Officers Elected by Weekly Press Association
The Georgia Weekly Press Association elected A. S. Hardy president C M Methvin first vice president JL E Heath second vice president Berry T Moseley secretary W F Shackelford treasurer H M Stane y corresponding secretary J M Freeman honorary life member Americus was chosen for the next convention A resolution urged a law banning official organs for counties not having five years of bona fide subscribers The convention adjourned with a trip by special coach over the Georgia and Florida road to Avon Clarkesville and Tallulah Falls.
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Douglas
Americus
General Assembly
Lst
Bona Fide
Georgia and
Florida
Avon
Clarkesville
Tallulah Alis
Big House Power Plant Near Ellijay to Harness River Power
Ellijay Georgia July 16 Special The Coosawattee and Mountaintown Power Company of Ellijay planned to develop at least 5000 horsepower along the two rivers with surveys by Hall Brothers of Atlanta. W M Scott of Atlanta and Watkins & Sons of Ellijay incorporators. The project envisions a 1100 foot dam near Ellijay yielding 5000 to 10000 horsepower. Local ore tests are said to show fine quality iron ore. Ellijay business men organize a board of trade to attract factories and mills, noting water power, timber, and favorable climate. Local merchants and hotels serve summer visitors.
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Big House
North Georgia
Ellijay
Coosawattee
Coosawattea
Runma
E. W. Watkins
E. W. Watkins, Jr
E. c. Watkins
Scott
Birmingham
Gilmer County
Organiue
Board of Trade
Bililjay
Atlanta
Louisville and Nashville
Board of Trade Ia
EilijJay
Eliljay
Atora
Allen Mercantile Company
Teem Brothers
James L. Weaver
Mr. Webb & Co
N. L Tankersly
Bank of Ellijay
Hyatt and McHan
Jackson Welcomes Georgia Editors On Brief Stop
Jackson Georgia hosted Georgia Weekly Press Association editors this afternoon at the Southern depot. The Chamber of Commerce supplied watermelons and cold drinks, drawing a large crowd as President H. M. Stanley of Dublin led the delegation en route to Tallulah.
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Jackson
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Depot
H. M. Stanley
Dublin
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Tallulah 3
SAILORS SUBMARINE SINKS NEAR CROMER ENGLAND
In a collision near Eddystone lightship the British submarine C-11 sank with thirteen crew dead and three saved. Lieutenants Brodie and Watkins survived among others. The Bonadventure cruiser carried eight submarines. C-16 and C-17 avoided collision but suffered damage. A Georgia Supreme Court ruling found municipal taxes on public services can be legal if reasonable, in Atlantic Postal Telegraph Company vs Savannah.
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Cromer
England
Eddystone
Hansborough
Brodie
Watkins
Bonadventure
Public Services Corporation
Supreme Court of Georgia
Atlantic Postal Telegraph Company
Savannah
Georgia
Justice Exans
State Entomologist Says Heat Warms Cotton Outlook
Baton Rouge July 16 State Entomologist Newell stated last night that two weeks of hot dry weather literally cooked weevil eggs in cotton boll and that the crop outlook in Louisiana is much brighter.
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Baton Rouge
Newell
Louisiana
Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief
A Halvville Texas reader endorses Eclipse Catarrh Cure mailed sample. The ad claims instant relief from catarrh and urges men women and children to order a 25 cent trial, with a 1.00 package available by mail. Customer notes improved hearing better sleep and less head racket after use.
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Catarr
Lasure
Eelipse Medicine Co
P. O
A. Kennedy
Hallvilte
Texan
Medicine & Manufacturing CO
Atlanta
Federal Control of Insurance Talk in Ontario Session
Arthur L Vorys former Ohio state insurance chief spoke at the International Association of Accident Insurance Writers session in Niagara Falls Ontario. He urged a federal insurance department with exclusive power to regulate companies operating across state lines under congressional laws.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Arthur L Vorys
Ohio
International Association of Accident Insurance Writers
Congress of the
United States
Wrightsville Beach Excursion by Seaboard
Seaboard offers a Wrightsville Beach excursion on Tuesday July 22 for a $5 round trip. Tickets are good for six days. For details call 109 or visit Peachtree Street.
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Wrightsville
Seaboard
Peachtree Street
Athletic minister overpowers thief in church assault
Rev W R Joyce pastor of Trinity Methodist Church faced a hatchet attack today. The athlete minister warded off the blow, seized the hatchet, and forced the burglar to retreat into the street. A chase ensued for blocks. the thief dropped a pocketbook bearing the name Dan Rice, 22, but was not captured.
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Roanoke
Ww H H Joyce
Trinity Methodist Church
Joyce
Dan Rice
Woman Declares Negro Better Than Whites In Public Chaos
Brown House Macon Ga July 15 A shocking incident ends in police report and a woman jailed. Jennie O Neal says she came from New York and claimed a Negro friend as her ally. A mob disturbance on eee and Oak Streets required police intervention. She is jailed ten days and committed to state court with bond set at 1000 dollars. The accompanying Black man also faces state court action and 90 days public works.
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Brown House
Macon
Jennie O'Neal
New York City
Eee
Oak Streets
Masons Elect Officers at Albany Second District Meeting
The Second District Masonic convention in Albany adjourned after a two day session. Officers elected include President WA Jordan Blakely senior warden J J Parremore Boston junior warden L F Farmer Newton chaplain Rev J O Odom Bargey secretary and treasurer B Brainberry Albany. Adelwade to host next convention in 1916 with July meeting set there.
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Albany
Masonic
Jordan
Blakely
J. J. Parremore
Boston
L. F Farmer
Newton
J. O. Odom Bargey
B. ¥. Brainberry
Adelwade
Columbus Board of Trade invites Taft for September visit
The Columbus Board of Trade passed resolutions urging the city council to formally invite President Taft to visit Columbus during his southern tour in September. A joint committee from both sides may travel to Washington or arrange a meeting to present the invitation in person.
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Columbus
Board of Trade Tonight
City Council
Taft
Jolnrt
Washington
Ussachusetta
Water Power Bill Approved by Senate Committee
After a hearing the senate general judiciary committee reported favorably a bill by Senator Gordy to condemn water power under certain conditions with an amendment. The water taken must be returned in equal volume for public utility use, applying to the Columbus Power Company and Columbus City Mills dispute. Attorneys Battle and Garrard presented for the power company. Judges Martin and Little opposed for the City Mills.
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Senate General Judiciary Committee
Gordy
Twenty-Fourth
Columbus Power Company
Milla of
Columbus
W A Little
Cits Mills
The
Power Company
City Mills
Funeral for Dr J D Turner today at home on Peachtree Street
Funeral services for Dr J D Turner who died Tuesday at his Peachtree Street home will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock at the residence. Dr Walter Lingle will officiate assisted by Dr J W Lee of Trinity Methods Church. Burial will be in Oakland. Honorary escort lists numerous officers and notable residents from the First Presbyterian Church and area figures.
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J D. Turner
Peachtree Street
Walter Lingle
J W Lee
Trinity
Oakland
H T Inman
W. A. Speer
Charles D Tuller
J. W. English
George W. Harrison
W B. Candler
W. M. Nixon
Harris
J. H Gilbert
J .W. Goldsmith
W. A. Bass
J. S. Hopkins
J. D Robinson, Jr
W. A. Wimbish
A. W. Calhoun
W. §. Etein
Dunbar Roy
W. 3. Goldsmith
W. KB. Peraon
L. P. Bephans
E.L Connally
BJ Hunt
Eatonton
A, BR. Lawton
J. M Barnerd
Bavanneb
T. K. Scott
Augusta
D. J. Balley
Grifan
Nashville Station Free of Prisoners
Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League in Memphis keep a close watch on violations of law. In Nashville on July 4 the police station reported no prisoners all cells open for the first time in over twenty years. Memphis advocates insist state prohibition caused this change and vow to prosecute violators to the full extent, with plans to pursue the matter through the courts if needed.
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Anti-Saloon League
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Poliice
Teen Tulk i&8
Lncal
William E Thompson
Tennessee
State
Rev Thompson
Reunion in Atlanta of the Forty-Second Georgia Volunteers
Survivors of the Forty second Georgia Volunteers Civil War unit plan a July 22 reunion in Atlanta with Major Maddox delivering the principal address. Maddox’s father, Lt Col R F Maddox, served throughout the war. L F P Thomas and Dr W M Durham issue the call for a full attendance of remaining members.
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Forty-second Regiment of
Georgia
Atlanta
Maddox
R F Maddox
Regient
L. F P. Thomas
W M Durham
Rome Brick Works Destroyed In Major City Fire
A July 15 fire at Rome Brick Works, about one mile beyond Rome, Georgia, totaled the plant for an estimated $50,000 loss with only one store spared. The blaze began around 1 PM and burned about two and a half hours. Insured for $20,000, the company’s principal stockholders included Rounsaville and Brothers and Albert McGhee, with Ron Rounsaville serving as manager.
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Rome
Measrs
Rounsaville and Brothers
Albert McGhee
Ron Rounsaville
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Saturn
Ger, Peaoltres and
Watrance
A. S. Hardy
Gainesville
Tallulah Falls
Lot No
Alfred Benjamin & Co
New York
Essig Bios
Whitehall Statlants
City of
Daniel
Daniel Bro’s Co
L. J. Daniel
Rev. Joyce
Richmond
Imasons
Columbus Board of Trade
Senate General Judiciary’ Committee
DR. Turner
Nashville Station
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