Walker Shaft Ready Today for Walker Monument Unveiling
The Walker Monument Association met to finalize arrangements for the unveiling of General W H T Walker’s statue next Tuesday at the spot where he was killed. The program includes a morning reception, monument exercises, and a Brownwood barbecue for about 2,000 guests with Confederate officers and Augusta family members among attendees.
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Walker Monument Association
W H T Walker
Julius L. Brown
Brown
W Hot Walker
C S A
Augusta
Kimball House
General Walkers
Association
Ladies’ Patriotic Organizations
Monument Association
Associations of Veterans
Decatur and
Pryor
Fulton County
Httle Mise Jeannette Maclean Walker
Walker
Joseph B Cumming
Clement A Evans
Brownwood
New York
Massachusetts
Hinoa
OM Mitchel Post Grand Army of the Republic
Alfen D Candler
Howard
J. Gid Morris
Marietta
Polk
AP. Stewart
A J West
Girl Steals from Mother in Court Bindover
Christine Wood a 16 year old girl was bound over to the superior court by Recorder Broyles on charges of stealing 211 dollars from her mother Alice Wood who works for Walker Inman. The girl admitted the theft and led officers to recover 166 dollars. The court sent her to the Tower on a 300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Christine Wood
Broyles
Alice Wood
Walker Inman
Covington and Chandler
Idumea Womack the Child Wonder’s Marvelous Memory
Idumea Womack a seven year old prodigy demonstrated astonishing memory at the Barclay Mission anniversary at Tabernacle Baptist church. She answered rapid fire questions on Georgia and U.S. statistics, Bible facts, and geography, spelling her name and reciting long figures with precision. She reads at two and learned the alphabet by twelve months, with schooling in Decatur County and later Atlanta, plus singing and contortion skills.
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Idumea Womack
Tabernacle Baptist Church
America
Barclay Mission
Broughton
Sera
Uapa
Georgia
Atlanta
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Arkansas
Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
United States
Idumep
Idumeéa
W. R. Bowen
Decatur County
John
Idumea
Whigham
Bainbridge
Preparing for the Fair Features Add Interest at Show
Manufacturers plan special exhibits for the fair including a Georgia School of Technology display handwork prizes for trades and school children. Prizes for compositions on Home Industries and a trade extension trip two weeks before opening generate strong interest as tickets sell quickly. PRICKLY ASH BITTERS offered to aid digestion and kidney health.
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Georgia School of Techonolgy
Chamber of Commerce
Mad dog on Whitehall Street causes chase and death
A reportedly mad dog roamed Whitehall Street near Mitchell yesterday afternoon. Policeman Randall cornered and shot the animal in a basement after a lengthy pursuit, ending the disturbance without any bites reported. A helper assisted in the pursuit amid town crowding.
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Policeman Randall
Whitehall
Mitchell Streets
Randall
Mitchell
Attempted to Cut Officer's Throat in West End Fight
Policeman A. D. Luck escaped a knife thrust by Luther Henderson a 17 year old negro in front of his home at 15 Lee Street West End. Henderson fought for minutes tearing a fence before being subdued and jailed for 30 days or a 1575 fine. He claimed the chickens were for another party as Luck investigates possible thefts amid recent chicken losses.
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A. D. Luck
Luther Henderson
Lee Street
West End
Officer Luck
Henderson
Mr. Luck
Luck
Jordan Sentenced to Stockade for Family Neglect
N Jordan and his wife with three children were evicted from a Marietta Street house for rent default. Recorder Broyles fined Jordan 107 dollars for failure to support his family, and, unable to pay, he was sent to the stockade for 21 days. The three children were placed at the Hore for the Friendless while authorities cited lack of work and drunkenness as factors. Neigh born testified Jordan’s illness prevented work and abuse and neglect were reported.
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Recorder Broyles
N. Jordan
Marietta Street
Twottle
Recorder
Jordan
Moon
Cooper
Wilson Neighborn
Major Glenn Convicted Belief Sprouts From Manila Court Martial
Washington reports that records of Captain E F Gienao and First Lieutenant Ju Wen B Gaujot tried by court martial in Manila for ill treatment of Filipino prisoners have reached the War Department and will go to the president for final review. There is belief Major Glenn is at least convicted on one or more counts and sentenced to punishment.
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Washington
E. F. Gienao
Fifth Infantry
Ju- Wen B. Gaujot
Tenth Cavalry
Manila
War Department
Glenn
Feed the Children Learn What To Give Them
A mother extols Grape-Nuts as a cure for children with stomach and bowel trouble. She recounts her 1888 case of Isabella and notes quick recovery after starting the cereal. Her two year old and twelve year old also improved on Grape-Nuts.
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Isabella
Postum Ca
Battle Creeks
Mich
Veterans Trip Reinforces Confederate Regimental Heritage
One hundred fifty veterans of the Seventh Georgia march from Manassas to Appomattox return to Atlanta aboard a special train visiting Manassas Alexandria Washington Fredericksburg Richmond and Petersburg. The week long itinerary covers field visits Arlington Mount Vernon Munson's Hill and other points with travel on Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line ending in Atlanta.
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Seventh Georgia Regiment
Confederacy
Manassas
Appomattox
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Alexandria
Southern
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Washington
Fredereksburg
Petersburg
Gaineyville
Spartanburg
N. C
Charlotte
Salisbury
Greensboro
Danville
Lynchburg
Charlottesville
Orange Court House
Rapidan
Culpepper
Manasana
Arlington
Mount Vernon
Munson’s Hill
Potomac River
Battle Fields
Fredericks
Battle Grounds
the Crater
Scholarships Offered at Georgia School of Technology
Technical education feature notes two scholarships covering all net expenses for four years at the Georgia School of Technology. September 24 contest date set in Atlanta, Ga. The school, with a national reputation, offers mechanical electrical civil textile engineering and chemical engineering programs. Expanded shops and labs, new dorm regulations, athletics by specialists, and favorable climate. Principal city location, 85 professors, 432 students. For illustrated catalogue, write Lyman Hall, President, Atlanta.
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Georgia
School of Technology
Lyman Hall
Atlanta
Badge Allows Access to Fire Lines to Reduce Delays
A city issue describes a badge system to permit wearers to pass fire lines during incidents. It notes that police and fire departments face delays from unauthorized entrants. The measure aims to curb the growing problem and mentions insurance men and newspaper reporters are among those granted access.
Fire line access restricted with new entry badges
Chief Joyner announces issued badges to admit only authorized reporters or insurers into fire lines. Police will enforce entry limits with ropes stretched at every fire. Guards will prevent citizens from entering dangerous scenes to avoid hindering firefighters work.
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Fire Department
Water Board seeks funds for worn valve replacements
The water board, lacking treasury surplus, plans to ask council at the next meeting for an additional 6000 to install new stop valves. The pipe committee reports thirty worn 20 and 2 inch valves between the city and water works, many out of order, risking a main break and half a day to refill the lines. Chairman Barrett stresses urgency while Chairman Kent notes no extra funds exist beyond current running expenses.
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Water Board
Water Boand
Barrett
Kents
Summer Excursions by Rail and Steamship
Central of Georgia railway and connections offer low rate round trips to New York Boston Haltimare and Philadelphia via Savannah with steamship lines. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Contact Georgia agents or T B Ay Wall St Atlanta Ga for full details.
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Central of Georgia Railway
New York
Boston
Haltimare
Philadelphia
Savannah
Georgia Mae
T. B
Wall St
Atlanta
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Empire Bldg
Atant
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall St
H. G Womack
Iduibe
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MAD Dog
Policeman Luck
Stockade
Major Glenn
Sevanta
KR Joyner
Chief Joyner
Atlanta Fire Department
Title Guarantee and Trust Gay
Empire Building
W. BR. Joyner
Senate
Poartsa
Panamas
Bralda
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall Street
Banister’s Fine Skoeps
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Ziseman Bros
Ahaa
Eiseman Bros
D. C
Atianta
Baltimore
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