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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

8

Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Meet Plans Against Boll Weevil

The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia met at the Anstey Hotel to form a plan with the State Chamber of Commerce and State College of Agriculture. They urged seed conservation and distribution to plant next spring, aiming to preempt boll weevil spread, and appointed a three-member committee to coordinate with state departments.

Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia Anstey State Chamber of Resmerce Cotton Crushers’ Association State Departments State College of Agriculture Georgia Dunhar Oyden P. D. McCartey Welcomen Deleznien Maydér Woodward Harry Hodgson Athens W. H. McKenzie Montezuma B. L. Bond Andrew M. Soule Soule H. Lea Worsham Bond Association Gald Agricultural College Georgia Chamber of Commerce Ion Stave Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Anderson Dies at Brunswick Home

Mrs Lizzie Anderson longtime Brunswick resident dies after a weeklong illness at her home on New Year s night Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church with a large funeral cortege rich in Brunswick ties Survived by five children including Mrs J R Barfield of Savannah and Mrs B W Baker of this city memorials noted by a wide circle of friends

Bruunswick Lizzie Anderson Brunswick Anderson J. R. Barfield Savannah

First District Plans Fair for Next Fall

Statesboro Georgia January 9 Special it seems nearly certain a fair will be held in the First district next fall. J M Miller fair promoter and editor of The Statesboro News says a stock company is forming with 2000 subscribed toward a 46000 stock, to be distributed among ten counties of the district. Some push in Savannah to support the fair could lead to permanent location there, with buildings erected for a regular annual event.

Statesboro J. M. Miller States Boro News Savannah Hela

Price seeks mule borrowed from him in Lawrenceville

W T Price of High Shoals brother of James D Price commissioner of agriculture spent Friday around Lawrenceville looking for a mule and its mate and a farm wagon taken from him Tuesday. He has recovered one mule and wagon. A white man who claimed tenant-class status allegedly offered work at High Schools if allowed the team to move his effects from Winder. The borrower reportedly sold the outfit and fled.

Lawrenceville W. T. Price High Shoals James D. Price Price Winder

Glenn Defeats Cash to Fill Berry's Term

Highton Georgia January 9 George G Glenn defeated J M Cash for representative to fill the unexpired term of Samuel E Berry deceased. Glenn a longtime member of the lower house and former Dalton city court judge won by a small margin in a contest with little interest. Cash carried Dalton precinct by 14 votes.

Highton George G. Glenn J. M. Cash Samuel E. Berry George Glenn Dalton Cash

Charged Men Whip Mother and Son in Statesboro

In Statesboro Georgia January 9 a sensational case arouses public interest as mother Mrs Rollison and her son Jesse Edenfield claim they were assaulted by four prominent locals. J A Lanier was acquitted yesterday though warrants remain for others. Accusers’ character was challenged in Lanier’s defense.

Statesboro Rollison Jesse Edenfield J. A. Lanier Mutter Aight Lanier

Polonization Plan for German Farmers in Atlanta

A Georgia German Colonization Protective association was formed at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with Dr. H. F. Van Trump as president and emigration commissioner. The group aims to move German farmers to Georgia from the Midwest, planning a public campaign and a 40-acre experiment tract to prove truck farming profits versus manufacturing jobs. Dr. Van Trump will relocate to Atlanta from Jacksonville to lead the effort.

H. F. van Trump Atlanta Atlanta Real Estate Board Chamber of Commer State Secretary of Agriculture James D. Price United States John Papa Max Oppenheim Monton Oppenheim George Mau Rabensleben General Council Papa E'G Herman Steichen H. F. van’ Trump F. EB. Rabensieben Georgia College Advisory Board W. J. Leahy B. Turmmand John Daves Georgia German Colonization Protective Association Tt Ia Max Denhelm van Trump WV ‘Tramp Jacksonville Fla

Nut Growers Decide to Meet in October

Thomasville Georgia January 9 Special At a meeting of the executive committee of the National Nut Growers Association dates October 28 29 and 30 were set for the next convention The next annual meeting will be in Thomasville with a large turnout expected from across the country, Thomasville seen as the center of the pecan belt

Thomanville National Nut Growers' Asociation Association Thomasville Houston Texas

Fayette County Selects Tax Assessors

Fayette County Commissioners choose Sam Boykin of Brooks J A Lester of Payetteville and J Q Landrum of West Fayette as county tax assessors amid local governance changes.

Senoi Yanparyy Fayette Sam Boykin Brooks J. A. Lester Payetteville J. Q. Landrum West Fayette

Atlanta Post Office Faces Space Crunch Anew

A Washington post office committee visits Atlanta to seek space for expansion. They plan 3000 square feet in the current building and 80 thousand dollars for a new post office next year, with a mezzanine and 1900 square feet in the basement for parcel post. A new building between Hunter and Forsyth streets is favored to serve both stations, with support from Senator Hoke Smith and Congressman William Schley Howard.

Waatington Atlanta Bolling Jones Nixie WIN Parcel Post Department Epaca U Atlanti Washington Federal Courts Federal Reserve Bank For Southeastern States Postoffice Builduos Footmaster Jones Hoke Smith William Schley Howard Hunter and Vorsyth Streets Terminal Station Union Station Forsyth Shracet Burligon

Atlanta West Office Strain Spurs Call for Addit ional Building

The Atlanta West office faces immediate space shortages as growth looms. Officials warn the current facility cannot maintain the level of efficiency demanded by Atlanta residents without constructing an additional building.

Atlanta’ West Atlanta

Negro church members locked out at Salem Concord Baptist

About a score of Salem Concord Baptist church members petitioned Judge W D Ellis for an injunction claiming they were locked out of their church and that their long serving pastor of eighteen years was removed without cause. Judge Ellis granted a temporary injunction against the remaining church members who hold the ruling power, at least temporarily.

Salem Concord Baptist Church W. D. Ellis

Ware county commissioners study Savannah methods

Ware county commissioners J Bradley Dr G Bolks Dr P B Little and KS Burnet spent January 3 in Savannah to study how the county handles public business. The visit aims to understand transacting county affairs and public operations.

Savannah Ware County J. Bradley G. B Olks PB Little KS. Burnet

Ask Receiver for Tatum

Attorneys represent creditors of George W. Tatum of Richland Stewart county dealer in dry goods have filed voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. Petitioning creditors include D Hathschild 2500 Softsmeyer Dry Goods 1800 Warren Manufacturing 60 and BM C Riser Shoe Atlanta 236. Application for a receiver filed. appointment before Judge Newman on January 19.

George W. Tatum Richland Stewart County Fred Beers United States Court D. Hathschild Softsmeyer ‘Dry Good’ Company Warren Manufacturing Company BM. C. Riser Shoe Company Atlanta Newman

Thomasville Masons Install New Officers in Public Ceremony

Thomasville held a public installation of the newly elected officers of the Thomasville Masonic lodge. Grand Master George Glover of Florida led the ceremony. Dr. George Solomon of Savannah delivered the main address. RL. Wylly, retiring grand master, received a jewel from Rev. W. H. Higgins who presented it in a brief ceremony.

Thomasville Waysaunees Sifccers

Black Fagin in Toils as Police Capture Suspect

Police announce the arrest of Fred Johnson a man over 40 said to lead a gang of young thieves who targeted women pedestrians over several weeks. Fifteenth arrest in the roundup the suspect held at police headquarters awaiting trial likely this afternoon. In juvenile court Friday after noon thirteen of fourteen youths were convicted of theft and will not be sent to the reformatory.

Fred Johnson

Cordele Council Elects Officers in City Meeting

Cordele Ga January 9 Special The Cordele city council elected several subordinate officers last night with W D Wilson named mayor pro tem IF Strozier chosen as city attorney G & Harris as treasurer GM Sumner as chief of police and Roy C Thompson as chief of fire department Re Sheppard as assistant chief of police W G Webb as superintendent of waterworks and J & McKenzie as city physician

Cordele Council Cordele Cordele City W. D. Wilson Strozier Oltrkami G. & Harris GM. Sumner Re Sheppard W. G. Webb Roy C.thompson J. & McKenzie

Resinol Heals Skin Aids For Eczema And Ringworm

For itching burning and disfigured skin Resinol soap and ointment give immediate relief by soothing eruption and stopping itching. Widely used by doctors for years they contain no harmful ingredients and are sold by druggists with trial offers available from Resinol Department 89 R Baltimore Md.

Dept Resinol Baltimore

Thompson Battles Carbuncle Delays Federal Marshal’s Office

Colonel How ard Thompson, federal marshal for the northern district of Georgia, has not appeared at the Atlanta federal building for several days due to a painful carbuncle on his back. He remains in daily phone contact with his chief deputy J Brooke and is reachable for official or other business.

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