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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
7
Augusta GA February Special reports that a merchants association committee has hired a manager to organize an agricultural fair on Broad Street. The plan includes free booths and an Augusta main street display area. About two thousand dollars in premiums will be awarded for top displays of farm products livestock and implements.
In Watkinsville Ga February 3 Spe cials Henry Fillyman of Flat Rock was injured in a wagon accident returning from the depot. He fell from the wagon and injured his spine. Physicians cared for him. he lies at W D Arthur's home in precarious condition with both legs paralyzed. He is 33 years old, married, with several children.
Williams and Spence enter the Ware County legislative contest as J. M. Spencer joins in Wareboro. In Wareboro W. M. Toomer Judge J. S. Williams and Dr. J. M. Spencer ready for a lively campaign while J. Z. Strickland announces for tax collector opposing the incumbent H. R. M. Lanter seeks reelection.
Cordele Ga February 3 Special Colonel J T Hill solicitor of the city court for this county was informed by many friends he will run for the Legislature from Taunty County this year He will announce in county papers in the next few days Hill formerly held county solicitor when the county court of Dooly was abolished and a city court established he was appointed as solicitor Strong support from Warm friends across the county backing a bid for the legislative honor he seeks.
John Hendry, a white man who fled the Lowndes County chaingang, was captured at Fort Myers Florida and returned to Valdosta. He previously barricaded himself in a Lake Park area house, engaged officers, shot a deputy sheriff, and wounded a woman during his arrest. He was convicted of assault with intent to murder before escaping after a partial sentence.
Cuthbert Georgia February 5 Knights of Pythias lodge No 66 elected officers at a special meeting RB ly Mose G D Gunn V Ca LB Martin Pr JB Stanford K R S and M By J M Gay M of A L G Shuck M of W J Graham J G W R Brown QO G. Officers-elect to be installed by R L Moye next Tuesday J D Gunn elected representative to the grand lodge J C Graham alternate.
Dallas Ga February 5 Special The best office in town was burglarized last night in the old courthouse clerk’s office with a fireproof vault. The vault lock was blown off and registered letters stamps and money about 3000 taken. Exact amount unknown.
In Griffin Georgia on February 3 a Baptist church meeting urged Reverend Joseph L. Gross to stay, endorsing his work since arriving and offering a rent free home. A three member committee was chosen to confirm the action and persuade him to remain.
The Methodist church in Conyers Georgia was destroyed by fire at 6 36 pm today. Only the organ survived as contents. The library with 1000 volumes was lost. Estimated loss about 6000 with little insurance. Rebuilding plans underway and the church will be restored. Nearby Presbyterian church and several residences were saved from the flames by hard work.
Rome Ga February 5 Special Mayor Carter Harrison and the Cook County Marching Club about 150 to 200 strong will arrive in Rome around February 12. Many travelers hold Rome Petroleum and Iron Company stock, backed by Chicago capitalists. City authorities plan two to three days of entertainment and a reception program is in the works.
In Fayetteville Georgia, the Bank of Fayetteville was broken into at 12 30 am with the vault door blown. The thieves fled before reaching the cash, abandoning their tools after being startled by nearby residence owner R E L Fife who discovered the scene. No suspects named. Separately in Montgomery Alabama, cotton mills raised capital stock to meet doubled capacity.
Norwood Ga February 5 Special The election for tax receiver in Warren county yesterday passed off quietly resulting in the selection of T J Barksdale
Rome Ga February 5 Special The Rome Evening Times published a statement announcing Hon Seaborn Wright has retired from the associate editorship with no rupture in policy The paper remains pro dispensary and vows to fight for the cause We regret his retirement but seek future communications Wright edited the Times policy and his withdrawal prompts local speculation
Two public utilities are being installed in Carrollton with a galvanized steel tank frame over a deep well and a gasoline dynamo pump. A one mile system of modern sewerage is completed, the county courthouse steeple is being repaired, a large block will be lighted electrically, and a clock bell has arrived for installation.
The baby of Mr and Mrs H I Merrell in Carrollton died yesterday afternoon after a short illness with diphtheria. The child, brother of Sheriff Merrell, died at the parents home on the city suburbs. Diphtheria has claimed several local child victims in the past year.
Raleigh February 5 report from the state board of health notes smallpox across 23 counties from coast to mountain. Wayne records the largest number of cases, signaling a statewide spread and urging vigilance.
Columbus observer reports Jack Baker, a Crawford Negro, claiming a note threats him and pledging to defend his home. He shows two Winchesters, a breech loading shotgun, a pistol and 200 shells, with nine children, five of whom can handle firearms, all described as skilled hunters. Baker vows a “warm reception” to any visiting committee.
In Americus Georgia February 5 the rent dispute between the city council and police commission led to refusing salaries to officers who did not recognize council authority while other officers were paid. Mandamus to compel equal payment is being prepared. Judge Littlejohn has not ruled on injunctions challenging council interference.
Yon DuPont Guerry spoke at the Valdosta court house about lobbyism and bossism and urging stronger prohibition in Georgia. He noted limited publicity for the visit and a comparatively small crowd. He referenced opponents Mers Terrell and Hstill in his remarks.
Moses Isaac a longtime Brunswick wholesale merchant died at his home after a long illness. A former Thomasville transplant, he built a trusted business and shaped Glynn County finances and education. Survived by wife, two sons, daughter Carrie Nora Isaac, with interment planned in New York tomorrow. George Wesson, ex mayor of Pittsburgh, also died aged and noted for war era service. Funeral of Horace Randolph held in Brunswick. I L Moore, Emanuel county farmer and patriarch, dies at 84. Griffin burglaries strike J A Scotts store twice in a week as clothes and goods stolen.
Brunswick and Birmingham Railway officials announce the formation of the Brunswick and Birmingham Construction Company with a 3 million dollar capital to complete the chosen road route. Charles L. Hyde of New York is named president and director, succeeding B. C. Matchen who resigns to lead the construction venture. Hyde is described as a noted New York capitalist and the work is said to proceed rapidly.
Savannah announces the Woodel Chemical Company will establish its first plant on a 5-acre riverfront site near Seaboard lines south of Pierpont and Mill-Haven mills. J G Gardner to lead operations as machinery contracts are awarded. The plant aims to convert refuse timber into chemicals like creosote wood oil acetic acid tar and other products within 60 to 90 days, reducing waste from mills nationwide.
A fire on van Rennensaeler island near Albany destroyed about 50 000 dollars of property and nearly ruined Standard Oil Company’s large storage plant. P J McArdle of New York suffered the heaviest loss. The loss is insured.
Local capitalists in Tesap petition the secretary of State to form the Jesup Banking Company with 325 000 capital in shares of 300 each. Signers include J Carter S Ellis Hen Millikin Ira M Raybon and C F Littlefield of Jesup and C W Deen H W Kennerdy of Appling county. A Baptist school plan in Brunswick is noted with Rev Walter M Gilmore touring south Georgia to establish a denominational school likely at Waycross or Jesup. Georgians Win at Pan American honors awarded to Brabston Fendig Co for sweet potatoes sugar beets and turnips exhibit at the Brunswick area show.
An old health pamphlet extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh in tablet form. It contrasts tablets with inhalers and sprays, claims antiseptics attack germs in blood and mucous membranes, and asserts tablets reach the stomach and blood for lasting effect.
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