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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

7

Fogle Arrested in Lynching Fear After Farmyard Killing

Orangeburg South Carolina January 13 Richard Feedy Fogle a negro accused of shooting and killing Earl Wadford a Lone Star farmer and wounding his wife and baby and a neighbor was arrested tonight by a sheriff s posse and jailed here Threats of lynching were heard but the suspect was brought in safely The trouble began when Fogle allegedly took Wadford s pork and Wadford came to recover it Fogle then shot Wadford at the door and another shot wounded Mrs Wadford and her four months old daughter A third shot wounded neighbor J C Zeigler as he arrived and the assailant fled into the darkness.

Orangeburg 8.C Richard Fogle Earl Wadford Lone Star Wadford

State Colleges Meet for Annual Session at Piedmont

The Association of Georgia Colleges will hold an annual dinner at the Piedmont hotel at 7 o'clock Friday evening. Sessions will follow at the Piedmont Saturday morning and afternoon. Election of officers for the current year will be held at 2 30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Problems of the association will be informally discussed after the dinner Friday evening.

Association of Georgia Colleges Piedmont Association

Missing $10,000 Cashier Vanishes From Shiloh Bank

Shiloh Georgia January 13 The Bank of Shiloh failed to open as cashier Milton A Camp who is alleged to be short 10000 dollars has disappeared. State banking department takes charge of affairs.

Bank of Shiloh State Banking Department Shiloh Milton A. Camp State Department of Banking

Ice coats Atlanta pavements after Thursday drizzle

City officials warned of a nasty day as ice formed on streets following a late Thursday drizzle. Meteorologist C. F. von Herrmann predicted a drop to around 38 degrees by Friday morning with a chance of sleet early, and continued gloom for Saturday. He expected warming to reach about 60 degrees later in the day as quivering forecasts shift.

Atlanta C. F. von Herrmann

Athens Reports American Loan to Greece

Athens reports the US will advance 32 million dollars to Greece under a promise tied to non war purchases in America. Washington says no change in the 38 million credit for the prior Greek government and the balance remains in the treasury pending formal recognition.

Athens United States Greece M. Venizelos Amerles Washington S Department Treasury Athena

Brother of Bride Alleges She Has Another Husband

G. W. Flynt a private at Camp Gordon and his bride Mrs. Mary Burdett Jenkins Flynt were arrested on complaints by the bride’s brother and are held at a police station for investigation into charges that the woman has a living husband besides her current spouse. Mrs. Flynt admits a former marriage and says her husband deserted her and she was later told he was dead.

G. W. Flynt Camp Gordon Mary Burdett Jenkins Flynt

Balloons and Blimps for Georgia Tech

Commandant promises them an initial ride and inquiries rise about a seat in the balloon basket to observe the Tech Auburn game next Thanksgiving. Captain L E Goodier Jr of the air service, in charge of the air unit, is a Tech graduate from the class of 1908 and well known for athletics and college activities.

Tech

Draughon’s College Promises Faster Paths To Advancement

An advertisement for Draughon's College in Peachtree Arcade Atlanta states trained staff, intensive training, and specialized night classes in salesmanship. It promotes double entry bookkeeping, shorthand systems, touch typing, and penmanship, inviting potential students with flexible payment options and a 1921 catalogue.

Draughon's Draughon Kraughon Gregg Draughon’s

Cross Eyed Dog Sent Ben Turpin Says Miss Fazenda

Miss Fazenda claims Ben Turpin is cross eyed and owns a cross eyed dog. She spoke at the Atlanta Ad Men's club luncheon at the Kimball House describing his condition as grave and the animal as an odd gift from an eastern admirer. The remarks drew laughter and an enthusiastic reception for Fazenda during her Atlanta visit.

Ben Turpin Miss Fazenda Atlanta Louise Pazenda Mack Sannett Loew's Grand New Kimball House Dave Webb Alliot Turpin United States Atlante Peachtree Los Angeles Ansley Loew's Grand

Mrs Proctor Dies at Daughter's Savannah Home

Mrs Elizabeth Proctor widow of Captain William Proctor died at 1:20 Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs E G Fulton 116 East Thirty ninth street Savannah. She was in her 89th year and had been in Atlanta visiting her daughter. Survived by two sons M Co and William Proctor three daughters Mrs J E Smith Mrs E B Fulton and Miss Marnie Proctor and many relatives in Florida and Savannah. Funeral and interment to be held in Savannah Wednesday afternoon.

Hlizabeth Proctor William Proctor E.G. Fulton East Thirty-ninth Street Savannah Proctor Atlanta M. Co Mra J. E. Smith E. B. Fulton Marnie Proctor Florida Baptisl Church

Three Balloonists Leave Toronto for New York

The American balloonists, rescued after four days lost near Moose Factory on December 14, began the final leg home from Toronto at 6 25 PM heading for New York. They expect to reach by 4 20 AM tomorrow. Local officials greeted them and hosted dinner at the Old Colony club. Lieutenant Hinton praised Farrell as the hero for breaking the trail and heavy work amid harsh snowshoe conditions, calling the ordeal a terrible nightmare.

Toronto Moose Factory New York City Aero Club Old Colony Club

Funeral Friday for Lt Carl Settle World War Hero

Norcross Ga January 13 Special The body of Lieutenant Carl Settle who died in France in 1918 will reach Norcross Friday The funeral will be from the Methodist church with interment in the local cemetery Rev S B Dowlea will conduct the exercises Active and honorary pallbearers will be ex servicemen from here or nearby Surviving are parents Mr and Mrs E C Settle of College Park five brothers Fleming E C Jr and O W Settle of Atlanta Royston and Esten Settle of College Park two sisters Corinne and Lucile Settle of Norcross

Norcross Carl Settle France Dowlea Settle Accona Ane. Mel E. C. Settle College Park Fleming Settle O. W. Settle Atlanta Royston Settle Esten Settle Corinne and Lucile Settle Noxcross

Beer and illicit booze taken near Savannah

Savannah Ga January 13 Special R H Horton an alleged operator of a large northeast Georgia style still was shot and wounded as he and a fellow moonshiner tried to flee. A thousand gallons of beer and a large amount of whisky were seized near Pipemaker's Creek. Another man escaped.

Savannah R. H. Horton Georgia Atlil

Indian Revolt Predicted by Dr Hardiker

Dr N S Hardiker former Bombay editor of Young India now in New York predicted a revolution among Indian subjects that could overthrow British rule. He told reporters in Atlanta during a conference with Eugene Debs that dispatches show uprisings in several Indian provinces spreading to other parts of the empire.

N. 8S. Hardiker Bombay Young India New York Hardiker Atlanta Eugene ¥. Debs United States India Indies

Death notices from Atlanta employ life details

In Atlanta on Friday January 14 1921 Dr. Cook aged 77 a Confederate veteran and member of Knights of Pythias lodges in Savannah and Americus is reported as died. The body rests at H M Patterson Son chapel. Mrs Clarence T Maxey died Thursday morning at a private sanitarium and is survived by her husband.

Tion Atlanta Cook Knights of Pythias Savannah Americus H. M. Patterson & Son Clarence T. Maxey Privates

Decrease in Cotton Acreage Requested by Dallas Bankers

Dublin Ga January 13 Special.J-Bankers of the twelfth district met to pass a resolution urging farmers to cut cotton acreage in the district by 50 percent for 1921. Officials Graymont Soper ton Montrose Dublin appointed to draft and publish the resolution district wide. District Chairman S J Lord of the Georgia Bankers association agricultural committee called the meeting, a New Dublin hotel dinner followed with toast master A W Garrett.

Dublin Hare Mesars Gray Graymont Hall Soperton Williams Montrose A. R. Arnau F. B. Reins Wee

Kiser to Erect Jewelry Store at 103 Peachtree

William H. Kiser plans a modern three story and basement building at 103 Peachtree after a Christmas Day fire. Myron E. Freeman & Bro. secure a ten year lease for a jewelry store to open around March 1, sharing space with J. P. Stephens Engraving. The former occupant was Dahl Floral company.

William H. Kiser Peachtree Myron E. Freeman & Bro Mr. Miser J. P. Stephens Engraving Company Dahl Fioral Company

Future exchanges warmly defended by grain expert

Washington January 13 grain trade can be independent of the present marketing system if Congress aids American farmers to compete with Russian and Argentine growers. L F Gates former president of the Chicago board of trades told the House agriculture committee that a broad market boosts producer returns and counters monopoly. He said Tinder regulation would raise manipulation risk while exchanges already have safeguards. the future market spreads risk stabilizes value and opposes trade concentration seen in Argentina.

Washington Congress L. F. Gates Chicago Board of Tracts House Agriculture Committee Argentine

Heery Family and Georgia Obituary Notice

The obituary lists the Heery family of Hapeville and nearby areas including Mrs. Mary Edwards aged 71 of Lyerly Ga who died at her son M T Edwards home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev J officiating.

New Stage Strike Threat as Equity Breaks with Managers

In New York on January 183 A, the nationwide stage strike of 1919 edges toward rupture between Actors' Equity Association and the Producing Managers' Association. Equity demands expulsion of Lee and J. J. Shubert from the managers’ group for alleged violations of their agreement and discrimination against Equity actors.

New York Actors’ Equity Association Producing Managers’ Association Actors' Equity Association Lee J. J. Shubert Equity

Civil Service Rules Revised Removing Ex-Service Privilege

The United States civil service commission announces that the privilege allowing ex service men and women to compete in examinations after April 6 1917 will be withdrawn February 1 1922. After that date they may enter competitive examinations open to all qualified citizens. The change does not affect the July 11 1919 act giving preference to those with military or naval service.

Washington United States Civil Service Commission

Mortuary Notices From Local Ledger Include Multiple Obituaries

Miss Julia T. Lawrence 46 died at a private sanitarium. Survived by three sisters and a brother. Thomas Foster of 27 Virginia Circle died Wednesday at a private sanitarium, survived by wife and two children, mother, and two brothers. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Sexton died at home. Mrs Cornelius L Moon 27 of Grayson died at a private sanitarium, survived by husband, parents and brother-in-law. Dr William A Cook, pharmacist and Confederate veteran, died Thursday morning.

Julia Lawrence Julia T. Lawrence Thomas Foster Virginia Cirere Katherine Sharp Foster S. Foster C. L. Moon Cornelius L. Moon Grayson Afra H. K. Hamilton Richmond Andrew M. Moon Harold Avenue William A. Cook Belle Isle

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