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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
7
A series of winter storms sweep Gainesville Georgia Nashville Tennessee Charlotte North Carolina and Greenville South Carolina with several inches of snow and sleet reported. Weather worsens hardship for the poor and transportation suffers as streetcars run irregularly and traffic is slowed.
Clarence J. Hendry, former Big Wheel postmaster in Irwin County, faced a preliminary trial in Valdosta and was remanded to Savannah jail for U S court trial on a $500 bond. He allegedly opened letters and misappropriated money and valuables. He was captured after leaving the county with post office effects. Deputy Marshal Cason escorted him to the city for proceedings.
Jut Moore was bound over to the superior court on a voluntary manslaughter charge in Griffin Georgia after a dance killing of Jerry Rhodes at the North Griffin residence of Alex McCloud. Bond set at $3, Moore released after noon. The coroner’s jury linked Moore to the shooting. Ah ern Rhodes later swore out a murder warrant against W A Lewis, who was arrested and later released after evidence showed Lewis’ warrant dismissed.
A colored child named Laecia Colquitt was burned to death at a home two miles from Athens after her clothes caught fire. In Burke County Georgia, Charles Butchell and Charles Blanchard are wanted on a murder charge. they were arrested in Columbus at the request of Burke County authorities.
LaGrange Georgia February 14 Special anti dispensary foes suffer defeat as legislature authorizes a dispensary. Judge Harris appoints Dr F M Ridley W E Dailis and Colonel Pat Hutchinson to manage the new dispensary with details pending.
Terrell County politics open with two declared candidates for state offices. Dr A M Raines seeks the Senate while Hon E L Rainey publisher of The Dawson News runs for the House. Professor T A McWilliams reportedly will oppose Raines for the Senate in a noteworthy district contest.
In Cartersville on February 14 Dr J S Beasley of Stilesboro and his son were thrown from a buggy when a horse ran and struck a large tree. Beasley suffered a severe head laceration though skull fracture was ruled out. his son was only slightly hurt. The doctor was carried to a home in the city and later treated after being found insensible at the scene.
John C. Reese Jr long time city editor of The Daily Tribune will move to Washington D C to serve as private secretary to Congressman Maddox of Georgia's seventh district. His departure leaves Rome with a noted and efficient newspaper man in state affairs.
In a practice basketball game at Emory College Oxford Ga on February James F Stratford son of J R Stratford of Augusta sustained a broken collar bone. He is resting quietly. Stratford a freshman class member has stood out in athletics since entering college last fall.
A blaze on Broad street in the dry goods shop of R. and Funkenstein caused smoke damage to a large stock. Insurance covers the loss. In other news, W. A. England from Athens is preparing his life story and travel memoirs detailing gold mining in California and a sailor and preacher career, set for release around March 1.
Sergeants H. Ash and Ed Wier of the Athens Guards have resigned for business reasons while Quartermaster Sergeant J. Emerick left due to being out of the city. They are replaced by A. V. Qufton, W. J. Ewing, and Haynes Watson who were appointed to fill the vacancies.
Emory College faces a likely explosive debate by the Few Literary Society over the resolution that fraternities benefit college life. Fraternity and non fraternity factions clash over knowledge and fairness, fears of heated exchanges, and possible faculty intervention to resolve the dispute.
George Winship of Atlanta and architect G. K. Norrman met with Dr. Bonnell and Dr. Dewman to finalize specifications for the new science hall at Emory. The spur track from Georgia railroad is complete to campus and materials will arrive soon. The building will sit on the north side of campus near Few Society hall, completing the circle around the half mile track, and will be the best equipped science hall in the state once finished.
In Macon Georgia a midnight quarrel between Dan OConnell and Terry Davis led to OConnell firing a pistol injuring Davis. Davis, aided by the shooter's mother, is recovering at home. Doctors say the wound is not serious and OConnell is bound over for preliminary hearing. Davis, an Atlanta man, was en route to Tampa when wounded.
In Doles Worth County Georgia last night J T Champion a prominent young man was thrown from his buggy when his horse balked and ran away. A wheel hit a stump and Champion struck a tree crushing his skull. He died after two hours.
Savannah reports Captain Blatchford of the bark Charles Loring recalls a night off the North Carolina coast on February 5. A lone cry was heard from an open boat as two wrecked seamen struggled in frigid seas. A line was thrown, but they did not seize it, and despite a rescue effort and a boat lowered, high waves swamped the attempt and one sailor was saved while the other vanished. The Goring searched until morning with no further sign, and Blatchford believes both sailors perished.
Death of Bank President R A Graves prompts officer reshuffle John D Walker becomes president and Harry Middebrooks named cashier Walker, a longtime cashier, is noted as a county figure and Hancock Canning Company head The bank is described as financially strong and promises growth under new leadership universes in middle Georgia.
D M Cigg alias Dr D M Melton and W N Smith, a self styled doctor, was arrested at Kathleen on a Georgia Southern train and brought to Macon. He claimed roots near Macon but hails from Shreveport Louisiana. Authorities list him as a leading forger with past escapes and Pinkerton pursuit. His wife and son accompanied him. she admits his true identity. He used bogus bank checks payable to Dr Melton and Smith and escaped in Palatka and Sanford. He registered at a Macon hotel as W O Smith of Atlanta.
An injunction ruling in Americus Georgia confirms the police commissioners own authority over the police department. The city council is permanently restrained from interference. Attorneys for defendants will seek Supreme Court review amid a bitter dispute that has affected salaries for many officers.
Ex-President Cleveland to hunt ducks at Currituck Sound Norfolk Va Feb 14 with Prof Vanhdyke of Princeton and a party from Back Bay Gunning Club. They arrive on steamship Pennsylvania meet Joseph Seelinger club president then depart to the Norfolk and Southern depot for Currituck sound. Cleveland appears in good health.
A morning blaze destroyed the Hand Trading Company cotton seed warehouse in Pelham, burning about 700 tons of cotton seed and wrecking the building. W S Atkinson’s home and outhouses across the street burned, while the Atkinson gin and Wand Trading oil mill were saved. J M Hurst, Hand Trading manager, was knocked by falling timber but recovering. Loss estimated between 30000 and 100000 with partial insurance. Origin of fire unknown.
The Cox family home on Wad dell street, owned by Georgia railroad agent C. D. Cox, burned heavily with $3,000 in losses and $2,000 insured. A baby Negro child perished in the fire when a boy left the child unattended, and the clothing caught alight as flames spread from the roof.
In Augusta Ga on February 14 a white man named Ben Smith living in North Augusta was found bleeding from multiple stab wounds along Marbury street. He was taken to a hospital after help from bystanders. a single suspect is under police suspicion but Smith would say nothing.
At a stockholders meeting in this city the Southwestern Railroad Company reelected all old officers. W. G. Raoul remained president, with W. R. Cox R. H. Brown J. M. Johnston T. B. Gresham R. T. Wilson J. F. Morris and Malcolm McLean named to the board. W. R. Cox elected vice president and J. M. Walker treasurer. The regular semi annual dividend was declared and Raoul’s report was read.
Mrs Jefferson Davis wife of the former Confederate president arrived in Jackson Mississippi escorted by Governor Longino and a legislative committee. She will visit the executive mansion for two days and appear before the general assembly to offer for sale Gouverneur the old Davis home Riley for 19 000 to benefit insurgent Confederate veterans.
Hardy to manage and edit Barnesville News-Gazette with brother Broughton Mardy as local editor. Former editor and proprietor of The Gazette, Hardy resumes control after a stock deal finalized today. The paper may revert to The Gazette name, long run under Hardy’s influence, with Broughton Hardy from Gainesville joining as editor.
Macon Georgia February 14 Special Henry Irvin a colored man aged seventy four recalls his role as bodyguard to a young master during the Seven Days battle around Richmond. He visits white friends, shares life, and asks for a birthday dime while admirers fill his pockets with coins.
Colonel E. S. Denmark of Valdosta Ga announces his candidacy for judge of the southern judicial circuit. He states support from many Mingens and lawyers in the circuit and says his announcement will appear in the Valdosta Times tomorrow subject to Democratic party action. He has considered the step for ten days and will give a definite answer soon.
Robinson W. Cater a senior member of Armstrong Cater Co and a leading Baltimore businessman died today at age 77. His death removes a prominent figure in the city’s business and civic circles.
W A Ferguson treasurer of Pulaski county died suddenly of heart failure while sitting in a chair in the superior court room. He was 61 and had long served as treasurer. The session adjourned as the death occurred. Also notices the death of Major BR R Morey a prominent Selma citizen at his home after several days with heart disease.
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