Rome's Arena Sees Three Fights In Dispensary Clash
Rome Ga February 12 Special ex tax collector W T Sanford an ardent dispensary advocate and Captain Thomas Matthias an anti dispensary man clash over the dispensary election. Fight One Sanford strikes Matthias in the hotel lobby Fight Two Sanford and Elmo Ballew battle in the Armstrong hotel lobby requiring policemen Fight Three George Berry and Charles Davis exchange blows in the same venue The scene grows tense as anti dispensary leaders meetings fear further trouble and mobs are cooled by calm heads.
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Rome
W. T. Sanford
Thomas Matthias
Sanford
Matthias
Mr. Sanford
Elmo Ballew
Armstrong Hotel
Mr. Ballew
Ballew
George Berry
Charles Davis
Prisoner Hiltz Captured in Anniston Suspected of Duncan Gang Ties
Anniston Alabama authorities believe prisoner Joseph Hiltz, captured by police, may reveal the whereabouts of Frank Duncan and other gang members who escaped from Jefferson county jail. Hiltz, said to be an part of the Miner Duncan gang, was arrested after stealing clothing from Wilmer Hotel and is serving six months on the streets. He is described as about 11 years old and claiming his father is a hackman of Atlanta.
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Anniston
Ala
Joseph Hiltz
Alabama
Tennessee
Hiltz
Miner-Duncan
Frank Duncan
Jefferson County
Duncan
Hilts
Hitty
Wilmer
Memphis
Hackman
Atlanta
Veterans Seek Cross of Honor For Jefferson Veterans
The Athens Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy has received requests from Jefferson Georgia veterans for crosses of honor. The Athens chapter will decide soon. The chapter recently conferred thirty eight crosses on Monroe Georgia veterans and may grant Jefferson applicants the same honor.
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Athens
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson
Monroe
Jefferdon
Mrs Speer Birthday Celebrated in Athens Ga
Mrs Justice W Speer marked her seventy fifth birthday with family present including Judge Emory Speer and Miss Laura Speer. Georgia friends sent wishes for many more years of life and happiness in a festive gathering.
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Speer
Athens
Justice W. Speer
Emory Speer
Laura Speer
Georgia
Georgia and Alabama claim totals in urgent deficiency bill
Georgia and Alabama claims, listed under two omnibus bids for civil war and Spanish American war, appear in the legislative record. The Columbus public building completion appropriation of 8000 dollars is retained. postmasters are named for several towns in both states.
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Ocf
Columbus
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Georgia
Alabama
Wiliam Goddard
Deka
SMI
Stanford Guyton
John Lewis
Paulding County
John Johnson
James Johnson
Chattooga County
Edward
Nance
John M. Nance
Fulton County
W. J. Wolls
Anthony Vols
Walker County
James H. Butner
American National Bank
W. G. Soloman
John W. Smith
R. F. Cowan
C. B. Willingham
Henry B. King
John R. Montgomery
A. L. Dodge
Chatham Artillery
J. W. Golden
August Gerzlhouski
H. Annd N. Butner
H. P. Lawson
HE. L
Mastick
M. J. Cleary
Alfred Miller
Myers Richardson
Mary E. Morrison
Rhoderick R. Miley
Charles O'Connell
John Lady
John Jordan
H. H. Groth
J. L
W. L. Broom
Andrew Bradley
James G. Gordon
A. ©. Rosel
J. R. Peters
T. W. and
Gordon Les
J. B. Dickson
Lee & Gordon Mill Company
G. H. Martan
City of
Macon
W. Stapp
J. B. Beaver
D. H. Deveraux
State of Georgia
Francis B. Appling
Tuscaloosa
Haugh P. Bone
Martha H. Bone
Madison County
Hugh H. Kirby
James D. Caufman
Limestone County
William Cowles
George Cowles
Montgomery County
Elijah Sides
Waller County
John Hurst
Colbert County
James M. Maples
Jackson County
R. N. Terrell
William 8. Mullins
Marion County
Charley Posey
Lauderdale County
Archibald Rutherford
Adeline M. Willis
Butler County
Isaac Young
Clay County
W. J. Edmondson
A. Campbell
James Henry
Frank Hemley
Witlincham & Co
Holmes Batie
Agatha Moore
Adamson
Bonaire
Houston County
HB. T. King
Machen
Jasper County
FH. Bullard
Roxana
M. Crow
Tatham
Set Kenney T. Griffin
Byars
Pickens
J. Pate
Garth
F. J. Robinson
Harp
Monroe County
BH. M. McCall
Hurricane
Baldwin County
J. W. Woolley
Hokes Blutts
Etowah
W.F. Ford
Larkin
A. A. Taylor
Level Road
Randolph County
L. Cole
Death of an aged planter Edwin F Birdsong dies at 94
Edwin F Birdsong, longtime Hancock County planter later of Warren County Georgia, dies at 94 in Sparta. He served in the 1886 Indian War cavalry, lived frugal life, and was survived by many children including Eleanor Irwin and T Q Powell, plus grandchildren. His remains lie in Sparta Cemetery.
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Edwin F. Birdsong
Sparta
Hancock
Warren County
Eleanor Irwin
Atlanta
T. Q. Powell
State Sanitarium
Milledgeville
J. M. Jones
Culverton
J. L. Whaley
Mayfield
J. Kilgore
Winder
Maud Birdsong
Albert Birdsong
Asbury
William Birdsong
John Birdsong
KE. H Berry
Macon Physician Guilty of Improper Relations in Columus
Dr H W Thomas a well known Macon county Georgia physician was convicted in Columbus Superior Court of improper relations with Mrs Mary Edwards wife of W L Edwards also of Macon county The jury fixed a $300 fine or twelve months on the Muscogee chain gang The sensational case involved hotel register as husband and wife and followed the Edwards family from Macon County Judge Butt condemned the act and a motion for new trial was made Thomas is out on bond Mrs Edwards has been confined locally for months Her husband had filed for divorce and the case against Mrs Edwards may be dropped
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Edwards
Columbus
H. W. Thomas
Macon County
Georgia
Mary Edwards
W. L. Edwards
Macon Courty
Thomas
Macon
J. E. Chapman
Burned to Death in Woods Near Thomasville
A man named H. B. Ballard, 69, of the county, was burned to death in woods near Thomasville yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred near his home, where he is said to have fallen asleep near a fire. Authorities and neighbors are investigating the scene.
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Thomasville
H. B. Ballard
Fternoon
New Era in Treating Dyspepsia Through Rest and Nourishment
The text describes a method to cure dyspepsia by giving the stomach rest and a varied nourishing diet while supplying reconstructive materials. It notes experiments to combine digestives with organic substances to build tissues and to create a sub stance that removes the digestive organs from food digestion.
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Measie
Koner
Pink Morton to relinquish Athens post office to Fleming
Athens February 12. Pink Morton returns from Washington and plans to turn over the Athens post office to successor William Fleming on March 1. Fleming, who has just received appointment notification, will begin preparations with the retiring postmaster for the formal change. The civil service rules govern other post office positions and Fleming will not alter staff immediately.
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Athens
Pink Morton
Washington, D. C
Wiliam Fleming
Morton
Washington
Fleming
Civil Service
Maxeys
Georgia
South
Phone Lines for Carrollton Connect to Dallas and Beyond
Carrollton Ga February 1 Special Until nearly two years ago Carrollton had no long distance telephone connections with the outside world. During that interval the Gainesboro Telephone Company has constructed lines into most of the thickly populated district of Carroll Haralson and Paulding counties under the direction of the home office at Carrollton. It has recently begun erecting a line connecting Roopville a prosperous village 12 miles south of here in this county. Arrangements have just been perfected for a local exchange in connection with the long distance office for Dallas Ga. During the coming summer a local exchange will be put in at Tallapoosa in Haralson county. The business has prospered and expanded rapidly since planted here.
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Carrollton
Gainesboro
Dallas
Tallapoosa
Haralson
Government Case Goes Over in Savannah Court
Savannah Ga February 12 The case of Greene and the Gaynors charged with conspiracy against the government went over in the United States court until tomorrow when the government will answer to pleas made by the defendants yesterday.
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Savannah
Greene and the Gaynors
United States
Planning for Club's Visit to Macon by Cook County Democrats
Macon Georgia February 12 Special a meeting of Macon re vention and entertainment committees planned for a Cook County Democracy arrival. The Chicago party will stay only a few hours, breakfast at Hotel Lanier, then depart for Atlanta. The plan includes a brass band leading the parade from depot to the hotel and back before departure.
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Macon
Cook County
Cracy
Dupont Guerry
Chicago
Southern Railway
Savannah
Southern Depot
Cook County Democrats
Lanier
Atlanta
Supreme Court ends case in Harvey bond suit ruling
Brunswick Ga February 12 Special The supreme court decided the suit of the mayor and council of Brunswick v H H Harvey and his bondsmen United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company in favor of the defendants The decision affirmed Judge Bishop who previously ruled for Harvey A Glynn superior court jury later found for Harvey further action ends with Harvey prevailing in both lower and higher courts
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H. H. Harvey
Brunswick
Supreme Court
Council of
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Harvey
Bishop
Sparks
Glynn Superior Court
New Lodge of Elks Formed in Americus
Americus Georgia February 12 Special The Americus lodge of Elks was formally instituted tonight with elaborate ceremony. About 100 visiting Elks from Macon Albany and nearby towns attended including a special Albany delegation. Thirty candidates were initiated and a midnight banquet followed at the Hotel Allen. Prominent local citizens joined the new lodge.
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Corvus Alces
Americus
Americus Lodge of Elks
Elks
Macon
Albany
Allen
Americus Lodge
Another Boat for Chattahoochee
A new independent steamboat will operate on the Chattahoochee river under L A Chitwood, president of the current operator. The steamer Unola has been purchased and is being fitted at Apalachicola Florida. The two companies will remain separate with minor cross holdings. The Unola will arrive soon from Apalachicola.
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Chattahoochee
Columbus
Chattahoochee River
L. A. Chitwood
Unola
Apalachicola, Fla
Unola | Whi
Apalachicola
Lawyers Urged to Unison in Millen Mills Case
In Savannah on February 12 Judge Speer urged the multitude of attorneys for Millen cotton mills case to seek a settlement. About $100,000 invested in mills not yet operated, talks of settlement continued after a major stockholder response attacking W S Witham, former promoter and director, blamed for the mills’ misfortunes.
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Savannah
Millen Cotton Mills
United States Court
Speer
St Tg
BE. H. Calloway
Witham
Southern Cotton Milly and Commission Company of
Rome Primary Next Tuesday Quiet With Little Opposition
Rome Ga February 12 A quiet mayoral primary and five council seats due next Tuesday faces minimal opposition. The Democratic ticket features J D Hanks for mayor and ward candidates John M Graham S B Pruden Joseph B Owens Hugh McCrary J G Poilock. F H Moore runs as an Independent against Graham.
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Rome
Snectal
Mr. Graham
Por
J. D. Hanks
John M. Graham
Pruden
Joseph B
Train Crush Fatal for Local Boy in Augusta
February 12 report from Augusta states Jim Moss, a Black youth, attempted to steal a ride on a Beltline freight train south of the city. He fell onto the rails, sustaining a leg injury that led to both legs being amputated and his death at a hospital shortly after midnight.
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Augusta
Jim Moss
Early Primary Requested by Muscogee County Candidates
The Muscogee County Democratic executive committee considers a request from county candidates for an early April primary instead of waiting for the June state primary. Some members oppose extra costs from two primaries. A committee meeting is set for next Saturday to decide. The county has one race for tax collector, with incumbent Davis A. Andrews facing Van Marcus in a lively contest.
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Tauccogee County
Columbus
Democratic ‘Executive Committee
Muccogeea County
Davis A. Andrews
van Marcus
Andrews
Big Alabama Land Deal In Cherokee County
Rome Ga February 12 Special Shropshire of Centre Alabama reports a major mineral lands deal near Alabama. Birmingham capitalists have bought a $100000 tract in Cherokee county and plan two blast furnaces. Names of buyers withheld.
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Alabama
Rome
Shropshire
Centre, Ale
Birmingham
Cherokee County
One suit filed for damages after Central of Georgia boiler blast
Macon Ga February 12 A single suit for damages from the boiler explosion in the Central of Georgia shops filed by Wesley Johnson for 5000 dollars claiming permanent injuries. Three people were killed outright and several were injured in the blast last month with all other claims settled outside court.
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Central
Maconn
Macon
Central of Georgia Railway
Wesley Johnson
Brothers Resist Charge Sparks Street Altercation
In MoIner Georgia on February 12 at about 8 am a street dispute involved Marshal and Jim Hardin about 16, who was accused of drunkenness. Mack Hardin about 20 interfered with blows, aided by a younger brother about 12, leading to Jim’s arrest and warrants sworn but no arrests yet.
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Marchal
MoIner
Mack Hardin
Jim Hardin
Jim
Mack
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