Centenarian in Ireland May Hold Ancestral Fortune
A Green County man named William Abney Kelley, nearing his 102nd birthday, may inherit a vast Irish estate once owned by the Kelley family. The Constitution notes a publication about his life and photograph, prompting inquiries into his Irish ancestors and relation to early settlers who left large estates dormant for years.
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William Abney
Bullord
H Grey
Imo
Here
Kelley
Ireland
Fles
Ile
Mr Kelley
Cotenarien
Bia
Greenville
Eluda River
Agney Kelley
Savannah News
Gray
Dir Selley
Mra Anni
Mary Mitchell
Auguste
Joe
Lunfend
Lake Kelley
Bigefela
Halley
Brelend
Kelly
Negroes Address Country Meeting in Wheat Street Baptist Church
The Southern Negro Anti-Galoon Federation held a morning session at Wheat Street Baptist Church with Rev R Carter presiding. Speakers included Rev Dr J M Frost and Rev John T White urging abolition of alcohol and organization of a regional movement with officers from fifteen Southern states.
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Southern Negro Anti-Galoan Federation
Wheat Street Baptist Church
Oclock
Rey R . Carter
1 N Ross
John T . White
Dallas
Tex
J M Frost
Southern Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashvile Town
Waa Xlventala
Alexander Jackaoc
Dallas Tex
Bishop J 5S Flipper
Bret
Offears
Mare
Bowen
Gamion Theological Seminary
Spelen Fiax
Fiein
Woi Bo Mason
Freedmens Aid Society Cincinnatalo
Sibf
Sre Os
Hig
Booker T | Washington
Tuskegee
Jackson
Clinch Field Featured as Coat of Quality
A brief note highlights Clinch field as the Coat of Quality. The reference praises its durability and style, suggesting it as a preferred option for outdoor wear.
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Clinchfield
Divorce Bid A Week After Quick Marriage In Police Court
Dubty reports a fast failing romance as George Miller Greek husband and American wife Georgia Benson seek a divorce a week after their marriage. A quarrel led to police involvement with Miller bound at fifty dollars for Saturday court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rass Tunsmooth
George Miller
Georgia Benson
Pailee Neve
Forning Miller
Advice on selecting a distinctive wedding gift at our Art Rooms
A brief note urging buyers to avoid ordinary presents and choose items that express individual taste. The Art Rooms offer a range of appealing choices for the bride, from practical pieces for a cosy home to purely decorative items that delight.
Weather Today Still Fair And Warm Throughout The Country
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions today with generally above freezing temperatures nationwide. Clouds were reported in the south but temperatures remain moderately high, the lowest around 10 degrees above zero at Dumwth, with light frost in places like Moule and Jacksonville.
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Dumwth
Moule
Jacksonville
Plan for care of auditorium plan for care of auditorium
A city chamber of commerce committee proposes to take custody of the Auditorium Armory under specific terms. The chamber would provide quarters rent free, manage operations, insure, maintain, and invest income from rentals to fund public enterprises. A counter-proposition is being drafted by Aldermen Pomeroy and Armorous to amend the plan.
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Chamber of Commerce
John
Frontercentare
Aulitorian Armory Fuhd
Tig Chatiber
Coemeree
Kent
Stephenson Separate Ballot Claim in Wisconsin Senate Row
Madison report on February 26 asserts Stephenson was elected U S senator on a separate ballot January 28 with 60 assembly votes and 12 of 17 in the Senate. Lieutenant Governor Strange refused to entertain the motion that election occurred. A Washington trip follows with a certificate of election signed by Governor Davidson and countersigned by Secretary of State Frear.
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Madison
Wisconsin
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Stephenson
Assembly
Senate
John Strange
James Arear
Moon
Washington
Wis
Gniteil
W G Wheeler
Keating
Davidson
House
Issa Stephenson
James A Frear
Firemen rescue family from burning Houston Street home
A blaze at 72 Houston Street trapped Mr and Mrs Herbert N Trowbridge and their 18 month old daughter Mildred on the second floor. Firemen arrived shortly after 2:30 AM and saved the family, with Mrs Trowbridge and baby unharmed. The husband escaped down a ladder as flames surged from the upper floor. The grocery next door sustained only minor damage.
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Herbert N
Trowbridge
Mildred
Houston
Houston Street
Captain Short
Brompany
Tieutenant C . Smith
No 4
Mra Trowbridge
Hogan Rovers
Yu Lee
Mouston
Undergrounding All Electric Wires Considered by Council
The council committee on electric lights debated a resolution to strictly enforce a law requiring competing firms to place underground all electric wires except trolley lines. Action was not taken as compliance was believed likely once corporations were informed. The panel noted after Edgewood plant transfer to the waterworks, about 4800 dollars worth of material remained, with 3700 already charged to the Georgia Railway and Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Committee On Electric Lights
Edgewood
Waterworks Department
Georgia Railway and Fire Tric Company
Winter Weather Warps February Outlook
Fragmented weather notice reports heavy frost and tight snow in the Upper Wisalssino Valley and lake region with a moderate storm in Minnesota. A high barometer in the west contrasts with lower temperatures. the writer reflects on unseasonable warmth followed by renewed February chill and mentions a sermon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisalssino
Minnesota
Gopher
Iix
van Herrmann
Inauguration Special Train to Washington with Pullman Sleepers
The Southern Ratway runs an Inauguration Special on Tuesday March 2 adding a high class train from Atlanta to Washington. The service includes dining car day coaches and Pullman sleepers, arriving in Washington at 7 am. Written by James Freeman district passenger agent Culet city ticket office No Peach Tree Street.
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Southern Ratway
Atlanta
Washington
James Freeman
Culet City
Peachtree Street
Parade and training events at Fort McPherson March 1909
The Fort McPherson post held a lirens parade and Regimental band concert in fine weather this week. March events include dress uniforms March 2 and an afternoon mounted drill, a postponed First vs Second Astralion game at 2:30 p.m., drills by Judas, Sater, Doran, and Adams, a quarterly post athletic meet March 25, and target practice months set for April to June 1908 at the Waco range with Seventeenth Infantry muster on Sunday morning.
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Astraliona
Judas
Sater
Doran
Adams
Department of Re Gulf
Walter
Seventeenth Infantry
Department of the
Raise on Luckie Street Grade Proposal Considered
The street committee of the general council debated raising the grade on Luckie Street between Fairlie and Spring, lifting Cone Street by two and a half feet. Citizens including Frank Price and Eugene W Mitchell urged the project, claiming the increased property values and tax revenue would outweigh costs. A subcommittee will prepare a formal report outlining the scope and cost.
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Vounedt
Wostenday
Fairlie
Cone Street
Frank Price
Eugene W. Mitchell
Pansier
Fice
Gainesville Tan Association elects officers for northeast Gainesville fair
The Incorporators of the Gainesville Tan Association met in the city council chamber at 16 oclock to elect officials and plan the northeast George fair in Gainesville next October under the association. President Saint Dunlap was chosen along with vice president Thomas M Bell, secretary and general manager Hardy teas wer Jasper 2 Thompson.
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Gainesville
Idpe HolpeThe
Gaineville Tan Association
Imet
Etry
Woman carries baby to Atlanta seeking charity
Mary Walter, 36, walked with her infant from Thompsons mill to Atlanta to beg aid. With two other children, ages 8 and 4, she left cotton work in a field and traveled via Duluth. Secretary Logan of the Charities supervised relief, and the family will be sent to the sister in Ashburn, Ga. Her husband had been in an asylum, where Alda says he died.
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Wales
Thompsons Mill
Mary Wetler
Mra
Eller
Duluth
Miler
Duath
Logan
Mra Wallera
Ashburn
Ga Mez Wallers
Insane Asylum
Alda
Receivers Dismissed in Valdosta Court
Judge Speer signed an order dismissing the receivership of JL Phillips & Co and the Cherokee Saw Mill Co in Valdosta. As stockholders had sought a receivership for a protective and friendly action, the ruling ends that effort amid financial concerns.
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Thomacvescwe
Scveuscy
JL Phillips & Co
Cherokee Saw Mill Company
Speer
United States Court
Valdosta
Aes
Pania
Grand Jury Recommends Bond Election for Roads
Clayton county grand jury returned general presentments urging the ordinary to call a bond election for a permanent roads program. They appointed A C Bissock L S Gilbert and G B Hale as bond commissioners to oversee the issue.
Saloon Keeper Whitley Receives Heavy Sentence
Washington reports the passage of a large agricultural appropriation after a lengthy Senate debate on forestry. In New York City, FF Whitley, operator of a Peters Street near beer saloon, received a 40 day workhouse sentence and $500 fine for violations of the near beer ordinance, with bond set at $1000. The judge warned of stronger action against blind tigers as more cases proceed.
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Phtvty Dave
Broviey
FF Whitley
Peters Street
Whitley
Arthur and
Hood
Whitey
Braylee
Courin
Southern Railway to Washington for inauguration at reduced rates
The Southern Railway announces discounted tickets from Atlanta to Washington for the inauguration of President inauguration events. Special train departs Atlanta at 11:04 PM Tuesday, March 2, arriving in Washington at 7 AM the following morning. Reservations advised due to crowded trains. Contact Peachtree Street agent James for details.
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Southern Railway
Washington
Atlanta
Washington St
James
Peachtree Street
Auto runs into central hotel crowding a buggy fatal crash
February 26 scene near Central Hotel as a horse spooked by a parked automobile bolted down Main Street. A buggy carrying Mrs Bryant and her daughter overturned after the horse struck a telephone pole, killing the horse and injuring occupants lightly. The automobile belonged to Mr Callatan of Banbridge. Church fundraiser planned in county court house basement March 8 to 4 with dinners and social hours for charity. restaurant to operate at reasonable prices.
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Sperial
Bryant
Wis & MocWiller
Central Hotel
Tim Ang
Callatan
Banbridge
Resd
County Court House
Purwas
Will Vote on Bonds for City Waterworks and Lighting Plant
Americus voters to decide on issuing 40000 bonds for a new electric light plant connected to the city waterworks. The council, led by Alderman Americus Wilcalls, ordered an election after a judge ruled the contract valid. The city has invested 100000 in equipment for eight new electric lights and may appeal the decision. Local sentiment is divided ahead of the vote.
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Americas
Littlejohn
Americus Wilcalls
Cor
Meeting of the Golfers in Birmingham with directors cup promise
The Southern Geit Association holds a meeting in Birmingham Alabama with officers present. Vice President Andrew Munton of Darien Georgia is missing from the night session. The annual meeting continues tomorrow with President Smith offering a director’s cup to the tournament winner.
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Birmingham
Ala
Girestas
Southern Geit Association
Andrew Munton
Darien Ga
Smith
Bankers Group 5 Plans Dublin Meeting in April
Georgia Bankers Association group 5 from Macon plans to attend a meeting in Dublin on April 22 chaired by B Senie. Local officers are developing an attractive program featuring seaglows and strong community representation at the event.
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Bankers Planning Meeting
Macon
Georgia Bankers Association
Dublin
B Senie
Offcera
Beekman mother and children burned in house fire
Police report a Mrs Beekman and her children perished in a fatal blaze. The charred remains were found at the scene and investigators note the house was consumed by flames. Local authorities pursue leads as the estate mentions significant sums connected to the deceased husband and former wife.
Group of bankers to meet at Dublin
A meeting of bankers is planned in Dublin with about seventy banks from nearby towns such as Griffin Sandersville and Jonesboro represented. The organizers expect participation from the Georgia Bankers Association and allied groups including prominent local lenders and hotel hosts. The agenda includes a regional convention and possible joint sessions with nearby financial circles.
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Dublin
Dubun
Georgia
Angelation
Yast
Griffin
Jowes
Bank of Mayon Geitin
Wiledgeitie
Tubtin
Jenn le Sandersville
Thin Atchon Tey
Kiests
Babin Clearine Horse Association
Thad
Gavin A
Marles Bo Lewis
Macon Banks
Hainan Af
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Broad Streets
Wm. L. Peel
Robt. F. Maddox
Jas. P. Windsor
Thos, J. Peeples
Jas. F. Alexander
Anti-Saloon Federation
Gopher Mets
Wisconsin Legislature
Wheeler
Fort Mcpherson
Luckie Street
Council Street Committee
Gainesville Fair
Biff
Rountree
W.Z. Turner
Mgr
Whiteball
ROYAL
Frye
The
Central Baptist
Cairo
Americus
California
AP Burkman
Fred Pieys
Serna Raymond & Tee
Beekman
Beekmans
Ayer
Areo
Lowell Iasa
Jacobs
Gallo
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
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