Georgia war claims in omnibus bill list numerous recipients
Washington dated list of Georgia names and amounts from a war claims omnibus bill. Administrators and heirs in counties such as Clayton, Gordon, Chattooga, Catoosa, Walker, Fulton, Bartow, Floyd, Wilkinson, and Atlanta receive various sums. Totals range from a few hundred to over four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
David G. Orr
Catoosa County
J. C. Sutton
F. 8. Black
Allen Black
Jacob @. Fite
Gordon County
W. T. Det
William Shadrick
Clayton County
J. D. Edge
Jane Edge
Walker County
W. T. Dodd
Nehcy Shadrick
John T. Reeves
Elizabeth Johns
Fulton County
Jon M. Moon
Joel P. Maxwell
Bartow County
B. Hutcheson
Farney Hutcheson
Rosana Griffin
Georgia delegation reelects Judge Griggs for campaign chair
In Washington January 14 Special The Georgia delegation unanimously reelected Judge Jim Griggs of the second district as a member of the congressional campaign committee. Judge Griggs may decline the chairmanship due to his wife Mrs Griggs health and potential need to stay with her next summer, making the role impractical.
Prices Better at the Opening But Stock Market Dulls
New York January 14. The stock market showed a brief rise early but trading soon slackened and most gains were lost as closes turned easy. Rock Island stood out as the only stock maintaining strength, while United States Steel and several rail bonds saw mixed moves amid broader dullness. Bond activity was tame and cash reserves appeared ample.
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New York
Pennsylvania
United States
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Bears
Rock Island Company
Rock Island
United States Steel
Baltimore
Ohio
Joana
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Bankera
Remedy touted for chest and lung ailments by soldier
The writer from Memphis Tennessee, Private B Jennings of Co B, testifies that Cheney's Expectorant gives wonderful relief from throat inflammation and winter colds, noting surprise at the remedy’s effectiveness and declaring stronger health after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Co. B. Jennings
Memphis
Tenn
Markets Edge Higher on Strong Cables and Cash Demand
Market analysis notes strong cables and persistent cash demand for corn and oats driving an advance. Selling by outside interests and light receipts later eased activity. hog prices softened with moderate receipts but reported profits. Port receipts and New Orleans outlooks shown, with mixed futures and predictions of further volatility as traders await influence from supplies and demand.
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Westerncay Ly
Howell Jones Co
New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Market Report From Howell Jones Co Grain Letter
January 14 Chicago and Atlantic market notes show mixed tone with strong early buying in wheat on rising cables and good receipts, corn active with small offerings but firm close, oats rising on bull lender demand, and provisions easing late. Southern fruit and vegetable prices steady to rising, coffee and sugar listed with varied quality and regional price ranges.
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Atlanta
Evan
Victor
Huey
New York
Northwest
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago
St. Louis
Baxter & Co
Argentina
Sivamces
Brokerage Co
Gradin
Omarket
Geriain
Osak Trade
I Amd Movement
Ems
Howell Jones Co
January 14 Atlanta Almanac Market Prices
Readable listing of fruit nuts and snacks with assorted prices across regions. Items include almonds, Brazil nuts, Georgia pecans, Virginia peanuts, dates, figs, raisins, prunes, candied goods, and various crate and bottle packaging terms. Prices shown per unit or weight, reflecting a mid century daily market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Anmlas
Newly Elected Officers Installed at Sylvania Lodge No 144
The Sylvania Lodge No 144 Knights of Pythias held installation of officers led by District Ceuntry A. S. Anderson. Officers listed include P R Kittles, C C WW, T Cooper V C, Dent prelate, Mills M of W, P D Peltcher K of Rana, N J T Waters M of F, I D Newman M of E, J W Arnett M at A, T E Smith, and O G W M Hobby as representative to grand lodge.
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Sylvania Lodge
E. Sylvania Gra
Baecial
Pythias
A. S. Anderson
Inwine
P R_ Kittles
T Cooper
Cw Or. Dent
WB Mills
PD D. Peltcher K
Rana
Winter in Florida travel pitch
A promotional note touts Florida as a rest or recreation destination with a nine hour train ride to Jacksonville via Southern Railway, suggesting easy access for travelers seeking a getaway.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Southern Railway
Prices lift spirits in McIntosh cotton and turpentine trade
Farmers and turpentine workers in McIntosh Georgia smile at current cotton and turpentine prices. Some locals report profits on the rise, reflecting better market conditions and optimism for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Flemington Academy to Erect New Building in McIntosh County
The Flemington academy trustees have decided to build a new structure replacing the sixty year old school. The current efficient teacher is Miss Laura Fraser, an honor graduate of Lucy Cobb Institute, guiding the school.
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Flemington
McIntosh, Ga
Flemington Academy
Misa Laura Fraser
Lucy Cobb Institute
Burglary at Fort Valley Store Reported
January 14 burglars broke into the store of John L. Brown in Fort Valley Ga and stole goods valued at 9 12. They left an axe used to batter a rear door panel and unlocked the door with a key left in the lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
John L. Brown
Trouble Over a Resignation in Thomasville
In Thomasville Georgia January 14 the case of Captain F D Dismuke Jr company K Fourth regiment Georgia state troops is explained. He was elected two years ago to command and asked to bond for state property. Bond was not requested for all items and no bond was demanded during his tenure. He later resigned and was told bond was needed for acceptance. he refused and the commission was canceled. Friends say his actions were proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Atlanta
F. D. Diamuke, Jr
Georgia State
Dismuke
Company K
C. M. Smith
Adjutant General's Office
Bond
Thomnsville
Pretty Leap Year Party At Brooks Station Georgia
In a Palm and fern decorated home Miss Dessa Gable hosted a leap year party Tuesday honoring her guests Miss Misaea Steele and Kendall of Vaughn Georgia. Attendees included Miss Minnie Thomas Miss Katie Henderson Miss Inez Anderson Miss Tyna Malone and others with a white frock attire theme and late supper. In Perry Georgia Mr A H Long of Fort Valley wed Miss Pauline Smoak at the home of the bride’s parents Rev T A Davenport officiating. The couple travels to Fort Valley after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Station
Dessa Gable
Misaea Steele
Kendall
Vaughn
Combinaton
Miss Gable
Minnie Thomas
Katie Henderson
Misa Inez Anderson
Tyna Malone
Alma Thomas
Vivian Gable
N. W. Gable
R. P. Steinheimer
Ia V. Shelnutt
W. M Malone
Sam Boykin
Perry
A. H. Long
Fort Valley
Pauline Smonk
Ferry
A. A. Smoak
T. A. Davenport
New Officers Installed In North Carolina Masons
Raleigh January 14 The grand lodge of Masons in North Carolina installed new officers for the year. Past Grand Master Beverly Royster presided with acting grand marshal Samuel H. Smith and Grand Master Walter L. Liddell naming Francis D. Winston deputy grand master Samuel M. Gattiz senior grand warden Richard N. Rackney junior grand warden William Simpson grand treasurer Leo D. Heartt assistant grand treasurer John C. DrewT V grand secretary. Grand Master Liddell appointed Rev.
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North Carolina
Freemason Officers Named in Grand Lodge Roster
The list includes T. N. Ivy as grand lecturer, B W Hatch er as senior grand deacon, W. B. McCoy as junior grand deacon, F. M. Winchester as grand marshal, W. J. Hoberts as grand sword bearer, M. D. Kinsland as grand pursuivant, J. B. Greggs as grand secretary, J. D. Hiliott and F. D. Jonas as grand tellers, and Robert H. Bradley as grand officer.
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T. N. Ivy
B W. Hatcher
W. B. McCoy
F. M. Winchester
W. J. Hoberts
M. D. Kinsland
J. B. Greggs
J. D. Hiliott
F. D. Jonas
Robert H. Bradley
Judge Blount's Rapid Rise in Philippines Service
News from The Maron Telegraph notes Judge J. H. Blount, son of the late Congressman Jim Blount, has been promoted three times in the Philippines since his return to the states last year. Each promotion brings a salary increase as he aids in administering military and civil law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Judge Blount
Jim Blount
Philippines
Maron Telegraph
J. H. Blount
Cow Choked to Death Sold as Meat in Georgia Court
In Sylvania Georgia January 14 special report shows Jim Bush colored convicted of selling unwholesome food for butchered cow that had choked to death and fined 35 dollars. Henry Kemp Jr found guilty of selling liquor without license fined 150 in two cases or eighteen months in the chain gang. Israel Wright convicted of selling wine illegally fined 25 dollars and costs of six months. Farmers expect a heavy cotton crop this year amid mule sales and guano odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Jim Bush
Henry Kemp, Jr
Israel Wright
Ald for Emory loan fund in Tallapoosa
Mayor W L Tumlin of Tallapoosa Ga presents Emory College with $800 for aid to worthy students in indigent circumstances. Dr James E Dickey president of Emory spoke twice to crowded crowds during his visit and preached two sermons.
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Tomlin
Tallapoosa
College
James E. Dickey
Emory College
Bojourh Ha
W. L. Tumiin
Dickey
Wet Year in Florida Sets Rainfall Record
Bartow Florida January 4 Special observer J S Wade reports rainfall for the past year exceeded any in twelve years at 6990 inches. Closest prior totals were 60.59 in 1900 and 60.52 in 1899, with 60.41 in 1894. A new Fayetteville Georgia firm forms with J M Jackson W W Redwins and E B Horrell, capital $1000 to $25000. Tallapoosa Georgia January 14 freight wreck at Winston causes a day without mail as trains on the division halt.
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Florida
Bartow
Fla
J. S. Wade
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Ga
J. M. Jackson
W. W. Redwina
E. B. Horrell
Tallapoosa
Winston
Douglasville
The
Southern
Weather forecast by region across the southeast
Washington area shares a forecast for Friday and Saturday with warm spells and rain chances. Georgia and the interior see rain Saturday while coast stays fair with southwest to south winds. Virginia and Carolinas enjoy fair weather Friday and Saturday with rising temperatures and fresh breezes. Florida’s eastern coast fair with warming trends. western Florida, Alabama and Mississippi fair Friday then rain Saturday with strong southwest winds. Texas regions report mixed sun and rain with clouding Saturday, and Arkansas Kentucky see fair then rain by Saturday. Tennessee fair and warmer Friday and Saturday. From Various sources.
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Washington
Georgia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fainting Wife Stops Fight in Eastman Town Street
Eastman Georgia January 14 Special A heated personal quarrel on the town principal street between Dr J D Herrman and WHH Cotter nearly turned violent. Herrman allegedly struck Cotter while Cotter drew a pistol. Herrman’s wife fainted at the drug store as bystanders separated the men. Both men are prominent, with Herrman a leading physician and Cotter a influential business figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
J D Fierrman
Whh
Colter
Werrman
Cotter
Herrman
Risked life to save boy off Pensacola harbor
Washington January 14. While cruiser Minneapolis lay at Pensacola harbor on the 4th instant apprentice Randolph M Sherwood fell overboard from the steam launch about 200 feet from the ship Acting Gunner B F Donnelly leaped overboard in removing his clothes swam to Sherwood and held him up until relief arrived The captain reported the act to the department as worthy of commendation and the endorsement praises the courageous conduct as creditable to the naval service.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Pensacola
Randolph M. Sherwood
B. F. Donnelly
Sherwand
Department
Naval Service
Five Men Bound Over In Gurley Shooting Case
Huntville Ala January 14 Special Boss Stovall Albert Trice Walter Trice Bob Bridges and Wash Thompson charged with shooting Marshal Tisdale at Gurley have waived examination before Justice Joplin and posted bonds of 2000 each for appearance before the grand jury.
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Huntaville
Ala
Boss Stovall
Albert Trice
Walter Trice
Bob Bridges
Wash Thompson
Marshal Tisdale
Gurley
Justice Joplin
Hert Grand Jury
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