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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
7
Savannah Ga January 3 special features of Admiral Schleys Georgia visit include a reunion at the home of George Schley with the famous cousin. The Schleys of Georgia are all descendants of the family line.
A Savannah reunion of the Schley family from Georgia and Maryland is planned at George Schley’s Gaston street home. Admiral Schley and Mrs Schley will attend with General and Mrs W W Gordon as guests. City officials will formally welcome Admiral Schley with a public reception at the city exchange Saturday between 4 and 6:30 p.m.
In a hot three way race in Rome Georgia Harrington edged Tippen after ballots to become chief for the year. Vandiver trailed as others named first and second assistants Drennon and Roser with Hand as secretary treasurer. Rainbow Fire Company plans an automobile hose wagon and formed a committee to consult with manufacturers.
Ten thousand people in Savannah greet the Liberty Bell arriving from Philadelphia. Mayor Myers and city officials welcome the escort as the bell is displayed at the depot. A community supper is held at Isle of Hope before continuing to Charleston for formal ceremonies and a thirteen-gun salute. Schools close. all students are invited to view the Liberty Bell.
A burglar was caught on the DeSoto Hotel fourth floor fire escape in Savannah by J W Bergen and J Curtis who dragged him in from the adjoining room after he attempted to raise a window. The man claimed to be an insurance agent inspecting windows and later gave the name Rolla L Summerlin, saying he worked for the US recruiting office. he was intoxicated and unknown to hotel staff. He was taken to the police barracks. Also noted: Ware County plans a county farm sale of furniture and goods on January 18, with the farm currently rented to Alfred Carson for the year.
In Columbus Georgia on January 8 a pair of notes from the Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing Company indorsed by directors were settled in two cases involving Lizzie H Montgomery as executrix of H B T Montgomery and Manhattan Savings Bank and Trust Company. The suits claimed alterations adding 10 percent attorney fees and homestead waiver after indorsement. A third case against National Park Bank of New York remains set for trial. about 140,000 involved.
Bur ton A. Reece son of Judge John H. Reece of Rome city court died at 4 AM after an appendicitis illness. He ran the late Samuel Funkhouser's real estate business and was highly regarded. Funeral at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 2:30 PM. interment at Myrtle Fill. Frances Rogers dies in Bristol at 99. A C Phillips of Swainsboro dies. A A Baker of Huntsville dies. City officers elected in Cartersville with F. M. pidermen as mayor.
In Macon Georgia a push by prominent saloon dealers seeks a 10 pm closing time. City council action or an Atlanta style ordinance is expected. Some saloonkeepers oppose tighter limits, arguing impact on pool rooms and food service.
Macon Georgia January 8 special city council session adopted a sympathy resolution for Alderman Ri L Willis badly injured in the explosion at the Central railway shops last week. The resolution notes his suffering and absence and lauds his survival and the shock to the community.
Dawson Ga January 8 Special At a directors meeting Mercer Bell was elected president to succeed the late Judge John B Perry J R Mercer was chosen vice president and Lucius Hill cashier to succeed Bell He was born October 165 1875 making him 26 last October He came to Dawson in 1888 and began as an office boy in 1892 he was elected assistant cashier at 17 and cashier in 1899 The article praises Bell as a rapid rising financier and forecasts strong leadership for the bank.
The passage congratulates Macon residents on a life full of promise spared and notes Willig’s role as a zealous alderman and good citizen not yet cut off. The mayor and council express sympathy and wish for his speedy full recovery so he may resume his seat in the council.
In Adairsville Georgia January 8 Lou Law of Kingston was buried after dying from a burn while dressing at a fire. Her clothing ignited, she reportedly fainted and fell into flames, suffering severe agony for twenty eight hours. Jack Price, 18 months old, was badly scalded when he overturned a pot of hot water at Judge J A Price home. The elder daughter of David Flicks, Lou Law had married two weeks prior. McGee resigns Seaboard shop post in Americus as master mechanic with previous Portsmouth duties. W H Justica named replacement for fourth division master mechanic.
A small negro girl, left alone in Mrs. R. W. Wooten's house in Washington County, Georgia, was burned to death yesterday when the child caught fire inside the locked dwelling. Authorities could not reach her in time.
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