Guerry Extends Joint Debate Challenge With Terrell
Mecon Ga February 4 Special Hicn Dupont Guerry forwards to Joseph M. Terrell a formal challenge to meet in joint debates across Georgia. Guerry says he will inform voters about both his and Terrells records if Terrell refuses to join. He will debate in multiple counties and may include Col Estill if invited. Guerry heads to Valdosta then Quitman Thomasville Bainbridge.
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Mecon
Dupont Guerry
Ion
Joseph M. Terrell
People of
Georgia
Terrell
Estill
Guerry Vail
Colonel Fuill
Colone Estill
Guerry
Mir. Guerry
Valdosta
Laterdes County
Val“dabta
Quitman
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Dixie Glass Works to Expand Capacity in Tallapoosa
In Tallapoosa on February 1, the Dixie glass works annual meeting in the city drew two eastern heavy stockholders. They were pleased with the favorable showing and the board voted to immediately construct a continuous tank, aiming to at least triple the plant’s current capacity.
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Tallapoosa
Dixie Glass Works
Ned
Elks Lodge Installation Delayed in Americus
The Americus lodge installation, planned for tomorrow, is postponed due to the inability of the Lincoln lodge to prepare in time. The exercises resume Wednesday when Macan and At pang Eiks arrive to institute the Americus lodge.
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Lodge of Elks
Americus
Macan
Atpang Eiks
Hunters Smoke Was Costly In Albany Hunt
A Macon party traveled to Albany to hunt and hired several wagons to reach a swamp area. After leaving, one man threw a cigar into broom sedge, and upon returning hours later, they found a buggy burned and a fine horse killed. the costly blaze ruined property and livestock.
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Albany
Severy Ram
Atpany
Appointment of F D Dismukes as postmaster
The Thomasville Postoffice in Georgia announces F D Dismukes will succeed A D Rike as postmaster. Prominent local citizens were applicants, and the appointment is seen as a compliment to Dismukes, who had served as deputy United States marshal.
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Thomasville
F. D Dismukes
A D. Rike
Dtismukes
United States
Estill Named Honorary Aide by South Carolina Governor
Savannah Georgia February 4 Special Colonel J H Estill receives a letter from Governor McSweeney of South Carolina appointing him honorary aide with rank of lieutenant colonel. The surprise appointment extends beyond state lines as Estill is already a Georgia governor’s staff colonel. The governor notes a grand parade of state troops at Charleston on February 2 and welcomes Estill’s presence.
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Savannah
J. H. Estill
McSweeney
South Carolina
Betill
Estill
Georgia
Charleston
Estiil
Chicago capitalist seeks Macon telephone franchise
Macon on February 4. Specig.3 £mil Dorra, a Chicago capitalist and manufacturer, applied to the city for a franchise to establish a telephone system in Macon with local exchange and long distance toll lines to connect nearby towns. He promises modern equipment and citywide up-to-date service. The franchise request was referred to the finance and streets committees. Work would begin promptly if granted.
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Chicago
Marcon
Macon
Dorra
Macrn
Doris
JUDGE SPEER OFF WITH GUN LEAVES FOR FLORIDA FOR DAYS
Judge Emery Speer granted an order for the sale of Asa N Geach bankruptcy property and part of Julia Dixon's estate in Jefferson county. Receiver Fred R Martin will sell in Louisville while Speer travels to Madison County Florida then Savannah to convene court.
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Macon
Florida
Emery Speer
Asa N. Geach
Jeerson
Julia Dixon
Fred R. Martin
Louisville
Jefféreon County
Macon Grocery Company
Speer
Madison County
C. R. Pendleton
Savannah
Money in planting phase shows value of peas in Carroll County
Carrollton Ga February 4 John Baker a young farmer north of Carrollton proved money in diversified farming After hail ruined cotton he planted field peas on several acres and harvested 150 bushels at a net value of one dollar per bushel This success spurs local interest in pea growing and soil restoration opportunities for rundown lands
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Carroll
Carrollton
Carroll County
John Baker
Garter Thrusts at His Accusers in Georgia Court
W G Charlton files answer for O M Carter in river and harbor suits in Savannah. Carter denies wrongdoing, claims funds from father in law Westcott accounted for prosperity, and alleges attacks by Captain Gillette and General Wilson. He cites board bias and a sprawling conspiracy to ruin him.
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Savannah
United States Court For the Southern Circuit of
Georgia
W. G. Charlton
O. M. Carter
the Engineers
Carter
Cumberland Sound
Greene
Gaynor
R. F. Westcott
New York
Gillette
Co. E. Gillette
John M. Wilson
Engineer Corps
Europe
Wilson
Board of
Courtmartial
Courtmariial
Fae
Gulette
George F. Edmunds
Baxley Court In Session Sees Judge Carter Dispose Many Cases
Baxley Ga February 4 Special The city court is in session Judge J I Carter is handling a large number of cases with efficiency Prominent lawyers attend including Simon W Kateh Waycross who is a candidate for the Brunswick circuit judgeship It is understood Judge Bennett will not seek reelection Candidates announced for the Gena seat and Hazelhurst mayor J A Cromartie is named as candidate for representative Also George Kellam 6 year old dies from burns after clothes caught fire while around a trash pile Body to Ridgeland DC for burialkulunkulu
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Carter
Baxley
J. I. Carter
Aretendance
Simon W. Kateh
Waycross
Brunewick
Bennett
B H Patterson
P. H Comas
J A. Cromartie
Hazelhurst
Phil Ees
Waveruss
Little George
G. P.kellam
Ridgeland
D. C
Farmers to plant more grain in Georgia counties
Jefferson Ga February 1 Special farmers across Jackson Banks Franklin and Madison counties plan to reduce cotton cultivation this year and expand sowing of spring oats corn and other food crops. Wheat sowing has increased across the area with prospects for an enormous crop this season.
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Jefferson
Jackson
Banks
Franklin
Madison
Elder Hess to Preach at Bethlehem Church
Elder Hess of the Primitive Baptist church will preach at Bethlehem church in Macon on Sunday. He hails from Columbus Ohio and is described as one of the few millionaire preachers in the United States. Many church leaders from the South are expected to attend the gathering.
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Elder Hess
Macon
D. Hess
Primitive Baptist Church
Bethlehem Church
Hess
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Fie
South
Yoe Hall Scores Terrell in Jefferson Ga Speech
Bibb’s Joe Hall addressed a small crowd at noon in Jefferson Ga during court recess. He attacked the railroads the depot bill liquor dealers and Hon Joseph M Terrell in a lengthy campaign talk.
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Yoe Hall
Terrell
Jefferson
Joe Hall
Bibb
Joseph M. Terrell
Jackson Superior Court Convenes
Jackson superior court opened in Jefferson Georgia with Judge Richard B Russell presiding. The spring term is expected to last about two weeks due to a heavy docket. The State v Guarri Jows case will likely not be pressed early in the term.
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Jackson Superior Court
Jefferson, Ga
Richard B. Russell
State
Northern Capital in Rome Gaa and Oil Company Formed
The Empire National Gaa and Oil Company was incorporated in New Jersey with headquarters planned in Rome Ga and a capital stock of 500000. Directors include E T McGhee John J Seay B F Haynes Charles S Pruden John M Vandiver and Dr Mathio Souville. New Jersey and Pennsylvania capitalists invest. aims include developing mineral lands and oil in Floyd and expanding across the state.
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Rome
Empire National Gaa and Oil Company
New Jersey
E. T MrGhee
John J. Seay
B. F. Haynes
Charles S Pruden
John M. Vandiver
Mathio Souville
Pennsylvania
Floyd
Georgian governor race rally in Monroe speech by Hall
Hon Joseph H Hall of Bibb county spoke at Monroe superior court in the afternoon for Du Pont Guerry's candidacy. He condemned Terrell's platform and boosted Guerry in a short address that drew a small audience and little enthusiasm.
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Joe Hall
Monroe
Yorsyth
Joseph H. Hall
Bibb County
Anon
Monroe Superior Court
Dupont Guerry
Georgia
Terrell
Guerry
Rome Man's Suicide Report Proves Inaccurate
Rome Ga February 4 Special The first report of Will Parks death by his own hand proved inaccurate. Parks of the fourth ward suburbs fired his pistol five times but harmed no one. He allegedly tried to strike the physician with a chair during a call to treat him. The temporary insanity ended. he is said to be all right today.
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Rome
Will Parks
Parke
Fourth Ward
White Ribbon Remedy Promoted By Temperance Union
A dubious advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for alcohol appetite. Mrs. Moose and Mrs. West of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union endorse it, claiming success with obstinate drinkers and noting secret administration in some cases.
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Moose
Woman's Christian Temperance Unter
Glan
West
Boy Sends Bullet to Brain as Rome Lad Ends Life
Rome Ga February 4 Special Melfirim Owens 15 son of John W Owens marshal of North Rome shot himself in the store of Mr Rawlins. He declared he would kill himself urged by distress and fired a pistol through his temple dying shortly after. Excessive cigarette use and a troubled mind are noted factors.
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Rome
Melfirim
John W. Owens
North
Owens
Mr. Rawlins
Law Takes Charge Of Store In Georgia Bankruptcy Action
At noon today George P. Fuller assumed control of the store once sold by J A Sewell under orders from the US district court. Creditors led by Callaway W B Stovall Truitt and J K Orr Shoe Company sought Sewell's bankruptcy, alleging a $800 debt and challenging a stock sale to Vandegriff valued at about $4,000. The case, set for February 8 before Judge Newman in Atlanta, names J C Bass Co L G Vandegriff and Sewell as defendants.
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J. &. Sewell
Carrollton
George P. Fuller
J.A. Sewell
United States District Court
Mr. Sewell
Callaway
W. W. Stovall & Bro
Truitt
J. K. Orr Shoe Company
Atlanta
J. C. Bass & Co
Sewell
Vandegriff
Will Develop Water Power at Chattahoochee Falls
The annual meeting of the Chattahoochee Falls Company owners of the Clapps factory property above Columbus was held. New England stockholders who control the Columbus Railroad Company elected directors and officers including George J. Baldwin as president. The company owns a water power near Columbus and will pursue its development promptly with minority stockholders backing the plan.
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Chattahoochee Falls Company
Columbus
Clapps
New England
Columbus Railroad Company
George J. Baldwin
R. B. Parish
L. F. Garrard
A. Miges
Charles A. Stone
John F. Flournoy
T. E. Golden
Savannah
A. A. Wilbur
L. H. Chappell
West Point Made Safe From Flood
West Point Ga special report notes heavy rains raised the Chattahoochee river to 19 feet above high water at 1 am but did not reach flood levels. By noon the river fell to about 3.12 feet above high water and city crews had repaired bridges and raised streets, reducing future flood risk.
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West Point
Bartlett Announces Candidacy for Tallapooga Judge
Col A L Bartlett of Brownsville Paulding county Georgia declares for Tallapooga circuit judgeship against incumbent Hon Charles G Jones and conducts active campaign across the circuit. Two marriages solemnized at Mineral Bluffs yesterday with Mrs Olie Gibbs marrying Joe White and Miss Sarah McHan marrying Lee Hunt both of Coopers Creek.
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Bartlett
Carrollton
A. L. Bartlett
Brownsville
Paulding County
Georgia
Tallapooga
Charles G. Jones
Mineral Bluffs
Olie Gibbs
Joe White
Sarah McHan
Lee Hunt
Coopers Creek
Steamer Louise Strikes Pier in High Savannah River
The Louise steamboat of the Southern Transportation Company bound for Savannah was driven against a Port Royal bridge stone pier in heavy current and wind. Damage to the wheel house and right wheel was not serious, passengers were unharmed, freight suffered loss or damage, repairs to follow in a few days.
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Augusta
Louise
Southern Transportation Company
Here
Savannah
Port Royal Bridge
Port Royal Railroad Bridge
Aidi Ng
Marietta Physician Dr Cortelyou Dies After Operation
Dr P R B Cortelyou a leading Marietta physician and citizen died at his home from effects of an operation. He contracted a severe illness two weeks prior and suffered a mastoiditis after an ear infection. An operation at 3 30 this morning failed to save him and he died before noon. He leaves a widow and two children Mabel and A V Cortelyou. He moved from Brooklyn twenty years ago and held civic church and professional honors including vice president of the Georgia Medical Association. He was an elder of the Presbyterian church and well regarded in state wide circles.
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P. RB. Cortelyou
Marietta
F R. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Cortelyon
J. McGrewford
Atlanta
Crawford
Mondsay
Dr. Cortelyou
Brooklyn
Presbyterian Church
Georgia Medical Association
Fire Destroys Hawkinsville Warehouse and Damages Depot
A special fire last night at 32 o clock destroyed a warehouse owned by J. L Huggins near Hawkinsville Union Depot. The wooden structure and materials fueled rapid flames, with the depot sustaining light damage and several railroad cars heavily damaged. The warehouse loss is reported with insurance coverage mentioned.
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Hawkinsville
J. L Huggins
Union Depot
Guden Faces Sheriff Removal Over Alleged Bargain
Albany February 4 Governor Odell opened a hearing on charges against Kings County Sheriff Guden accused of bartering subordinate appointments with Michael J. Dady a Brooklyn Republican leader and NY City election official If nominated and elected Guden would appoint Dady backed subordinates and share profits above 12 000 per year The allegations emerged from Bert Reiss a 1900 Republican Congressional candidate who blames Dady for his defeat
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Albany
Dady
Bert , Reiss
Mortuary notices rise from Harmony Grove and Lafayette
Thad Thurmond of Harmony Grove dies aged unknown. Burial at Gray Hill cemetery with Rev. Garner and Rev. Hardman officiating. Steven M. Richards sheriff of Chambers county dies after three months illness. wife died two weeks earlier. Burial set for tomorrow. Mrs. C. Davies of Hawkinsville dies at home. youngest daughter of the late D. G. McCormick. survived by husband and child.
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Thad Thurmond
Harmony Grove
William T. Thurmond
Gray Hill
G. W. Garner
W. B. J. Hardman
Br. Thurmond
S. M. Richards
Lafayette
Ala
Steven M. Richards
Chambers County
P. Davies
Hawkinsville
Hawkiinsville
C. &, Davies
D. G. McCormick
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