Tribute to Judge Falligant at Savannah memorial service
A large Savannah memorial service honored Judge Falligant with a black draped room and a portrait unveiled beside Judge Barrow. Friends from legal and corporate ranks spoke warmly of his kindness, courtesy, and jurist leadership, with resolutions prepared by J. Charlton praising his life and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Superior Court
Tuage
Robert Faliigant
Thomas M. Norwood
Robert G. Erwin
M. J. O'Brien
Southern Express Company
Leary
Saddler
Falthgant
Hamieton Yancey
Rome
Clark Howell
J. B
F. M. Oliver
Davis Freeman
H. Wade
W. Shepard
J. R. Saussy, Jr
W. ©. Charlton
Falligant
Geldier
Charlton
Peculiar bail trover case in Georgia Temples
Columbus Georgia January 13 Special A bail trover proceeding arises in Muscogee county jail with John H Temples as defendant Eugenia Temples administratrix of her deceased mother estate alleges Temples held 17 dollars cash and goods valued at 100 dollars for the estate and refuses to surrender He says there was no bond and that the charge is unfounded claiming the assets were given to his wife by his mother Temples applied to Judge Willis for release with a hearing slated for Saturday while remaining jailed.
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Columbus
Georgia
John H. Temples
Muscogee County
Eugenia Temples
Geainge Sonn
H. Temples
Temmpies
Temples
Willis
Palmetto High School Burns in Fire
Palmetto Ga January 13 Special The Palmetto High school building was destroyed by fire caused by a defective flue at 4 o clock this morning. The blaze progressed too rapidly to save the structure though all furniture was saved. The school was run by Professor J A Richardson who could not say where classes would resume.
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Palmetto
Palmetto High School
Froresser J. A. Richardson
Mills Show No Profit at Canton Cotton Mill Meeting
Canton Ga January 15 Special report notes the Canton Cotton mill posted no profit for seven months though business remained healthy with encouraging future prospects Odd Fellows install officers at Orange Lodge No 38 with John W Harty as noble grand Tom J Ponder vice grand and other named officers announced for the new year
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Canton
Canton Cotton Mill
Odd Fellows
Gna
Orange Lodge
O. B
Fairune
John W. Harty
Noble
Tom J. Ponder
A. McDaniels
W. A. Teasly, Jr
Jeffrson Ball
R. M. Stuman
Lee _Alsten
Senate Invites Admiral Schley to Address Assembly
Pransfort Kentucky January 13 the senate unanimously adopted a resolution inviting Admiral Schley to speak to the assembly in a notable diplomatic move reflecting interest in naval affairs and leadership.
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Senate
Pransfort
Schley
Assembly
Rev David Shaver Dead After Georgia Ministry and Seminary Work
The Rev. David Shaver D D veteran Georgia Baptist leader died at his son’s home. Born 1821 in Abingdon Virginia he pastored in Lynchburg Richmond and Hampton and edited The Richmond Religious Herald. He led Calvary Baptist Augusta and taught at the Atlanta Baptist Theological Seminary. He was widely read a gifted writer and poet with a long record in Baptist circles and broader letters.
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Augusta
David Shaver
Georgia
David Shaver, Jr
Abingviox
Lynchburg
Richmond
Hampton
Richmond Religious Herald
Baptist Organ of
Virginia
Grace Street
Second Baptist
Atanta
Atlanta
Christian Index
Calvary Baptist Church
Southern Baptists
Memphis
Shaver
Southern Baptist Review
Baptist Theological Seminary of
Dr. Shaver
Leonidas
United States
Utah
Brigham Young
Ferdinand
Alabama
Wallace P. Reed
Addison H. Shaver
The
Jackson Argus
Sallie
George W. Graham
Charlotte
N.C
Shy Reynard Run to Earth in Elbert County Hunt
In Carlton Georgia on January 13 special report details a red fox caught by a party including T F McCurdy W T McCurdy and three Goldsmiths and McCurdys from Comer. The fox was chased with a large pack of dogs from Olga Jones place for 14 miles crossing Broad River and captured in Oglethorpe County within three hours. The hunters, noted for their sport loving heritage, see this fast dying pastime live on in this instance.
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Elbert County
Carlton
J—T. F. McCurdy
W. T. McCurdy
EB. Goldsmith
Stone Mountain
W. 3
Milton McCurdy
Comer
Olga Jones
Broad River
Oglethorpe County
Red Hille
Demand for Dismissal at Etowah Institute in Canton
The Etowah Institute reopened with Miss Myrtle Brooke in charge amid dissatisfaction with Professor W. W. Martin. Patrons demanded his dismissal and the installation of Miss Brooke in his stead.
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Canton
Etowah Institute
Myrtle Brooke
W. W. Martin
Bricke
Funeral of James L. Shaw Buried in Westview Cemetery
Monticello Ga January 13 Special James L Shaw died last night from morphine overdose and was buried this afternoon in Westview cemetery Four children survive him.
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James L. Shaw
Monticello
Westview Cemetery
Sunday Alcohol Sale Brings Heavy Fine in Macon
John Grehan, white bar operator on Bridgerow, fined 440 dollars by Judge Felton in Macon Superior Court for keeping open on Sunday. He chose to pay rather than face twelve months on the chain gang. Felton vowed to impose heavy fines to curb Sunday whisky sales and warned saloonkeepers after past troubles with Grehan and a shuttered dance hall.
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Macon
John Grehan
Bridgerow
Felton
Grehan
Train wreck near Carrollton delays line a day
A northbound Griffin to Chattanooga freight derailed a car near Carrollton at Martin's tank. Broken rail spikes forced temporary repairs with three kegs of spikes. Through trains were delayed as crews worked to restore the line, with an estimated three days to full service. A quick discovery by an onlooker likely averted a major wreck.
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Carrollton
Griffin
Chattanooga
Martin's Tank
Dixie Street
Wakles Brown
Masonic Officers Elected in Taliaferro County Lodges
Elections held across Masonic lodges in Taliaferro County Washington Georgia January 13 report new officers for Andrew M. Waskin lodge No 182 QO D Moore chapter No 63 Cannon lodge No 67 Sharon Crawfordville with named worshipful masters senior wardens treasurers secretaries and other officers for the year.
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Taliaferro County
Washington, Ga
Andrew M. Waskin Lodge
Sharon, Ga
W. R. Moore
C. T. Plynt
J. T. Pate
A. C. Davidson
J. A. Kendrick
A. T. Ray
A. H. Smith
C. T H. Btone
K. Bracy
Tyler
A. D. Moore
D. Moore
Royal Arch
Sharon
H. F. White
King
J. W Brown
Scribe
G. R. Kendrick
W. B. Moore
A. R. Smith
L. A.moore
O. D. Moore
Vail
E. 3. Allen
Charles Roth
A. ©. Davidson
Cannon Lodge
Crawfordville
HB. F. White
W. P. Huburt
R. Tl. Hadaway
A. I. Go- Jucke
W. W. Bird
J. H. Stevens
J. W. Tucker
F. McCau Jey
F. B. Taylor
Ss. J. Jones, Jr
Prosperous Year in Crawfordville 1901 Highlights Growth
Crawfordville Georgia reflects on 1901 as a prosperous year with new buildings and improvements. A new county courthouse is planned, a Georgia railroad depot upgrade completed, a brick warehouse by J F Holden proves advantageous, and an upcoming $10 000 brick hotel will replace the old. Residents note stronger trade and optimism for the new year.
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Crawfordville
Court House
Georgia Railroad
J. F. Holden
Funeral of Mrs Lovelace at LaGrange cemetery
LaGrange Ga January 13 Funeral of Mrs Frank Lovelace who died yesterday at 1 o clock was held today. Burial was in Hisview cemetery. She was about thirty years old and left a husband and three children ages eight to ten. A faithful Methodist member the burial services were conducted by her pastor Imev Br F Bakes. She had saved nearly all her life in LaGrange and had many devoted friends here.
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LaGrange
Frank Lovelace
Hisview Cemetery
Columbus
Frederick A. Pomeroy
Je F. Pomeroy
John James Mason
Wetumpka
Ala
Mason
D. F. Millcox
Mandeville
Carrollton
Prominen
Louisville
John Healy Haywood
Unitarian Church
Haywood
Church of the Messiah
Richard Newton
Methodist Church
Westview
Newton
Mamie
Eugenia
Sallie Newton
Caruthers
Ringgold
J— c. C. Car
Néoyle
W. M. Roberts
Canton
W. Martin Roberts
Toony
Knevn
Woes of Carnival People Head Man Leaves Company
Brunswick Ga January 13 Special The Berger Carnival Companies nearly called off a five day carnival planned to start tomorrow Berger left town after bringing in five companies promising a return tonight His people report he has not returned and some say the carnival is off Local council agreed to fund the shows with 100 dollars to wind up the venture in Brunswick
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Brunswick
Berger Carnival
Berger
Branswick
Affairs of Canton Bank
Canton Georgia January 13 Special The Bank of Canton closed the old year with increased profits over former years A dividend of percent was paid the stockholders and the surplus increased to 21200 making the capital and surplus 46300 The old officers were reelected as President R T Jones vice presidents are of Tate and William A cashier William Galt and Ben F Perry attorney William A Teasly Sr The board of directors reelected are HR T Jones William A Teasly Sr William Galt Ben F Perry T M Brady James R Brown N A Fowler of Woodstock Sam Tate of Tate and John B Riches of Atlanta
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Canton Bank
Canton
Bank ‘of
R. T. Jones
Are
Tate
William A . Cashier
William, Galt
Ben F Perry
William A. Teasly
HR. T. Jones
Wiliam Galt
Ben F. Perry
T. M. Brady
James R. Brown
N. A. Fowler
Woodstock
Sam Tate
John B. Riches
Atlanta
New Council Begins Work in Canin Georgia
Mayor J. M. McAfee and council take charge of Canin Georgia municipal affairs for the new year. Street and sidewalk repairs are already under way. The council includes Frank P. Burtz B. OF. Grider W. J. McCollum J. B. Hawks and L. J. Ders with John A. Tharpe as marshal.
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Canin
J. M. McAfee
Frank P. Burtz
B. OF. Grider
W. J. McCollum
J. B. Hawks
L. J. Ders
John A. Tharpe
Gainesville cotton mills to start up February first
Gainesville Georgia January 13 news that the Gainesville cotton mills formerly the Vesta mills of Charleston will begin operations about February 1. All machinery has arrived and installs underway after a delay caused by late engine delivery. Officers include John F. Montgomery president D C L Potter secretary and treasurer and J C Lewis general superintendent. The Pacolet mill engine is arriving in sections and being installed. The Pacolet mill starts mid February or early March. About 9000 bales of cotton are stored for processing and the mill’s full capacity will require about 86000 bales annually.
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Gainesville
New Holland
Albany Fire Destroys Bucket Factory and Canning Setup
A frame building just north of Albany, Georgia burned, destroying the Albany bucket factory and carting plant. The site housed a canning operation and a large stock of canned fruits and vegetables. The loss, including machinery and stock, is estimated at 13 000 to 14 000 dollars and is insured across multiple agencies.
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Albany
Morris Weslosky
The
Commercial Bank
Horse trainer Jon Loyd fatally injured after Crofts ferry dispute
Jon Loyd a respected Black horse trainer died after a fight with a ferryman at Crofts ferry on the Savannah river. He was returning from Anderson when struck on the head. reports said the skull was crushed and he could not live. In Risggolé Ga a store and dwelling owned by Blalock burned yesterday, likely due to a defective chimney, with about 1500 dollars in damage and no insurance.
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Perton
Jon Loyd
Crofts Ferry
Savannah River
Anderson
Risggolé
Cure Catarrh By Internal Treatment, Doctor Declares
A distinguished specialist argues powders and salves fail to cure catarrh as the disease is blood based. He praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets taken internally to purify the blood and remove catarrhal poison, claiming they cure catarrh systemically and permanently. Available at drug stores for 50 cents a box.
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Btuart
Bright
Stuart
Albany
Deaths in Columbus End Old Citizens Lively News
Two long–standing Columbus residents die within days. Frederick A. Pomeroy, 71, dies of heart disease. his son is recalled from his wedding tour by the news. Dr. John James Mason, 73, retired physician and respected citizen, dies after a brief illness. Also noted are illnesses and deaths in nearby towns with brief obituaries and remembrances.
Forest fires rage along Georgia coast and swamps
Reports from travelers describe destructive forest fires burning between Brunswick and Savannah. Travel is difficult as flames menace trestles at Barrington and race through Ogeechee swamps in both east and west directions.
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Brunswick
Savannah
Flint
Barrington
Ogeechee
Greenville Trials First Paid Fire Department Test
Greenville Ohio January 13 special report describes the citys new paid fire department responding to a Ware street blaze. Crews ran three fourths of a mile and reached the scene ten minutes after the alarm. Chief Rowley directed the effort efficiently and the flames were extinguished with minimal damage. The paid department experiment is deemed promising and satisfactory.
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Greenville
8. C
Rowley
Tumlin Stands for Reelection in Carrollton Georgia
Carrollton Ga January 19 Special Hon N J Tumlin a very active member of the last two sessions of the Georgia general assembly who represented Carroll county has announced his intention to run for a second term in the coming primary. No opposition is known to his candidacy.
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Tumlin
Carrollton
N. J. Tumlin
Essembly
Georgia
Carroll County
Sheriff Merrell facing opposition in Hall County race
In Carrollton and Gainesville reports, Sheriff Joe L. Merrell and Deputy J. P. Webb are expected to run for a second term, opposed in the upcoming spring primary by ex-Sheriff G. Tanner and ex-Tax Receiver John F. Ackill. In Gainesville an investigative group led by John T. Walters, R. N. Pirkle and George J. Hanea is examining Hall County officials books for the past year. the committee will continue for about days and present findings to the next grand jury.
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Merrell
Carrollton
Joe L. Merrell
J. P. Webb
James
G.tanner
John F. Ackill
Hall County Books
Gainesville
Gai
John T. Walters
R. N. Pirkle
George
Hanea
Hall County
Snd
Hall Superior Court
North Florida in Ice Grip Sees Record Low
Jacksonville diary notes 27 to 42 degrees with 27 to 42 degrees reported as the morning high. Southern Florida remains pleasant with lows above 35 and highs near 70. No orange crop damage. only minor plant injury reported. St Augustine weather noted warmer than Jacksonville by a few degrees.
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St. Augustine
Jacksonvile
Four Ambushed on Highway in Tyrrell County
Four men George Cabyon Joseph M Clees Seaton Norman and J A Hayman were ambushed along a public road in Tyrrell County while traveling by buggy to visit ladies. A volley from hidden assailants wounded all four but none seriously.
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Public Road
Raleigh
N. C
George Cabyon
Joseph M. Clees
Seaton Norman
J. A. Hayman
Tyrrell County
Hall from telephone poles fatal injuries to Gill
W W Gill of Statenville North Carolina employed by Southern Bell Telephone Company fell 40 feet from a pole in Greenville BC January 13. He suffered broken left arm several ribs and a broken collar bone with other injuries predicted to be fatal within the night. Gill, a 25 year old single man, was a stranger in Greenville and his mother in Statesville was notified.
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W. C. Gill
Greenville
B.C
C. Gill
Statenville
N. C
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Girlis
A Hard Year on the Mills in North Carolina
Raleigh January 13 Special. In 1900 North Carolina chartered thirty three cotton mills, more than double the fifteen chartered in 1899. The year was hard for mills as few earned money, though many old plants were enlarged and several new constructions were undertaken.
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Raleigh
N. C
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Gould
Guring Lim
Stig Pissang
Sae
Praeua Bavsigouus A& Fo
Ihisenao
FE. A. Pomeroy
John J. Mason
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