Flooding Crest Threatens West Point and Columbus Areas
The Ocmulgee River rose past its banks, likely the highest since 1886, flooding East Macon and central park. The Fifth Street bridge trembled as water surrounded riverfront homes, destroying oat fields and drowning cattle. Boats aided residents with evacuations. no deaths reported but drownings narrowly avoided due to overturned boats.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Mavon
Ocmulgee
Central Park
Columbus Bridge May Go Amid River Flood Threat
A State of crisis looms as the Chattahoochee river continues to rise in Columbus Georgia threatening the foot bridge used by about ten thousand daily workers. Mills and docks face damage while trains tracks and warehouses brace for possible inundation and service delays.
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Columbus
Iron Bridge I6 Swept Away Through Floods
Heavy rains in Upson county wash away several bridges including the Macon and Birmingham railroad trestle over Basin creek and the iron Swift creek bridge near Thomaston. A passenger train had just passed over Basin creek trestle, and milldams were also damaged as creeks and rivers rose.
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Macon and
Birmingham Road
Thomaston
Upson County
Macon and Birmingham
Basin Creek
Macon
Birmingham
LaGrange
Swift Creek
Water rising at West Point freight yards
Heavy rains push the Chattahoochee above banks at West Point Georgia. By 1 o clock tonight water reached the rear of the Atlanta and West Point freight depot and threatened to flood the yards if the rise continued.
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West Point
Atlanta
Columbus
Atlanta and
Chattahoochee River
Water rises force railroads to move cars to safety
Morning reports show seven inches per hour rise since six oclock and rail lines prepare to haul out all cars before morning. Atlanta West Point agents seek engines from Montgomery. No bridge danger but trains slowed. High water halts Athens and Princeton mills, a temporary shutdown with startup possible in days. Chattanooga logs 5,000,000 feet en route in three floats. Opelika endures three day storm with over six inches of rain leaving waterways impassable.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee
Columbus Wharf
Columbus Railroad Company
Phenix City
Girard
West Point
Atlanta
Lower River
Muscogee and
Eagle and Phenix
North Highlands
Columbus Power Company
Hardaway, Jones & Co
Gibraltar
Southern Railway
Warm Springs
Mobile and
Aitile
W. C. Bradley Company
Montgomery
Athens
Oconee
Middle River
Princeton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Opelika
Ala
Georgia Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting in Savannah
The Georgia Historical Society met at Hodgson Hall in Savannah on February 12. Officers elected for the coming year include Colonel George A. Mercer as president and Dr. R. J. Nunn as first vice president. Resolutions honoring the late Colonel Screven were adopted and a potential mission for Professor Carl N. Brandt abroad to study historic sites and acquire artworks was discussed.
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Georgia Historical Society
Savannah
The
Hodgson Hall
George A. Mercer
R. J. Nunn
H. C. Cunningham
Otis Ashmore
T. P. Ravenel
A. H. McLaw
Academy
Hrandt
Death of F A Sinquefield Prominent Jeffereson County Leader
Louisville Ga February 12 Special Mr F A Singueniela one of Jefferson county's most prominent and highly respected citizens died at his home after a brief illness at age sixty three He was longtime chairman of the county board a two term state representative former tax collector and successful merchant He was a Baptist parishioner and farmer serving as first lieutenant in Cobb's Legion Confederate cavalry The funeral was at 3 30 P M conducted by Dr E F Goldin He is survived by a wife two sons and one daughter Mrs Exton Tucker from Hartsboro Ala and Opelika Ala is noted in the dispatch
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Jefferson County
Louisville
F. A. Singueniela
Board of County Commissioners
Our County
Baaptist ‘Church
Fie
W. W. Gordon
Savannah
F. Cobb
E. F. Goldin
Macon
Exton Tucker
Hartsboro
Ala
Opelika
Hurtsboro
Russell County
Tucker
Alabama
Monroe to Have Another Cotton Mill Venture
Monroe Ga February 12 Specials The Monroe Guano Company plans a large new cotton mill with capital stock increased to 200000. Existing management will run the mill and stock will be largely held by current stockholders. The charter amendment seeks the capital increase and the project is backed by prominent local business figures led by C F Mobley.
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Guano Company
Monroe
Monroe Cotton Mills
Monroe Guano Company
Monros
Georgia
C. F. Mobley
Fulcher Indicted for Murder Near Jefferson Georgia
Henry Fulcher a white man about thirty five is in jail at Jefferson charged with murdering Frank Holliday near there several months ago. Bill Boggus, also jailed on the same charge, faces unclear indictment. Grand jury has indicted Fulcher. Boggus may face no indictment yet. Fulcher was arrested in Walden County and brought to Jefferson. He denies the charge while authorities say the evidence may convict.
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Frank Holliday
Jefferson
Athens
Henry Fulcher
Bill Boggus
Bogeus
Peculiar Accident Injures Boy in Athens
Athens February 12. Strickler McGregor fourteen son of Mr and Mrs D W McGregor sustained an internal hemorrhage while cutting wood. Physician stopped the bleed after a severe strain and the boy, though at one time in danger, is improving steadily.
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Athens
Strickler McGregor
D. W. McGregor
McGregor
First Baptist Church Excludes Johnson Over Liquor Sale
In Athens Georgia on February 12 Johnson manager of the Athens dispensary was expelled from membership in the First Baptist Church by a three to one vote after refusing to give up his post. The move follows threads with Sarepta Association over liquor sales and a prior church resolution opposing members selling liquor. Johnson defended his role as best possible under the circumstances and said he consulted church leaders before accepting the position.
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Athens
Specall
Macon C. Johnson
Johnson
Tie
Baptist Church
Serepta Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Manager Johnson
Manger
Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court of Georgia
Hon
Thomas
Mell
Messrs
J. Tribble
G. H. Gerdine
Three Old Brothers in Ware County Pension Trio
In Ware county near Millwood three brothers William Alexander and Green Murray aged eighty six seventy six and have combined ages over 240 years all pensioners. They visit Waycross every three months to draw government pensions from the western part of the county.
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Waycross
Ware
Wiliam
Alexander
Green Murray
Millwood
Barroom Ban Sought by Clergyman in Macon
Rev. R. J. Willingham filed a suit in the superior court to stop W. F. Sommer & Co from opening a barroom linked to their grocery on Polkier street. The action was filed February 12 as a special proceeding to obtain an injunction.
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Macon
R. J. Willingham
Stpeior
W. F. Sommer & Co
Pofilar Street
Emulsion Supports Mother and Baby Nutrition
An advertisement promotes scells Emulsion as a tonic for nursing mothers and their babies, claiming it preserves the mother's strength and vitality and enriches the infant’s nourishment. It asserts the product supplies elements essential for growth of bones teeth and tissues, priced at $1.00 per bottle.
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Scorr
Waycross Waterworks and Local Civic Notes
Waycross waterworks reports an operating cost of 3425.50 for the year with 3420.77 in receipts from rents mains taps and cutoffs. Over 60 feet of mains were added, giving about nine miles in town. There are 403 water takers. The council requires butchers bringing meat to keep a register of marks brands and slaughtered livestock to curb thefts. Cattle theft trials loom as a few cases await court. The Lyceum Association booked Max O'Rell for next Wednesday, with General Gordon scheduled a later date. A farmer, John T Youmans, lost his residence and contents to fire, uninsured. Tax-collector race rumored between W K Booth and R M Lanier. E H Reed resigns from waterworks. J S Williams appointed as successor. Local political gossip notes two Ware county legislature candidates W M Toomer and D C Carmichael, with others possible. Republican convention saw a split over chairmanship. F Snelson and followers left, while G P Washington chaired. Delegates named for state, congressional, senatorial meetings with dates set in Atlan ta Baxley and Waycross. Charlie Johnson, a prominent colored barber, urged sociability and serving guests with Cook's Imperial Champagne Extra Dry.
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Waycross
Waycross Waterworks Commission
Waycross Lyceum Association
Max O'Rell
John
Gordon
O’rell
John T. Youmans
Pierce County
Youmans
W. K. Booth
R. M. Lanier
E. H. Reed
Waterworks Commission
J. 9. Williams
Reed
Ware County
W.M. Toomer
D. C. Carmichael
Jd. M. Spence
W. H. Miller
J. R. McDonald
F.snelson
Snelson
G. P. Washington
D. Newton
Atlanta
Rey
J. M. Milton
J. K. Rogers
W. B. Broom
Congressional
Baxley
F. Snelson
M. Scarlett
W. B.blount
G H. Browen
3. Branford
W. B. Blount
G. H. Bowen
H. G. Scarrett
Charlie Johnson
Tlen
Professor Robertson Re elected
Gainesville Georgia February 12 Special The county board of education unanimously re elected T H Robertson as county school commissioner He will serve a four year term He has made a creditable record for Hall county and is highly esteemed by teachers and the public He was elected in October 18% to succeed the late R B Rogers and has held the position since He remains in close touch with state educational interests and devotes his whole time to the work.
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Robertson
Gainesville
County Board of Education
T. H. Robertson
Hall County
Puliiic
R. B. Rogers
Greene Superior Court Opens in Greene County
Greene Superior Court convened for the February term with Judge John C. Hart presiding. Judge Reese will preside later in the week after Hart’s disqualification on railroad insults. The grand jury will elect county commissioners and may tax dogs. Judge Newsom, former Greene County ordinary, attends.
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Greene Superior Court
Greenzsboro
John C. Hart
Reese
Georgia Railroad
Hart
Board of County Commissioners
W. P. McWhorter
Woodville
Judge Newsom
Greene County
Athens Guards Prize Drill Planned in Y M C A Hall
The Athens Guards will stage their first prize drill Friday night with about sixty members expected to participate. The contest promises superbly trained soldiers and strong crowd interest as the public is invited to attend at the Y M C A auditorium.
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Athens Guards
Athens
Raid near Statham nets alcohol seizure in Jackson County
Deputy Detector W E H Crockett Deputy Marshal Tom Trammell and Posseman B H Kimehe raided two miles north of Statham Jackson County a few nights ago capturing eighty gallon still and destroying 300 gallons of beer and eight gallons of whisky Two white men fled police seized the stills and warrants were issued for Will Bowman Mamie Grifeth and Willis Laks
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Athens
W. E H. Crockett
Tom Trammell
B. H. Kimehe
Statham
Jackson County
Will Bowman
Mamie Grifeth
Willis Laks
Sanders Claims His Brother in Law Is Sane Despite Inmate Status
Dublin Ga February 12 Special A man named Sanders from the Reedy Springs district sought word on his brother Joe Sanders who a jury recently deemed insane and sent to the state sanitarium. Sanders asserts a conspiracy by Joe’s wife and neighbors to have him committed, noting prior erratic behavior including choking his wife and an attempted self harm. He urged a careful review by the sanitarium superintendent.
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Sanders
Dublin
Reedy Springs
Joe
Miledgeville
Joe Branders
Joe Sanders
Waller
Talbott & Palmer Resume Business in Macon Offices
Talbott and Palmer have resumed business under trustee Lee F. Worsham named by creditors in Macon and Advanta. Old customers flocked to the office, deposits and regular transactions commenced, with forecasts of repaying debts of about $60,000. Attorney Charles H. Hall is in Birmingham negotiating with creditors.
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Talbott & Palmer
Macon
Spectato J— Talbott & Palmer
Lee F. Worsham
Advanta
Tallbott & Palmer
Charles H. Hall
Birmingham
JERS TO BE LOCKED UP Chief Manly orders prison confinement
Chief Manly issued an order to lock city prisoners in cages or cells and deny freedom in corridors after a Sunday night breakout attempt. The city prison is described as overcrowded and poorly sanitary, with flooded cells and faulty tanks in the negro departments, and plumbing overhaul plans pending. The order may be temporary until proposed changes are completed.
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Manly
Battarous
New Discovery Saved From Tragedy in Ohio Woman
Mrs. George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending a dreadful night cough and preventing a tragedy. She praises the remedy after it cured her and says it also cured Mr Lang of a severe pneumonia attack. Sold at $1 a bottle with guaranteed results and free trial bottles at drug stores.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
King
Lang
One horse stolen in Mondar area report corrected
An article misstated three horses stolen from J B Thompsons Ilvery in six months. Only one horse was actually stolen from E V Thomas, later recovered. Commissioner O B Stevens named Frank McDermott of Savannah as fertilizer inspector for the city, succeeding the resigning official.
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Mondar
J. B. Thompson
E. V. Thomas
O. B. Stevens
Frank McDermott
Savannah
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Decadia
Cental City Park
Fifth Street
Columbus Bridge
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneida Bisch
Uneeda Junior Wayfer National Biscuit Company
F. A. Sinquefield
Hood
Fulcher
First Baptist OF Athens
Sarepta Association
Dempsey Brooks
Frank Rawson
Baxter Street
Cascaret
Germantown Ave
Philadelphis, Pa
Cae
Ieee
Mariteg Remedy Company
Chicago
Rew Terk
Aista
Max O’rell
County
George Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall
Hearts
Isca Package
Farlinger
Aca
Sapolio
Murray Hill Club
Atlantic
Pacific
Jos. A. Magnus & Co
Cincinnati
PRI
Jers
Waltham Watches
American Waltham Watch Co
Waltham
Mass
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