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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
4
Three people were struck by lightning at a cotton field near Emercon, Cartersville Ga. One was the Wheeler family son, another his niece, and a third unknown. Two are dead and the third was not expected to live. Mr Wheeler rushed to Emerson for help and returned with friends. The incident occurred just after 6 o'clock.
In Rome Georgia Arthur Jocko Griggs, a 22-year-old printer, was found guilty of murder for stabbing Lula Vincent to death on April a. The jury recommended life imprisonment but Judge Henry sentenced him to 99 years penal servitude. Griggs showed no emotion during sentencing after a six-hour trial.
Columbia SC July 16 Special Henry Davenport age 41 and Brett Harvey age 28 prominent white men were struck by lightning while taking shelter beneath a tree near Williamston. Both died instantly. Davenport leaves a wife and eight children. Harvey a wife and three children.
Heavy rain in Columbus damaged the house of Judge J E Crenshaw tearing off weather boarding and breaking cases and pictures. Only a little girl on the piazza was at home. Lightning also struck a sole in the same neighborhood. Good rains reported from several adjoining counties.
On his birthday last Saturday Prince Hodgson of Athens received a loving cup from George Foster Peabody of New York. The cup honors the southern family and says he is rightly esteemed a prince among us. Peabody admired Athens hospitality and regards the cup as a tribute to the city and his hosts.
Athens Ga July 1 Special D J Myers and Charlie Mize received commissions and transportation for the Philippines. They left for San Francisco and will sail on the transport Thomas on the 24th. They have been assigned principal ships of schools at 1200 dollars per annum. Professor George P Htunt takes Professor Myers place in the University Summer school.
Augusta Georgia July 16 Special It is rumored H B Hook editor of The Chronicle has engineered a deal to purchase the Walsh stock in The Augusta Chronicle placing him and his associate in possession of the paper Since the death of Hon Patrick Walsh ownership has been in the hands of his widow and the rumor is that Mrs Walsh has sold her holdings Mr Hock declares he cannot announce for publication Heaton did not deny or affirm the deal
Sergeant William Desmond, longtime police officer in Marietta, Ga, reportedly dying after weeks of heart trouble. The years of service include a former first lieutenant role. a January police shake-up reduced him to sergeant.
Rome Ga July 16 Spectal Since W T Sanford resigned as tax collector Floyd County has a moil and a warm fight for the post The executive committee ordered a primary for July with the general election on August 3 Two candidates push Wright a leading Rome figure and Vandiver a Rome whisky dealer announce today A possible third ticket Seyseigel and Harris former clerk of the court and a peace official are mentioned in Rome.
Mia H Ek Whittle of Columbus Georgia wife of a railroad engineer lies in danger from blood poisoning after a small cut from a case knife while cutting bread. The wound swelled and caused intense pain over a day or two, and doctors must confine the poison to the arm to save her life.
Americus Ga July 16 Special Officer Albritton critically wounded by Bill English during a disturbance while attempting to preserve order among excursionists remains alive with slight hope for recovery. Four other black suspects jailed. Officer Glawson recovering.
In Columbus Georgia on July 16 a contract has been awarded for grading and bridge work on the Georgia Florida Alabama railway from Arlington to Cuthbert. B H Hardaway of Columbus secures the grading contract and J H Davidson of Thomasville will supervise construction. The line aims for a northern reach to Columbus and today two hundred men began work on the northern extension.
Savannah July 16 Special cases prepared by the law and order league collapsed in superior court this morning with one acquittal and several cases not pressed. A jailed gambler was not pressed and observers credit Sam Jones with failing to secure convictions as crusade supporters express renewed hope of acquittals.
A Macon rumor says a bill may be introduced to broaden the recorder's powers to try city misdemeanors. Officials, including Mayor Smith, oppose such a change and prefer keeping cases within existing city and county structures. The recorder now can impose fines up to 3500 and sentences up to six months on the chain gang.
Covington Ga July 16 Special The Oxford district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south is in session with 125 delegates appointed and arriving daily Preachers and delegates receive warm welcome from Covington citizens Sessions include sermons by Rev J Robinson and Dr J W Heidt A large congregation heard Heidt’s address and Dr Bigham will oversee business meetings G Lester serves as secretary All preachers in the district are present except Dr J W Quinlan attending Epworth League in San Francisco
Four victims of Sundays catastrophe at Daufaskle have been recovered and interred in Laurel Grove Hebrew cemetery. Silvesterine and Annie Horovitz were found by a local fisherman and brought to Savannah. Kronstadt girls’ bodies were initially reported but later proved incorrect. Mrs. Bickstein’s body was sent to Cincinnati.
The State Press reports in Lawrenceville that Mrs Mary Mathews aged seventy one wed Ben Harris son aged eighteen near Conyers. Rev W D Almond officiated. They plan a honeymoon in Atlanta then west for property matters in Arkansas. The note adds a grim death from carbolic acid in nearby Carl, Georgia.
Americus Ga July 16 Special The retrenchment as did fearful execution here this morning among the employees of the Seaboard railway shops A reduction in the force was expected but not to the extent shown if the car works department forty one mechanics car builders painters and artisans were discharged receiving checks for the full amount due to a date The employees in the mechanical department were not disturbed as the force there is already limited on account of the recent strike of the machinists.
Secretary Webb of the Southern railroad commissioners issued a call for a special meeting of Southern railroad and interstate commerce commissioners to be held in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 9th. All Southern railroad commissioners are asked to participate.
Macon Georgia. City council approves remodeling of city hall with annex and 5000 seat auditorium for public use. The current council chamber will become offices. Reallocates $10,000 previously set for an extra fire company to fund the project. West Mulberry Street paving to be brick, cash and twenty year plan.
W C Enobloch a leading confectioner and baker in Macon is critically ill and not expected to live till daylight. He was last in good health weeks before, and on Saturday while driving a team narrowly escaped a passing train. Enobloch, about forty eight, a prominent Odd Fellow, has several children.
The State Board of Embalmers issued permits to thirteen applicants after a full meeting in Macon Georgia today. All passed the examination and may immediately practice embalming. Miss Virginia Hail of Columbus led with a perfect score of 100.
Funeral services for W T Shinholser were held at his High Street home in Macon and drew a large attendance as he was a popular citizen. His wife and daughter Minnehan were unable to attend, with Mrs Shinholser believed to be in England. Rev. H O Judd conducted the service amid many floral offerings.
Wawcross Ga July 16 Special A petition is circulating asking Ordinary A W Haddock of Chariton county to order an election on moving the courthouse from Traders Hill to Folkston. Backers argue Folkston on the railroad is the better site and that two thirds of voters will sign on, prompting a swift election.
Cartersville Georgia July 16 specters toble wofford aged six son of K C Wofford fell from a wild cherry tree near his home this afternoon and was picked up unconscious his skull fractured and he is in a dangerous condition
Louisville Kentucky July 16 James F. Grinstead defeated P Booker Reed in the Republican primary for mayor of Louisville. Democrats nominated Parts F Grainger. Election set for November 15.
Prominent Alabama physician Dr W A Mitchell died suddenly at his home in Eufaula. He had complained of a fall from a day or two earlier but no serious danger was suspected. He had come from Glendale and was widely known and esteemed. Surviving are his wife and an only daughter Mrs Ormand of Atlanta.
Alabama Governor Jelks appointed R Baker Jones tax collector of Autauga county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of P A Bunn who accidentally shot himself.
Richmond reports a letter from Mr. Carnegie to Charlottesville promising to donate 20,000 for a library building if he provides four rooms and 2,000 per year in support. The offer, dated July 16, arrives as a decisive philanthropic proposal affecting local infrastructure and funding.
Columbus Ga special reports H L Woodruff a prominent Columbus citizen with a large peach orchard. After spraying 10 000 trees following State Entomologist Scott's directions most fruit is in fine condition with well formed peaches. Forty trees show imperfect form and lower quality. Woodruff has an offer of about 500 pounds per car for the entire crop but seeks more, expecting fifteen to sixteen carloads.
Special report from Waycross Georgia July 16 details the burial of Lester C Hilliard in the old family graveyard at Kettle Creek. Hilliard, about 34, died of lung trouble in Deidermere Florida and was survived by his father Captain C W Hilliard of Dinsmore Florida and siblings Mrs John C McDonald and Mrs J G Clough of Waycross. Funeral conducted by Rev T M Christian, First Methodist Church. Mary Peacock dies of heart failure. buried in Rehoboth Cemetery. Eddie Neal funeral planned for August at White Ball church east of Waycross with Rev J B King officiating.
Waycross Ga July 18 Special the state military authorities have ordered an election to be held at the Waycross Rifles armory tomorrow night to confirm first lieutenant J G Bird and second lieutenant J W Baxley both of whom were chosen for their posts earlier. Major T O'Brien and Adjutant C J Paine will conduct the election.
Waycross Georgia July 16 Birds have been received for the building of the new Grace Episcopal church which will be one of the handsomest houses of worship in Waycross It will be brick and work will start by September 1 on the site of the old church the former structure moved to the rear and used until completion
State YMCA secretary 7T V Read lectured to Waycross youths at First Methodist Church on The Haunted House. He will stay two or three days to oversee YMCA work in the area.
Three candidates are cited for Georgia offices Attorney General J M Terrell Railroad Commissioner Fane Brown and Hon Dupont Guerry with Terrell and Brown signaling candidacy Brown likely resign from the railroad post and Terrell from the attorney general post Guerry’s plan remains unresolved the piece notes regional balance concerns and speculation on southern candidate entry.
Athens Georgia July 16 special the state normal school commission creates a new department of domestic science and arts to be active by August 1 President Branson to select three professors two new hires and one existing faculty member to take extra classes The $3 000 Peabody gift funds the department and scholarships already number nine with plans for about a hundred in six months Branson has written over two thousand letters promoting the program and will continue outreach statewide
East Athens will gain a new night school building costing 2000 dollars. Subscriptions have begun with 80 dollars already raised. donors include George Foster Peabody who contributed 300. The structure will be centrally located in East Athens, replacing the current Oconee Street site, and will feature four recitation rooms and two cloak rooms in a modern design.
Presiding Elder Johnson of Athens directs work as Monticello district delegates pursue business at Greenesboro Ebenezer Church. Opened with prayer by Rev D C Atwater. Officers elected include Rev R T Matthews secretary and Rev J R Thomas assistant secretary. Attendees heard speeches from Rev R M King Rev W Y Bradley and Rev A M Caldwell among others. Conference to continue through the week with thousands expected.
July 16 Oklahoma registration progress reported by Assistant Commissioner Richards shows El Reno registering 10,976 and Lawton 3,370 on Monday. Total in the area reached 42,184 by last night. Major Scott and officers praised for orderly conduct. Hitchcock sent thanks for prompt work since registration began.
Lieutenant Jurick A. Connolly with twenty men landed on Calapan in Mindoro and attacked the town. A score of natives were killed and the town partly burned before surrender. Private Kidder and Private Blake were recaptured in the action.
James Carr of Atlanta suffered a broken leg when he fell from a platform as the Geor ge railroad excursion train entered Augusta Georgia today. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
The strike shows 5220 skilled workers idle at Duncanville and 7000 at American Steel Hoop, with 19000 total affected. Non union operation at Wellsville tolling unit planned, sparking city unease as manufacturers hint at passive stance while Amalgamated press for union scale and rights to organize nonunion plants. Giant steel firms indicate no talks while Morgan and Schwab stay silent amid rumors of raids and detective deployment.
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