Columbus Show Case Company Closed by Creditors
Columbus Georgia reports the Show Case Company was shut today under an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by creditors Newsome Corner, former secretary and treasurer, appointed receiver. The plant boasted a long history as a large cane factory with about $109,000 capitalization amid drought and financial strain. Also note an unrelated sale ad offering 15 percent reductions on suits at W H Starick’s in Peachtree.
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Daves to Lecture The Man Who Dares at Elgeston Memorial
R Daves of the North Georgia Conference will deliver a lecture titled The Man Who Dares at Elgston Memorial Church on July 8. Admission is 10 and 6 cents. This marks Daves first Atlanta appearance as a lecturer and is expected to draw strong local interest.
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Waterworks Bill To Be Introduced In Macon
Macon Ga Jimy G Special The bill providing for an election to decide how the waterworks shall be handled after next year was forwarded to Hon Joe Halt It will be introduced tomorrow Council has passed upon the provision of the measure It will put the issue in the hands of the people and an election will be held to decide whether the waterworks shall be purchased or a new contract with the water company shall be made
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LaGrange Assured New Union Depot
A mass meeting in LaGrange Georgia gathered about fifty prominent citizens to plan erecting a new union depot. Mayor Edmondson chaired with a committee including Dr F M Ridley and Col Hatton Lovejoy and other leaders to confer with Atlanta and West Point Atlanta Birmingham Macon and Birmingham railroads. The project will give LaGrange the depot the town has long needed. The Lexington Hotel aided the major automobile thoroughfare in Chicago.
Bribe Offered in Lorimer Juror Case Indictment
Chicago State's Attorney Wayman announced an indictment charging grocer John H. Maloy with attempting to corrupt juror Oscar T. Morford in the Browne trial. Morford, his wife and father testified that Maloy offered reward to influence a vote for Browne's acquittal, citing rail work and a lump sum as incentives. The Browne retrial for bribing Representative White to vote for Lorimer was set for July 20.
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Eagle and Phenix Plant Declares Dividend In Low Cotton Mood
At the Eagle and Phenix mills annual meeting in Columbus Georgia the large industry reported reasonable profits for the year though cotton manufacturing sentiment remained cautious. The plant cuts output only in its coarse goods division while other departments run full time. G Gunty Jordan and other officers were reelected.
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Field glass for mountain or sea shore ad guides
A field glass for mountain or seashore enhances pleasure and is recommended by Walter Ballard Optical Co at 75 Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The ad urges readers to ask someone who has tried it and notes they carry the kind that advertise the shop.
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Hart to Address Georgia Lawmakers
Hon. W. A. Hart, a prominent Louisiana attorney, will address Georgia House judiciary on uniformity of stage laws this afternoon at 3. Hart chairs the Louisiana Bar Association committee on uniform state laws and serves on the executive committee of the American Bar Association.
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Bulloch County Executive Committee Meets in Court
The Bulloch County executive committee held a meeting in the courthouse yesterday morning and again this afternoon to arrange for the August 22 primary.
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Convict Labor Law Yields Road Building Gains
A state report on the new convict labor law credits the program with vital road work. It notes about 4,500 convicts, $1.51 million in equipment value, and yearly maintenance costs around 1.3 million dollars. The panel flags abuses and urges reforms including stricter oversight, especially on women, religious attention, and county control.
Dr Crawford To Give Lecture This Week
Friday noonday lectures at the Southern Shorthand and Business University continue to grow interest with Dr Crawford scheduled to speak this week.
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Dr J M Crawford Lectures On Ear Nose And Eye
Friday at noon Dr J M Crawford will lecture on common facts about ear nose and eye. Admission free and all welcome to attend this well known educator's talk.
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Fruit Crop Outlook in Bulloch County This Year
Reports from Bulloch County Georgia predict a bumper fruit harvest this year with peaches and pears heavily laden. The heavy labor demands and lush conditions have led to abundant yields in Statesboro yards, though some fruit lies broken on the ground.
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Fulton County Court Powers Narrowed by Law
Fulton county commissioners endorsed the May grand jury’s recommendation to limit justice of the peace jurisdiction to their own districts and urged state lawmakers to pass the measure. They denied a near beer expansion petition and refused the Industrial Home’s funding request. Other actions included road and jail matters, road work orders, and land purchases, with several petitions referred to committees.
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Cuticura Heals Child's Severe Scalp Condition
A mother recalls her five year old daughter suffering from a nasty scalp humor after measles. After failed remedies a cure with Cuticura Soap and one ointment cleared the scalp in about three weeks, hair regrew, and now the child has long hair. The witness signs as Chas Brener, Amana.
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Committee at Work on Court Circuits
The House judiciary committee debated the revision of state judicial circuits for over two hours on Wednesday. Visiting lawyers protested changes proposed by the revision committee as members left muddled. A follow up meeting is set for next Friday with hopes to complete the revision and prepare a report for the house.
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Mills Close for Repairs in Avondale, Tenn
Chattanooga July 6 The Divis hosiery mills at Avondale employing about 400 operatives will close down at noon next Saturday for two weeks for machinery repairs. The plant operates from South Pittsburg Winchester Nashville and Fort Payne, and may close down at these locations as well. Plans indicate 790 workers affected.
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