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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
6
Rains ease on the Chattahoochee flood subsides at West Point and Montezuma. Steamboats resume tomorrow as waters fall six to five inches in a day. Telegraph poles buoy a bateau near a foot bridge while bridges wash away cutting county trade and delaying traffic. Local merchants plan a temporary bridge to restore commerce.
The Ocmulgee River continues to drop rapidly and is expected to finish by tomorrow. The Freshet caused considerable damage along the river, with Southern railway tracks intact and regular trains running. Water mains burst in East Macon cutting water service until a temporary cross- Fifth Street bridge main was installed.
Heavy rainfall caused the Flint River to rise unusually high in Montezuma Georgia. Businesses along the riverfront report flood damage as the water surpassed previous records and encroached on streets. Residents brace for continued high levels and potential further disruption.
Town edge remains flooded with several feet of water this morning. Dooly Street across Beaver Creek must be crossed by boat while bridges escape damage.
Selma Alabama February 15 The Alabama river has overflowed its banks on the south side and risen above those on both sides. If the rise continues the Southern railway freight depot and gar and electric light plant will be flooded, threatening the eastern part of the city.
Flooding on the Wateree and Congaree rivers damages the Seaboard connections from Camden to Caseys across the Conbaree river. A wooden trestle, used while a steel bridge was under construction, is swept away delaying the line toward the Florida Central and Peninsular. Columbia temporary bridge also destroyed, halting material transport for granite piers as work advances toward the iron bridge.
Cherokee county Republicans meet electing John J. Freeman and W. T. Edwards as state convention delegates to Atlanta on March 7 and instructing votes for W. H. Johnson and other delegates for national and district conventions. A pro McKinley resolution is adopted and Johnson is endorsed for re election. In Savannah factions name different national delegates and prepare for a state convention to resolve differences.
Find near Rising Fawn in Dade County reveals five skeletons unearthed after local resident W L Allison reported bones in a cave. An additional opening shows the cave was partially filled by human effort, suggesting burial by accident or an ancient Indian burying ground seventy five feet below ground.
In Dublin Georgia politics begin to stir as Laurens County heads toward electing a state senator. Prospective candidates include Peyton L Wade or others such as Judge S Chapwell F G Corker and H M Stanley. The field remains unsettled with several leading attorneys favored by supporters.
A new Afro American Life Insurance Company opened in Dublin Georgia to insure colored lives. Managed by T H Overby with other officers being Black, the firm has operated only a few months but shows promising business prospects in the South where major firms decline Black policies.
In Carrollton Georgia on February 15 the county school commissioner race concluded with J. B. Travis defeating Professor S. G. Brown to succeed M. R. Russell who did not seek re election. An examination for applicants was held last Saturday at the courthouse.
The Treasury Department letter to the Macon Bar Association says plans for an extension to the government building are nearly ready to go to market and that the current structure should be expanded rather than replaced. Judge Emory Speer may move his official residence to Savannah, and Macon faces no new building this year or next years, potentially affecting annexation debates.
Two carloads of lettuce move through the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad toward northern markets as vegetable shipments rise. Beans peas onions and cauliflower will begin soon with strawberries expected by March 1. Cold weather fears ease as spring approaches. Hospital Association to meet at 4 PM tomorrow to discuss matters and elect officers. Walter Cherry dies after short illness. funeral later today. G M Davis appointed permanent receiver for Yates & Conner by Judge Speer after bankruptcy filing and bond issue.
At Dalton Georgia on February 3, the Southern train from Chattanooga brought Will Morrison, formerly a Ku Klux conspirator jailed in Columbus. His wife, waiting two hours before, embraced him as he rejoined after four years. Morrison plans to farm in Murray county with his father, a Ku Klux member. The readjusted station and crowd reflected a changed town.
Brooks County merchants and farmers in Quitman Ga organize hay and sugar cane exhibits for November and December shows. Growth in peach vine hay and sugar syrup, with improved processing and market prospects via Savannah and Jacksonville freight, boosts hopes for sugar industry expansion and potential sugar refinery investment in Georgia.
An old medical notice promotes Cheney's Expectorant as a remedy for la grippe and influenza, touting its effectiveness for coughing and chest congestion. The ad-style text emphasizes quick relief and broad applicability for respiratory ailments.
Augusta February 13 Special The state case against Willam J Paul for the July 5 1898 murder of Samuel J Cobb occupied Augusta Superior Court two days Cobb a constable went to Cobbs house to serve papers from Mrs Paul who alleged insult Paul and Burroughs rode to Cobbs store hired a pistol and shot Cobb Cobb fell after firing three shots Cobb defending his wife led to confrontation Paul claimed self defense He testified he had never owned a pistol before and fired to prevent further danger The jury has been out since 3 PM and no verdict by midnight
Paulding Superior Court met in Dallas February 15 with Judge C G Jones presiding. Solicitor General W T Rob erts and Colanel Shumate attended from Dalton, Colonel J J Northcutt from Acworth. The civil docket holds important cases. The judge announced Paulding is no longer a prohibition county. indictments pending under the act will be pursued. selling liquor without a license remains indictable.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark N J releases its 66th annual statement showing assets up by over 3 2 million policies issued 13 236 for 247 316 in insurance and in force on January 1 1900 16 178 policies with 265 266 269 in insurance Clarence Angier a state agent in Atlanta promotes the firm as a leading insurer with thousands of policy holders.
Americus Ga February 15 Special The rise in cotton prices reduces local stocks to under 10 bales in six warehouses with higher prices expected. Americus drew from territory keeping receipts strong with nearly 89,00 bales passing the one Americus compress. The compress press count unseen but much cotton from south Georgia and Alabama ships in. Total receipts may reach 73,000 or more by season end despite uncertain figures. Warehouses report satisfaction with business as prices reach paying levels at 8 1/2 cents.
In Greene county special session notes the grand jury favors a dog protection law once operable and elects county commissioners. J B Park Sr W F McWhorter retained. J H Bryson new member from Siloam. Mr John W Wright praised. Also update on Penfield knitting mills and a pending railroad injury suit.
The Bank of Villa Rica in Villa Rica Georgia held its first annual stockholders meeting. Officers re elected were W B Candler president W A Maxwell vice president and S O Fielder cashier. Directors elected include W B Candler W A Maxwell George B Malone B H Teat and W B Green. A semi annual dividend of 4 percent was declared and will be paid to stockholders. Reports show the bank in fine condition.
Dr Dixon of the Hal emunty Usart tendered his resignation due to health. John Smith was appointed to fill the vacancy on the grain jury. George M Quillant was appointed to fill the vacancy on the board after the grand jury’s failure. Dixon’s resignation takes effect with the appointment of a successor. Opelika, Ala February 1. Local report notes Mr Woo Smith, father of Mar Aoda Smith and former operator of the Lalatage railway.
Secretary Starling of the Young Men’s Christian Association arranged a coed practice contract for the baseball park from March to April. Haron manages use for the season, with Baltamores and other clubs likely to join.
Speculation runs among officials over who will replace the resigning senator on the Philippine commission. No definite decision by McLaurin by yesterday. several names circulate as likely replacements including Duncan Bellinger, Scarborough, Henderson, Buchanan, Stevenson, Gary, McSweeney, Wile Jones, and George E. Prince.
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