. It stresses charity as an essential social support even as governments expand their reach.
People s Bank of Saperton chartered in 1805
Short items note that the People s Bank of Saperton in Montgomery county received a state charter from Secretary of State Phil Cook. It begins with a capital stock of 25000 and lists C H Calhoun C L Holmes J B O Connor W Mishoe and A B Conners as incorporators.
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Phil Cook
People’s Bank
Saperton
Montgomery County
C. H. Calhoun
C. L. Holmes
J. B. O'Conner
W. Mishoe
A. B. Conners
Sympathy for the Jones Family after Tragic Death
The community mourns Wyman Jones whose death occurred from an accidental gun discharge. The notice states he was not at fault and expresses condolences to the bereaved family. Holiday rail rates are announced for teachers, students, and the general public on Western & Atlantic and Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis railways with specific travel dates and final limits.
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Fr Jm
Wyman Jones
Western & Atlantic B. E
Nashville
Chattanooga & St. Louisa
Western & Aantie Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga
É . Chas. E.harman
Smiley Shoots Caldwell in Quarrel Tale Ends in Death
Ashavite North Carolina December 27. Special report says John Smiley shot and killed Rufus Caldwell on Christmas Day in Catalooche Township Haywood County. The pair rode with a large party when Smiley fired at Caldwell from behind at close range, Caldwell dying instantly. Smiley was jailed at Waynesville after being taken in, and he refuses to talk. Caldwell was 92, Smiley a year older, with reports of a prior misunderstanding prompting the tragedy.
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Ashavite
N. C
Catalooche
Haywood Couuty
John Smiley
Rufus Caldwell
Smiley
Caldwell
Waynesville
S Calawell
Hay Fever Remedy Offer and Symptom List
An offer promotes a so called hay fever remedy claiming to cure sneezing throat irritation and other symptoms. It describes a list of questions to identify hay fever and asserts the product was discovered by scientists and sold nationwide. Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing of Atlanta offers a month’s supply by mail for $1. Cheney's Expectorant is advertised at 26 cents per bottle in drug stores.
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Snch
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Os
Atlanta
Cheney
Skating at St Nicholas Rink This Week
Skating sessions slated at St Nicholas Rink with a mix of afternoon and evening balance events. Local skaters and families may attend for Public skating sessions and specialty balance practice.
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St. Nicholas Rink
St. Nicholas
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A. W W. Farlinger
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BH. O. Reese & Co
F. A. Wilkkergan & Brn
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Fuller
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Ladies’ Mission
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T. Sheldon
Grady Hospital
Barclay & Brandan
Chicago
Ringling Circus
Order of Hagies
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W. B. Bailey
Sunnyside
St. Elmo
Lariss Bailey
Mattie Lee Strickland
Charles B. Strickland
Wylie Street
Caspel
Swift & Hall
Rockmart
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John J. Jones
Dunwody
Bell Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co
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